Da Nang Specialties: Top 10 Must-Try Famous Dishes

Da Nang is not only beautiful with its blue sea and colorful lantern streets at night, but also with flavors that keep travelers coming back. This city is where the cuisines of Vietnam’s three regions meet, creating dishes that are both simple and refined. With reasonable prices and impressive quality, Da Nang cuisine always satisfies even the most demanding foodies. Let’s explore the 10 iconic specialties below.

1. Mi Quang

We begin our list with a must-try dish, Mi Quang. Originating from Quang Nam, now part of Da Nang, Mi Quang is a perfect blend between noodle soup and salad. The noodles are made from rice flour, dyed golden with turmeric, and served with a little bone broth. Affordable and flavorful, a hearty bowl comes with many choices: shrimp, pork, or chicken.

Mi Quang is the most iconic Da Nang specialty. The wide golden noodles, soft yet chewy, combine with a light yet rich broth cooked from pork bones, onions, garlic, and turmeric. A full serving includes fresh shrimp, chicken, quail eggs, roasted peanuts, herbs, and banana blossom, balancing the flavors. Locals usually add green chili slices and a squeeze of lime for extra zest.

• Address: Mi Quang Ba Vi, 166 Le Dinh Duong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 6:00 – 23:00
• Price: 30,000 – 55,000 VND

2. Pork Rice Paper Rolls

Pork rice paper rolls capture the colors, flavors, and aromas of Da Nang cuisine. Thinly sliced boiled pork with a balance of lean and fat is rolled with fresh herbs—lettuce, basil, fish mint, perilla, cilantro—plus banana blossom, crisp cucumber, and pickled vegetables. Dipped in spicy fermented anchovy sauce, each bite combines richness, freshness, and tang into an unforgettable flavor.

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Locals skillfully press rice paper against thin rice noodles to separate them easily, then roll pork, herbs, and pickles tightly. Paired with the signature dipping sauce, the rolls burst with flavor. This dish is perfect for an afternoon snack, available all over Da Nang. Still, the eatery below is a favorite stop.

• Address: Quan Mau, 35 Do Thuc Tinh, Khue Trung, Cam Le, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00
• Price: 60,000 – 165,000 VND

3. Banh Mi Ba Lan

Banh mi with cold cuts is common worldwide, but the Vietnamese version offers a unique experience. In Da Nang, Ba Lan Banh Mi is legendary—this humble cart has served thousands of customers daily for decades, with long queues of locals and visitors alike.

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Ba Lan’s banh mi features crunchy baguettes stuffed with cold cuts, Vietnamese sausage, and especially fragrant homemade pâté. The rich meat is balanced by cucumber slices, cilantro, chili, and scallions. Its fame has led to many imitations, but the authentic taste is only found at the two original Ba Lan locations.

• Branch 1: 62 Trung Nu Vuong, Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Branch 2: 64 Trieu Nu Vuong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 15:00 – 23:00
• Price: 10,000 – 25,000 VND

4. Banh Xeo Ba Duong (Vietnamese Pancakes)

Pancakes are familiar worldwide, but the Vietnamese version, banh xeo, offers a unique traditional flavor. Its thin, crispy shell is made from rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk, filled with shrimp, bean sprouts, pork, mushrooms, and scallions. Fresh local ingredients make this a must-try Da Nang specialty.

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The best banh xeo is served hot and crispy straight from the pan, wrapped in lettuce or rice paper, and dipped in peanut sauce. You can find it everywhere, but for the most authentic flavor, visit Ba Duong, one of the city’s most famous Bánh Xèo spots.

• Address: 280/23 Hoang Dieu, Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 9:30 – 21:00
• Price: 20,000 – 55,000 VND

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5. Bun Mam Nem 

Bún Mắm Nêm is a specialty of Central Vietnam and very familiar to both locals and visitors in Da Nang. A small bowl of soft white noodles is topped with boiled or roasted pork, shredded green papaya, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and crispy fried shallots.

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The highlight is the thick, salty, aromatic fermented anchovy sauce, each eatery blending it uniquely. Mixed together, the pork richness, fresh herbs, nutty peanuts, and spicy-salty sauce create an unforgettable taste. Locals often add fresh chili for extra heat.

For those who love the authentic flavor, Ba Van Bun Mam Nem is the go-to spot.

• Address: 23/14 Tran Ke Xuong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 7:00 – 23:00
• Price: 20,000 – 30,000 VND

6. Di Lon Grilled Rice Paper (Banh Trang Kep)

Grilled rice paper is a favorite snack of Da Nang’s youth, especially students. Crispy rice paper is layered with toppings: quail eggs, spicy dried beef, pâté, fried shallots, and chili sauce.

Each bite combines crunch, creaminess, saltiness, and spiciness, best enjoyed hot for full flavor. Though sold at many school gates and alleys, Di Lon is the most popular spot.

• Address: 215 Nguyen Hoang, Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 14:00 – 22:00
• Price: 10,000 – 20,000 VND

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7. Ong Ta Fried Fish Cake Noodle Soup (Bun Cha Ca)

A typical Da Nang breakfast, fish cake noodles bring the sea’s flavor in every spoonful. The broth, simmered from fish bones with tomato, pineapple, and onion, is sweet and slightly sour. The chewy fish cakes—both steamed and fried—pair with fine noodles, fresh herbs, and shrimp paste for a balanced taste of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy.

• Address: 113A Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 6:00 – 21:00
• Price: 25,000 – 40,000 VND

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8. Banh Beo and Banh Nam

Banh beo are small steamed rice cakes topped with dried shrimp, crispy shallots, and scallion oil. Banh nam is long, soft rice dough wrapped in banana leaves, filled with savory shrimp and pork.

Drizzled with sweet-sour fish sauce, these dishes offer a delicate balance of soft, salty, sweet, and rich flavors. A traditional Da Nang snack for generations, Ba Be eatery is the most famous place to try them.

• Address: 100 Hoang Van Thu, Phuoc Ninh, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 14:00 – 21:00
• Price: 10,000 – 30,000 VND

9. Ba Cau Chicken Sticky Rice (Xoi Ga)

Xôi Gà Bà Cau is a familiar spot for locals in Da Nang, though few tourists know about it. The sticky rice is fragrant and golden, topped with shredded chicken mixed with crispy fried shallots, Vietnamese coriander, and a touch of spicy pepper. What makes it special is the seasoning-unlike many other places that use fish sauce, people in Da Nang simply sprinkle a little salt and pepper. This keeps the rich flavor of the chicken and the aroma of the fried shallots intact. Its simplicity yet depth of flavor makes this dish a true “hidden gem” of local cuisine.

• Address: 37A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Thach Thang, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 6:00 – 19:00
• Price: 20,000 – 30,000 VND

10. Vietnamese rainbow dessert

This colorful dessert includes crunchy red water chestnut rubies, chilled grass jelly, creamy mung beans, and rich coconut milk. Each spoonful layers crisp, sweet, creamy, and refreshing flavors, perfect for cooling down in Da Nang’s tropical heat.

Though sold widely, the best-loved version is at Xuan Trang Che shop.

• Branch 1: 31 Le Duan, Hai Chau, Da Nang
• Branch 2: 358 Kinh Duong Vuong, Hoa Minh, Lien Chieu, Da Nang
• Opening hours: 9:00 – 23:00
• Price: 10,000 – 30,000 VND

Da Nang – Paradise of Cuisine and Leisure

These specialties are only the city’s warm welcome. Da Nang also charms visitors with its long beaches, spectacular firework festivals, and vibrant nightlife. For a luxurious experience, visit Epice Restaurant at Pullman Danang Beach Resort, where international cuisine is served in an elegant setting. Complement your trip with 5-star resort amenities, spa, beachfront bar, and exciting culinary experiences for an unforgettable holiday.