The short answer
Ong Hai (Mr Hai) Noodles: what visitors should know first
Go for mi quang, the turmeric noodle dish of the Quang Nam region, away from the busiest lanes. The two-dish menu is not vegetarian. Confirm the address, as it sits just outside the Ancient Town.
Useful facts
Ong Hai (Mr Hai) Noodles facts at a glance
- Location
- 6A Truong Minh Luong, Cam Chau, just outside the Ancient Town
- Dining style
- Simple two-dish noodle restaurant
- Price signal
- Low; prices not confirmed in sources
- Signature order
- Try: mi quang with shrimp, peanuts and quail egg
- Good for
- Noodle fans wanting a quieter spot
Why it matters
Why Ong Hai (Mr Hai) Noodles is worth your time
Cao lau gets the headlines, but mi quang is the other noodle dish of this part of central Vietnam, and a place that serves only two dishes tends to do them often. Two independent guides name this restaurant, which is stronger than a single recommendation.
It also takes you a little away from the busiest streets. That suits travellers who find the Ancient Town crowded, though the extra distance is worth planning for older relatives. The toppings include pork, shrimp and egg, so it is not an option for vegetarians.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Mi quang
Turmeric noodles with little broth, topped with shrimp, peanuts and egg.
- 02
Cao lau too
The only other dish on the menu, per Will Fly for Food.
- 03
Outside the core
Away from the busiest Ancient Town lanes.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The menu is only cao lau and mi quang, which keeps the choice easy. Will Fly for Food ate the mi quang, topped with shrimp, peanuts, rice cracker, quail egg and roast pork. No Back Home also names Mr Hai Noodles for mi quang, which it describes as turmeric noodles, and for cao lau, and places it outside the Ancient Town.
Mi quang is served with little broth, so it is eaten more like a dressed noodle dish than a soup. Ask for chilli on the side if you prefer milder food.
Because it is a short distance from the Ancient Town, fit it in as a separate trip or on the way back to a hotel on that side of town, rather than between two sights on the same lane.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Take a taxi if the heat or distance is a concern
- Confirm hours locally
- Ask for chilli on the side
- Skip it if you avoid pork, shrimp or egg
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 6A Truong Minh Luong, Cam Chau, just outside the Ancient Town
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Late morning or mid-afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It lies a short ride or walk outside the pedestrian core, so a taxi or ride-hailing car saves effort in the heat. We found no source on seating comfort, so expect a simple local room.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation is usual. Will Fly for Food lists hours of 11:00 to 22:00 daily; confirm them locally before travelling.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ong Hai (Mr Hai) Noodles
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It lies a short ride or walk outside the pedestrian core, so a taxi or ride-hailing car saves effort in the heat. We found no source on seating comfort, so expect a simple local room.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No source we opened describes a vegetarian dish, and the mi quang described uses pork, shrimp and quail egg.
What is on the menu?
Will Fly for Food says only cao lau and mi quang.
Is it inside the Ancient Town?
No. It is just outside, at 6A Truong Minh Luong in Cam Chau.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
