Da Nang food and where to eat it
Vietnamese people love all things Korean. I’m not sure how many Koreans would vouch for the authenticity of this dish, everyone in Da Nang is going crazy for Mỳ Cay Hàn Quốc – spicy Korean noodles. These places are popping up everywhere! They all follow a similar model, where you order your Read more…
What’s the Best Beer in Vietnam? Vietnam doesn’t usually come to mind when people think of countries with great beer. I’m not here to change anyone’s mind about that. The beer here is average at best, and all the beers pretty much taste the same, at least to the newly Read more…
In my ongoing quest to find the best Da Nang lunch, I’ve come across a couple great spots that are worth checking out. A Tale of Two Da Nang Lunch Spots Com Suon Que – Rice with Pork Ribs The classic Da Nang lunch must include three things: a vegetable, something salty (usually Read more…
Meet Fatfish Da Nang Its location on 439 Tran Hung Dao makes Fatfish Da Nang among the first of soon-to-be-many restaurants on the ‘other’ riverfront as the Da Nang development boom continues. The building is beautiful inside and out. Skillful design using all-glass walls and doors means the distinction between the two environments is Read more…
It’s no exaggeration that street food is my favorite thing about living in Da Nang. You can get a cheap, tasty meal that’s cooked fresh, right in front of you. Because most places only make one or two dishes, they generally make them very well. And you can sit outside Read more…
Options are good. I love Vietnamese food, but sometimes I just want something different. Fortunately, Da Nang has a limited but quality internationl food selection. Decent burger? No problem. Japanese ramen? Found it. Pizza? Yep. How about Chinese food in Da Nang? This is the place. Chinese food in Da Nang The Read more…
Taco Ngon (ngon = delicious in Vietnamese) started as a humble stand on the side of the road and has become a regular in many Da Nang residents’ food rotation. It’s a decidedly fusion taco, so if you’re seeking carne asada with sour cream and cheese, you won’t find it here. Read more…
The coffee in Da Nang is awesome! I never drank coffee back in the States, but now hardly a day goes by without me stopping into a coffee shop. They’re everywhere. They all have Wi-Fi so I can get some work done. The coffee is cheap, so it’s a great place Read more…
Coffee in Da Nang is cheap; in a regular, no-frills coffee shop, expect to pay around 10,000 VND (about 50 cents) for a cup. Other places may charge a bit more, but you’re essentially paying for the location/ambiance, which is fine. 25K (you can do the math) is not uncommon. Read more…
Some people are really put of by photographing food. “It’s tacky” or “it ruins the moment of enjoying the food” or whatever. I believe those things are true to some extent, but when you see something that makes you go “Wow!” then I think it’s OK to take a picture, even if some Read more…