Com Ga (Chicken Rice)

Post on : 30 July, 2025

Com Ga is a flavorful Vietnamese chicken rice dish, featuring shredded poached chicken, fragrant turmeric rice, fresh herbs, and pickled vegetables. It’s light, savory, and full of central Vietnamese charm.

Com Ga is a beloved Vietnamese dish, especially well-known in Hoi An. It consists of tender shredded chicken served over golden rice cooked with chicken broth and turmeric for extra flavor and color. The dish is typically garnished with fresh herbs, thinly sliced onions, pickled vegetables, and a drizzle of scallion oil.

Served with a side of light chicken broth and chili sauce, Com Ga is a perfect balance of savory, aromatic, and tangy elements. Simple yet full of character, it captures the essence of Central Vietnamese home-style cooking.

Recommended Spots :

Morning Glory Original Restaurant – 106 Nguyễn Thái Học, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam (well-known for upscale takes on traditional Hoi An cuisine)

Com Ga Ba Buoi – 22 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam (iconic spot for Hoi An-style chicken rice with decades of history)