Top 10+ Must-Try Foods in Da Nang for Your First Visit

Da Nang’s cuisine reflects the essence of Vietnam’s Central region, offering a diverse and unforgettable culinary experience.

1. Banh Nam & Banh Bot Loc

Banh Nam and Banh Bot Loc served on banana leaves

Banh Nam and Banh Bot Loc are traditional rice dumpling cakes with shrimp and pork filling, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to perfection.

2. Sliced Pork Rolled with Rice Paper

Sliced pork with rice paper and fresh herbs

Enjoy tender pork slices wrapped in soft rice paper, served with fresh herbs and sweet-sour fish sauce for a delicious combination.

3. Nem Tre (Fermented Pork Roll)

Nem Tre - Fermented pork roll served with herbs

Nem Tre is a savory specialty made from pork rinds, fermented with anchovy sauce, garlic, and galangal, offering a chewy and flavorful bite.

4. Duck Porridge

A bowl of duck porridge with fresh herbs

A comforting dish made from roasted glutinous rice and green beans, slow-cooked with duck meat for a rich, hearty flavor.

5. Bun Mam Nem (Vermicelli Salad with Pork and Anchovy Sauce)

Bun Mam Nem - Vermicelli salad with pork and anchovy sauce

This flavorful dish combines vermicelli, boiled or roasted pork, and Da Nang’s signature anchovy sauce for an explosion of taste.

6. Banh Mi - The Vietnamese Baguette

A Vietnamese Banh Mi filled with meat, vegetables, and pate

Da Nang’s version of Banh Mi features a crispy baguette filled with savory ingredients like jambon, grilled fish cake, and homemade pate.

7. Grilled Fish Cake Noodles

A bowl of grilled fish cake noodles with fresh greens

A famous dish made from fresh fish cakes, served with a rich vegetable-based broth and fresh herbs.

8. Quang Noodles

Quang noodles topped with shrimp, pork, and grilled rice paper

Quang noodles are turmeric-infused rice noodles served with shrimp, pork, roasted peanuts, and a sweet, fragrant broth.

9. Banh Dap

Banh Dap - A crispy rice pancake served with dipping sauce

Banh Dap consists of steamed rice pancakes layered with crispy grilled rice paper, served with a flavorful fish sauce dip.

10. Cao Lau

Cao Lau - A bowl of thick noodles with pork and fresh greens

Unlike other noodle dishes, Cao Lau features thick Japanese udon-like noodles, served with shrimp, pork, and minimal broth.

11. Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake)

Banh Xeo - Crispy Vietnamese pancake filled with shrimp and pork

These crispy pancakes are filled with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, and bean sprouts, best enjoyed hot and fresh with dipping sauce.

12. Avocado Ice Cream

A bowl of avocado ice cream topped with coconut flakes

This refreshing dessert features creamy avocado blended with coconut ice cream, topped with toasted coconut and jackfruit.

13. Durian Sweet Gruel

A bowl of durian sweet gruel with jelly and jackfruit

For durian lovers, this dessert blends durian, coconut milk, and jelly for a sweet and fragrant finish to your meal.

Da Nang is truly a food lover’s paradise, offering a variety of mouthwatering dishes. Be sure to try these local delicacies on your next visit!

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