Cơm gà: Central Vietnam's chicken rice
Every family in Quảng Nam has an opinion on cơm gà – shredded or chopped, turmeric rice or plain, the chilli sauce thick or thin.
Cơm gà is Central Vietnam’s chicken rice: rice cooked in chicken stock (often with turmeric), topped with chicken, herbs, onion and papaya, with a small bowl of broth and a chilli sauce. Hội An and Tam Kỳ in Quảng Nam province are famous for it. It usually costs 35,000–60,000 VND. Order with “Cho tôi một đĩa cơm gà”.
At a glance
How to order
“Cho tôi một đĩa cơm gà.”
One plate of chicken rice. Ask for gà xé (shredded) or gà chặt (chopped on the bone).
Hội An vs Tam Kỳ
Hội An cơm gà usually comes with shredded chicken tossed with herbs and onion over yellow rice. In Tam Kỳ, the provincial capital, it is often made with free-range chicken, chopped, with a firmer bite. Both come with broth on the side.
When to go
Lunch is the classic time. Popular shops can run out of chicken by early afternoon.
Questions travellers ask
What is cơm gà Hội An?
Chicken rice from Hội An: turmeric rice cooked in chicken stock, topped with shredded chicken and herbs.
How much does cơm gà cost?
Around 35,000–60,000 VND a plate.
Is cơm gà spicy?
Not by itself. The chilli sauce on the side can be hot.
What is the difference between gà xé and gà chặt?
Gà xé is shredded chicken; gà chặt is chicken chopped into pieces on the bone.
Prices are typical ranges we’ve seen and change often; tourist areas can charge more. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
