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Banh xeo, grilled pork skewers
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Banh xeo and grilled pork skewers, representing the quintessential flavors of central Vietnam, always stand at the top of Da Nang's culinary scene. The banh xeo boasts a crispy golden exterior and a soft interior, while the grilled pork skewers exude a fragrant aroma. Both dishes, accompanied by fresh herbs and a flavorful peanut dipping sauce, offer an irresistibly delicious experience.
Address:
- Mrs. Duong's Restaurant (K280/23, Hoang Dieu Street, Hai Chau District)
- Ms. Nho's Eatery (Trung Nu Vuong Street, Hai Chau District)
- Ms. Muoi's Place (Chau Thi Vinh Te Street, Ngu Hanh Son District)
Mi Quang
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Mi Quang is a signature dish of Da Nang. The broth of Mi Quang is very special, not overflowing like other noodle soups, just covering but deeply flavorful. A bowl of Mi Quang comes with various fillings such as shrimp, chicken, pork, and more, allowing you to choose according to your taste. Enjoying Mi Quang is incomplete without fresh vegetables like thinly sliced banana blossoms, water spinach... along with roasted peanuts, green chili, rice crackers, a slice of lime, and a cup of pure fish sauce.
Address:
- Bà Mua Mi Quang (Tran Binh Trong Street, Dong Da, Le Hong Phong... Hai Chau District)
- Da Nang People's Mi Quang (2 September Street, Hai Chau District)
- Mi Quang line on Le Dinh Duong Street, behind Dragon Bridge
Kieu Thi Da Nang Home Cooked Rice
Just mentioning Da Nang's home-cooked rice, you've probably heard of Kieu Thi. Kieu Thi's menu features a variety of dishes ranging from only 39-69,000 VND per dish. A family meal with 5 dishes for 4-6 people costs less than 300k.
You can freely choose dishes according to your preferences, and the food will be freshly prepared and served in less than 10 minutes. The location of the restaurant is quite convenient, right in the city center. After enjoying your meal, you can take a stroll by the Han River and admire the Dragon Bridge with its fire-breathing show.
Moreover, when you visit Kieu Thi, you don't have to worry about parking, as there is a spacious free parking lot opposite the restaurant covering thousands of square meters.
Kieu Thi is spacious, clean, intelligently decorated, and fully air-conditioned. Additionally, the restaurant offers VIP rooms and family rooms. If you're with a group or seeking privacy, this is the perfect choice.
Kieu Thi Homecooked Rice - Da Nang
- Address: 68-70 2nd September Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
- Hotline: 0982 282 843
- Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/kieuthi.con
- Website: Comnhakieuthi.com
- Google Maps Address
Pork rolled with rice paper
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When in Da Nang, don't forget to savor the delicious pork rolled with rice paper. The plate of pork, alternating layers of lean meat and fat, is thoroughly boiled. It's served with assorted fresh herbs including basil, perilla leaves, lettuce, fish mint, along with sliced fruits such as pineapple, mango, green banana, cucumber, bean sprouts; all wrapped in soft rice paper, dipped in savory fish sauce, creating an unforgettable impression!
Address:
- Tran Pork Rolled with Rice Paper: 4 Le Duan, Hai Chau 1, Hai Chau, Da Nang
- Dai Loc Eatery (Trung Nu Vuong Street, Hai Chau District)
- Mau Pork Rolled with Rice Paper (Do Thuc Tinh Street, Cam Le District)
See more: Famous dishes you shouldn't miss when visiting Da Nang
Sandwich Cake
Sandwich Cake - a famous snack in Da Nang (Source: St)
Sandwich Cake is a popular street food loved by tourists and young people in Da Nang. Not only delicious, but it's also very affordable. Various ingredients such as eggs, dried beef, pate... are rolled in rice paper, when fried or grilled, emit an irresistibly enticing aroma.
Address:
- Flower Sandwich Cake (Đông Giang Street, Sơn Trà District)
- Aunt Hoang's Eatery (Điện Biên Phủ Street, Thanh Khê District)
Steamed Rice Cakes, Sweet Mung Bean Pudding, Tapioca Dumplings, Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
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Despite sharing the same name as Hue-style cakes, the variations of bánh bèo, nậm, lọc, and ít trần in Da Nang are uniquely transformed, featuring different colors from the filling to the wrapping leaves. These delicious trays of cakes with fatty slices and savory dipping sauce will make you want to dig in right away! Explore the addresses of delicious eateries in Da Nang to fully enjoy bánh bèo, nậm, lọc, and ít trần.
Address:
- Ms. Bé's Bánh Bèo (Hoàng Văn Thụ Street, Hải Châu District)
- Vân Eatery (Thanh Tịnh Street, Liên Chiểu District)
- Bánh bèo, nậm, lọc street (Núi Thành Street, Hải Châu District)
Steamed rice cakes, grilled meat vermicelli
Indulge in bánh ướt – a distinctive flavor of Da Nang (Source: ST)
Irresistible with Da Nang's grilled meat vermicelli (Source: ST)
It would be a real miss if you travel to Da Nang without trying a bowl of grilled meat vermicelli or some fragrant grilled meat wrapped in thin rice sheets. This dish, paired with sweet and sour fish sauce or rich soy sauce, is nothing short of amazing, perfect for enjoying in the late afternoon.
Address:
- Hồng Nguyệt Eatery (Hoàng Diệu Street, Hải Châu District)
- Bà Trai Eatery (Đống Đa Street, Hải Châu District)
- Xuân Eatery (Hải Phòng Street, Thanh Khê District)
Cracked rice paper
Unique – exotic with cracked rice paper when in Da Nang (Source: afamily.vn)
This is a rustic delicacy of the people in the Central provinces. This simple dish is made from fragrant sticky rice, grilled into thin sheets, spread with a layer of moist rice paper, smeared with a bit of scallion oil. When folded, cracked, and dipped in flavorful fish sauce, it becomes incredibly delicious.
Address:
- Bà Tứ Eatery (Lê Duẩn Street, Hải Châu District)
- Cracked Rice Cake (Triệu Nữ Vương Street, Hải Châu District)
- Banh Beo & Cracked Rice Cake (Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hải Châu District)
Chicken rice
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Chicken rice is a must-try dish in the culinary diary of Da Nang. Chicken rice comes in various preparations such as shredded chicken rice, roasted chicken rice, fatty chicken rice, boiled chicken... served with a side of pickles and a bowl of refreshing soup, it looks very appealing.
Address
- A Hai Chicken Rice (Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hai Chau District)
- A Hue Eatery (Ton That Dam Street, Thanh Khe District)
- Hong Ngoc Chicken Rice (Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Hai Chau District)
Fish cake noodle soup
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When it comes to Da Nang cuisine, one cannot miss the famous fish cake noodle soup. A bowl of authentic fish cake noodle soup includes fish cakes, pumpkin, taro stem, fresh bamboo shoots, a bit of pork floss, onions, and tomatoes; all soaked in a broth made from fish bones, sweet and pleasant; making diners remember it forever after just one taste!
Address:
- Fish cake noodle soup is widely sold on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, with the most famous being shop 109 Nguyen Chi Thanh - Hai Chau District.
- Mrs. Phien's Fish Cake Noodle Soup, Le Hong Phong Street, Hai Chau District.
- Mrs. N's Fish Cake Noodle Soup, Le Hong Phong Street, Hai Chau District.
Fermented fish paste vermicelli
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A bowl of Da Nang's fermented fish paste vermicelli stands out with its savory fish paste made from local seas, served with crispy roasted pork, fresh green vegetables, and spicy red chili. Additionally, this dish is enhanced with delicious ingredients such as sour fermented pork sausage, boiled pork belly, pig ears, young jackfruit, and savory beef sausage.
Address:
- Aunty Thuyen's Eatery (Le Duan Street, Thanh Khe District)
- Ngoc's Spot (Doan Thi Diem Street, Hai Chau District)
- Row of Fermented Fish Paste Vermicelli Stalls (Tran Ke Xuong Street, Hai Chau District)
Dried Beef Salad, Mixed Young Jackfruit
Da Nang's Dried Beef Salad (Source: ST)
Da Nang's Mixed Young Jackfruit (Source: ST)
Dried beef salad and mixed jackfruit are favorite snacks for young people on cool evenings. The crispy papaya in the dried beef salad and the thinly sliced young jackfruit mixed with vegetables and peanuts create a delightful blend, and the price is incredibly affordable, only about 15,000 VND per plate.
Addresses:
- Mixed Jackfruit Pham Van Nghi (Pham Van Nghi Street, Thanh Khe District).
- Dried Beef Salad (Ong Ich Khiem Street, Hai Chau District).
- Lan Diep Eatery (Bui Thi Xuan Street, Son Tra District).
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Ram Rolled with Mustard Greens in Da Nang (Source: ST)
Ram rolled with mustard greens is a popular street food in Da Nang, often sold in markets or sidewalk stalls. The filling of ram resembles that of northern-style nem cuon, with each ram roll being no bigger than a finger. Enjoying ram with rice paper, shredded papaya, pickled carrots, sliced cucumbers, accompanied by a plate of fresh herbs and crunchy mustard greens, is truly delightful!
Address:
Vietnamese Mustard Greens Rolls (Le Duan Street, Hai Chau District)
Row of mustard greens rolls stalls near Tran Thi Ly Bridge
Mustard Greens Rolls (Ong Ich Khiem Street, Hai Chau District)
Seafood
Da Nang Seafood (Source: ST)
When visiting a coastal city like Da Nang, indulging in its enticing and diverse seafood dishes is a must. At seafood stalls in Da Nang, you can handpick the seafood of your choice from the live seafood section, then watch as it's skillfully prepared in the kitchen. With fresh and delicious seafood at affordable prices, why wait any longer to savor this culinary delight!
Address:
- Bà Thôi Seafood (Le Dinh Duong Street, Hai Chau District)
- My Hanh Restaurant (Hoang Sa, Phuoc My, Son Tra District)
- Ky Em Seafood (Ho Nghinh Street, Son Tra District)
Above is the list of 14 famous Da Nang delicacies that I want to introduce to you. I hope you'll have an exciting and memorable experience exploring and enjoying the rich culinary scene of this beautiful coastal city!
Da Nang is incredibly beautiful and bustling with tourists visiting every day, especially on weekends and holidays. Therefore, if you plan to travel here, make sure to book your accommodation early to avoid not finding your preferred hotel. Check out some Da Nang hotels to find the most suitable one for yourself.
Explore more:
- Da Nang travel guide from A to Z
- 18 specialty dishes from Central Vietnam that make irresistible gifts
- 23 most unforgettable Da Nang delicacies you must try
- Buy 6 types of Da Nang specialty fish sauce as gifts
Visiting Da Nang during the summer months from April to August is the best time. The weather is not too hot, with beautiful sunshine and little rain, perfect for sightseeing and taking beautiful photos.
The authentic specialties of Da Nang that you cannot miss buying as gifts include dried squid, sun-dried squid, dried deer meat, My Khe seaweed, and Nam O fish sauce.
The rainy season in Da Nang usually falls around September and October. This is also the time when tourism in Da Nang tends to decrease, so expenses such as hotels, transportation, and tours are quite cheap.
