We ate here two nights while in Hoi An, and had some of the best, if not the best, food we had in Vietnam, including in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Hue. The grilled scallops were fantastic, with a simple but delicious dipping sauce of sea...salt, coarsely ground black pepper, and kumquat juice squeezed into the mix right there at the table. Also very good were the fish on a stone, morning glory, shrimp stir fried with tamarind, beef with wild betel leaf, and banana flower salad. They have Vietnam's own craft beer, Pasteur Street Brewery, in the bottle, and be sure to try to kumquat juice, with kumquat, lemon grass, and mint. Really refreshing. My sister went to the bar with the waitress to see how they make it. Service was very good and very friendly.More

Chim Sao was highly recommended to us and it did not disappoint. Beautiful setting, friendly staff. We had the grilled scallops and liked them so much we ordered more AND then went down to the grill to watch how the magic was done. It's one...of the few restaurants in Hoi An worth a return visit.More

Visited for drinks - lovely atmosphere and a really cosy place with great location. Loved the vietnamese/french mix of the interior, very classy. Got invited for cooking class with owner and chef Do Kieu Thoung the day after - cooked 5 courses from the meny...including chefs secrets tips - a wonderful experience. Got to see the Market, had a really nice meal and so much fun! Don’t miss this place with its great hospitallity when in Hoi An.More

What a fabulous find! Vietnamese restaurant serving a great range of food suitable for meat and fish eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The owner is incredibly knowledgable about each of the dishes and can offer history of where the produce came from. Owner confirms that she...visits the markets herself to select the finest ingredients. The place itself is nicely laid out with a choice of 3 seating areas whether you want riverside, courtyard style or undercover near the bar. There is also a small lounge area for pre-dinner drinks. The bathroom facilities were clean with attention to detail. The kitchen is open plan. The staff friendly and professional. The choice of wine is also good. Please note that the restaurant does not currently take credit/debit cards. In a 9 day stay in Vietnam this is the only restaurant we visited twice. If we return to Hoi An we will definitely go back again. Thank you to all at Chim Sao Lindsay and Eamonn (Visited from Tropical Beach Resort)More

The most amazingly conscious staff make everything a dream... not that the food needs any dressing up, it really is simply delicious! It’s everything you could wish for in Vietnam; local food, cooked expertly and served beautifully (on the plate and with a smile😊). I...cannot thank my lucky stars enough that we chanced upon this place on our first evening! 💫 Sure, we love adventure and exploring and trying new things, but this is something id miss even more than the exploration... we need as much of this place as possible in the next 4 days we will be in Hoi An. As we are staying close by, we plan to come back for lunch and dinner tomorrow and Saturday... and quite frankly, might try to squeeze in another visit! You can’t have too much of heaven right?! Om nommm!! *and thank you!*xMore

Absolutely superb. Wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious Vietnamese food, great value and superb ambiance. The barbecue pork ribs were astonishingly good.

We ate here by chance on our first night in Hoi An and then came back again on our last night because the food was so good. The meat eaters and the vegetarian in our family were fully satisfied both times. The Vietnamese dishes are...amazing, and definitely the centerpiece, but don’t hesitate to add the French fries into the mix - they were delicious! The atmosphere is excellent; quiet and relaxed, with a really atmospheric playlist and good wine. It is a great place to end a busy travel day!More