Hoi An

Disappointed on several counts when dined here with my wife on the 27th of May. First, the the quiet and quaint ambience of the previous visit was missing. The place had a busy buzz to it and is now more lit up but the revamp has robbed the place of it's old world charm.

The customary fish cracker was delivered while we pondered long and hard as to what to order. Settled on the tried and tested Vietnamese national soup divided in two and lobster ravioli for starters. Both the dishes were satisfying. Raspberry sorbet brought in before we were served the main dish of sizzling prawns with steamed rice which was an unappetising fare. I had the wok-fried lobster which was just about alright.

The total bill including a Breezer, draught beer minus tip came to DHs. 425.

Having booked through roundmenu we were entitled to a 20% discount which was not honoured on a premise which was ultimately proved wrong. I promptly payed and left. However, on registering my complaint to roundmenu, Hoi An has admitted its mistake, apologised and offered a 50% discount for the next visit. Still wondering if it's worth it. Perhaps, for old time's sake.
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Dr. Raji Mathew
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Thursday, June 09, 2011

Dined here on the 15th. Was the lone diner when I trooped in at 11PM. The attending staff were very nice. Since the lighting was dim the menu card came with it's own light source. Prawn crackers were served with sweet and sour sauce as dip as also a drink made of apple and passionfruit as complementary. Magazines made available while munching on the crackers. Then came the lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser. Went for the traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of beef flat noodles and vegetables. For the main course had the seabass wrapped in leaf with steamed rice served separately in a bowl and a bottle of Amstel to go with it. After a 20% discount for the Gulf News voucher the bill came to Dhs.165.
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Dr. Raji Mathew
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The experience of eating at Hoi An is beyond extraordinary! The ambiance, food, flavours were all above expectations ! we would also like to say that the service received by the staff was both friendly,charming and delightful!!
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Nasser
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Very friendly service & food was great.
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K.Kim - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 22, 2009