Delectable Eateries Along the Hue to Hoi An Route

Embark on the scenic journey spanning over 120 km from Hue to Hoi An, where travelers can pause and savor the seafood delights of Lang Co and the sizzling beef of Da Nang.

Delectable Eateries Along the Hue to Hoi An Route

Traveling from the city of Hue (Thua Thien – Hue) to Hoi An (Quang Nam) by motorbike or car, many travelers opt to take National Highway 1A through Lang Co town and the city of Da Nang. Below are some stopping points along this route.

Hue-Style Beef Noodle Soup, Hue

This dish is available at various locations throughout the city, especially along Le Loi and Nguyen Du streets by the Perfume River. Before embarking on the journey along An Duong Vuong Street, travelers can relish Hue-style beef noodle soup at Cam 45 Le Loi eatery.

Each bowl of bun at the restaurant consists of pork trotters, thinly sliced beef, crab sausage, and boiled pork skin. However, the clear and flavorful broth, infused with the pungent aroma of lemongrass and freshly made shrimp paste, is the highlight that creates the unforgettable taste of Hue-style beef noodle soup. Accompanied with the noodles are finely chopped raw vegetables, banana flowers, bean sprouts, and lime. A bowl ranges from 35,000 to 50,000 VND, depending on the customer's preference.

Banh canh with snakehead fish at Nguyen Tat Thanh, Hue

In addition to Hue-style beef noodle soup, there's another enticing dish called banh canh with snakehead fish. This dish features thick and fragrant banh canh noodles served with fried snakehead fish and fresh scallions. Some places also offer banh canh with snakehead fish roe, quail eggs, and pork sausage. Along Nguyen Tat Thanh Street leading to Huong Thuy town, tourists will encounter various eateries serving banh canh with snakehead fish, including some renowned spots like Thao's eatery, Dung's banh canh stall, and Hao Hao eatery.

Seafood at Be Than, Lang Co, Thua Thien Hue

Located approximately 60 km from the city center of Hue to Lang Co town, visitors can stop by Be Than restaurant near Lap An Lagoon to indulge in fresh seafood. As a familiar dining spot for locals and tourists alike, the restaurant gets crowded during lunch and dinner hours, yet the staff manages to serve promptly and attentively.

The menu offers a variety of seafood dishes, rice, and hotpot. Among them, the restaurant is renowned for its stir-fried clams with lemongrass and chili, grilled razor clams with scallion oil, grilled scallops, and garlic-fried prawns. Apart from the listed dishes with fixed prices on the menu, the restaurant also sells various types of fresh seafood by weight, allowing visitors to inquire before ordering. Situated by Lap An Lagoon, the restaurant impresses with spacious seating, beautiful scenery, easy-to-find location, and a children's play area.

Danang sizzling beef

Driving straight on national highway 1A from Lang Co town, travelers will reach the coastal city of Danang. There are numerous dining options as Danang is renowned for its diverse cuisine, including chicken rice, Quang noodles, beef stir-fry, pork rice paper rolls, and sizzling pancakes. Additionally, Danang boasts a special dish, known both for its name and flavor, called sizzling beef.

Sizzling beef is made from marinated fresh beef, eggs, meatballs, and tomatoes. When ordered, the dish is freshly grilled on a thick cast iron skillet by the staff, ensuring it remains hot and flavorful. Accompanied with the beef is bread, with a serving ranging from 50,000 to 70,000 VND, providing ample energy for a long journey. Danang offers numerous sizzling beef eateries, and travelers can consider Sizzling Beef 3 Delicious at 72 Nguyen Chanh, near national highway 1A.

Fresh Oyster Porridge

From Danang city, Hoi An is just about 30 km away. Along the way, if feeling hungry, travelers can indulge in 'cháo chờ' (oyster porridge) on Lac Long Quan Street, Danang. From ordering to enjoying the dish, customers may need to wait for 5 to 10 minutes while the chef prepares it. Despite being called porridge, the dish is more like a noodle soup, consisting of noodles, fish, fish cakes, boiled quail eggs, and broth. To enjoy this uniquely named and distinctive dish, travelers can visit O Tươi eatery at 11 Lac Long Quan. Each bowl costs from 10,000 to 15,000 VND.

According to Lan Huong/Vnexpress

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour