'Pocket-worthy' 7 tempting snacks in Da Nang

Da Nang, often dubbed as the 'city worth living in Vietnam' and the 'city of bridges,' attracts a significant number of tourists annually with its bestowed natural beauty and a diverse culinary scene. Not only are the famous local specialties enchanting, but also the snacks in Da Nang leave a lasting impression on visitors. Here, VNTRIP.VN introduces some snacks that are particularly favored by the youth in Da Nang.

Top 7 must-try snacks in Da Nang

Rice paper sandwich

Rice paper rolls in Da Nang (Photo: ST)

Price: Starting from 8,000 VND per plate

Address:

• Rice Paper Rolls at K168/7 Trung Nu Vuong
• Banh Trang Kep Ba Nam – 96/93 Dien Bien Phu
• Alley Rice Paper Rolls – K172 Le Dinh Duong
• Aunt Hoa's Rice Paper Rolls – 193 Ha Huy Tap
• Rice Paper Rolls – K9/3 Doan Thi Diem

The filling can be made from seasoned liver pate with a generous sprinkle of fried shallots, spread onto the rice paper and adorned with quail eggs. Alternatively, the filling may consist of dried beef strips, or even chicken eggs or squid, depending on the diner's palate or preferences.

What truly defines the unique and distinctive flavor of Da Nang's rice paper rolls is the dipping sauce. The sauce is crafted from dried beef, chili, and a secret technique, resulting in a sauce that is both velvety and spicy, highly aromatic, and visually appealing with its rich brownish-yellow hue. This secret sauce contributes to the renowned taste of Da Nang's famous street food that keeps diners coming back for more.

Salty Yogurt

Salted yogurt in Da Nang (Source: ST)

Price: 10,000 VND/small plate; 20,000 VND/large plate

Address: Bui Thi Xuan Street, Son Tra District

Salty Yogurt (Salted Yogurt) – an iconic Da Nang street food loved by students and food enthusiasts alike in the city. The yogurt is packaged in small plastic cups, reminiscent of the nostalgic childhood yogurt that many people grew up with.

The texture of the salty yogurt is not as soft and creamy as modern boxed yogurt; instead, it has a distinct firmness. What sets it apart is that it comes with a side dish of fine salt. While eating, you dip a bit of salt using a spoon and enjoy the yogurt as usual, but the addition of salt gives it a unique and delightful taste. This dish has the power to keep people coming back for more without getting tired of it.

Suction Snails

Suction snails in Da Nang (Source: ST)

Price: 20,000 VND/small plate; 25,000 VND/large plate

Address:

• Quan Lan Diep, Bui Thi Xuan, Son Tra, Da Nang
• Han's Suction Snails, 277 Dong Da, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Flying Plate Snails, Aunt Luoc's Suction Snails, 2 September Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Be Lan, 35 Dong Ke, Lien Chieu, Da Nang
• Aunt Ta, Flying Plate Area, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Hoai's Suction Snails, 304 Ong Ich Khiem, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Suction Snails 19 Chau Thuong Van, Ward Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Suction Snails In Front of the University of Economics, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
• Dương Van Nga's Suction Snails, Ward Nai Hien Dong, Son Tra District, Da Nang
• Nguyen Van Thoai - Le Quang Dao Intersection Suction Snails, Son Tra District, Da Nang
• 117 Ngo Tat To, Hai Chau District, Da Nang

Da Nang is also renowned for the dish called suction snails or spicy stir-fried snails, with the standout being the nail snail variety. Despite the initial thought that tackling each tiny snail individually would take forever, the combination of flavors is so delicious and harmonious. Each piping hot snail is infused with the fragrant aroma of lemongrass and a hint of the spiciness from chili, creating an unforgettable experience for those who indulge.

Mixed Jackfruit

Mixed jackfruit in Da Nang (Source: ST)

Price: 15,000 VND/small plate; 20,000 VND/large plate

Location:

• Aunt An's Mixed Jackfruit 34 Pham Van Nghi, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang
• Mrs. Gia's Mixed Jackfruit K47/25 Ly Thai To, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang
• Nguyet's Place 58 Le Huu Trac, Son Tra District, Da Nang
• Bending Banyan Tree at Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Son Tra District, Da Nang
• Mixed Jackfruit 01 Nguyen Phong Sac, Cam Le District, Da Nang
• 56 Eatery on Bui Thi Xuan, Son Tra District, Da Nang
• 362 Eatery Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Kiet's Place 6 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang

The main ingredients of this dish are young jackfruit, boiled and thinly sliced, then mixed with pork skin. The chewiness of young jackfruit, along with roasted peanuts, chili sauce, and basil, will give you a plate of mixed jackfruit with a full spectrum of flavors.

To capture the true essence of the dish, a plate of mixed jackfruit comes with two pieces of rice paper. The harmonious blend of flavors, combined with the fragrant sesame aroma and the crispiness of the rice paper, will leave an unforgettable impression of Da Nang street food on you.

Water Fern Cake

Water fern cake in Da Nang (Source: ST)

Price: 10,000 VND/small portion; 15,000 VND/large portion

Address:

• Mrs. Be's Water Fern Cake at 100 Hoang Van Thu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Van's Place at 16 Nguyen Nhu Hanh, Ward Hoa Minh, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang
• Homeland Restaurant at 416 Nui Thanh, Ward Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Mrs. Tho's Place at 3 Nguyen Van Linh, Ward Nam Duong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Tam's Place at 291 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ward Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Mrs. Tien's Water Fern Cake at 164/1 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Tran Cao Van's Water Fern Cake at 82 Tran Cao Van, Ward Tam Thuan, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang
• Water Fern Cake at 37 Ham Nghi, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Water Fern Cake at K52/16 Ong Ich Duong, Ward Khue Trung, Cam Le District, Da Nang
• Water Fern Cake at 62 Tieu La, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Mrs. Sau's Place at 46 Dang Dung, Ward Hoa Khanh Bac, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang

Banh beo has long been a familiar dish to the people of Da Nang for its simplicity, rusticity, from its ingredients to its taste. The locals in Da Nang can enjoy banh beo at any time of the day, using it as a main dish or a snack for everyone.

Sizzling Pancake

Sizzling pancake in Da Nang (Source: ST)

Price: 40,000 – 50,000 VND/plate

Location:

• Mrs. Duong's Sizzling Pancake on Hoang Dieu Street
• Nham Hien's Jumping Shrimp Sizzling Pancake at 17 Tan Da
• Mrs. Nho's Sizzling Pancake at 464 Trung Nu Vuong

This is a popular dish in the Central and Southern provinces of Vietnam. Sizzling pancake is best enjoyed while still hot, allowing diners to fully experience the rich flavor of the pancake. When indulging in sizzling pancake, besides using the sense of smell and taste, diners also engage their touch and hearing senses to fully appreciate the allure of this traditional dish.

Grilled Pork Skewers

Grilled pork skewers – Da Nang street food (Source: ST)

Price: 5,000 VND/piece

Address:

• Mrs. Phung's at 28 Huynh Ngoc Hue, Thanh Khe District
• 682 Restaurant at 682 Le Van Hien, Ngu Hanh Son District
• Ty Restaurant at Ngo Gia Tu, Hai Chau 2 Ward, Hai Chau District

To enjoy grilled pork skewers at their best, eat them with rice paper, arranged with fresh vegetables, banana flowers, cucumber, pineapple, and finally, the grilled pork skewers. Roll it up, dip in the sauce, and savor the aroma, the tenderness of the meat, and the savory taste of the sauce...

Above are some 'must-try' street foods in Da Nang. Wishing everyone a joyful and fulfilling trip.

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