Da Nang food and where to eat it
I often get asked about my favorite food in Da Nang. Choosing only one food is so hard, so I’ve come up with a list of my top 10 Da Nang foods. Note that these aren’t necessarily unique to Da Nang, and some people may argue that other places have a better Read more…
Anyone that’s been to Japan has no doubt experienced the awesome-ness of a Japanese noodle bar. You know, long counter with bar stools, open kitchen, the staff all greeting you in unison when you walk in. It’s great! Now you can have the experience of eating Japanese noodles in Da Nang. Read more…
Bun Mang Ga is a dish that I don’t eat often enough, and I’m reminded of that fact every time I do eat it, because it’s delicious. Bun Mang Ga This dish is made from three awesome things: bún (noodles), măng (young bamboo) and gà (chicken). It’s a great breakfast food since it’s Read more…
Tet has come and gone, and I’m sure you have heard the stories about the atrocious amount of drinking that takes place during this most sacred, traditional holiday. I was fortunately spared the brunt of the onslaught this year, as I was doing a road trip on my own, but Read more…
I’m a huge fan of Vietnamese coffee. It’s strong and bold, and the super-sweet condensed milk is the perfect foil to the deep, roasty coffee flavor. On a hot day, I love a nice ice-cold ‘cafe sua da’ (coffee with milk on ice), but on those chilly, rainy season days, sometimes I just have Read more…
Yes, you’re reading that correctly; the name of this local BBQ joint is actually Lau Nuong Henry. But despite not having a very authentic-sounding name, good ‘ol Henry serves up some pretty tasty food. In the ever-more-popular-by-the-day ‘hot pot and grill’ restaurant genre, it’s a bit difficult to stand out. Read more…
The best My Quang in Da Nang is not where you think it is. Here’s why popular isn’t always better, along with my pick for the best My Quang Da Nang has to offer. My Quang Da Nang Mỳ Quảng comes from Quảng Nam Province, which Da Nang used to be a part Read more…
Banh Xeo Bà Dưỡng is not the best Da Nang banh xeo. I don’t even think it’s that good. It’s in all the travel books and on every Da Nang blog. But the pancakes there are a bit crispy for my liking, almost like a hard taco shell. They’re so Read more…
Cao lau is traditionally a Hoi An dish. Legend has it that true cao lau must use noodles made from the water of a specific well in Hoi An; I’m going to just assume that not EVERYONE in Hoi An is using water from this well, so it seems unfair that cao lau Da Nang shouldn’t receive equal consideration. Cao lau noodles Read more…
Before you hit the streets, here’s a quick overview of Vietnamese eating culture: Three Vietnams Vietnamese food is extremely varied. It’s helpful to think of the country as three Vietnams; just as there are distinct northern, central and southern accents, there are clear regional differences in flavor. You have salty Read more…