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Golden Bridge Da Nang, Ba Na Hills, My Khe Beach,... famous tourist spots in Da Nang that almost everyone knows. However, visiting Da Nang without savoring these 10 specialty cakes is a missed opportunity.
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Criteria for evaluating the top 10 specialty cakes in Da Nang.
- Most frequently recommended to tourists by locals in Da Nang.
- These are the beloved and widely consumed specialty cakes of Da Nang locals.
- Culinary delights that embody the distinctive flavors of Da Nang's cuisine.
- Here are 10 specialty cakes from Da Nang that everyone wants to indulge in when traveling to the city.
1/ Bánh xèo – Nem lụi in Da Nang.
Wondering what to eat in Da Nang? First suggestion for you is “Bánh xèo – Nem lụi”. During your trip to Da Nang, Bánh xèo is one of the must-try specialties you shouldn't miss.
Bánh xèo is the iconic cake of Da Nang you can't overlook.
The golden, crispy crust of Da Nang's Bánh xèo is filled with various ingredients such as bean sprouts, meat, and shrimp. Enjoy it by wrapping it in rice paper with fresh greens like lettuce, mustard greens, cucumber, pineapple, green banana, and dip it in spicy sour fish sauce.
The price of Da Nang's Bánh xèo is approximately 10,000 VND per cake.
When enjoying Da Nang's Bánh xèo, one cannot forget the delectable Nem lụi made from finely minced lean meat, grilled on fragrant charcoal stoves.
The cost of Da Nang's Nem lụi is around 5,000 VND per skewer.
Da Nang's Nem lụi is grilled on aromatic charcoal stoves.
Famous addresses for delicious Bánh xèo – Nem lụi in Da Nang.
- Bà Dưỡng Eatery – K280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu District. (Same alley as Lipton Bánh xèo and Central Vietnam Bánh xèo, offering delicious Da Nang-style Bánh xèo with quick service)
- Aunt Mười's Eatery – 23 Châu Thị Vĩnh Tế, Ngũ Hành Sơn District.
2/ Da Nang's Pork Rice Paper Rolls.
Da Nang's Pork Rice Paper Rolls feature simple yet beloved ingredients, earning special favor from tourists. As revealed by the PasGo team, travelers adore this dish for its tender, thin pork slices, chewy pork skin, and a touch of fat running along the meat strips, combined with fresh greens, making it an endlessly delightful treat.
Price range for Da Nang's Pork Rice Paper Rolls: 70,000 – 120,000 VND per serving.
Delicious Da Nang specialty with tender, succulent pork slices.
Famous spots to enjoy tasty Da Nang's Pork Rice Paper Rolls.
- Tran Eatery – 4 Lê Duẩn, Hải Châu District.
- Mau's Eatery – 35 Đỗ Thức Tịnh, Cẩm Lệ District
3/ Da Nang's Water Fern Cake.
Similar to the Water Fern Cake in the South, Da Nang's version (Central Vietnam's Water Fern Cake) is made from rice flour, poured into small cups, and steamed to perfection. After steaming, it's topped with shrimp, garlic, and crispy pork fat. Enjoy Da Nang's Water Fern Cake while it's still warm to savor its rich and fragrant taste with a hint of chewiness.
Price for Da Nang's Water Fern Cake is approximately 1,000 – 2,000 VND per cup (depending on cup size).
Da Nang's Water Fern Cake is one of the beloved delights in Da Nang.
Addresses for delicious and affordable Da Nang's Water Fern Cake.
- Bà Tiên's Water Fern Cake – 164/1 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu District.
- Vân's Eatery – Water Fern Cake, Dumplings & Clear Dumplings – 13A Thanh Tịnh, Liên Chiểu District.
- Bà Bé's Water Fern Cake – 100 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Hải Châu District.
- Tâm's Eatery – Water Fern Cake & Clear Dumplings – 291 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hải Châu District.
4/ Da Nang Stuffed Rice Paper.
Street-style delicacies in Da Nang.
When in Da Nang, savor the famous Da Nang stuffed rice paper – a street specialty. This delectable treat, also known as Da Nang grilled rice paper, is widely enjoyed in alleys and sidewalks. Beyond its delicious taste, what captivates tourists is the excitement of relishing it outdoors.
Da Nang stuffed rice paper comes with enticing fillings such as eggs, pate, shredded pork, sausages, dried beef, fried shallots, bringing a rich and crispy texture.
Do you fancy this Da Nang specialty, the stuffed rice paper?
Discover fantastic places for snacks in Da Nang with delicious stuffed rice paper.
- Aunt Hoa's Stuffed Rice Paper: 62/2A Nui Thanh, Hai Chau District.
- Tran Ke Xuong's Stuffed Rice Paper: 9/3 Doan Thi Diem, Hai Chau District.
- Aunt Hoang's Stuffed Rice Paper: K142/46/09 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District.
5/ Ba Lan Baguette.
A local specialty in Da Nang that feels like home.
Baguette sandwich, a delicious dish familiar to both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. When in Da Nang, Ba Lan Baguette is renowned for its tasty pork sausage. Notably, it skips the accompanying pickled vegetables, replacing them with cucumber and spring onions. This unique touch allows the flavors of the sausage to shine, creating a delightful combination with the bread.
This Da Nang delicacy is a staple for many, serving as breakfast for students, lunch, late-night snack, or a quick meal for busy individuals.
Price of Ba Lan Baguette: 7,000 – 17,000 VND/baguette.
Ba Lan Baguette is a familiar delight in Da Nang.
Ba Lan Baguette locations:
- Ba Lan Baguette – 62 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau District.
6/ Da Nang Wet Cake.
Da Nang Wet Cake, similar to rice paper rolls, is made from rice flour. However, it includes tapioca flour, making it thinner and is served immediately while still hot. This is why it's called Wet Cake. Da Nang Wet Cake is a familiar delight in Da Nang, often enjoyed during breakfast or on special occasions.
Da Nang Wet Cake is served with fresh vegetables, slices of Da Nang beef sausage, crispy shrimp rice paper, dried shallots, and more.
Price of Da Nang Wet Cake: 13,000 - 20,000 VND/plate.
Rice paper rolls are the most delicious specialty in Da Nang when enjoyed hot.
Addresses for enjoying tasty Da Nang rice paper rolls.
- Bà Bê Stall – rice cake & rice paper roll: Hùng Vương, Hải Châu District.
- Bà Bảy Rice Paper Roll Stall - 317 Trưng Nữ Vương, Hải Châu District.
- Soup Stall – Rice paper roll - K385 Hải Phòng, Thanh Khê District.
7/ Da Nang Clear Dumplings.
Similar to its name, Da Nang's specialty clear dumplings are made from clear flour. When steamed, they become translucent, and you can clearly see the pink shrimp inside, making them visually appealing. When eaten, you can feel the chewy and soft texture, especially when dipped in shrimp paste sauce.
Price of Da Nang clear dumplings: 10,000 – 30,000 VND/piece.
Da Nang Clear Dumplings – A special Da Nang gift.
Addresses to enjoy delicious Da Nang clear dumplings include:
- Bà Bé Clear Dumplings – 100 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Hải Châu District.
- Tâm Stall – Clear Dumplings & Rice Paper Roll – 291 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hải Châu District.
- Quê Hương Restaurant – 441 Núi Thành, Hải Châu District.
8/ Da Nang Pancakes.
A rustic, simple type of Da Nang specialty, equally delicious.
Da Nang Pancakes are made by pouring batter into a mold coated with oil to prevent sticking, creating a crispy, golden crust. When in Da Nang, you can enjoy both shrimp-filled and quail egg-filled pancakes.
Price for Da Nang Pancakes is around 10,000 – 30,000 VND per serving.
Da Nang Pancakes – Crunchy and delicious.
Addresses to enjoy tasty Da Nang Pancakes.
- Pancake and Rice Cracker Restaurant - 47 Đỗ Quang, Thanh Khê District.
- Thuy Pancake Stall – 154 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Hải Châu District.
- Loan Nguyen Pancake Stall – 274 Hải Phòng, Thanh Khê District.
9/ Da Nang Smashed Rice Paper.
People in Central Vietnam love eating smashed rice paper, a specialty of Da Nang they can enjoy daily. Da Nang Smashed Rice Paper is made from thick rice paper, grilled to crispiness, topped with a layer of thin noodles, soft with a touch of peanuts, scallion oil, and dipped in the fragrant and rich Central Vietnamese fish sauce.
Giá bánh đập Đà Nẵng: 5.000 – 20.000 đồng/xuất.
Bánh đập Đà Nẵng.
Địa chỉ ăn bánh đập Đà Nẵng ngon.
- Quán bánh căn – bánh đập - 47 Đỗ Quang, Quận Thanh Khê
- Quiet Alley Smashed Cake - Alley 178 Hoàng Diệu (or 139/10 Triệu Nữ Vương), Hải Châu District.
10/ Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling.
Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling is also made from rice flour like rice cake, but it has a rectangular shape and is wrapped in banana leaves. The filling of Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling is made from minced shrimp, and lightly sautéed pork belly. A delicious Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling will present a harmonious blend of the fragrance of the leaves and the rich, melt-in-your-mouth taste of the filling.
You can also buy steamed rice dumplings – Da Nang's specialty gifts to give to your loved ones. However, the shelf life of steamed rice dumplings is not long, so it's advisable to buy this Da Nang specialty as a gift when traveling nearby.
The price of Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling is approximately: 10,000 – 30,000 VND/piece.
Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumpling - Da Nang's Specialties as Gifts.
Addresses to enjoy delicious Da Nang Steamed Rice Dumplings.
- Bà Bé Rice Cake - 100 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Hải Châu District.
- Bà Tiên Rice Cake - 164/1 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu District.
- Vân Restaurant – Rice Cakes, Steamed Rice Dumplings & Clear Dumplings - 13A Thanh Tịnh, Liên Chiểu District.
Here is the recently revealed top 10 delicious Da Nang specialties by the PasGo team. Let us know which Da Nang delicacy you like the most in the comments!
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Wishing you an amazing journey to Da Nang!
Warm regards
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Khanh An
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