Da Nang cuisine is highly appreciated by domestic and international tourists for its richness, reasonable and consistent prices, and easy to find delicious restaurants on tourist streets and residential areas. Along with that are enthusiastic and friendly shop owners and food safety and hygiene issues are of concern.
Here are 5 Da Nang specialties that tourists can refer to and enjoy during their trip:
Quang noodles
Quang noodles are not only familiar to Da Nang people but also famous throughout the country. Made from soft, chewy noodles and rich broth, served with pork, shrimp, chicken, frog or snakehead fish, Quang noodles make a strong impression with the blend of flavors. Don't forget to eat with raw vegetables, crispy sesame rice paper and a little pure fish sauce to increase the appeal.
Quang noodles are a popular, everyday dish and are sold on almost every street in Da Nang for 25-50 thousand VND/portion.
Rice paper rolls with pork
Pork rolls with rice paper are one of the typical dishes of Da Nang that can suit the taste of diners in almost all regions. Boiled pork is thinly sliced, served with rice paper, raw vegetables and especially spicy and salty fish sauce. When rolled, each ingredient blends together, creating a feeling that is both soft and rich.
In Da Nang, pork rolls are also very popular and are sold all day, from traditional, affordable brands such as Mau restaurant or Tran restaurant chain located in many prime locations. In addition, some pork rolls restaurants on Trung Nu Vuong street, Hai Phong street... are "reviewed" by many diners on social networks.
Fish noodle soup
Fish noodle soup is an ideal choice for those who want to try a dish with a strong taste of the sea. The clear broth, simmered from fish bones, combined with delicious chewy fish cakes made from fresh mackerel or tuna, brings a natural and light sweetness. Add a little chili satay or whole green chili, you will fully feel the flavor of Da Nang fish noodle soup.
Hung Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Le Hong Phong streets... are where many famous fish noodle shops are concentrated, usually most crowded in the morning when locals also go to eat.
Banh xeo, nem lui
Banh xeo and nem lui are different but are often sold together in restaurants because they are both eaten rolled with rice paper and herbs and raw vegetables. Banh xeo has a crispy crust, filled with shrimp, meat and bean sprouts. Nem lui, which is grilled lemongrass-wrapped meat, is fatty and fragrant. The dipping sauce is carefully prepared and blends sour-spicy-salty-sweet flavors, making the dish rich but not greasy.
Some famous banh xeo restaurants in Da Nang are located on Hoang Dieu Street, Chau Thi Vinh Te Street... In addition, visitors can easily try this dish at markets such as Con Market, Bac My An Market, or Helio Night Market food court.
Vermicelli with fish sauce
Mam nem (also known as mam cai) is a popular fish sauce in the central region, including Da Nang. The ingredients to make Danang vermicelli with fish sauce include fresh vermicelli, roast pork, beef sausage, fermented pork roll, boiled young jackfruit, shredded young papaya, cucumber, herbs, fish sauce, garlic, and chili. The most special part is definitely the fish sauce, with each chef's own recipe.
If you are trying it for the first time, you should ask the owner to leave the fish sauce aside and then add it yourself and mix it well to taste. Bun mam nem is a rustic dish sold all day long, visitors can find it at all local markets, or some famous long-standing restaurants on Nguyen Van Thoai Street, Huynh Thuc Khang Street...
In addition to the 5 outstanding dishes above, Da Nang also has many other typical delicious dishes such as snakehead fish noodle soup, beefsteak, mackerel rolled in rice paper, roasted pork bread, turmeric-fried vermicelli, Nam O fish salad, beef noodle soup, pork noodle soup with rice paper, banh loc...
Discovering local cuisine with unique ingredients and surrounding cultural stories will definitely make your Da Nang trip more complete and memorable.
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