Ready to tick off some unforgettable eats from your foodie bucket list?

Da Nang’s dining scene is a delicious blend of authentic street food and Michelin Guide-worthy spots, perfect for budget and mid-range travelers who crave quality without the splurge.

From crispy Vietnamese pancakes served street-side to innovative dishes at some of the city’s top-rated restaurants, this list brings you the best of both worlds.

So grab your chopsticks, bring your appetite, and let’s dive into the 36 must-try places in Da Nang that are sure to make your food journey a memorable one.

Bon appétit and happy bucket-listing!

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VIETNAMESE

Bánh Xèo Tôm Nhảy Cô Ba – ₫

📍248 Trưng Nữ Vương, Hải Châu District

This family-run establishment has been serving crispy bánh xèo pancakes for over a decade.

Their signature dish features a wafer-thin, crispy crust filled with fresh shrimp, prepared in the Binh Dinh style.

The restaurant also offers nem nướng, a deep-fried pork sausage with a peppery taste. Recognized with a Bib Gourmand for good quality and value.

 

Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng – ₫

📍K280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu District

Established over 30 years ago, this modest eatery serves a concise menu of crispy bánh xèo pancakes, skewered pork, grilled meat, and noodles.

Each dish is accompanied by fresh herbs, pickled papaya, cucumber, and strips of eggplant.

The minced pork peanut sauce dip is a must-try.

 

Mỳ Quảng Cô Sáu – ₫

📍37 Đỗ Thúc Tịnh, Cẩm Lệ District

The restaurant specializes in mỳ quảng, featuring a rich, turmeric-infused broth and a variety of toppings, including chicken, fish, and shrimp.

Another notable dish is thịt heo bánh tráng—thinly sliced pork belly rolled in rice paper with herbs and vegetables.

Known for its flavorful broth and generous portions, it’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

 

Thìa Gỗ – ₫

📍53 Phan Tứ, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

Nestled away from the busy main strip, their Phố Nam dish is a must-try, featuring noodles in a flavorful clear beef bone broth. Opt for the thập cẩm version to sample a variety of beef cuts.

Another favorite is the bánh xèo miền tây, with crispy pancakes filled generously.

 

Ăn Thôi – ₫

📍114 Bạch Đằng, Hải Châu District

Conveniently located near the Han River and Han Market, making it a favorite for post-shopping meals.

The focused menu highlights exceptional bánh xèo, featuring golden, crispy pancakes filled with pork, shrimp, squid, and carrots.

The seasoning is perfect, the aromas are irresistible, and the service is notably attentive.

 

Năm Hiền  – ₫

📍46 Phan Thanh, Thanh Khê District

This simple shop, adorned with lush greenery, offers a signature crispy bánh xèo pancake filled with beef, squid, or shrimp, wrapped in rice paper and dipped in peanut sauce.

Another specialty is bánh tráng thịt heo—rice paper rolls filled with sliced pork belly, ribbon rice noodles, and fresh herbs, complemented by an umami-loaded fermented anchovy sauce.

 

Luk Lak – ₫₫

📍37 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Hải Châu District

A higher-end restaurant offering contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. Known for its elegant ambiance and innovative dishes, it’s a popular choice for special occasions.

The menu includes highlights such as grilled ground beef skewers with herbs and lemongrass, duck meatballs, and a radish sprout salad with beef.

 

Madame Lân – ₫₫

📍4 Bạch Đằng, Hải Châu District

Offers a mix of Vietnamese and international dishes in a stylish setting.

Madame Lân’s menu features a diverse selection of Vietnamese dishes, including their signature fried fish summer roll, which combines crispy fried fish with fresh vegetables in a rice paper roll.

The menu also includes a salad dish known for its flavorful combination of tender beef and aromatic herbs – sautéed beef with pepper elder.

 

Nén Danang – ₫₫₫₫

📍16 Mỹ Đa Tây 2, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

Founded in 2017 by Chef Summer Le, Nén Danang focuses on modern Vietnamese cuisine, emphasizing sustainability and the use of hyper-local ingredients.

The restaurant’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its own farm, Nén Farm, which supplies fresh herbs, edible flowers, and fruit trees for the menu.

The restaurant offers a single tasting menu that changes every few months, featuring creative Vietnamese dishes accompanied by hand-drawn cards explaining the inspiration and ingredients.

Wine and sake pairings are available to complement the meal.

 

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RICE DISHES

Cơm Gà Lan – ₫

📍520 Trưng Nữ Vương, Hải Châu District

Specializing in chicken rice (cơm gà) with a variety of preparations, including roasted, steamed, and shredded chicken.

The dishes are served with soup and pickles, and the shredded chicken version is especially loved.

The combination of lemongrass, coriander, and onion enhances the flavors.

It is recommended to plan ahead, especially during peak hours, due to its popularity.

 

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STREET FOOD

Quán Nhân – ₫

📍83 Phan Tứ, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

This street food spot is well-known for its duck porridge, prepared with a local duck variety from Cẩm Nam Island.

The porridge is simmered with rice, mung beans, and coix seeds, resulting in a creamy and comforting dish.

  

Bánh Canh Yến – ₫

📍253 Nguyễn Hoàng, Hải Châu District

Specializes in bánh canh, a Vietnamese noodle soup made with chewy noodles crafted from tapioca and rice flour, served in a rich broth with fish or pork.

Customers can choose from toppings like fish cake, boiled quail eggs, or crab cakes. The restaurant also serves crispy fried dough (quẩy) on the side.

 

Phú Hồng – ₫

📍19 Yên Bái, Hải Châu District

Famous for its bún thịt nướng, a grilled pork noodle dish, featuring tender grilled pork, fresh herbs, and rice noodles, accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce.

The restaurant offers a variety of meat options like minced pork, skewered grilled pork, and grilled pork belly

 

Cô Chủ Nhỏ – ₫

📍36 Phan Tứ, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

This stall specializes in duck-based dishes. The duck porridge is crafted from a blend of rice and mung beans cooked in a savory duck broth.

The poached duck features tender, flavorful meat, and when paired with green mango, green banana, fig, and fresh herbs, it transforms into a light and refreshing salad.

 

Mỳ Quảng Sứa Hồng Vân – ₫

📍59 Lê Hồng Phong, Hải Châu District

This place specializes in mỳ quảng, a regional noodle dish famous for its bright orange broth made from shrimp.

The dish is served with a variety of toppings, including boiled quail eggs, pork, shrimp, or meatballs. The restaurant is especially busy during lunch hours.

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NOODLES

Bún Chả Cá 109 – ₫

📍109 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hải Châu District

Renowned for its fishcake noodle soup,  the dish features house-made deep-fried and steamed fishcakes, complemented by a sweet and slightly sour broth infused with pineapple and tomatoes.

Additional toppings include tuna, mackerel, crab cakes, and crab balls, enhancing the soup’s richness.

 

Mì Quảng 1A – ₫

📍1A Hải Phòng, Hải Châu District

Specializing in Mì Quảng, a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish, this restaurant serves noodles in a flavorful broth, typically accompanied by proteins such as shrimp, pork, or chicken, and garnished with herbs, peanuts, and rice crackers.

The dish is known for its harmonious blend of textures and flavors and generous portions, it’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

 

Bún Chả Cá Hờn – ₫

📍113/3 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Hải Châu District

Known for its fishcake noodle soup, this local restaurant offers a flavorful broth with options like bún cá thu (mackerel noodle soup) and bún cá ngừ (tuna noodle soup).

The soup is accompanied by fresh vegetables, providing a balanced and authentic Vietnamese dining experience.

Bà Diệu (Tran Tong Street) – ₫

📍17 Trần Tống, Thanh Khê District

This humble eatery specializes in bún bò, featuring various beef cuts like shin, tongue, and tendon, or paired with pork balls or trotters.

The robust, mildly spiced broth is perfectly seasoned, with tender meats cooked to perfection.

Their signature thập cẩm dish offers a delightful mix of beef and pork in one bowl.

 

Bà Đông – ₫

📍145 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Hải Châu District

Renowned for its bún mắm—a dish featuring cold rice vermicelli dressed in a distinctive fish sauce and topped with various meats, vegetables, and peanuts.

The 70-year-old owner inherited a family fish sauce recipe, which is central to the dish’s unique flavor.

The most popular topping is crispy roast pork, while the thập cẩm version includes pork, beef sausage, and cured raw pork balls.

Fresh sugar cane juice is often enjoyed alongside this noodle dish.

 

Nu Đồ Kitchen – ₫

📍11/1 Lưu Quang Thuận, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

Their menu features four versions of mì quảng, each served in traditional bamboo baskets and accompanied by a special broth that highlights the key ingredient.

The snakehead fish variety, notable for its pronounced turmeric aromas, is particularly recommended.

 

Bún Bò Bà Rơi (Hai Chau) – ₫

📍5 Phan Thành Tài, Hải Châu District

This restaurant is renowned for its Bún Bò Huế, a spicy beef noodle soup featuring a robust broth paired with tender slices of beef, fresh herbs, and chili.

It delivers a hearty and flavorful meal that embodies the essence of central Vietnamese cuisine.

 

Bún Chả Cá Bà Hoa – ₫

📍27 Lê Hồng Phong, Hải Châu District

Established in 2009, this restaurant has gained a loyal following for its signature dish—bún chả cá, featuring fresh, house-made fishcakes prepared daily from a variety of fish.

The restaurant sells nearly 300 bowls each day, with options to customize orders to include only fishcake or a combination of fishcake and chunks of mackerel or tuna.

Adding pickles or a dab of shrimp paste can enhance the flavor further.

 

Ngọc Chi (Vegetarian) – ₫

📍202 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu District

For over a decade, Ngọc Chi has been serving an extensive menu of predominantly Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, utilizing local vegetables and herbs.

Some offerings incorporate plant-based meats, and fermented seasonings are skillfully used to enhance robust flavors while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Notable dishes include a sour soup featuring mixed vegetables, and hand-wrapped wontons and spring rolls that are deep-fried to perfection upon order.

 

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SEAFOOD

Năm Đảnh – ₫₫

📍139/59/38 Trần Quang Khải, Sơn Trà District

This large seafood restaurant nestles in a quiet residential area, and  offers a convenient golf cart shuttle from Phan Vinh Street.

Lobster is always a standout, whether steamed, coated in cheese sauce, or fried with garlic and chili.  The garlic butter sea whelks fill the air with irresistible aromas.

 

 

Bé Ni 2 – ₫₫

📍228 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Sơn Trà District

This 24/7 eatery serves rice dishes by day and seafood by night.

Popular for its live seafood, diners can handpick their fish and shellfish, choosing their preferred preparation method.

The grilled shrimp is a standout, praised for its simple yet satisfying seasoning, which highlights the natural taste of the seafood.

 

 

Bé Mặn – ₫₫₫

📍8 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Sơn Trà District

Located near My Khe Beach, Bé Mặn is renowned for its live seafood selection.

Diners can choose from the tanks and enjoy their seafood prepared in various ways.

One of the restaurant’s highlights is the steamed squid with ginger and onion, which is paired with a flavorful spicy-sour dipping sauce.

 

 

My Hanh Seafood – ₫₫₫

📍3-5 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Sơn Trà District

With a stunning ocean-view terrace, My Hanh Seafood offers a premium seafood experience.

Known for its live seafood tanks, diners can select fish and shellfish to be cooked in a variety of ways.

Specialties include the mantis shrimp, known for its rich, buttery roe, and the exclusive mud crab from Hoi An, making it a standout choice for fresh and flavorful seafood in Da Nang.

 

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French / French Contemporary

Le Comptoir – ₫₫₫

📍16 Chế Lan Viên, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

Helmed by a chef from Lyon, France, Le Comptoir offers authentic French bistro classics.

Signature dishes include roasted beef bone marrow and hand-chopped Wagyu tartare with Melba toast and smoked aioli.

The restaurant also boasts an extensive wine list featuring boutique wineries.

 

 

The Temptation – ₫₫₫

📍125 Hồ Nghinh, Sơn Trà

Led by Vietnamese chef La Thua An, The Temptation is known for its inventive creations and layered flavors.

A standout is “The Sweet Egg Nest of Han River,” featuring various ingredients encased in a spun-sugar egg-shaped shell within a bamboo cage.

 

 

La Maison 1888 – ₫₫₫₫

📍InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort,

Located in the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, La Maison 1888 is Da Nang’s first Michelin-starred restaurant.

It offers a 5- or 7-course set menu featuring exquisite creations with top-notch ingredients from Vietnam, France, and Japan.

 

 

Olivia’s Prime (Steakhouse) – ₫₫₫₫

📍505 An Thượng 2, Ngũ Hành Sơn District

A high-end steakhouse offering prime cuts of meat, including Australian wagyu and US rib-eye steaks.

Known for its attention to detail and the quality of its steaks, paired with a selection of gourmet sides.

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Indian

Indian Aroma Restaurant – ₫

📍78 Bạch Đằng, Hải Châu District

Known for its aromatic spices and rich flavors, the menu features a variety of curries, tandoori specialties, and biryanis, all prepared with the freshest ingredients.

Highlights include the flavorful butter chicken, tender lamb curries, and freshly baked naan bread.

 

 

Rang – ₫₫

📍384 Võ Nguyên Giáp, Ngũ Hành Sơn

The restaurant is run by two brothers, originally from India and raised in Australia, who combine their Western culinary training with their Indian heritage.

Their menu offers a fresh take on traditional Indian cuisine, blending international influences.

Begin your meal with the flavorful chicken tikka, followed by the rich dal tadka yellow curry served with roti or naan.

For rice enthusiasts, the aromatic biryani is a must-try.

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Italian

Si Dining – ₫₫

📍35 Thái Phiên, Hải Châu District.

The Italian owner-chef created this outdoor spot to serve authentic Italian dishes with a local twist.

The menu changes daily, featuring seasonal ingredients, though the beef carpaccio—raw Aussie beef with anchovy sauce, olive oil, croutons, and parmesan—is a staple.

Fish is a passion, with the catch of the day always a highlight, as well as their house-made limoncello is the perfect finish.

 

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