Must-Try Culinary Destinations in Da Nang

When in Da Nang and craving for delectable dishes, make sure to have this list of fantastic places right at your fingertips.  

Pocket-Friendly Guide to Delicious Eateries in Da Nang

Being a crossroads of commerce and culture between North and South Vietnam, Da Nang boasts a rich and diverse culinary scene, adapting harmoniously to its climate, environment, culture, and people. Discovering Da Nang's delicious offerings is a unique experience you can only find here.

Various Snails and Seafood Delights

When in Da Nang, indulge in fresh and delightful seafood without worrying about overpricing. This is a highlight that visitors truly appreciate in Da Nang.

– Bà Mỹ Snail Stall: 30 Hoàng Hoa Thám (right at the entrance to Da Nang Station). A favorite among young people, this snail stall offers flavorful dishes like snail suction and snail puffer, well-seasoned and spicy, paired with rice crackers and mixed jackfruit. Open from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

– Bang Tree Snail Stop: 59 Ông Ích Đường, Cẩm Lệ District, a bit far from the city center but still popular. Open from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

– Hanh Snail Stop: 277 Đống Đa, Hải Châu District, with a spacious and clean space. The jackfruit salad here is highly praised. Open from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

– 'Flying Plate' Snail Stop – Di Luoc's Snail Suction: named after being across from the Flying Plate Arena on 2 Thang 9 Street, offering affordable prices. Open from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

– Co Ha Snail Stall at Con Market: located at the corner of Ông Ích Khiêm – Hùng Vương (350-352 Ông Ích Khiêm), right in front of Western Bank. The stall offers three main types: snail suction, regular snail puffer, and mixed snail puffer. Affordable prices, a large plate around 25-30,000 VND, enough for two people. Open in the evening from 6:00 PM.

– Năm Đảnh Seafood: K139/59 H59/38 Trần Quang Khải, Thọ Quang Ward, Sơn Trà District. A budget-friendly seafood spot, all dishes priced at only 60,000 VND/plate. Open from 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM.

– Salty Little Restaurant: Lot 14 Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, Sơn Trà District, a seaside-oriented and spacious restaurant. Customers can choose fresh seafood at affordable prices. Open from 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

– Sea 'n Sand Seafood: 189 Nguyễn Phan Vinh, Sơn Trà District, with prices ranging from 40-120,000 VND. The specialty here is the um chuối fish dish, always fresh and large, cut into bite-sized pieces, marinated with turmeric and chili, fragrant and spicy, served with bread that leaves a lasting impression. Open from 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

– Lam Fishing Village Seafood: Lot 7 Hoàng Sa – Lê Đức Thọ, Sơn Trà District, also a seafood restaurant with a fixed price ranging from 30-120,000 VND. Open from 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

– Sea Milk Shellfish Stall: Lot 10 Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, one of the large seafood markets, with a spacious sea-oriented space. Here, customers can handpick fresh seafood still swimming in the glass tank and enjoy a diverse menu. Open from 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

Pork Skin Roll Rice Paper

Many tourists wonder why sliced pork can have skin at both ends, isn't it thanks to the skilled hands of the chefs who have created this unique dish in Da Nang. Taken from the buttock part of the pig, boiled and cut into thin slices, about a few millimeters (3-5cm wide, 10-15cm long), the meat still retains the layer of fat and skin at both ends.

Certainly, pork should be accompanied by various ingredients to be truly authentic. Firstly, there's leaf noodles, made from rice flour into thin sheets, about 1mm thick, resembling rice paper. Next are vegetables, including lettuce, basil, water spinach, bitter herbs, mint, banana flowers, bean sprouts, cucumber, creating a distinctive flavor. This dish also features rice paper and, finally, an indispensable dipping sauce, which is fermented fish sauce – also a specialty of Da Nang. All blend together in the mouth to create an indescribable taste.

To savor the unique dish of pork skin roll rice paper, you can visit the following eateries:

– Tran Restaurant: 300 Hai Phong (Thanh Khe District) and 4 Le Duan (Hai Chau District). The restaurant has a spacious area, meticulously prepared and attentive service, with richly flavored fermented fish sauce. However, the price is a bit high compared to other places at 100,000 VND/portion.

– Mau Stall: 35 Do Thuc Tinh (Cam Le District). With over 30 years of existence, the stall brings much satisfaction to customers whenever enjoying pork skin roll rice paper. The price for one portion is 70,000 VND.

– Ba Huong Stall: 35/1 Ham Nghi and 36 2 September Street (Hai Chau District). Located in the city center, with a cool space, the price for one portion ranges from 50-70,000 VND.

– Dai Loc Stall: 97 Trung Nu Vuong (Hai Chau District), the pork here is thickly sliced, and the price for one portion is only 35,000 VND, which is quite affordable compared to other places.

– Ba Mua Stall: 19-21 Tran Binh Trong, Hai Chau District, price for one portion of pork skin roll rice paper ranges from 55-75,000 VND, while the price for one portion of pork skin roll rice paper is 35-45-55,000 VND.

Quang Noodle

Quang Noodle – an indispensable traditional dish for the people of Da Nang and Quang Nam. Quang Noodle has thicker, wider, and flatter noodles compared to the northern pho. Originally a simple dish, the bowl of noodles also includes diverse ingredients such as meat, shrimp, fish... all without any fixed rules, combined with a broth that is both sweet and rich, along with various fresh vegetables, creating a dish with the distinctive characteristics of Quang region.

Quang Noodle is very popular, and you can enjoy it at any place that sells it. Here are some places:

– Ba Mua Stall: 19-21 Tran Binh Trong, Hai Chau District. Opening hours from 06:00 – 22:00. Phone – 09850 00 075. Prices range from 20-30,000 VND/bowl.

– Quang Noodle Land: 2 Phan Dang Luu, Hai Chau District. Opening hours 07:00 – 22:30. Phone: 0935 429 427 – 0938 552 577.

– Bà Vị Quang Noodle: 166 Le Dinh Duong, Hai Chau District. Open from 05:30 – 22:00 (Mon to Fri), 06:00 – 22:30 (Sat and Sun). Phone (+84) 5113 865 651. Prices range from 30-55,000 VND/bowl.

– Thi Quang Noodle: 251 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau District. Well-known for its famous frog Quang Noodle. Prices from 18-30,000 VND/bowl, special bowl costs 45,000 VND.

– Bà Lữ Quang Noodle: 32 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau District. Famous for its dark quail eggs, rich broth, large and evenly sliced pork, and customizable vegetable servings. Bà Lữ Quang Noodle offers various flavors such as shrimp noodles, chicken noodles, beef noodles, and jellyfish noodles, with prices ranging from 25-30,000 VND/bowl.

– Bà Ngân Quang Noodle: 108 Dong Da, Hai Chau District. A budget-friendly noodle spot in the city, but a bowl can be very filling. Additionally, the shop sells delicious corn milk. Prices are only 20-25,000 VND/bowl depending on size.

– 1A Quang Noodle: 1A Hai Phong, Hai Chau District. Well-known for its chewy noodles, rich broth, and satisfying taste. Prices range from 25-40,000 VND/bowl, and the shop also serves iced tea and separately sells grilled rice paper.

In addition, Quang Noodle is also available at Han Market, Con Market, and various street food areas.

Chicken Rice

Soft, sticky rice, golden crispy fried chicken, crunchy skin, tender meat, not too greasy – all of these contribute to the distinctive flavor of chicken rice in Da Nang.

– A Hai's Fat-Top Chicken Rice: 96 Phan Chu Trinh, Hai Chau District. A budget-friendly eatery specializing in fat-top chicken rice. Average price ranges from 30-55,000 VND.

– Hong Ngoc Chicken Rice: 193 Nguyen Chi Thanh, with a spacious and cool atmosphere, offering a variety of chicken rice dishes such as grilled chicken, shredded chicken, fried chicken... a reasonably priced serving of chicken rice ranging from 25-40,000 VND.

– Zone 7 Chicken Rice: 27 Dao Tan, Hai Chau District, warm and clean space, affordable prices ranging from 20-50,000 VND. Soft rice harmoniously combined with the flavorful sauce of roasted chicken.

– Be Den Chicken Rice: 60 Pham Hong Thai, Hai Chau District, prices ranging from 25-50,000 VND. The shop stays open quite late, making it a perfect choice for late-night cravings.

– Ba Bui Chicken Rice – Hoi An: 253 Ho Nghinh, Son Tra District. The chicken rice here is renowned for its firm and tender chicken, accompanied by soft Tra Que herbs-flavored rice, priced from 35-60,000 VND.

– Hin Map Chicken Rice: 132 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau District, the shop only opens in the evening but attracts many customers. The crispy fried chicken, spicy chili sauce, soft and hot rice, priced from 20-66,000 VND.

Cao Lau

Unlike Quang noodles, Cao Lau is characterized by a specific recipe: intricately processed noodles, thinly sliced pork, fresh vegetables, and a small amount of broth, creating the famous Cao Lau dish.

– Ly's Cao Lau: 267 Thai Thi Boi, Thanh Khe District, a traditional establishment with a long history of making Cao Lau from Hoi An. Cool and clean space, prices ranging from 15-22,000 VND.

– Hoai Pho: 255 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau District, priced at only 25,000 VND/bowl.

– Nhung Cao Lau: K87/29 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau District, an affordable eatery with a cool atmosphere, priced at only 20,000 VND per bowl.

Bun Mam Nem

Bun Mam Nem – simply consisting of vermicelli, mam nem, and a few other ingredients. The attraction lies in the mam nem, prepared from anchovies, tuna, or other types of fish, with added spices including garlic, chili, sugar, and finely chopped fragrant fruit (pineapple). A bit of boiling water to cool, mix it all together, and you have created the enchanting aroma of mam nem soaked in vermicelli.

– Bun Mam Nem Ba Thuyen: K424/03 Le Duan, Thanh Khe District, the shop's mam nem is made from tuna, the place is clean, located in the city center. Prices range from 20-33,000 VND/bowl. Opening hours from 06:00 – 18:00.

– Bun Mam area on Tran Khe Xuong Street: this area has long been famous among Danang residents, especially the youth. As the late afternoon approaches, this neighborhood becomes bustling with people coming for Bun Mam Nem. The Bun Mam here is famous for its delicious and unique taste, with the fragrant aroma of mam nem.

Nam O Raw Fish Salad

Nam O Raw Fish Salad – intensely savory sea flavor. There are two types: dried fish salad and wet fish salad, made from freshly caught scad in the early morning. The fishy smell is eliminated by a mixture of vinegar, salt, and water, mixed with other ingredients to enhance the delicious taste of the salad.

– Restaurant 972: 972 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Lien Chieu District, each serving is priced from 50-100,000 VND.

– Thanh Huong Raw Fish Salad: 1029 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, with an average price from 70-80,000 VND per serving of raw fish salad.

– Six Hao Raw Fish Salad Restaurant: 232 Tran Cao Van, Thanh Khe District, the price of raw fish salad here is 80,000 VND/plate, which can be sufficient for two people.

Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad

Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad, also known as Cau Mong rare beef, is a specialty that stands alongside Mi Quang. Visitors to Da Nang must try it at least once.

– Ngoc Lan Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad Restaurant: 895 Ngo Quyen Street, Son Tra District, known for delicious preparation and reasonable prices, a popular spot in Da Nang visited by many tourists.

– Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad Restaurant: 100 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe District, the beef salad here is tender and chewy, priced at 50,000 VND per serving.

– Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad Quế Sơn Restaurant: 224 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Hai Chau District.

– Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad Lợi Restaurant: 12 Ngo Thi Nham Street, Lien Chieu District.

– Lan Lan Quan: 16 Le Dinh Duong Street, Hai Chau District, priced at 50,000 VND per serving.

– Huynh Đệ Cau Mong Rare Beef Salad: 14B Pham Van Dong Street, Son Tra District.

– Kim Chi Rare Beef Salad Restaurant: 490 Trung Nu Vuong Street, Hai Chau District.

Banh Xeo, Grilled Pork Skewers

– Ba Duong Restaurant: K280/23 Hoang Dieu Street, Hai Chau District. Opening hours: 16:00 – 22:00. Average price range: 20–55,000 VND.

– Ba Hoa Restaurant: 270 Be Van Dan Street, Thanh Khe District. Opening hours: 15:00 – 22:00. Average price range: 15-50,000 VND.

– Co Muoi Restaurant: 23 Chau Thi Vinh Te Street, Ngu Hanh Son District. Opening hours: 15:00 – 19:00. Average price range: 5-15,000 VND.

– Cô Ba Jumping Shrimp Pancake Restaurant: 248 Trung Nu Vuong Street, Hai Chau District. Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00. Average price range: 20-40,000 VND.

Banh Mi

– Mrs. Lan Baguette: 62 Trung Nu Vuong and 64 Trieu Nu Vuong, a bustling baguette spot always crowded from 16:30-23:00. Also offers baguette sticks for only 7,000 VND each.

– Chicken Baguette: 5 Yen Bai Street, Hai Chau District, or Cô Chi shop at 1 Phan Dinh Phung Street, both priced at 7,000 VND per baguette.

– Clear Dumpling Baguette: 73 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Hai Chau District. Unusual as the dumplings are sandwiched in the baguette, with shrimp and mung bean fillings. Once you try it, you'll get addicted, priced at only 8-10,000 VND per baguette.

– Mr. Ty's Baguette: 272 Hung Vuong Street, Hai Chau District, near Con Market and easy to find. Focuses on beef and pork sausages with prices ranging from 10-15,000 VND per baguette, and special baguettes are 20,000 VND.

Various Sweet Soups

– Pomegranate Seed Sweet Soup: Found in the culinary area of Con Market, 46 Tran Binh Trong, O Cham 187 Hai Phong (the oldest in Da Nang), and Xoa Xoa 111 Phan Thanh.

– Grilled Banana Sweet Soup: Available in various stalls along Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (sold from noon until evening).

– Xuân Trang Sweet Soup Shop: 31 Le Duan, offering a variety of mixed sweet soups, red bean, black bean,...

– Homestyle Sweet Soup Shop: A budget-friendly shop with two addresses at 226 and 261 Phan Chau Trinh, serving lotus seed, mung bean, banana sweet soups, etc.

Grilled Rice Paper

– Aunt Hoa's Grilled Rice Paper: 62/2A Nui Thanh, Hai Chau District. The shop offers various dishes with rice paper, and some tempting snacks like fried liver, soaked mango in fish sauce, dried beef... The rice paper here is delicious, soft, and fragrant. Prices range from 5-12,000 VND. Open from 08:00 – 22:00.

– Kiệt's Grilled Rice Paper: 9/3 Doan Thi Diem, Hai Chau District. An average plate costs 10,000 VND for 3–4 pieces depending on the type. The shop is open from 15:00 to 22:00.

– Aunt Hoang's Grilled Rice Paper: Located at K142/46/09 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District. The shop sells various types of grilled rice paper at extremely affordable prices, ranging from 5-10,000 VND. The advantage of this shop is the delicious pate with less oil. Especially, the dry beef soy sauce here is rich, eye-catching red, slightly spicy, and perfect with grilled rice paper. Open from 16:00 – 22:00 daily.

– Grilled Rice Paper Dao Duy Tu: Located at the end of Dao Duy Tu Street (opposite Con Market).

– Grilled Rice Paper: K168/7 Trung Nu Vuong, open from around 15:00 – 21:30. Each plate of grilled rice paper has 5 large pieces – the price is 10,000 VND per plate, served with dipping sauce.

– Mrs. Nam's Grilled Rice Paper: Located at 96/93 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District. Grilled rice paper here is priced at 12,000 VND per portion. The shop is open from 14:00 – 23:00.

Banh Beo – Nam – Loc

– Mrs. Be's Banh Beo: 100 Hoang Van Thu. Average price is 15,000 VND/plate. Open from 07:00 – 18:00.

– Quan Tam: 291 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau District. Average price is 15,000 VND/plate. Open from 15:00 – 22:00.

– Mrs. Tien's Banh Beo: 164/1 Hoang Dieu, 10,000 VND/small tray/8 cups and 15,000 VND/large tray/12 cups. Open from 16:00 – 22:00.

– Banh Beo 37 Ham Nghi opens quite early from 5:30 am, 10,000 VND/plate, fulfilling.

– Banh Beo, Banh Uot, Banh Bot Loc K52/16 Ong Ich Duong, sold from 14:30 – 18:00, 10,000 VND/8 Banh Beo, may close at 17:00 when crowded.

– Homeland: 441 Nui Thanh, the shop opens from 06:00 – 10:00, prices range from 20,000 VND/12 cups of Banh Beo.

Vietnamese Cabbage Rolls

– Vietnamese Cabbage Rolls: 16 Hoang Hoa Tham, priced from 15-30,000 VND, surely a snack delight for tourists.

– Aunt Hoa's Cabbage Rolls: K231/10 Le Duan, price fluctuates from 10-15,000 VND, open from 16:00 – 21:00.

– Cabbage Rolls at 14/22 Dao Duy Tu, Thanh Khe District, prices range from 20-55,000 VND, open from 11:00 – 17:00.

Moreover, you can wander in the night food market area on Pham Hong Thai Street, Con Market, and Han Market to enjoy all the delicious dishes of Da Nang.

By Mai Nguyen (Compilation)

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour