Da Nang in the top 10 culinary destinations in the world in 2025

The renowned Michelin Guide has just announced its list of the 10 most attractive culinary destinations for 2025, with Da Nang, Vietnam, being a noteworthy new name, boasting fresh seafood and dishes rich in local character.

Tourists visit the Da Nang Flower Street during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake 2025.

According to the Michelin Guide, cuisine is always an incredibly important element of travel, shaping how people connect with cultures and destinations around the world . The thriving restaurant scene demonstrates how food brings travelers closer to locals, immersing them in the history and traditions of the place they visit.

Da Nang cuisine It has received more attention from the media and domestic and international tourists since June 2024, when the Michelin Guide was introduced to this coastal city.

With its coastal location, Da Nang boasts a culinary scene that combines various seafood items such as shrimp, squid, clams, and snails. Restaurants and eateries blend street food and modern dining styles, catering to all tastes from casual to upscale.

Moreover, Da Nang is located near Hoi An Ancient Town (Quang Nam) - a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Hue Imperial City - also famous for its architecture, culture, and cuisine.

Currently, there are 36 restaurants and eateries in Da Nang included in the Michelin Guide, including one Michelin one-star restaurant, one Michelin green star restaurant (sustainable and environmentally friendly cuisine), and 16 establishments listed in the Bib Gourmand category (good restaurants at reasonable prices).

Da Nang has been included in the list of 10 must-visit culinary destinations by 2025, as ranked by the Michelin Guide, alongside cities around the world such as Austin and Miami (USA), Mexico City (Mexico), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bangkok (Thailand), Fujian (China), Osaka (Japan), Bath (England), and Vienna (Austria).

Among the must-try dishes in Da Nang, the Michelin Guide suggests... Quang noodles and fish cake noodle soup. Quang noodles are a signature dish of Central Vietnam, with noodles that are a combination of flat rice noodles and yellow egg noodles. The broth is light but rich and flavorful with a meaty aroma. The dish is served with lime, chili, and various green vegetables such as banana blossoms, lettuce, coriander, and scallions.

Quang noodles come in many varieties, mainly differing in their toppings, such as shrimp and pork, chicken, frog, and fish... and are a dish that can be enjoyed at any meal.

Shrimp and pork Quang noodles, a popular and delicious dish in Da Nang.

Fish cake noodle soup has a broth simmered from fish bones, with a sweet and sour flavor. Diners can choose traditional fish cakes or add mackerel or tuna for variety. In Da Nang, fish cake noodle soup is popular on every street and in every residential area, with many famous fish cake noodle soup restaurants concentrated along Nguyen Chi Thanh and Le Hong Phong streets.

Da Nang's inclusion in the prestigious Michelin Guide list will continue to be a success. promoting cuisine Da Nang in particular, and Vietnamese cuisine in general, appeal to food lovers and those interested in exploring culture around the world.

Previously, the US travel website Travel Off Path also highlighted Da Nang and Hoi An (Quang Nam) among the top 5 most affordable destinations in Asia for digital nomads in 2025.

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