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When talking about delicious dishes in Da Nang, one cannot overlook the fame of Fields of Delight Soup. A rustic countryside delicacy that has captured the hearts of Da Nang locals as a signature dish, loved by many and leaving everyone curious to try. With its unique name, it arouses curiosity and cravings for those who hear of it. If you ever have the chance to visit the beautiful city of Da Nang, don't forget to indulge in the unique flavor of Fields of Delight Soup. Here are the top two renowned spots for Fields of Delight Soup in Da Nang.
1. Fields of Delight Soup at 20 Ha Thi Than
Irresistible Fields of Delight Soup in Da Nang (Image Source: Collectible)
Opposite Lê Quý Đôn High School, this eatery has become a hotspot for teens, with word spreading about the tantalizing taste of its Fields of Delight Soup. The meticulously simmered pork ribs, seasoned just right and served piping hot with a kick of chili, make the Fields of Delight Soup here a sensory delight for diners.
Spicy and Stimulating Fields of Delight Soup in Da Nang (Image Source: Collectible)
The arrangement of ingredients in this Fields of Delight Soup doesn't follow the usual rules. The owner layers it with shredded grilled fish at the bottom, topped with minced fish sausage, and finally the bánh canh and broth. A large bowl packed with quail eggs, Vietnamese pork sausage, sour fermented pork roll, and pork bones costs only 30,000 VNĐ. It's incredibly affordable yet high-quality, and the attentive service from the staff always keeps the place bustling with customers.
Fields of Delight Soup served with crispy noodles (Image Source: Collectible)
Usually, the eatery serves crispy fried noodles alongside the bánh canh, making the dish even more special when enjoyed together. Open from noon until late at night, you can enjoy a bowl of delicious bánh canh, rich in the essence of Da Nang, captivating countless tourists.
2. Fields of Delight Soup Along Tran Hung Dao Street Extends
Besides being called 'bánh canh ruộng,' this place also affectionately refers to the dish as 'waiting porridge.' This is because the dough is cooked together with the broth, giving it a porridge-like appearance, and due to limited serving, you may have to wait a bit. But waiting only heightens the anticipation, and the bánh canh ruộng at Tran Hung Dao has never failed to impress.
The enticing 'waiting porridge' at Tran Hung Dao (Image Source: Collectible)
The main ingredients of the delicious Fields of Delight Soup are quite simple, consisting of rice flour, fish, fish cake, and fried shallots. The fish used is either yellow-striped fish or tuna marinated with spices, grilled just right, and finely shredded for a flavorful fish meat. As the noodles are made of rice flour, the broth has a distinctive milky white color, resembling porridge after being seasoned just right, with a sweet and savory taste of fish, a spicy kick of chili, and a rich aroma, making it incredibly delicious. The golden crispy fried shallots, a touch of visible oil foam, along with a bit of fish cake and herbs, create a bowl that is both delicious and enticing.
Delicious Fields of Delight Soup at Tran Hung Dao (Image Source: Collectible)
What's special about the bánh canh here is its super affordability, starting from only 15,000 VNĐ for a delicious bowl of soup. The place is usually packed with customers from 3:30 PM even though it's not officially open until 4 PM. As the place isn't set up yet, you have to wait, hence why ordering the Fields of Delight Soup at Tran Hung Dao is referred to as 'waiting porridge.'
It would be quite an experience if, on rainy days, you could sit with loved ones and savor the extremely spicy flavor of this incredibly interesting dish. If you have the chance to visit Da Nang, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy not only delicious dishes but also the rustic and deeply countryside flavor of Fields of Delight Soup in Da Nang.
