Da Nang Food Guide 2026: Mi Quang, Michelin & Where to Eat

Da Nang food is built around noodles and seafood. Start with mì Quảng (turmeric noodles), bún chả cá (fish-cake noodle soup), bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (pork and rice-paper rolls) and bánh xèo, which cost about 30,000–80,000 VND (US$1.20–3) at local eateries. The Michelin Guide lists 23 Bib Gourmand addresses and one starred restaurant in Da Nang.

Status (checked October 2026): The Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 selection (announced June 2026) keeps La Maison 1888 as Da Nang’s only one-star restaurant and lists 23 Bib Gourmands in the city. October to December is the rainy and typhoon season: some beachfront seafood places close on stormy days, so keep a market or indoor option in reserve.

Key takeaways:

Must-eat dishes: mì Quảng, bún chả cá, bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, bánh xèo with nem lụi, and fresh seafood.
Street-food bowls cost about 30,000–60,000 VND (US$1.20–2.40); a seafood dinner by the beach runs about 300,000–600,000 VND per person.
Michelin 2026: one star (La Maison 1888), 23 Bib Gourmands and a Green Star for Nén Danang.
Always ask the price per kilo before you choose seafood, and confirm the cooking fee.
Since 1 July 2025 Hoi An is part of Da Nang city, so cao lầu and Hoi An chicken rice are now “Da Nang” dishes too.

Da Nang Food at a Glance

Signature dishes	Mì Quảng, bún chả cá, bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, bánh xèo and nem lụi, bún mắm nêm, bánh bèo, seafood
Street-food bowl	About 30,000–60,000 VND (US$1.20–2.40)
Sit-down local meal	About 80,000–200,000 VND (US$3–8) per person
Beach seafood dinner	About 300,000–600,000 VND (US$12–24) per person, priced by weight
Michelin Guide 2026	1 Michelin Star (La Maison 1888), 23 Bib Gourmands, Green Star: Nén Danang
Best breakfast	Mì Quảng or bún chả cá, from about 6:00 to 10:00
Markets	Han Market and Con Market (daytime), Helio and Son Tra night markets (evening)
Seafood street	Beachfront roads behind My Khe Beach (Vo Nguyen Giap and Hoang Sa)
Payment	Cash or VietQR for street food; cards in restaurants and hotels
Vegetarian	Easy: Bib Gourmand picks Shamballa and Ngọc Chi are both vegetarian

What Food Is Da Nang Famous For?

Da Nang is famous for mì Quảng, bún chả cá, pork rolled in rice paper, crispy bánh xèo and very fresh seafood. Most of these dishes come from the old Quang Nam – Da Nang region and are eaten all day, but locals favour noodles for breakfast.

1. Mì Quảng (turmeric noodles)

The region’s signature dish: wide rice noodles tinted with turmeric, served with only a ladle of rich broth, then topped with shrimp, pork, chicken, fish or quail eggs, roasted peanuts, herbs and a sesame rice cracker (bánh tráng mè) that you break over the bowl. Add lime, chilli and banana-flower shavings to taste. Expect about 30,000–50,000 VND a bowl. Well-known addresses include Mì Quảng 1A (listed in the Michelin Guide) and the Bib Gourmand Mỳ Quảng Sứa Hồng Vân, which adds jellyfish.

2. Bún chả cá (fish-cake noodle soup)

A light, slightly sweet broth made with fish bones and pumpkin, poured over rice vermicelli with fried and steamed fish cakes. It is Da Nang’s favourite breakfast and costs about 30,000–50,000 VND. The Michelin Guide lists two specialists as Bib Gourmands: Bún Chả Cá 109 and Bún Chả Cá Hờn.

3. Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (pork and rice-paper rolls)

Thin slices of boiled pork belly rolled at the table in rice paper with a big basket of herbs, cucumber and green banana, then dipped in mắm nêm (fermented anchovy sauce) or a milder sauce. A set for one costs about 60,000–120,000 VND. Try it at Bib Gourmand Nam Hìn (Phan Thanh Street) or the Michelin-listed Bếp Cuốn.

4. Bánh xèo and nem lụi

Small, crispy rice-flour pancakes filled with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts, wrapped with lettuce, herbs and lemongrass pork skewers (nem lụi) in rice paper and dipped in a thick peanut-liver sauce. Expect about 40,000–80,000 VND. Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng, in a small alley off Hoang Dieu Street, is the classic address and is listed in the Michelin Guide.

5. Bún mắm nêm and bánh bèo – bánh đập

Bún mắm nêm is vermicelli with roast pork, pork skin and a pungent anchovy dressing (about 25,000–40,000 VND); it smells strong but tastes rounder than you expect. Bánh bèo are small steamed rice cakes topped with shrimp floss, and bánh đập is a “smashed” rice cracker sandwich. Bánh Bèo – Bánh Đập was added as a Bib Gourmand in 2026.

6. Seafood

Clams, crab, prawns, squid, scallops and fish are chosen from tanks and cooked to order: grilled with spring onion oil, steamed with lemongrass or stir-fried with tamarind. Most seafood restaurants line the streets behind My Khe Beach. Michelin lists My Hanh Seafood among its selected restaurants.

7. Gỏi cá Nam Ô and dishes from the wider city

Gỏi cá Nam Ô is a raw fish salad from Nam O fishing village, best left to adventurous eaters with a reliable restaurant. Since the July 2025 merger, Hoi An’s cao lầu and cơm gà (chicken rice) are also part of the city’s menu; see our Hoi An food guide for where to try them.

Which Da Nang Restaurants Are in the Michelin Guide?

The Michelin Guide has covered Da Nang since 2024. In the 2026 selection the city has one Michelin Star, one Green Star and 23 Bib Gourmands, plus a longer list of “selected” restaurants; check the Michelin Guide Da Nang page before you go, as lists change every year.

Distinction	Restaurants (examples)	Price level
One Michelin Star	La Maison 1888 (French, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort)	Fine dining
Michelin Green Star	Nén Danang (contemporary Vietnamese)	Tasting menu
Bib Gourmand – noodles	Bún Chả Cá 109, Bún Chả Cá Hờn, Mỳ Quảng Sứa Hồng Vân, Bún Bò Huế Bà Thương, Bà Đông	Under about 100,000 VND
Bib Gourmand – local dishes	Bà Vui, Nam Hìn (Phan Thanh Street), Ăn Thôi, Bánh Bèo – Bánh Đập	Low
Bib Gourmand – vegetarian	Shamballa, Ngọc Chi	Low to moderate
Also listed in the guide	Madame Lân, Mì Quảng 1A, Bếp Cuốn, Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng, My Hanh Seafood	Low to moderate

What Should I Drink in Da Nang?

Drink Vietnamese coffee, fresh coconut and local beer. Coffee shops are everywhere, from plastic stools on the pavement to riverside cafés along the Han River.

Cà phê sữa đá: strong drip coffee with condensed milk over ice, about 20,000–45,000 VND.
Cà phê muối (salt coffee): a creamy, lightly salted coffee from neighbouring Hue, now widely sold in Da Nang.
Fresh coconut and sugar-cane juice: sold on the beach roads, about 20,000–40,000 VND.
Beer: Larue and Huda are the regional lagers; craft beer bars cluster in the An Thuong area near the beach.
Chè: sweet soups and puddings with beans, jelly and coconut milk, a popular evening snack.

How Much Does Food Cost in Da Nang?

Da Nang is cheaper than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for most local food. A full day of local meals can cost under 250,000 VND (about US$10).

Item	Typical price (VND)	Approx. USD
Mì Quảng or bún chả cá	30,000–50,000	US$1.20–2
Bánh xèo set	40,000–80,000	US$1.50–3
Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (per person)	60,000–120,000	US$2.40–4.80
Iced coffee	20,000–45,000	US$0.80–1.80
Local beer (restaurant)	20,000–40,000	US$0.80–1.60
Seafood dinner (per person)	300,000–600,000	US$12–24
Fine dining tasting menu	From about 2,000,000	From about US$80

Where Should I Eat in Da Nang?

For local dishes, eat in Hai Chau ward around the markets; for seafood, head to the beachfront in An Hai and Son Tra wards; for evening snacks, go to the night markets.

Area	Best for	Good to know
Han Market (Hai Chau)	Snacks, dried seafood, food souvenirs	Daytime; ground-floor food stalls
Con Market (Hai Chau)	Cheap local dishes: bánh bèo, bún mắm, chè	Busy, very local, cash only
Beachfront behind My Khe (An Hai, Son Tra)	Seafood restaurants	Ask price per kilo first
Helio Night Market	Street-food stalls and live music	Evenings; near Asia Park
Son Tra Night Market	Grilled skewers, seafood snacks	Near the east end of the Dragon Bridge
An Thuong area (An Hai)	International food, cafés, craft beer, halal options	Walkable, a few blocks from the beach

How Do I Order Seafood in Da Nang Without Being Overcharged?

Agree the price per kilo before anything is cooked. Most beachfront restaurants are fair, but misunderstandings over weight and cooking fees are the most common food complaint.

Choose a restaurant with prices displayed on the tanks or the menu.
Ask for the price per kilogram and watch the weighing.
Agree the cooking style and any cooking fee.
Ask for the total before cooking and check the bill line by line.

Is Street Food in Da Nang Safe?

Yes, if you choose busy stalls where food is cooked fresh. Locals are the best quality control.

Eat where there is a queue of locals and a high turnover.
Prefer food cooked to order and served hot; be careful with raw herbs and raw fish if your stomach is sensitive.
Drink bottled or filtered water; ice in established cafés is factory-made.
Carry small notes (10,000–50,000 VND) for stalls.
Do not push tissues or bones under the table at upscale places, but on plastic-stool stalls locals often do; follow what you see.

Can Vegetarians, Halal and Allergy Travellers Eat Well in Da Nang?

Yes. Vegetarian food is easy to find, and a few halal restaurants operate near the beach and the city’s mosque.

Vegetarian (chay): Shamballa and Ngọc Chi are Bib Gourmand vegetarian restaurants; Buddhist vegetarian eateries are busiest on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month. Say “tôi ăn chay” (I eat vegetarian).
Halal: look in the An Thuong area and near the Da Nang Mosque on Dong Da Street; always confirm certification with the restaurant.
Allergies: peanuts, shrimp paste and fish sauce appear in many dishes. Carry a written note in Vietnamese, e.g. “Tôi bị dị ứng đậu phộng” (I am allergic to peanuts).

Are Food Tours Worth It in Da Nang?

A guided food tour is worth it on your first evening: in three to four hours you taste six to eight dishes, learn how to eat them and find the best stalls near your hotel. We can include a market visit, a cooking class in Hoi An or a seafood dinner in any Da Nang tour.

Local Expert Tips for Eating in Da Nang

These tips come from years of arranging Da Nang tours for international travellers.

Eat mì Quảng or bún chả cá for breakfast; many of the best noodle shops close by late morning.
Put the sesame rice cracker into your mì Quảng and crush it; that crunch is part of the dish.
Start with a mild dipping sauce for pork rolls if mắm nêm is new to you.
Choose seafood restaurants where prices are written on the tanks.
Plan a Bib Gourmand lunch rather than dinner: many local Bib places are busiest and freshest at midday.
Book La Maison 1888 and Nén Danang well in advance, especially from March to August.
On stormy days in October–November, eat in town rather than at exposed beachfront restaurants.
Carry small notes and use VietQR when stalls display a QR code.

Plan Your Da Nang Trip

Work up an appetite with a day at Ba Na Hills, a climb of the Marble Mountains or a drive around the Son Tra Peninsula to Linh Ung Pagoda, then eat seafood by My Khe Beach and watch the Dragon Bridge show. Learn about Cham history at the Museum of Cham Sculpture. For practical planning read our Da Nang travel tips, Da Nang transportation guide and where to stay in Da Nang. Day trips south lead to Hoi An Ancient Town and Tra Que Vegetable Village; north, compare flavours with our Hue food guide, and in the capital with the Hanoi food and drinks guide.

Plan your trip with our Da Nang travel guide and Da Nang tours. Contact Vietnam Tour Expert Team for a free custom itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Da Nang Food

1. What food is Da Nang famous for?

Da Nang is famous for mì Quảng (turmeric noodles), bún chả cá (fish-cake noodle soup), bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (pork rolled in rice paper), bánh xèo and fresh seafood.

2. What is the signature dish of Da Nang?

Mì Quảng is the signature dish of Da Nang and the old Quang Nam region: wide turmeric rice noodles with a little rich broth, meat or shrimp, peanuts, herbs and a sesame rice cracker.

3. Is Da Nang in the Michelin Guide?

Yes. Da Nang has been in the Michelin Guide since 2024, and the 2026 selection includes one Michelin Star (La Maison 1888), a Green Star (Nén Danang) and 23 Bib Gourmands.

4. Which Da Nang restaurant has a Michelin Star?

La Maison 1888, the French restaurant at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort on the Son Tra Peninsula, is Da Nang’s only one-star restaurant in the 2026 selection.

5. How much does a meal cost in Da Nang?

A bowl of noodles in Da Nang costs about 30,000–50,000 VND (US$1.20–2), a local sit-down meal about 80,000–200,000 VND, and a seafood dinner about 300,000–600,000 VND per person.

6. Where is the best place to eat seafood in Da Nang?

The best area for seafood in Da Nang is the beachfront behind My Khe Beach, along Vo Nguyen Giap and Hoang Sa streets, where restaurants keep live seafood in tanks and cook it to order.

7. How do I avoid being overcharged for seafood in Da Nang?

Ask the price per kilo, watch the weighing, agree the cooking fee and confirm the total before cooking; restaurants with prices on the tanks are the safest choice.

8. What should I eat for breakfast in Da Nang?

Locals in Da Nang eat mì Quảng, bún chả cá or bánh mì for breakfast, usually between 6:00 and 9:00, with an iced coffee.

9. Is street food in Da Nang safe to eat?

Street food in Da Nang is generally safe if you choose busy stalls with high turnover and food cooked fresh; drink bottled or filtered water.

10. Is Da Nang good for vegetarians?

Yes. Da Nang has many vegetarian (chay) restaurants, including the Bib Gourmand picks Shamballa and Ngọc Chi, and most local dishes can be made with tofu.

11. Can I find halal food in Da Nang?

Yes, a few halal restaurants operate in Da Nang, mostly in the An Thuong area near My Khe Beach and near the Da Nang Mosque on Dong Da Street; confirm certification on arrival.

12. What is the difference between mì Quảng in Da Nang and cao lầu in Hoi An?

Mì Quảng uses soft turmeric rice noodles with a little broth, while cao lầu, from Hoi An (now part of Da Nang city), uses chewy, firm noodles with pork, greens and crispy croutons and almost no broth.

13. What night markets in Da Nang are good for food?

Helio Night Market near Asia Park and Son Tra Night Market near the Dragon Bridge are the best-known Da Nang night markets for grilled snacks, seafood and desserts.

14. What drinks should I try in Da Nang?

In Da Nang try cà phê sữa đá (iced milk coffee), salt coffee, fresh coconut, sugar-cane juice and local Larue beer.

15. Do Da Nang food stalls accept cards?

Most Da Nang street stalls take cash only, though many now display a VietQR code; restaurants, hotels and cafés usually accept cards.

16. Should I tip in Da Nang restaurants?

Tipping is not expected at Da Nang street stalls; in restaurants a tip of 5–10% for good service is appreciated, unless a service charge is already on the bill.

17. Is a food tour in Da Nang worth it?

Yes, a three-to-four-hour Da Nang food tour is a quick way to taste six to eight local dishes safely and learn how to eat them on your first evening.

18. When is the best time for seafood in Da Nang?

March to August is the best time for seafood in Da Nang, when the sea is calm and boats go out daily; catches are less regular in the October–December storm season.