Purple Lantern Restaurant( An Bang Beach Hoi An )

Every time I return to Hoi An, Purple Lantern is at the top of my list—and for good reason. The kindness and warmth from the two sisters who run this place are unmatched. Their hospitality makes you feel like you’re coming home. The food is out of this world. We started with the local appetizer platter—each bite bursting with authentic flavor. The Vietnamese pancakes were crispy perfection, and the scallops stole the show: fresh, tender, and beautifully seasoned. My personal favorite was the eggplant in a clay pot—the sauce was so rich and flavorful I could’ve eaten it with a spoon. We finished with the grilled fish, which was incredibly fresh and grilled to perfection. Their recommendations are always spot on, and you can tell each dish is made with love. The flavors are balanced, the ingredients are fresh, and the presentation is thoughtful. It’s that perfect mix of home-cooked comfort and culinary delight. Thank you again to the lovely sisters for creating such a special place. Purple Lantern is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience I look forward to every time I’m in Hoi An.

I ate at Purple Lantern in Hoi An and ordered the BBQ seafood with charcoal along with a watermelon juice. It was the best watermelon juice I’ve had, fresh and with no sugar added. The seafood was delicious, flavorful, and not greasy. The service was excellent, and the restaurant had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. They even gave me a free passion fruit for dessert, which was such a nice touch.

Ki delivered the best service! Always welcoming. The food is outstanding. The Steamed Snapper is fresh and prepared well. The Papaya Salad fresh and crisp. Morning Glory is delicious. Highly Recommended.

We really enjoyed eating here, there is a large outside dining area that's cooled by fans. The whole restaurant is decorated with signature paper lanterns, and purple neon lights. We ordered the grilled whole red snapper and lemongrass chicken. They both came with rice and were hot and fresh. The snapper was delicious and fresh, I'd come back for that time and time again, the chicken was very tasty too. The hosts/ wait staff were friendly and couldn't be more accommodating, they asked if we wanted it spicy or not and even gave us some passion fruit for palete cleansers. I'm sure we will be back.

Delicious Vietnamese food, like a home-cooked meal The food was tasty and felt like home cooking. The flavors suited my taste perfectly. The restaurant was packed with foreign guests, the service was good, and the prices were reasonable.

What a lovely spot. Off the beaten path so it’s not noisy and the staff are amazing. Great service, best I have had in my six weeks of travel. The food was excellent - I had the white rose dumpling and the Hoi An Wonton Noodle Soup - soooo good! Highly recommend.

We have had dinner twice already in this restaurant and for sure we’ll come back by the time we leave. The food is nothing short of delicious, full of flavor, beautifully presented and obviously made with care. What truly sets this place apart is the staff. They are incredibly kind, attentive without being intrusive and genuinely passionated about sharing whatever they have best to offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a lovely dining experience!

A great homestyle restaurant with friendly service. The food was outstanding, a great menu to select from. Everyone was happy with their meals; Crispy pork with rice noodles, grilled snapper fillet with rice, and BBQ Beef (cooked by kitchen) with rice. A must visit if you're looking for a memorable meal in Hoi An.