TRANSLATING THOUGHTS & MEMORIES INTO WORDS

STORIES

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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23/04/2025

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…
23/04/2025

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…
23/04/2025

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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23/04/2025

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…
23/04/2025

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.…
23/04/2025

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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03/04/2025

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.…
21/08/2024

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.…
13/08/2024

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.…