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Da Nang - The city along the Han River is a prominent destination on the map of Vietnam tourism. Da Nang cuisine is also one of the pride of the people here, with delicious specialties that leave a lasting impression. Let's explore 5 dishes from the cuisine of this Central region together on our travel blog.
Savoury Quang-style Noodles
A Platter of Quang-style Frog Noodles
When it comes to delicious dishes in Da Nang, one cannot overlook the exquisite Quang-style Frog Noodles. These noodles, a unique twist on traditional Quang-style noodles, are served with a distinctive presentation and a flavorful broth that perfectly complements the tender frog meat, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Frog Noodle Delight
Da Nang Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
Young Jackfruit Fermented Fish Noodle Soup
When mentioning fermented fish noodles, one often associates it with the distinctive fermented fish noodle dish of the Mekong Delta. However, different from the western fermented fish noodle dish, the fermented fish noodle salad in Da Nang resembles grilled meat noodles but is served with fermented shrimp paste or fermented shrimp paste from Mrs. Due. People in Da Nang often enjoy fermented fish noodles with roasted pork, pork sausage,... noodles mixed with fragrant fermented shrimp paste, crispy roasted pork in the mouth, and chewy fish sausage served with fresh vegetables are an excellent choice for your upcoming trip to Da Nang.
Fermented Fish Noodle Salad
Banh Beo, Banh Uot, and Banh Bot Loc
Banh Bot Loc
You can find banh beo, banh uot, and banh bot loc stalls on any street, alley in Da Nang, locals here can eat banh beo, banh uot, and banh bot loc instead of rice and you can easily find eateries selling these dishes in the morning, noon, afternoon, or evening. Even if you are staying at a hotel, you can still enjoy these rustic dishes, just step out onto the balcony in the evening to enjoy the breeze while listening to the calls of street vendors selling banh beo, banh uot, you will soon have a plate of delicious cakes. Each region's dipping sauce will have a different way of mixing and a different unique flavor, you will feel this uniqueness when eating banh beo with the distinctive dipping sauce here.
Mixed Platter
Nam O Fish Salad
Nam O Fish Salad
Each locality will have its own way of making and eating salads. Fish salad in Da Nang, specifically, and in the Central region in general, will surely differ from fish salads in the Mekong Delta or in the Red River Delta. Fish salads here are not made with raw fish but with blanched fish, without the use of fire. The fish used for the salad usually only includes the meat, without the bones, and often selects species with white flesh, scales, and small bodies such as catfish, snakehead fish, needlefish,... In Da Nang, people often eat fish salad with grilled rice paper, but some also eat raw rice paper dipped in water, roll the fish salad with vegetables and even with crumbled grilled rice paper and dip it in fish sauce.
Grilled Pork Rice Paper Rolls
1 portion of grilled pork rice paper rolls complete
One dish that is quite famous when mentioned is grilled pork rice paper rolls. A 'standard' portion of grilled pork rice paper rolls here includes a plate of boiled pork, rice paper, wet cake, vegetables, and dipping sauce. At first glance, this dish looks similar to spring rolls in the South, but what is special here lies in the boiled pork. The boiled pork served with this dish must be boiled with real fat, eaten with a bowl of spicy and flavorful Central-style dipping sauce. Any tourist who comes to Da Nang and tries this dish will surely be amazed.
Pork Rice Paper Rolls
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Posted by: Tuấn Nguyễn
Keywords: What to Eat in Da Nang? 5 Famous Delicious Dishes
