Banh Beo

Without doubt, Banh Beo is present in all cities of Central Vietnam. However, each province has its own authentic Banh beo. In Da Nang, this dish can be made in both styles: Southern (eaten in big dishes) or Central(eaten in small cups).

Banh Beo is basically made of rice cake. Other ingredients include chopped shrimp, fish, etc. It is usually eaten with fish sauce. Simple as it may sound, this dish stands among the most popular delicacies throughout the country. Originated from Hue, Banh Beo is usually eaten in small, unique “cups”. Because of their size, it may take at least 10 cups to fill your stomach. However, those in the South made some changes in style and decided to make “Banh Beo” about 5 times larger and serve it in big dishes. Though there is no change to the ingredients, this new form of “Banh Beo” gives an unforgettable impression and, therefore, is a must-try.
No matter which style you are in favor of, Da Nang has a lot on offer to satisfy your personal likings.

Recommended:
Banh Beo Tam:   297 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau District

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Rice paper rolls with meat

Rice paper may be too familiar with Vietnamese, but this dish is a complex, yet perfect, combination. Usually, rice paper rolls are eaten with pork meat and some vegetables. In Da Nang, the process is a bit more complicated: After wetting your rice paper with a little water, you include a layer of rice cake, then meat and vegetables. If you’ve yet to try, this dish is much different from its Northern or Southern counterparts.

Ingredients have to be carefully chosen. In order to whet the appetite of customers, everything on the dish must look fresh and tempting. The pork should be neatly sliced and arranged, while vegetables, including salad, cabbage of all kinds,  must be fresh and give off a pleasant smell. Most important, however, is the fish sauce. Despite being popular for Vietnamese and Asians in general, this sauce may be unpleasant to some Western travelers due to its strong smell and taste. Another important feature is the rice cake. Instead of using noodles, which is common in the South, Da Nang people prefer this soft, thin layer to make the roll lo oks neat.

Recommended:
4 Le Duan, Hai Chau District, Da Nang

Quang Noodle

Needless to say, your trip to Da Nang cannot be complete with the absence of this dish. Using long, thick noodles that make itself distinct, Quang noodle consists of a wide range of ingredients, usually shrimp, chicken, pork, and vegetables. At certain places, your portion of Quang noodle may even be served with jellyfish and crab, which is not so common. Also, each customer is provided with a piece of girdle-cake, which adds to the dish’s flavor. If you’re into vegetables, cress, young banana flowers, and other herbs are also included. One little tip: finish your portion quickly, otherwise the broth will be soaked up by the noodles and make your Quang noodle look (and taste) a lot less tempting.

Recommended:
+ Ba Mua Quang noodle (95A Nguyen Tri Phuong, Hai Chau District)
+ Mi Quang Ech Bep Trang (441 Ong Ich Khiem, Hai Chau District)

In case you’re fed up with the conventional chicken, pork…. Why not try frog meat. Although this idea sounds a little bit weird, it has proved successful for decades, attracting locals as well as visitors.

Bun Mam

This specialty is another unique feature of this lovely seaside city. Whether served with pork meat or Vietnamese pork-pie, the taste of “mam” (one kind of fish sauce) lingered on tourists’ tongues for. Many locals have earned their living on selling this, so there’s no need to worry about quality and quantity. Besides, interesting additions to your dish include unripe jackfruit, peanut….

Recommended:
+ Bun Mam Ba Dong (141 Huynh Thuc Khang, Hai Chau District)
+ Or enjoy a much wider variety at K23 Tran Te Xuong, Hai Chau District, aka “the bun mam street”.

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Chicken Rice

Tired of noodles yet? Even though its name sounds like nothing special, chicken rice is another symbol of Da Nang’s culture. Originated from the old town of Hoi An, this dish is not to be missed on any visitor’s trip to Da Nang. The taste of the chicken and the rice as well are unique and incomparable to normal rice, since the water used for boiling the chicken is reused with the rice. This accounts for the rice’s sweet taste as well as the distinct yellow color.

Recommended: Com ga A Hải (96 Phan Chau Trinh, Da Nang)

Bun thit nuong (Noodles with grilled pork)

As its name is self-explanatory, this dish consists of noodles and grilled meat. To increase the dish’s appeal,  stalls often offer you grilled meat on a skewer. Resisting the smell this dish gives off is rather difficult. Also usually eaten with vegetables, it bears resemblance to the aforementioned “bun mam”. One striking difference, however, is that bun thit nuong’s sauce is milder, thus more pleasant to foreigners who aren’t used to the harsh taste of fish sauce (Westerners in particular). Toppings include unripe papaya, herbs, cucumber, sometimes girdle-cake …..  

Recommended: bun thit nuong ba Sau (469 Hoang Dieu, Binh Thuan Ward, Hai Chau District)

Banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes)

Those who have paid Saigon a visit won’t find this dish anything unfamiliar. However, Da Nang’s Banh xeo is different from Saigon’s. Unlike the big, luxurious bath so often served in restaurants in the South, banh xeo in Da Nang, and in Central Vietnam in general, looks far more humble: much smaller (because of they’re made in small molds), and thicker than the other one. As one is only the size of an adult’s hand, it often took 3-4 crepes to get yourself a sufficient lunch.

Recommended: Banh xeo Ba Duong (K280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang)

Oc hut (screw)

As Da Nang is a famous seaside city, this spectacular seafood dish can’t be missing from this list. Sea snails, often caught offshore, are perfect for a well-spent evening on the beach with family and friends. When served, the snail should have been prepared so that customers only need to suck its meat, the sweet taste of which may remain on your tongue for pretty long. However, please note that as this dish can go off quite soon. Therefore, adding some Chilli is advisable. Vietnamese also usually accompany this dish with girdle cake.

Recommended: Just tour along the beach and you’ll see rows of food stall serving screw across the road.

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Are you done with exploring all the nooks and crannies of Hanoia3n food? Or have you had enough of partying in Saigon and are looking for lesser-known, off-the-beaten-track gems of Vietnamese cuisine? If yes, then this guide might be the answer you are looking for! Hold on tight as we’re about to venture through Danang (Da Nang) – the place to be!

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Bún Mắm Vân

Walking into Hải Châu district’s K23 alleyway, one can hardly not catch sight of the bustling home business seven blocks away; that’s Vân’s – our to-go place for Bún Mắm when traveling in Danang! Priding itself on fantastic Bún Mắm Nêm (a Danang twist on the tradition Bún Mắm), Trứng Cút Lộn xào me stir-fried balut with tamarind, and affordable prices, Vân’s has earned its own special spot in the hearts of thousands of Danang youths throughout generations. For any diehard fan of Vietnamese cuisine – especially Bún Mắm – Vân’s is never to be missed!

Address: K23/14 Trần Kế Xương, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 7:00AM – 22:00PM
Price range: 20.000 – 30.000VND

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Cây Khế

There is one dish that can hardly be found anywhere but in Danang; that is Gỏi Cá Nam Ô (Nam O fish salad). And there is hardly any eatery that offers a more scrumptious Nam O salad than our editor’s choice – Cây Khế (Starfruit). Unlike Vân’s which only serves two dishes, Cây Khế is much more diverse in its range of food, consisting of everything from crispy French fries to savory fried rice with seafood, and to the region-renowned fish salad. With the monopoly on Gỏi Cá Nam Ô, Cây Khế welcomes large numbers of tourists every day, so booking a table in advance is highly advised. But once you’re seated, be prepared to go on a rollercoaster of flavors as each item on the menu can pack a powerful punch!

Address: 44 Lê Thanh Nghị, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 10:00AM – 21:00PM
Price range: 45.000 – 90.000VND

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Bánh Canh ‘Chờ’

Living up to the title of street food, Bánh Canh ‘Chờ’ (Banh Canh ‘Wait’) is truly a hidden gem of Danang culinary scene in that the place doesn’t have a tangible building but rather, operates completely in the open air. In fact, Bánh Canh ‘Chờ’ is not the eatery’s real name either; nobody knows what the place was originally called, but most customers go with the name nonetheless as it comically represents a familiar scene – lines and lines of customer queueing up for those mouth-watering bowls of Bánh Canh. With one single iconic dish and a very budget-friendly price of 8.000VND (as a matter of fact, when asked why the place opted for such a low price, the owner lady cheerfully told us, “Actually, we have raised the price many times in the past; every time we did, the price went up by VND 1K!”), Bánh Canh Chờ’s 15-minute queues are not only worth it, but definitely a bargain for any tourist short on money after a whole day of shopping!

Address: under Thuận Phước Bridge, Sơn Trà district
Opening hours: 15:00PM – 22:00PM (most crowded at 17:00PM)
Price: 8.000VND

Bráp

Have you ever returned to your room after a long day of fun and excitement in Danang, feeling something is falling short and the night’s still too young for an 8-hour sleep? Well then rest assured because the fun is far from over in nighttime Danang with Bráp! With a diverse menu ranging from Bánh Tráng Nướng (crispy rice paper/Vietnamese pizza) to Nem Chua Quãng Ngãi (Quang Ngai fermented meat roll), to even fromage-coated honey-flavored roasted chicken, Bráp offers an alternative for night-life party animals who refuse to settle down at just 4:30 PM!

Address: 33 Cô Giang, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 16:30 PM – 22:00PM
Price range: 10.000 – 30.000VND

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Cồn Market Food Court

When talking about Danang, one cannot exempt Marketplace Food Courts – the melting pot of different varieties of food in the city. At Cồn Market, you are bound to find all sorts of food – all the ones above, and a lot more dishes such as Vietnamese pancakes, sea snails, rice paper salad, etc. Moreover, as a marketplace, Chợ Cồn also offers a wide range of souvenirs - from dried delicacies to clothing to jewelry – so that you can bring home a piece of this beloved Danang and share it with family, friends, and many other!

Address: Ông Ích Kiêm – Hùng Vương intersection, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 16:00PM – 19:00PM
Price range: 20.000 – 50.000VND

Bắc Mỹ An Market Food Court

Marketplace Food Courts can be quite unforgiving to the low-budget tourist because, without proper planning, one can easily be drawn into all the stalls and wonders of the Market. However, even in extreme cases of shortage of money, there is a solution! Enter Bắc Mỹ An Market. With a similar range of foods as Cồn Market’s, Bắc Mỹ An Market’s Food Court draws in customers by offering a much lower price range – about half of Cồn Market’s prices. Being such a haven for low-budget travelers, Bắc Mỹ An Market has earned its place within many customers’ hearts, with some even considering it as the better counterpart of Cồn Market! Whether that is the case or not is up to you to find the answer!

Address: Bắc Mỹ An Market, Ngũ Hành Sơn district
Opening hours: 7:00AM – 19:00PM
Price range: 5.000 – 10.000VND

Tàu Hủ Xe Lam

Too much salt from food already? Try some of the best tofu of the region at Tàu Hủ Xe Lam! Here, everything is about that sweet bowl of tofu – the perfect dessert to cleanse your taste buds after a long culinary adventure. With over ten variations of tofu and some refreshing soya milk, the place is among Danang youths’ favorites when it comes to relaxing and eating something light after large meals. What’s more, Tàu Hủ Xe Lam’s interior decorations are so colorful and well-made that many customers linger on for hours even after they have finished, just to take photos and enjoy the views! So next time you’re coming, don’t forget to bring a camera!

Address: 176 Trần Phú, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 9:00AM – 22:00PM
Price range: 10.000 – 30.000VND

Vevy Milktea

Last on our list is the very essence of the Vietnamese youth that no region can do without – milk tea! Considered by many Danang milk tea ‘experts’ to have a distinct flavor – some even regard it as better than that of many large milk tea chain stores – Vevy Milk tea is the place to crash in at the end of every culinary journey! With a menu no shorter than that of the big names like Gongcha or Koi, Vevy has the upper hand in terms of prices. But from our experience at Vevy Milktea, we assure you that the quality is under no par compared to that of big companies! Next time you go on a food adventure, don’t forget to end on a sweet note at Vevy!

Address: 71-73 Phan Châu Trinh, Hải Châu district
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 22:30 PM
Prices: 13.000 – 23.000VND

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SEAFOOD

Danang is a beach city and of course, seafood is the first thing that has to be mentioned. So excursions to the city, you should not miss the taste of  ‘the sea’ with the delicious dishes prepared in the unique ways and where should eat?

Just go along Pham Van Dong Beach or My Khe Beach, you can easily encounter a range of seafood restaurants here. From the affordable shops to high-end restaurants with luxurious space, they all bring the fresh feeling because of the view towards the sea as well as the windswept open area. And as you would expect, the seafood here is remarkably flavorful and very palatable. Depending on location you choose, there will be different suitable prices.

 Ba Thoi (Bà Thôi)
Going to Ba Thoi,  you will be satisfied and comfortable with a cool and open space although it lies in the center of the city. Especially, you are friendly welcomed, attentively served and can taste a variety of fresh seafood dishes. This restaurant is pretty popular among visitors that have come to Da Nang.
Address: 96, 98, 100 Le Dinh Duong, Hai Chau, Da Nang.

Nam Danh Seafood (Hải Sản Năm Đảnh)
Highly recommend the favorite one of the locals. This one is not only cheaper than the others but also fresh and really tasty. Though quite hard to get there, it is really worth it.
Address: K139/H59/38 Tran Quang Khai, Tho Quang, Son Tra, Da Nang.

BANH TRANG CUON THIT HEO (Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo)
(Girdle-cake/Rice-thin paper with boiled pork)

Thin slices of boiled pork rolled in thin rice paper with a mix of vegetables (salad, perilla leaf, mint leaves, endive, bean sprout, a clove of garlic and so on) with anchovy paste make an unforgettable excitement to diners enjoying the dish. Why do not you try and prove it?

Addresses:

Addresses:

1. Quan Mau (Quán Mậu) – 35 Do Thuc Tinh, Cam Le, Da Nang.

Price: 60.000 VND – 165.000 VND
(The restaurant is spacious, clean and can accommodate up to 100 people)

2. Quan Tran (Quán Trần) – 4 Le Duan, Hai Chau, Da Nang.

Price: 70.000 VND – 165.000 VND
(The restaurant is a spacious open area and it is very cool with misting system in the noon)

3. Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo Dai Loc (Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo Đại Lộc) – 97 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau Da Nang.

Price: 35.000 VND
(This place is more popular for local people than visitors, a small store but very clean)

MI QUANG (Mì Quảng)

Mi Quang (Quang noodles) is one of the most well-known specialties in Da Nang – Quang Nam. A distinctive dish is partaken of thick rice noodles with assorted vegetables, pork, shrimp, chicken and frog in some shops or restaurants and stewed broth from pork bones. They are also added by milled and dry roasted peanuts, chopped green onions, herbs, and red peppers. Particularly, Mi Quang is not unfamiliar with tourists, but to choose a right stop so that you can taste the actual “Quang” of this delicacy is not that easy. Hence, I, born and raised in Danang, would like to recommend a few of places:

Address:

1. Mi Quang Ba Mua (Mì Quảng Bà Mua)

Address: 19 Tran Binh Trong, Da Nang.
(The store near the city centre, a convenient spot with spacious and courtesy space; it attracts a  large number of tourists)

2. Mi Quang Ba Lu (Mì Quảng Bà Lữ)

Address: 126 Ham Nghi, Da Nang.
(A local store famous for not only its taste but also the quick service and hospitality)

3. Mi Quang Ba Vi (Mì Quảng Bà Vị)

Address: 166 Le Dinh Duong, Da Nang.
Website: http://miquangbavi.com/gioi-thieu.html

BUN CHA CA (Bún Chả Cá)

You can see Bun Cha Ca (Rice noodles with grilled fish) in many regions in Vietnam but  Bun Cha Ca Danang brings a differently characteristic flavor that cannot be found anywhere else. You want to know how different it is? In some cases, in term of food, only words cannot describe. Just try! Here are some famous Bun Cha Ca restaurants should not be missed:

1. 109 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Da Nang. (highly recommend)
2. Ba Lu (Bà Lữ) – 319 Hung Vuong, Da Nang.
3. Ong Ta (Ông Tạ) – 113A Nguyen Chi Thanh, Da Nang

GOI CA NAM O (Gỏi Cá Nam Ô)

Let’s enjoy Nam O raw fish and vegetables – the delicious specialty of Da Nang made from fresh fishes adding little spices with herbs and I am sure that this delicacy would not make you disappointed at all! Especially for those who are addicted to ‘raw fish’,  ‘must-taste’ dish indeed.

Addesses  for the ‘must-come’ stores:

1. Goi ca Tan (Gỏi cá Tấn) – 464 Dien Bien Phu, Da Nang.
2. Goi ca Sau Hao (Gỏi cá Sáu Hào) – 232 Tran Cao Van, Da Nang.
3. 972 Nguyen Luong Bang, Nam O, Da Nang.

CA NUC NUONG GIAY BAC (Cá Nục Nướng Giấy Bạc)

Round scad grilled in kitchen foil is eaten with vegetables (water spinach, mustard, salad, mint leaves and so on) and the most important and indispensable ‘flavour’ that makes the dish distinctive is anchovy paste with garlic and chilli. Some people also use the fish sauce instead. It sounds simple but not really simple because the taste is actually amazing!

These are well liked stores in the city:

1. Ca Nuc Quan (Cá Nục Quán) – 203 Han Thuyen, Da Nang (This is my favourite one)
2. Ba Xin (Bà Xỉn) – K528/32, Ong Ich Khiem, Da Nang.
3. Ca Nuc Quan (Cá Nục Quán) – 143 Tieu La, Da Nang.

NEM LUI – BANH XEO/VIETNAMESE PANCAKE (Nem Lụi – Bánh Xèo)

You can find Nem Lui and Banh Xeo in numerous places in Vietnam including Da Nang. Nem Lui is made from spiced pork meat and made into a skewer then being grilled. Banh Xeo is pancake made of rice flour with shrimp, pork and bean sprout inside. They are served with salad and other raw vegetables, and what makes them remarkable is the soup used for the dishes. On rainy days, the chilly weather makes the aroma and the taste of these delicacies become more “divine”. Let’s enjoy Nem Lui and Banh Xeo in some special whereabouts below during the rainy season of Da Nang!

Here are stores to enjoy the real taste of Banh Xeo and Nem Lui DaNang:

1. Banh Xeo Ba Duong (Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng)

Address: K280/23 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
Price: 20.000 VND – 55.000VND

2. Banh Xeo Mien Trung (Bánh Xèo Miền Trung)

Address: K280/14 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
Price: 20.000VND – 33.000 VND

3. Banh Xeo Ba Nho (Bánh Xèo Bà Nhỏ)

Address: 464/15 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
Price:  20.000 VND – 40.000 VND

FOOD COURT IN CON MARKET (Khu ẩm thực chợ Cồn)

If you are in Danang and you do not have enough time to taste all the foods here, just go to Con Market and you can enjoy them all. Con Market is the largest market located in the city centre. Take a step inside the area on the right the market about 200 m, you will feel like being in the heaven of vendors with junk foods and specialties. Seeing the delicious and eye-catching dishes sold and eaten, you might ‘salivate’ and do not hesitate to spend 15.000 VND – 30.000VND to taste once!

Address: 318 Ong Ich Khiem, Hai Chau 2, Hai Chau, Da Nang (opposite Big C)
Opening hours: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Wish you eat appetizing and remember the taste of Danang!

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