The shrimp pancake restaurant in Da Nang that received Michelin ratings is both affordable and delicious.

Da Nang - Co Ba's shrimp pancake impressed Michelin judges with its fresh ingredients and distinctive flavor, reflecting the culinary traditions of Central Vietnam.

The Michelin Guide has officially announced the list of restaurants awarded the Bib Gourmand prize in Da Nang for 2024. Among them, Co Ba's shrimp pancake restaurant is one of the most popular eateries, praised for its delicious taste and affordable prices.

Located on Trung Nu Vuong Street in Hai Chau District, this banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) restaurant has been open for over 10 years.

According to Michelin's description, the Vietnamese savory pancake (banh xeo) here impresses with its texture as well as the accompanying dipping sauce: "The crust is light, thin, and crispy, with the authentic flavor of Binh Dinh, topped with fresh shrimp, and dipped in a bowl of spicy and sour fish sauce, creating an explosion of flavor."

The signature ingredient that makes the banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) at this restaurant so special is the fresh prawns. The prawns selected for the filling must always be alive, still wriggling when placed in the pan. When eaten, diners will experience the fresh, firm, and slightly sweet prawn meat, unlike the mushy texture of frozen prawns. In addition, the generous filling also includes bean sprouts, pork, and green onions.

Shrimp pancake (Bánh xèo tôm nhảy) is the most popular dish at the restaurant. Photo: Cô Ba's Shrimp Pancake (Bánh xèo tôm nhảy). — *The "soul" that gives the shrimp pancake its unique flavor is the fresh, still-jumping prawns that jump and crackle when placed in the pan. (Photo: Cô Ba's Shrimp Pancake)*

The banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) at this restaurant has been slightly modified to suit the taste of Da Nang residents, but it still retains the distinctive characteristics of its culinary origins in Binh Dinh province. The flavor and quality can satisfy even the most discerning diners.

Besides the shrimp pancake, diners can also try other types of pancakes such as beef pancake, squid pancake, pork belly pancake, etc. The price for a serving of pancakes ranges from 20,000 to 35,000 VND, depending on the toppings.

If you don't want to eat banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake), diners still have many other options such as banh cuon (steamed rice rolls with pork), banh hoi with grilled pork, bun mam (rice noodles with fermented fish sauce)... all are specialties worth trying when visiting Central Vietnam.

Besides shrimp pancake, the restaurant also offers many other specialties. Besides shrimp pancakes, the restaurant also offers many other Central Vietnamese specialties such as banh hoi (rice vermicelli) and banh cuon (pork rice rolls)... Photo: Michelin Guide