The Michelin Guide made its debut in Da Nang in June, listing 35 restaurants and eateries, including 7 affordable establishments highlighted below.
1. Ba Dieu – Mrs Dieu
Address: 17 Tran Tong Street, Thanh Khe District
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. daily
Specializing in good bo or spicy beef noodle soup, this eatery is included in the Michelin Selected list. The restaurant features a simple setup and serves bowls of noodles with toppings like brisket, tongue, tendon, flank, and pork leg. The broth is rich from the meat, and mildly spicy.
Prices range from VND30,000 to VND50,000 (US$1.20 – $2.00) per bowl.
2. Banh xeo Ba Duong – Mrs Duong's crispy pancakes
Address: 280/23 Hoang Dieu Street, Hai Chau District
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
The pancakes feature a yellow color, thanks to the addition of turmeric. Photo by Read/Xuan Phuong |
This eatery, tucked in an alley, is well-known among locals and tourists. It is a well-known spot among both locals and tourists in Da Nang. The banh xeo (crispy pancakes) here are central-Vietnam-style, each measuring about 20 centimeters in diameter. Made with a rice flour batter, the pancakes are filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.
A portion of four pancakes costs VND80,000 ($3.20).
3. Hai san Be Man – Be Man’s Seafood
Address: Lot 8, Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Son Tra District
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
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Grilled oysters are topped with scallion oil. Photo courtesy of Hai san Be Man |
This seafood restaurant offers a variety of options like shrimp, crab, squid, and sea urchin. Guests can choose their seafood and request cooking styles such as frying, steaming, or stir-frying. Michelin recommends the steamed squid with ginger and green onions, paired with a tangy dipping sauce.
Prices vary by type and preparation, averaging VND120,000 to VND400,000 ($5 – $16) per person. Seasonal items like lobster and crab are priced separately.
4. Mi Quang sua Hong Van – Hong Van's Quang-style noodles with jellyfish
– Address: 59 Le Hong Phong Street
– Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Featured in the Bib Gourmand category, which highlights restaurants offering good quality and good value cooking, this eatery is known for its red-orange broth made from shrimp and pork bones. The dish includes toppings like quail eggs, pork, shrimp, meatballs, and jellyfish.
Prices range from VND30,000 to VND70,000 ($1.20 – $2.80) per bowl.
5. Bun cha ca ba Hoa – Mrs Hoa’s fish cake noodle soup
– Address: 27 Le Hong Phong, Hai Chau District
– Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A favorite among locals since 2009, this spot specializes in fish cake noodle soup. The broth is made with tomatoes and pumpkin, served with fresh fish cakes. Customers can choose traditional fish cakes or add slices of mackerel or tuna.
The restaurant sells nearly 300 bowls daily, with prices starting at VND40,000 ($1.60) per bowl.
6. Quan bun bo Ba Roi – Mrs Roi’s spicy beef noodle soup
– Address: 5 Phan Thanh Tai Street, Hai Chau District
– Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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A bowl of spicy beef noodle soup features a variety cuts of beef. Photo courtesy of Bun bo Ba Roi |
Listed in the Bib Gourmand category, this eatery has been serving spicy beef noodle soup since 2014. The rich broth, simmered overnight with beef bones, complements the medium-sized noodles.
Toppings include beef tendon, ribs, flank, tongue, pork leg, and crab rolls. Prices are VND40,000 ($1.60) per bowl.
7. Banh xeo tom nhay Co Ba – Miss Ba's jumping shrimp pancakes
– Address: 248 Trung Nu Vuong Street, Hai Chau District
– Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Serving Binh Dinh-style banh xeo for the past 10 years, this eatery features crispy pancakes with shrimp and beef fillings. Binh Dinh-style crispy pancakes are smaller than regular ones, featuring a soft shell. The small pancakes (10 cm in diameter) are served with a sweet and sour fish sauce or peanut dipping sauce. Nem nuong – grilled pork skewers are also available.
Prices range from VND20,000 to VND40,000 ($0.80 – $1.60) per portion.
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