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Da Nang is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam and is located in the central area of the region. Because Da Nang is in the middle of the country, this destination is like an intersection of flavour from every part of Vietnam.
Similar to other Vietnamese cuisine, the delicacies from Da Nang would be a combination of five flavour: spicy, sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. But unlike others, you can expect a wide variety of meats and veggies each time you sit down at any Da Nang restaurant on account of the abundance of fresh homegrown ingredients here.
Unless you are familiar with the locality, you will find it time-consuming to plan out what you should eat here. Instead, let Asia King Travel help you dive into the best food to try in Da Nang.
Da Nang is like an intersection of flavour from every part of Vietnam @VNExpress
As mentioned above, Da Nang is the cross-section of Vietnamese flavour, from North to South. Here, travelers not only experience the numerous dishes from every edge of Vietnam but also have chances to try the authentic Da Nang cuisines.
Moreover, there are many reasons why Da Nang is a livable city in Vietnam, and one of them is the reasonable price. Even at upscale restaurants, you can expect undoubted prices, and must-eat foods are incredibly inexpensive at local markets. You will be absolutely shocked to acknowledge that you can experience a variant of Da Nang cuisines with a total price of just from USD 1 to USD 5.
Da Nang is a livable city in Vietnam @danangprivatecar
Some local delicacies highlighted below are must-try for you while visiting Da Nang. Hopefully, this regional specialties list will help your vacation to be more memorable and enrich it with vibrant food scenes.
When you get to Da Nang, make sure you look for Mi Quang. Mi Quang is on top of the list for understanding Da Nang's unique cuisine.
One of the most amazing things about this food is the brilliant yellow color of turmeric that comes from the broth. This creates an aromatic and hearty flavor that you'll love after trying it for the first time! Other key ingredients like shrimp, pork, and fresh vegetables were locally sourced, so you're getting a noodle dish that is uniquely Da Nang.
Mi Quang is a Da Nang's unique cuisine @VickyPham
Over the years, Mi Quang has become a staple food found in every street food eateries across the city. If you're looking for the most authentic bowl of Mi Quang in Da Nang, you've got to check out iconic eateries like Quan Com Hai San or Mi Quang Ba Mua. These noodle masters have been perfecting their recipes over ages so you know you're in for a treat!
Mi Quang Ba Mua - an iconic eatery in Da Nang @Danatravel
Sliced Pork Roll is a refreshing and delicious street food commonly found in Da Nang. These rolls feature a thinly sliced pork belly and an assortment of herbs and vegetables wrapped in moistened rice paper.
The assembly of sliced pork roll is part of the experience. Suppose you are a first-comer and need to learn about this food. In that case, you can follow this advice to layer the ingredients in the right order: lettuce, sliced cucumber, pork slices, pickled carrots, fresh herbs vermicelli noodles, and sometimes shrimp or quail eggs. After that, fold rice paper over the filling and roll up tightly to form the completed roll.
Sliced Pork Roll is a refreshing and delicious street food in Da Nang @Bach Hoa Xanh
The dipping sauce is crucial for the dish. The tangy, savory dip sauce balances the refreshing herbs and vegetables inside the rolls. Usually, it's made from fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and chili. You can add some minced garlic and carrots to the sauce for extra flavour.
Head to street food stalls on Phan Chu Trinh Street or around Dragon Bridge for the most authentic taste. You can ask the seller for some crushed peanuts sprinkled on top for crunches.
You can taste authentic Sliced Pork Roll in Da Nang @Lao Dong
The name "banh xeo" literally means "sizzling crepe", refers to the sound the crepe makes when cooking in the hot skillet. It's a big, thin rice flour crepe filled with tasty ingredients like pork, shrimp, mung beans, and bean sprouts, a specialty of Da Nang and Central Vietnam.
Banh Xeo is a speciality in Da Nang @VInWonders
When cooked properly, the crepe is thin and brittle with crispy outer edges surrounding the savory filling inside. The traditional way to eat it is to wrap torn pieces of the crepe along with lettuce, herbs, and fresh rice noodles in rice paper. You then dip the wrap into a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.
If you're looking for the best banh xeo in Da Nang, it will be better to try banh xeo from a street food cart, or visit eateries like Banh Xeo Ba Duong.
Banh Xeo Ba Duong is a famous banh xeo's eatery in Da Nang @annamrestaurant
Bun mam nem is a delicious noodle dish that you should try in Central Vietnam, including Da Nang. It features thin rice vermicelli noodles served with lettuce, fresh herbs, and crunchy bean sprouts, and topped with mam nem—a pungent, purple-hued fermented fish sauce.
The sauce is made from anchovies layered with salt fermented for up to a year in large ceramic vats. This drawn-out fermentation process gives mam nem its distinctly funky, cheese-like aroma and complex umami flavor.
Bun mam nem is a delicious noodle in Da Nang @CafeBiz
While bun mam nem is available all over Da Nang, some local favorites for an authentic bowl include Ut Lang down by My Khe beach, Bun mam Ba Dong off Huynh Thuc Khang Street, and the historic Pho Ha & Bun Mam stall in Con market. Just look for the crowds of locals slurping down steaming bowls! The combination of cool noodles, crunchy veggies, and intensely flavored mam nem is an iconic Da Nang street food experience.
Visit these bun mam nem eateries to taste the most authentic dishes @khamphadanang
Banh beo and Banh ram it are two of Da Nang's most beloved snacks, with their soft steamed rice cake textures being uniquely different from other Vietnamese dishes.
These banh beo come with a variety of savory toppings that make them distinctively Da Nang in flavor. Banh beo are small round rice chewy balls topped with dried shrimp, crispy pork belly, scallions, and a special fish sauce. Banh beo soft texture pairs wonderfully with the salty umami flavors of the toppings.
Banh beo come with a variety of savory toppings @thucpham5sao
Banh ram are larger rectangular rice chewy balls, often topped with crunchy toasted onions, crispy pork belly, scallions, and dipping sauce. Their firmer exterior and almost fluffy interior texture complement the savory pork belly and aromatic onions.
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Banh ram is also a famous rice chewy ball in Da Nang @Mia
Both snacks can be found at street food stalls across Da Nang, but some legendary vendors have been serving them for decades. Head to Banh Beo Ba Gui in Son Tra District for three-generation banh beo with the secret family sauce recipe. On the other hand, join the locals at Banh Ram It Co Uyen along Tran Phu Street where they make over 500 cakes daily.
Cao lau is another Central Vietnam specialty, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a great bowl of this soup outside of this region. What makes cao lau special is its chewy noodles, which are made using a combination of rice and wheat flour. The noodles' unique texture and yellow color come from water found only in a village near Da Nang.
Cao lau is served with pork slices, fresh lettuce and herbs, bean sprouts, and a sprinkling of crispy pork cracklings. The noodles soak up the flavors of the pork broth as it's eaten. Some versions also include a bit of shrimp or chicken.
Cao lau is a Central Vietnam speciality @VinWonders
Authentic cao lau can only be found in restaurants in Da Nang that have access to this special water source. For the most authentic bowl of cao lau, you can head to Cao Lau Ba Be and Ba Duong Cao Lau
Cao Lau Ba Be is a good eatery option @bestprice
When you're in Da Nang, be sure to try cao lau! Or get a great cao lau by heading about 30 minutes south of Da Nang City to the stunning, yellow-walled town of Hoi An, where the dish originates. There you’ll see it served everywhere.
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Da Nang is truly a culinary paradise, from traditional food to mouth watering street food. If you are a foodie or want to discover the unique flavors of Da Nang, be prepared to experience delicious dishes.
You can also plan your trip with Asia King Travel, we will ensure to experience the culinary culture and create unforgettable memories during your trip.
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