Hoi An’s traditional cuisine has particular characteristics as a result
of the type of local produce and spices available. Local cuisine is dominated by seafood, including shrimp, crab and fish, and features a variety of vegetables. The preference for seafood and vegetables can be seen in local specialties, such as cao lau (noodles with seafood and vegetables), che bap (corn soup with sugar), banh trang dap (fried rice pancake with a steamed rice pancake in the centre) and mam danh (fermented fish sauce).