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As a coastal city, Da Nang boasts an abundance of fresh and delicious seafood, which is also reasonably priced. Below are some must-try dishes from Da Nang that are expertly crafted from seafood.
1. Steamed Razor Clams
Razor clams are a delicious, affordable, and distinctive seafood specialty of Da Nang. They are usually steamed or boiled, similar to mussels. Enjoying hot razor clams dipped in a mixture of salt, pepper, lime, and chili, travelers will experience the rich, fragrant sweetness of this delightful Da Nang delicacy. Razor clams are sold at many places, at any seaside restaurant or eatery. A bowl of razor clams costs between 30,000 – 50,000 Vietnamese dong.
2. Tamarind Crab
For seafood enthusiasts, Tamarind Crab is a must-try renowned delicacy. This dish is perfect for breezy evenings. The striking red color of the crab, along with its fragrant aroma, is irresistible to anyone. The deliciousness of Tamarind Crab also depends on the preparation of the tamarind sauce.
Using your hands to pick out each piece of crab meat, dipping it into the flavorful tamarind sauce, diners will be enchanted by the taste of this dish and find it hard to stop at just one. Tamarind Crab is priced at around 70,000 Vietnamese dong per crab.
3. Grilled Scallops
If you're a fan of Grilled Scallop with Onion Fat, then when in Da Nang, travelers must not overlook indulging in this delicious dish.
Large scallops are thoroughly cleaned and split in half. At this point, the restaurant owner cleverly marinates them with various spices such as pepper, seasoning powder, sugar... before grilling them over charcoal. When cooked, the rich aroma mingled with the naturally sweet, tender, fragrant scallops paired with the aroma of onion fat, nuts, will make you unforgettable.
Grilled Scallop with Onion Fat in Da Nang is widely sold at seaside eateries as well as restaurants, known popularly as 'Grilled Shell with Onion Fat'. A plate of grilled scallops is priced at around 70,000 – 100,000 Vietnamese dong.
4. Mussel Congee
If you're tired of the usual meat porridge, surely this exotic mussel porridge will delight you. The mussels are sautéed until fragrant, seasoned just right, served with porridge made from mung beans, brown rice, fragrant and nutritious glutinous rice. This porridge cannot be without a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of finely chopped spring onions.
The price of a bowl of mussel porridge is around 60,000 Vietnamese dong, enough for 2 – 3 people. Diners can enjoy this porridge at any seafood restaurant in Da Nang.
5. Seafood Hotpot
After indulging in delicious seafood dishes, a steaming pot of seafood hotpot with shrimp, squid... emitting billowing smoke will be a wonderful choice to conclude the seafood-themed evening. As a coastal area, with fresh and delicious seafood readily available, seafood in Da Nang is delicious, and the broth is even more flavorful. The cook will skillfully season it with the sour and spicy taste of chili, tamarind, tomatoes, sesame, along with the fragrant lemongrass, and ginger, incredibly enticing.
Da Nang boasts numerous seafood restaurants offering seafood hotpot. However, if you want to enjoy fresh seafood at a reasonable price, head to Pham Van Dong street area or along My Khe beach. The average price for a hotpot here ranges from 80,000-100,000 Vietnamese dong for 2 – 3 people.
6. Grilled Squid with Chili Sauce
Fresh squids, after being caught, will be cleaned and directly marinated with spices, then grilled over charcoal. This is a dish imbued with the essence of the coastal region that any food connoisseur has surely tasted before.
This dish has a stimulating aroma combined with the crispy sweetness of the squid, paired with the spicy taste of chili sauce, which is very enticing. Seeing those golden, fragrant grilled squid pieces on the grill, it's hard to resist this dish. Grilled Squid with Chili Sauce is priced at around 100,000 Vietnamese dong per plate.
When in Da Nang, travelers mustn't miss the chance to indulge in the delicious delicacies of Da Nang, especially the seafood specialties.
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