1. Pork Skin and Jackfruit Salad
Pork skin and jackfruit salad is always featured in the menu of Da Nang locals as a tasty and affordable evening snack. From the elderly to middle-aged and even young people, everyone is captivated by this familiar and budget-friendly dish. The combination of pork skin and the soft, flavorful jackfruit is irresistibly delicious. In addition to jackfruit salad, the eatery also offers clear dumplings, pork skin salad, and more, all homemade.
For the people of Da Nang, jackfruit salad is a familiar and straightforward dish. First, they take young jackfruit, peel it, boil it until tender, and then shred it for the salad. The salad also contains thinly sliced boiled pork skin and, optionally, a small amount of finely sliced pork belly and steamed or boiled shrimp with the tails kept for a beautiful presentation. The salad is seasoned with a unique Da Nang-style sweet and sour fish sauce, which is spicy and rich in flavor. Additionally, the dish includes golden-brown sautéed purple onions, crushed roasted peanuts, and finely chopped cilantro and mint. To enjoy jackfruit salad, one cannot forget the crispy rice paper, which adds a crunchy texture to the dish. Break a piece of rice paper, scoop up a portion of jackfruit salad, and savor the crispy rice paper, the tender and sweet taste of young jackfruit, the chewiness of pork skin, the fragrance of peanuts, the fried shallots, and a hint of spice from chili, cilantro, and mint. All mixed together, it creates an exquisite, aromatic, and visually appealing dish.
Price Range: 12,000 - 15,000 VND/portion
Recommended Locations:
- Pork skin and jackfruit salad with fried wontons - 1 Nguyen Gia Thieu, Thac Gian, Thanh Khe
- North My An Market food court
- Orchid stall - Bui Thi Xuan, An Hai, Son Tra

2. Chicken Baguette
Chicken Baguette has a length equal to half of a regular baguette but is wider. The distinctive round and flat appearance makes it easy to recognize. The crust is baked to a golden crisp, while the inside is smooth, white, and delicious. The main ingredients for the filling include shredded chicken, papaya, cucumber, and chicken egg sauce, with added chili sauce for a spicy kick. The chicken egg sauce is the soul of the baguette, determining its taste and quality. The white egg sauce has a slightly yellowish hue, is creamy, and has a rich aroma and flavor. The harmonious blend of the filling ingredients creates a delicious and distinctive flavor for the Chicken Baguette. This type of baguette in Da Nang is very popular, especially among students.
Price Range: 8,000 - 12,000 VND/loaf
Recommended Locations:
- 753 Tran Cao Van, Thanh Khe
- Cô Chi Chicken Baguette - 1 Phan Dinh Phung, Hai Chau
- Parkson Area - Hung Vuong Street, Hai Chau

3. Avocado Ice Cream
Avocado Ice Cream is probably not a stranger to locals as well as tourists in Da Nang. Especially on hot summer days, enjoying a cup of avocado ice cream feels refreshing from the mouth to the stomach. Avocado ice cream in Da Nang is one of the dishes originating from Da Lat. However, in Da Nang, avocado ice cream has become popular and is now the most beloved snack. The rich, fragrant, and cool flavor, combined with the crispiness of coconut, creates a symphony that is hard to resist.
Ms. Van's avocado ice cream is actually just a small corner in the 'food paradise' of Bac My An Market (Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang). However, the shop is well-known and loved by many people. Ms. Van's ice cream shop was opened in 1992. Initially, it was just a beverage stall, but later, she created this divine avocado ice cream. In Da Nang, she was the first person to sell avocado ice cream, so many people jokingly call her the 'queen of avocado ice cream' here.
Still, avocado with ice cream, but Ms. Van's avocado ice cream still has its distinctive and unique taste. The ice cream is homemade, using fresh coconut ground with smooth ice cream for perfect harmony. Thanks to that, the ice cream has a richer and more fragrant taste. In addition, she also combines some other ingredients such as dried coconut, milk, etc. The avocados are chosen to be fresh and transported from Dak Lak daily. The creamy avocado mixture is vibrant green and thick. All contribute to creating a delicious and attractive avocado ice cream that many people love.
Price Range: 15,000 VND/cup
Recommended Locations:
- Ms. Van's Avocado Ice Cream - Bac My An Market, Ngu Hanh Son
- Ms. Cuc's Avocado Ice Cream - Bac My An Market, Ngu Hanh Son
- Pham Tu's Avocado Ice Cream - 195 Pham Tu, Cam Le

4. Banh Beo, Banh Can
Banh Beo in Da Nang is made from rice flour, poured into small cups, and steamed. After being brought up for customers, it is topped with shrimp, garlic, and pork fat. Banh Can in Da Nang is poured into a mold that is greased, creating a crispy and shiny crust. The cake has 2 types of filling, shrimp and quail eggs poured on the cake, simple and rustic yet still delicious and attractive. Banh Can, also known as the pancake of the Southern people. These are round, golden pancakes with red shrimp or eye-catching quail eggs on top. To keep the cakes hot and crispy, the owner only prepares them when customers start ordering. The flour used for Banh Can is rice flour, so despite being crispy on the outside, it is very soft and smooth inside.
Price Range: 15,000 - 20,000 VND/plate
Recommended Locations:
- Hot Banh Beo - K05/56 Cu Chinh Lan, Thanh Khe
- Banh Can & Banh Dap - 29 Moc Bai 1, Hoa Khanh


5. Rice Porridge with Clams
Similar to the 'waiting' noodle soup, the famous 'waiting' porridge on Nguyen Luong Bang street is a street food that spreads through word of mouth. The name itself speaks volumes about the distinctive nature of this porridge, no need for further explanation. The average waiting time is about 10 minutes. It's simple because when you order a bowl of porridge, that's when the preparation process begins.
Slightly unusual is that the 'waiting' porridge here, at first glance, might be mistaken for noodle soup because it includes noodles, clear dumplings, along with fish, fish sausage, and boiled quail eggs. Answering the curiosity, the owner just smiles and replies briefly: 'Here, we call it porridge.' The porridge bowl has a sweet and clear taste, made from fresh ingredients of the day, and served hot, making it very popular.
In the past, if you talked about this special porridge, you would only find it at the sidewalk stalls of households. Now, to serve more customers, many stalls have expanded to intersections in the Nam O area. The stalls are crowded around the late afternoon, so many places no longer cook it to order for each person but prepare it in advance, with more broth, rather than just one serving for each person.
The feeling of the early winter days, enjoying a bowl of 'waiting' porridge or 'waiting' noodle soup, is truly wonderful. Surely this will be one of the things you remember when visiting Da Nang. Sometimes the anticipation makes the food even more appealing.
Price reference: 10,000 VND/ bowl
Recommended Locations:
- Waiting Porridge Nam O – Le Huu Trac, Son Tra
- Waiting Porridge Ba Thang – Ngo Xuan Thu, Lien Chieu


6. Salted Yogurt
Just hearing the name feels... strange, doesn't it? But it's real, it's really true. This snack is probably only found in Da Nang. Usually, salted yogurt is a homemade type, made with basic ingredients like condensed milk, yogurt starter, boiling water, etc. When a customer orders, the owner will bring out a dozen small yogurt cups along with a plate of salt. The price is based on how much you consume.
Yogurt already has a sweet and soft sour taste, but when you add a bit of salt, it becomes much richer. A hint of salty flavor makes the taste of the yogurt linger longer on the palate. It's unexpectedly delicious. In Da Nang, salted yogurt is widely sold, and you won't find it difficult to enjoy this unique snack.
Price reference: 2,000 VND/ cup
Recommended Locations:
- Street food village under Tran Thi Ly Bridge
- Snack street on Phan Huy Chu, Son Tra

7. Rice Flour Baguette
When talking about rice flour, most tourists have probably only tasted rice flour dumplings, but have never tried Da Nang's rice flour baguette. It would be a pleasant surprise if you taste and experience this flavor. The warm baguette is filled with rice flour dumplings, with fillings like green beans, meat, or shrimp meticulously and carefully shaped like a fan by skilled chefs. The baguette is neatly placed in the bread basket, accompanied by a few slices of beef sausage, drizzled with a bit of spicy sauce and fragrant fish sauce. Baked over hot charcoal, it's irresistibly attractive for tourists to enjoy immediately.
The rice flour baguette captivates diners with the crispy outer layer blending with the exceptionally soft and chewy filling, making it enjoyable even with repeated bites. Instead of baguettes with familiar fillings like sausage, pate, or shredded pork, the baguette here has only one unique filling - rice flour dumplings. This dish is special with the contrasting textures of the crispy outer layer and the soft, chewy interior. Whether it's filled with green bean, shrimp, or meat, the rice flour dumplings are evenly arranged in the baguette, and then, the owner drizzles chili sauce and fish sauce, adds some sprigs of coriander and basil, creating a delicious rice flour baguette in no time.
Price reference: 10,000 - 15,000 VND/ baguette
Recommended Locations:
- 73 Huynh Thuc Khang, Hai Chau
- 93 Ly Dao Thanh, Son Tra

8. Grilled Banana Sweet Soup
Sweet soup is a favorite snack for most people, from office workers to students, from adults to children, everyone loves it. Even when traveling far, many people always seek out the best sweet soup stalls to enjoy and explore. Da Nang is a tourist destination that not only owns many beautiful landscapes but also has many tempting sweet soup dishes waiting for you to discover, such as Xuân Trang sweet soup, pomegranate seed sweet soup, Thai sweet soup, hotchpotch sweet soup... and most notably, Da Nang's grilled banana sweet soup.
The bananas are grilled, and when eaten, you can feel the soft and sweet taste of the bananas, combined with the chewiness of the sticky rice. If coconut milk in other places is usually bought at the grocery store, in Da Nang, it is meticulously handmade. Each mature coconut is scraped entirely, finely chopped, and then put into a grinder. The resulting coconut milk is then filtered, with a little sugar added, boiled until slightly thickened. Eating it, you can feel the coconut milk has a rich and sweet taste, combined with the fragrant aroma of roasted peanuts on top. Some places even add a few strands of rice flour, making it look very attractive. Just looking at it makes you want to scoop and eat it right away!
Price reference: 8,000 - 10,000 VND/ bowl
Recommended Locations:
- 384 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau
- 190A Ong Ich Khiem, Thanh Khe
- 78 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau

9. Snail Suction
Central Vietnam, a region known for its harsh weather, with year-round rain and wind. However, in this place, there is an incredibly wonderful street food: snail suction. The spicy, sweet, and salty flavor combination, along with its very affordable price, has captivated both the locals and tourists in Da Nang. When in Da Nang, don't just choose the expensive seafood restaurants or snail stalls. Try the places where the locals go, eat what the locals eat, and see what the locals see. Among them is the budget-friendly Da Nang snail suction, including snails like Snail Đinh, Snail Đá, Snail Bưu,…
Imagine a plate full of snails, the aroma of lemongrass, the spicy scent of chili, the rich and fragrant smell of coconut, and the delightful sound of 'Rột Rột' when sucking the snail, then you can sense how fascinating it is.
Price reference: 15,000 - 30,000 VND/ plate
Recommended Locations:
- Snail Suction Aunt Lược - Đĩa Bay Area, Hai Chau
- Snail Suction at Yogurt Village on Bui Thi Xuan Street
- Bac My An Market
- Hạnh Snail Suction – 277 Dong Da, Hai Chau

10. Fried Sesame Balls
Fried sesame balls, a treat known to many, but not as popular everywhere as in Da Nang. The teens in Da Nang particularly love this dish, even though it's only sold on the sidewalks or on carts along the streets. The childhood and school days of many Da Nang residents are closely associated with this delicacy. Priced at only 3,000 - 5,000 VND/piece, but it leaves a lasting impression when eaten.
The best time to enjoy sesame balls is right after they are fried, just enough to drain off excess oil. They are plump, round, and piping hot. Each bite is a delight, with a chewy and fragrant texture. Eating sesame balls with chili sauce makes them even more delicious.
Price reference: 3,000 - 5,000 VND/piece
Recommended Locations:
- 71 Cao Thắng, Hai Chau
- 117 Le Do, Thanh Khe

11. Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich
Da Nang is renowned for its delicious Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich, ranking among the most enticing street foods. Rain or shine, hot or humid, the Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich remains a favorite among the vibrant youth who enjoy it passionately. It's a street food, not a gourmet delicacy, yet it has become a famous local brand. If you overlook this dish, you'll surely regret it.
The sandwich is made from soft rice paper, not as thick as other types of bread. The preparation is quite simple – spread the filling evenly on the rice paper, fold it, and then grill it over a small charcoal fire. Typically, the filling includes ingredients such as pate, quail eggs, and fried shallots.
The highlight of Da Nang's Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich is the dipping sauce, often referred to as sauce for dipping with the sandwich. The sauce's recipe is a well-kept secret, known to include dried beef, satay, but the true reason behind its rich, thick, spicy, and delicious taste remains a mystery.
Price reference: 15,000 VND/piece
Recommended Locations:
- Yaourt Cay Bang – Tran Thi Ly Bridge
- Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich - K298/25 Le Duan
- Ms. The's Grilled Rice Paper - 34/4 Trung Nu Vuong
- Grilled Rice Paper Sandwich - 158 Le Dinh Duong

12. Coconut Jelly
Coconut Jelly is both fragrant and refreshing, and it comes at an affordable price. In a bowl, you'll find coconut jelly with a rich and creamy coconut milk, delivering a delightful and slightly chewy texture. During the summer when you're tired of rice and pho, a bowl of coconut jelly brings sweetness from the first taste to the throat. When in Da Nang, try Coconut Jelly once, and you'll want to savor it again and again.
In the summer, indulging in cool and tongue-tingling snacks is the most comforting feeling, isn't it? Apart from various ice creams, teas, and beverages, enjoying a bowl of cold and refreshing coconut jelly is a favorite among locals.
Price reference: 12,000 - 15,000 VND/bowl
Recommended Locations:
- Quan Lien - 189 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau
- 168 Hai Phong, Hai Chau


13. Rice Field Noodle Soup
Banh canh is a familiar dish, but 'Rice Field Noodle Soup' might be a delightful surprise for many. People in Da Nang refer to this dish with this simple and charming name. The place that sells this noodle soup used to be surrounded by fields, hence the name. It became a common way to refer to it.
A bowl of rice field noodle soup costs only 7,000 VND, with ingredients including rice flour cake, grilled fish, fish sausage, fried shallots, and more. Despite its simplicity, it's delicious. If you want to try it, visit Tran Hung Dao Street, under Thuan Phuoc Bridge or also known as Bach Dang Dong Street. The shop is about 2 km from Thuan Phuoc Bridge, near a crossroads. The prices are relatively affordable compared to other places, and the quality is equally impressive.
Price reference: 10,000 - 15,000 VND/bowl
Recommended Locations:
- New residential area on Bui Duong Lich Street
- 54 Ha Thi Than, Son Tra

14. Hanoi Fried Fermented Pork Rolls
Delicious fried fermented pork rolls with a tangy and chewy filling encased in a crispy golden outer layer. The Hanoi Fried Fermented Pork Rolls have won the hearts of many young people in Da Nang. Served with a specially crafted dipping sauce, and fresh, crisp slices of cucumber.
These fried fermented pork roll shops typically open in the evening along the streets of Da Nang or the coastal roads.
Price reference: 10,000 VND/stick
Recommended Locations:
- 35 Phan Thanh Tai, Hoa Thuan Dong, Hai Chau
- 145 Ha Huy Tap, Hoa Khe, Thanh Khe
- 152 Trieu Nu Vuong, Nam Duong, Hai Chau
- 5 Dong Giang, An Hai Trung, Son Tra

15. Grilled Hồ lô, Various Fried Fish Balls
Grilled Hồ lô and various fried fish balls are familiar snacks among the youth in Da Nang. These Hồ lô and fish balls are served hot, releasing a fragrant aroma. The round-shaped Hồ lô and fish balls create a satisfying crunch when bitten, accompanied by the spicy kick of chili sauce. As you enjoy, you'll experience a delightful combination of flavors and heat.
Price reference: 5,000 - 10,000 VND/skewer
Recommended Locations:
- Along Pham Van Dong coast
- Along Nguyen Tat Thanh coast


Nam Pho-style Rice Noodle Soup is one of the unique and delicious dishes in Da Nang, offered at an affordable price. Although it's a specialty from Hue, Nam Pho-style Rice Noodle Soup is widely popular in Da Nang. You can find this dish sold on sidewalks, in food stalls within markets, or even in large restaurants. More than just a common snack, Nam Pho-style Rice Noodle Soup is considered a specialty that every visitor should try when exploring Da Nang. Similar to crab noodle soup, Nam Pho-style Rice Noodle Soup is cooked to perfection with its distinctive orange color, made from ingredients like pork sausage, shrimp, and fish...
Price Range: 10,000 - 15,000 VND/bowl
Recommended Locations:
- Food stalls in Bac My An market area
- 74 Trung Nu Vuong Street, Binh Hien, Hai Chau
- 11 Le Quy Don Street, Binh Thuan, Hai Chau


17. Da Nang Mango Salad
Ingredients include fresh, green, crispy mango threads mixed with various herbs: mint, cilantro, and roasted peanuts, along with some dried beef, all tossed together. Then seasoned with a delightful blend of fish sauce, chili, and aromatic garlic. Creating a delectable snack in Da Nang with the unique sour taste of mango, complemented by the distinct flavors of other ingredients. Mango salad is an irresistibly tasty treat for food enthusiasts.
Price Range: 10,000 - 15,000 VND/ serving
Recommended Locations:- 5 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District
- K01 H21/24 Do Quang, Thanh Khe


18. Grilled Corn
Grilled corn is a familiar snack for most young people. Stalls selling grilled corn along the streets, with their delicious aroma, always attract everyone's attention. Grilled corn is loved by many for its richly seasoned and fragrant grilling, making it irresistible for people passing by.
Price Range: 10,000 - 15,000 VND/ piece
Recommended Locations:
- Grilled corn at the intersection of Chợ Cồn and Big C, Thanh Khe District
- Underpass at the beginning of Dien Bien Phu Street
- Intersection of Ham Nghi - Nguyen Van Linh
- 162 Dien Bien Phu Street, in front of Phu Loc Hotel


19. Quail and Duck Eggs
One of the famous late-night dishes in Da Nang is quail and duck eggs. From these two common types of eggs, they are transformed into characteristic and enticing dishes such as sautéed quail eggs with tamarind, sautéed duck eggs with tamarind, braised quail eggs, braised duck eggs, etc. Loved not only by the youth but also by guests of all ages, the rich flavor of the eggs combined with the savory spices is sure to satisfy every diner.
Price range: 6,000 - 20,000 VND/ portion
Suggested locations:
- Lanh Quan - Opposite 35 Ngo Gia Tu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
- 105 Ly Tu Trong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
- 36 Tran Ke Xuong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang


20. Fruit Smoothie
Fruit smoothie is a refreshing and cooling snack, simultaneously creamy and delicious. Smoothie joints offer diverse menus with drinks like fruit bowls, blended fruits, mixed fruit drinks, and fresh juices. The flavors are not overly sweet, allowing you to enjoy multiple items at once without feeling overwhelmed.
Price range: 15,000 - 30,000 VND/ glass
Suggested locations:
- Hong Quyen Smoothie - 105 Thai Phien, Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
- Hoang Hanh Smoothie - 188 Le Duan, Thanh Khe, Da Nang
- Quynh Mixed Fruit Smoothie - 162 Huynh Thuc Khang, Binh Hien, Hai Chau, Da Nang
- Pomegranate Seed Shake Aunty Cham - 187 Hai Phong, Hai Thanh, Thanh Khe, Da Nang


21. Soy Milk
Whether it's the chilly winter or scorching summer, various types of soy milk are always the top choice for late-night snacks. In Da Nang, there are many places selling soy milk for breakfast, mainly offering soy and mung bean milk. At night, in addition to these two types, you can find other varieties like coconut milk, peanut milk, sesame milk, all served with hot sesame bread.
Price range: 3,500 - 10,000 VND/ cup
Suggested locations:
- Ba Ba Soy Milk - 101 Huynh Tan Phat
- Sister Thao's Soy Milk - 271 Trung Nu Vuong
- Banh Mi – Uncle Trang's Soy Milk - 43 Hung Vuong


22. Grilled Chicken Feet
Grilled chicken feet are a popular snack that young people in Da Nang absolutely adore. These chicken feet are marinated with honey, five-spice powder, chili powder, oyster sauce, and more to create an attractive color and rich flavor. The grilled chicken feet are fragrant, crispy, and delicious, often served with fresh vegetables or pickled radishes.
Price range: 15,000 - 25,000 VND
Suggested locations:
- Hai Coi Grilled Chicken Feet - 77 Nui Thanh, Hoa Thuan Dong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
- Spicy Salt Grilled Chicken Feet - 86 Nguyen Thi Dinh, An Hai Bac, Son Tra, Da Nang
- A Nhiem Grilled Chicken Feet - 100 Tran Cao Van, Tam Thuan, Hai Chau, Da Nang


23. Buttered Corn
Buttered corn is a popular street snack easily found at roadside carts. With a harmonious blend of salty and sweet flavors, the aroma of butter, the tender sweetness of corn, and a hint of dried shrimp and scallions create an irresistible allure. Additionally, customers can enjoy it with chili sauce to enhance the flavor according to their preference.
Price range: 10,000 - 20,000 VND/ serving
Suggested locations:
- Street carts along My Khe Beach, Pham Van Dong, Nguyen Tat Thanh
- Sin Kitchen - 46 Van Can, Cam Le District, Da Nang
- Oc Ken Sai Gon - 174 Dong Da, Hai Chau District, Da Nang


24. Hot Bao Buns
Nowadays, in addition to traditional and delicious bao buns that have stood the test of time, the market offers a variety of bao buns with different flavors. A delightful hot bao bun features a soft outer layer and a flavorful, aromatic filling. A single delicious bao bun can make your breakfast perfect, providing all the necessary nutrients.
Price range: 10,000 - 20,000 VND/ piece
Suggested locations:
- Bao Fam - 564 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City
- Dimsum Vien Gia - 7 Hung Hoa 6, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City
- Beory's Bakery - K158A/57A Tran Cao Van, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City
- Thọ Phát Bao Buns - 177 Ong Ich Khiem, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City

