Best food to try in Danang

Unlike other regions, banh xeo in Danang is smaller in size and crispier. The filling includes minced pork or beef, shrimp, bean sprouts, and green onions. Seafood can be added upon request to increase the nutrition and flavor. The dish is usually served with fresh vegetables and sauce. While enjoying, you place vegetable and banh xeo on a piece of dry rice paper and roll it tightly. If you are familiar with the sweet and sour dipping sauce in other places, banh xeo Danang brings a distinct taste with the thick sauce made from liver, peanuts, and sesame according to a secret recipe of each cook.

Addresses to try:

• Banh xeo Ba Tinh - K280/14 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Danang
• Banh xeo Danang Ba Duong - 280/23 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Da Nang

Banh trang cuon thit heo is a true culinary gem in Danang. It is the perfect combination of fatty pork wrapped in delicate rice paper with various types of fresh vegetables. Pork is steamed or grilled, then sliced thinly. Steamed one brings the natural sweet flavor while the grilled one makes a fun crunchy taste. The savory meat is blended with fragrant and fresh vegetables and herbs namely lettuce, perilla, basil, coriander, fish mint, cucumber, pineapple/green mango, etc. To fulfill the flavor, don't forget to dip the rolls into a slightly sweet and sour sauce made from "mam nem" - a unique fermented fish sauce and other seasonings. That's a flavor explosion that will make you fall hard for Danang cuisine.

Address to try:

• Banh trang thit heo Mau - 35 Do Thuc Tinh, Cam Le, Da Nang
• Banh trang thit heo Tran - 4 Le Duan, Hai Chau, Da Nang

Banh beo, banh loc, banh nam - A humble local snack that never fails to delight your taste buds. Banh beo (bloating fern-shaped cake) and banh nam (flat rice dumpling) are made from rice flour so they are soft and have a milky white appearance while banh bot loc is made from tapioca flour so it is translucent and more chewy in texture.

Banh beo is steamed and served with dried shrimp and fried shallot in a tiny bowl. Banh nam and banh bot loc are both filled with shrimp and pork and wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. A sweet and sour dipping sauce is an indispensable ingredient to complete the culinary experience with these dumplings.

Addresses to try:

• Con Market - 290 Hung Vuong, Hai Chau, Danang
• Quan co Van - 59 Thanh Tinh, Hoa Minh, Lien Chieu, Danang
• Quan co Tam - 291 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau, Danang

Quang noodle is a rustic specialty in Quang Nam Province, but also very typical and famous in Danang. The dish includes thick rice noodles with a yellow color from turmeric and different toppings such as pork or chicken, quail eggs, shrimp, rice crackers, herbs, and roasted peanuts. Unlike many noodle soups, Mi Quang uses an average amount of broth that does not need to cover all the ingredients in the bowl. You can also try the dry mixed Mi Quang with a separate bowl of broth set aside.

Addresses to try:

• Mi Quang Ba Mua: 19-21 Tran Binh Trong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Mi Quang Thi Gia Truyen: 251 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Da Nang

For the dry salad, fish is cleaned, drained and mixed with roasted rice powder, sesame, peanuts, rice crackers, and some seasonings such as fish sauce, salt and vinegar. On the other hand, the wet fish salad is marinated with ginger, galangal, garlic, and chili and dipped in a special sauce for a while. To get the best taste, enjoy fish salad with some vegetables and herbs and a handmade savory thick sauce. Goi ca Nam O is a must-try for seafood lovers in Danang.

Addresses to try:

• Goi ca Nam O co Hong - 118 Huynh Thuc Khang, Hai Chau, Danang
• Goi ca Thanh Huong - 1029 Nguyen Luong Bang, Lien Chieu, Danang
• Goi ca Nam O Muoi Rau - 12 Pham Ngoc Thach, Hai Chau, Danang

Your Danang culinary journey cannot be complete without Bun thit nuong. The dish combines rice vermicelli topped with grilled pork, pickled carrot and cucumber, roasted peanuts, and some fresh herbs. Adding some deep-fried spring rolls can give an extra burst of flavor to the dish. What sets Bun thit nuong apart is its thick broth made from liver and soy sauce. This rich liquid is the perfect complement to all the other ingredients, creating a harmony of taste that you will never forget.

Addresses to try:

• Bun thit nuong Nam Hien - 46 Phan Thanh, Hai Chau, Danang
• Bun thit nuong Kim Anh - 125 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Danang

Not only its name but also its unique taste make Mit tron an impressive dish for first-timers to Danang. Young jackfruit is boiled and shredded, then mixed with shrimp, pork skin, roasted peanuts, crispy rice crackers, herbs, and tangy sweet-sour-spicy sauce. Simple ingredients but meticulous preparation make a mouth-watering specialty that you will surely be excited about.

Addresses to try:

• Mit tron Ba Gia: K47/25 Ly Thai To, Hai Chau, Danang
• Mit tron Hoang Dieu: 362 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Danang

Durian sweet soup is an iconic dessert of Danang beach city. It features fresh and creamy durian, complemented by seasonal fruits such as jackfruit, rambutan, and banana. Various toppings can be added namely green beans, condensed milk, coconut milk, and jelly. Whether you are a durian lover or a curious newcomer, Danang durian sweet soup is a delectable treat that surely brings your culinary experience to a new level.

Addresses to try:

• Che sau Lien: 189 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau, Danang
• Che sau Xuan Trang: 31 Le Duan, Hai Chau, Danang

While wandering the vibrant city, indulge in the refreshing delight of avocado ice cream and you will never regret it. Fresh avocado after being chopped will be pureed with cream and fresh coconut, then topped with crunchy dried coconut. All create a scrumptious delicacy to end your Danang food tour or refill your energy at any time of the day. For a better experience, you may also wanna try some other variations such as avocado ice cream with jackfruit, mango, durian, yogurt, etc.

Addresses to try:

• Kem bo co Van - Bac My An Market, Ngu Hanh Son, Danang
• Kem bo Thien Thanh - 73 Pham The Hien, Hai Chau, Danang
• Kem bo Pham Tu - 159 Pham Tu, Cam Le, Danang