In the hot sun or the peaceful atmosphere of the Old Quarter, holding a glass of cool water in your hand, watching the flow of people passing by has become an experience that anyone who visits this place wants to try once.
The name Mot originated very simply from the restaurant owner's nickname at home. From a small stall placing a few wooden chairs on the sidewalk of Tran Phu street, this drink quickly won the hearts of tourists from all over.
Not fussy and luxurious, this street gift conquers diners with the sincerity and sophistication in each rustic ingredient of Vietnamese villages.
Mot water is actually a clever combination of traditional herbs such as fresh green tea leaves, lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon, licorice and lotus seeds. The drink has a mild sweet taste from nature, faint warm aroma of lemongrass and cinnamon and refreshing sour taste of lemon.
Taking a sip of cool water, visitors feel the gentleness of the Central Vietnam sunshine, quickly dispelling the feeling of fatigue after hours of strolling through each ancient alley.
The special feature that makes the reputation of this glass of water is its aesthetics and respect for the environment. The drink is contained in elegant paper cups, combined with bamboo straws or friendly materials.
On the glass surface, the seller skillfully placed a fresh rose petal and a bright green lotus leaf. The harmonious color coordination between the pink color of the flowers, the green color of the leaves and the clear herbal water color has transformed a simple glass of water into a small and beautiful work of art.
Not owning a spacious space or spacious seats, Mot water stall only has a modest area with a row of brilliant flowers and grass in front.
Because of the limited sitting space, most tourists come here first because of curiosity to try the legendary flavor, then excitedly hold a glass of water to take a check-in photo. Gradually, the journey of queuing to buy Mot water and posing next to the characteristic yellow wall has become a tourism identity symbol of Hoi An.
With a popular price of only nearly 20,000 VND per glass, Mot water is not just a simple refreshment but also encapsulates the sophisticated and rustic culinary culture of Quang land.
If you have the opportunity to visit the ancient town, treat yourself to a glass of fragrant herbal water, leisurely stroll and fully feel the slow, peaceful pace of life here.
