Where do our thoughts and memories go, if not written and expressed? Here, we share the Lumi Stories to give snippets of our culture and heritage, to capture thoughts, memories, and concepts; while inspiring you to seek new way to explore and connect with the land of the lantern-lit Hoi An.
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How to cook Hoi An chicken rice
Featuring tender chicken, golden rice, intestine sauce, and a chicken salad, Hoi An-style chicken rice brings the essence of central Vietnam’s cuisine to your table. Hoi An-style chicken rice pairs…

How to make Hoi An thick noodles cao lau
Discover the essence of Hoi An’s history in a single bowl with ‘cao lau’ recipe, featuring unique noodles and tender braised pork, reflecting centuries of trade influences. The Guardian newspaper praised Hoi…

Queen of the scene: Madam Khanh’s banh mi in Hoi An
Crowned “The Banh Mi Queen,” Madam Khanh’s banh mi shop in Hoi An offers Vietnamese sandwiches with fresh ingredients and homemade sauce. Situated at 115 Tran Cao Van Street, about…
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Thai ‘entertainment princess’ explores Hoi An charms
Thongprasom uploaded a series of travel snapshots on her Instagram on Sunday, captioning them with: “Hoi An. I love you. It rains every day,” complete with a heart emoji. She…

Vietnam’s UNESCO site Hoi An showcases timeless charm
Hoi An, located at the estuary of Thu Bon River, grew from a declining port to one of the most active international commercial center in Southeast Asia in mid-16th century.…

Hoi An leader remorseful about losing coastline to resorts
Nguyen Van Son, chairman of Hoi An City, reflects on tourism growth, heritage preservation and losing its coastline to resorts. More than 25 years after being recognized as a UNESCO…
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Discover the Culinary Gems of Hoi An: 7 Must-Try Cultural Restaurants
1. TOK Begin your culinary journey at TOK, an impassioned restaurant nestled in the heart of the rice paddies, away from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An’s old town.…

Beginning of The Lumi Stories
1. TOK Begin your culinary journey at TOK, an impassioned restaurant nestled in the heart of the rice paddies, away from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An’s old town.…

The Benefits of A Traditional Sound Bath Treatment
1. TOK Begin your culinary journey at TOK, an impassioned restaurant nestled in the heart of the rice paddies, away from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An’s old town.…