The short answer
White Rose Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Go for the single dish that gives it its name. White rose dumplings contain shrimp and pork, so this is a place for those who eat both, not for vegetarians or anyone avoiding shellfish.
Useful facts
White Rose Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 533 Hai Ba Trung Street
- Dining style
- Specialist sit-down restaurant
- Price signal
- Low to moderate; about 40,000 dong per Wikivoyage
- Signature order
- Try: white rose dumplings with dipping sauce
- Good for
- Visitors who eat shrimp and pork
Why it matters
Why White Rose Restaurant is worth your time
White rose dumplings are closely tied to Hoi An, and Wikivoyage, Olive magazine and Your Vietnam Travel all mention the restaurant by name. For a visitor interested in the town's food identity, eating the dish at a place devoted to it is more informative than ordering it as one item among many.
It also pairs naturally with cao lau. The dumpling is soft and delicate, while cao lau is chewy and savoury, so ordering both at nearby restaurants gives a balanced picture of the town's cooking.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Namesake dumpling
Shrimp, pork and herbs in a translucent wrapper.
- 02
Mild flavours
Gentle on the palate for older travellers.
- 03
Dipping sauce
Served with fried shallots, according to Your Vietnam Travel.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The reason to come is the dumpling that gives the restaurant its name. Olive magazine describes white rose dumplings filled with shrimp, pork and herbs, and Your Vietnam Travel adds fried shallots and a dipping sauce. Wikivoyage lists the price around 40,000 dong at the time of writing, which may have changed.
Order one plate each if you are curious, or one plate between two as a starter. The dumplings are soft and mild, which suits older travellers who prefer food without much chilli.
The filling includes shellfish and pork, and the dipping sauce is likely to contain fish sauce, so this is not a stop for vegetarians, Jains or anyone with a shellfish allergy. Check whether the hours at the time of your visit suit your plan, since the sources disagree.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours; sources differ
- Skip if you avoid shellfish
- Take a taxi from the Old Town
- Order a plate to share first
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 533 Hai Ba Trung Street
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning or early afternoon
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Easy access on a flat road, but it is outside the pedestrian core of the Old Town, so a short taxi ride suits older travellers better than a long walk in the heat.
- Tickets and access
- Wikivoyage lists opening from 07:00 to early afternoon, while Your Vietnam Travel gives 08:00 to 20:00. The two differ, so confirm hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near White Rose Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Easy access on a flat road, but it is outside the pedestrian core of the Old Town, so a short taxi ride suits older travellers better than a long walk in the heat.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Are white rose dumplings vegetarian?
No. Sources describe a shrimp and pork filling.
Are the sources consistent on hours?
No. Wikivoyage and Your Vietnam Travel give different hours, so confirm.
Is it in the Old Town?
It is on Hai Ba Trung Street, a short ride from the pedestrian core.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
