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Da Nang’s food is its own dialect of Vietnamese cooking — shaped by nearby Hue and Quang Nam, heavy on fresh herbs, and built on a handful of dishes you’ll think about long after you leave. Here’s your checklist of must-try dishes in Da Nang, and what makes each one special. The dishes you can’t leave Da Nang without trying Mì Quảng The regional icon: thick turmeric-yellow rice noodles in just a splash of intense, savoury broth, topped with pork, prawns, peanuts, herbs and a

A great date night is really about flow: a beautiful dinner that slides effortlessly into drinks somewhere intimate, without a long taxi in between. Da Nang’s walkable city centre makes that easy — and one address makes it almost too easy. Here’s how to plan the perfect romantic evening in Da Nang. Start with dinner Ky Vat — our top pick For a date, you want somewhere intimate, beautiful and relaxed enough to actually talk — which is exactly Ky Vat’s register. On Le Hong Ph

A great bar is a feeling first — but a beautiful one is also a photo waiting to happen. If you want cocktails somewhere as good-looking as the drinks, these are Da Nang’s most photogenic bars, from a hidden speakeasy to a whimsical garden hideaway. Da Nang’s most photogenic bars Keepsake Bar — our top pick Hidden above a restaurant on Le Hong Phong, Keepsake is all moody elegance — low, warm light, refined detailing and an intimate layout that photographs beautifully withou

Ky Vat — our top pick For beautiful dining you’ll actually return to, Ky Vat is our pick. On Le Hong Phong in the city centre, it wraps modern Vietnamese cooking in a warm, intimate room of natural wood, soft lighting and considered detail — elegant enough for a special evening, relaxed enough for any night of the week, and fully air-conditioned. It proves a restaurant doesn’t need a resort budget to feel genuinely lovely. La Maison 1888 If you want pure show-stopping grand

Few cities pack in as much variety as Da Nang. In a single day you can ride a cable car to a mountaintop, swim at a world-class beach, and watch a bridge breathe fire over the river at night. Here are the best things to do in Da Nang — and, just as usefully, how to string them together into one perfect day. A perfect day in Da Nang: from mountain to river The easiest way to see the best of the city is to follow the day from the hills down to the water. Here’s the route we’d p

Keepsake Bar — our top pick Hidden above Ky Vat Restaurant on Le Hong Phong in the heart of Da Nang, The Keepsake Bar is a hidden speakeasy and craft cocktail bar designed for those seeking something beyond the ordinary. Tucked away from the city's busy nightlife, our intimate cocktail bar offers a warm, elegant setting where meaningful conversations, exceptional hospitality, and expertly crafted cocktails take center stage. Every cocktail is built with precision, creativit

Ky Vat — our top pick If you are looking for a modern Vietnamese restaurant in Da Nang, Ky Vat is a standout address in the heart of Hai Chau. Located on Le Hong Phong, just a short walk from Dragon Bridge and Han Market, Ky Vat reimagines Vietnamese cuisine with fresh local seafood, creative dishes, and a lighter, more refined style while keeping the flavours familiar and rooted in Vietnam. The restaurant offers a warm, comfortable setting with natural wood, soft lighting,

Da Nang sits at a delicious crossroads. Drawing on the cooking of surrounding Quang Nam and the old imperial city of Hue, the city has a street food culture all its own — bold, herb-heavy and built around a handful of dishes you simply have to try. Here is your guide to what to eat in Da Nang, and where to go looking for it. Mì Quảng The dish most associated with the region: thick turmeric rice noodles in a small amount of rich, savoury broth, piled with herbs, peanuts and cr

Da Nang’s nightlife has grown up. Beyond the loud riverside bars and beach clubs, a more intriguing scene has taken root: intimate speakeasies and hidden bars where the focus is on craft, atmosphere and the small thrill of finding a door you might otherwise walk straight past. If you prefer a perfectly built cocktail in a low-lit room to a crowded dance floor, these are the bars worth seeking out. Keepsake Bar — our top pick Tucked discreetly above a restaurant on Le Hong P

Da Nang has always been a street-food city, but a new wave of restaurants is taking the dishes locals grew up with and reimagining them with refined technique, careful sourcing and beautiful dining rooms. This is modern Vietnamese cuisine — the flavours stay deeply local, but the experience is elevated. If you love authentic Vietnamese food and want something more considered than a plastic stool on the pavement, here is where to eat in Da Nang. What makes a restaurant “moder

Every summer, Da Nang transforms into one of the most exciting destinations in Vietnam thanks to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF). With spectacular fireworks performances above the Han River, live entertainment, and thousands of visitors from around the world, DIFF is one of the biggest events in Southeast Asia. If you are planning to visit Da Nang during the festival season, here is everything you need to know about the event, the schedule, and the best pl

5 Must-Visit Bars for a Perfect Night Out Da Nang’s nightlife is evolving fast. What was once a city known mostly for beach bars and casual drinking spots is now becoming a destination for cocktail culture, rooftop experiences, and hidden speakeasies. If you’re wondering where to drink in Da Nang, this guide is your starting point. In this first episode of Da Nang Bar Scene, we highlight 5 bars that define the city right now—from refined cocktails to high-energy nights. Wheth

Hey foodies! If you're in Da Nang craving that sweet, crunchy mantis shrimp (tôm tích in Vietnamese), you're in luck. These colorful sea critters shine when fresh, grilled with garlic butter or stir-fried spicy. Here's my roundup of 5 killer seafood joints where you can dive in—complete with addresses, Google Maps links, and drool-worthy photos. 1. Ky Vat Restaurant Tucked in Da Nang's seafood scene, Ky Vat excels at tableside-cracked mantis shrimp—grilled salty-chili or butt