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TOP 10 BEST LOCAL FOODS YOU MUST TRY IN HOI AN DA NANG

Central Vietnam is a culinary paradise, offering a diverse range of flavors and dishes that reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage. Hoi An and Da Nang, two of the most popular destinations in this area, are renowned for their unique and delicious local cuisine. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or a casual traveler, top 10 best local foods you must try in Hoi An Da Nang, will make your visit unforgettable. Utilising fresh greens, herbs, fish, meat. Once a prominent Vietnamese trading port, Hoi An’s or Da Nang’s specialities are the result of Chinese, French and Japanese influences.

1. Cao Lau

Cao Lau is a signature dish of Hoi An, featuring thick rice noodles, slices of Barbecued pork, greens, fresh herbs, and crispy croutons, all soaked in a savory broth. The unique texture of the noodles, which are said to be made with water from a specific local well, sets this dish apart. Price from 30.000 VND

• Address : Ms Thanh Restaurant – 26 Thai Phien – Hoi An

2. Banh My

Hoi An’s version of the Vietnamese sandwich, Bánh Mì, is a must-try. Filled with a variety of ingredients like pate, pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Price from 15.000 VND.

• In Hoi An : Banh My Phuong (2B Phan Chau Trinh), Madam Khanh : 115 Tran Cao Van – Hoi An
• In Da Nang : Ba Lan (62 Trung Nu Vuong)

3. Hoi An Chicken rice

Hoi An chicken rice (Vietnamese say Com Ga) is a flavorful dish made with shredded chicken, fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth, and a mix of fresh herbs and vegetables. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that captures the essence of Hoi An’s culinary tradition.

• Com ga Buoi : 22 Phan Chau Trinh – Hoi An
• Com ga Hong : 48 Phan Chau Trinh – Hoi An

4. Quang Noodle (My Quang)

Quang noodle is a popular noodle dish in Da Nang, known for its vibrant yellow noodles, rich broth, and a variety of toppings such as shrimp, pork, and quail eggs. It’s typically garnished with fresh herbs, peanuts, and crispy rice crackers.

• In Hoi An : Ong Hai (2B Truong Minh Luong)
• Da Nang : 31 Duy Tan

5. Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Rice Pancake)

Banh Xeo has a crispy layer made of turmeric powder and rice flour, stuffed with various fillings like mung beans and meat or seafood, which is served with lots of vegetables and bean sprouts. These pancakes are typically wrapped in rice paper and dipped in a tangy sauce.

• Da Nang : Banh Xeo Ba Duong (280/23 Hoang Dieu)
• Hoi An : Ba Le Well (45/51 Tran Hung Dao)

6. Banh Bao Banh Vac

Banh bao vac is a local appetiser that resembles delicate white roses displayed on a platter. Each dumpling is made by wrapping shrimp or pork filling in flattened rice dough before cooking it in a steamer. Once soft and translucent, banh bao vac is carefully arranged on a flat plate, topped with shallots, and served with a dipping sauce made from shrimp broth, chillies, lemon and sugar.

Available at most local restaurants in Hoi An, the banh bao vac are supplied by a local family living on Hai Ba Trung Street, where you can witness how this trademark dish is made.

7. Banh dap

Banh dap is a traditional snack that’s exclusively available at Cam Nam Village, located about 10 minutes away from Hoi An Ancient Town. This cheap and tasty snack is made by placing a wet rice paper atop a crispy one before layering on some mung bean paste, fried shallots, and chopped spring onions.

Finally, another crispy rice paper covers the entire ensemble. It’s also known as smashing rice paper, as you get to crush the banh dap into pieces on the table before enjoying it with some fermented fish sauce with chillies.

8. Bun Cha Ca

Bun Cha Ca is one amazing dish. It’s on that fabled list of Da Nang food that, as Vietnamese people say, “cannot skip”. It’s that good! So what is it? It’s a noodle soup made with different kinds of fish cakes. Think of it as hot dog made out of fish. Of course, noodles and fish hot dog sounds pretty plain. But add in some tomato, pineapple, cabbage & bamboo, cook it for a couple hours and you’ve got one killer broth.

• Address : 109 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Da Nang.

9. Goi Ca Nam O – Herring fish salad Nam O distric

This is a popular dish from Da nang city. It is made from fresh small fish fillets mixed with a variety of herbs, spices, and fish sauce, sesame. Nam O fish salad is usually served as an appetizer or side dish and often topped with a flavorful dressing. The fish is usually seasoned with garlic, lemongrass, chili peppers, and fish sauce, and the vegetables can include forest vegetables.

• Address : Mr.Sinh 130 Huynh Thuc Khang, Da Nang.

10. Bun mam nem (Vermicelli salad with pork and anchovy sauce)

From Soc Trang province in Mekong Delta, bun mam nem now becomes popular with residents and visitors in Danang. It is one of the most delicious dishes that you must eat in Danang. Bun mam is specially made out of vermicelli, pork, vegetables, along with young papaya, peanuts, dried onions, and last but not least, anchovy sauce. As its name implies, the exquisiteness of this ensemble wholly depends on the taste of its anchovy sauce, which has a secret recipe that differs among restaurants.