8 Delicacies in Da Nang You Should Try

Da Nang, arguably the most appealing tourist attraction in Vietnam, is famous not only for its beaches and mountains but also for its cuisine. This melting pot has a lot on offer to whet your appetite.

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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.