What Com ga is
Hoi An chicken rice with turmeric, herbs and pickled onion.
Com ga is listed as a dish in the Vietnam guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours, rice-based and mild. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Com ga
Our index links Com ga to Hoi An. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Vietnam guide also covers 9 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Com ga sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 11 food entries we track for Vietnam, 11 are budget, 0 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 11 | Phở bò, Bánh mì, Bún chả |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 0 | — |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Com ga is one of 9 dish entries and 11 budget items; 4 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Vietnam items that make most sense alongside Com ga, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Vietnam items share the most tags with Com ga, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Com ga: common questions
What is Com ga?
Hoi An chicken rice with turmeric, herbs and pickled onion. It is listed in the TasteBridge Vietnam guide as a dish.
How much does Com ga cost in Vietnam?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Com ga vegetarian?
Com ga is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Com ga?
Our index links it to Hoi An. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Vietnam. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.