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Seafood

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Popular Seafood Dishes

  1. Mรฌ Quแบฃng Tรดm (Quang Noodles with Shrimp): A local specialty featuring rice noodles topped with shrimp, herbs, and peanuts, often served with a rich broth.

  2. Bรกnh Xรจo (Vietnamese Pancakes): Crispy pancakes filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, typically served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

  3. Cรก Nฦฐแป›ng (Grilled Fish): Fresh fish marinated with spices and grilled over charcoal, often served with rice and dipping sauces.

  4. Sรฒ ฤiแป‡p Nฦฐแป›ng Mแปก Hร nh (Grilled Scallops with Green Onion Oil): Scallops grilled with a topping of green onion oil, a popular street food item.

  5. Tรดm Hรนm (Lobster): Often grilled or steamed, served with a variety of dipping sauces.

  6. Ghแบน (Crab): Typically steamed or boiled, served with a spicy dipping sauce.

  7. Hร u (Oysters): Fresh oysters are often served raw or grilled with toppings like cheese or garlic.

Recommended Restaurants and Markets

Restaurants

  1. Bร  Thรดi Seafood: Known for its fresh seafood and local dishes, this restaurant offers a variety of options, including grilled fish and crab.

  2. Hแบฃi Sแบฃn Bรฉ Mแบทn: A popular spot among locals, this restaurant serves a wide range of seafood dishes at reasonable prices.

  3. Nhร  Hร ng Hแบฃi Sแบฃn 4U: Offers a diverse menu with fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the Han River.

  4. Chแปฃ Hร n (Han Market): While primarily a market, it has several food stalls where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes.

  5. Lร ng Nghแป Bรกnh Trรกng (Rice Paper Village): A unique dining experience where you can enjoy seafood wrapped in rice paper, along with other local specialties.

Markets

  1. Chแปฃ Cแป“n (Con Market): A bustling market where you can find fresh seafood, local produce, and street food stalls. Best visited in the morning for the freshest catch.

  2. Chแปฃ Hร n (Han Market): Another great market for fresh seafood, with vendors selling everything from fish to shellfish. Visit early in the day for the best selection.

Average Costs

  • Street Food: Expect to pay around 30,000 to 70,000 VND (approximately $1.30 to $3.00) for a seafood dish at a street stall.
  • Casual Restaurants: A meal at a casual seafood restaurant can range from 100,000 to 300,000 VND ($4.30 to $13.00) per person.
  • Mid-range Restaurants: Dining at a mid-range seafood restaurant may cost between 300,000 to 600,000 VND ($13.00 to $26.00) per person.
  • High-end Restaurants: Upscale dining experiences can range from 600,000 VND ($26.00) and up, depending on the menu and location.

Dining Customs

  • Sharing: Seafood dishes are often served family-style, so be prepared to share dishes with your dining companions.
  • Dipping Sauces: Many seafood dishes come with dipping sauces, which are essential for enhancing flavors. Donโ€™t hesitate to ask for recommendations.
  • Freshness: Vietnamese cuisine emphasizes freshness, so itโ€™s common to see live seafood in markets and restaurants. Choose your seafood based on what looks freshest.

Tips for Enjoying Seafood in Da Nang

  1. Timing: Visit seafood markets early in the morning for the freshest catch. Most vendors start selling around 5 AM, and the best selections are usually gone by mid-morning.

  2. Ask Locals: Donโ€™t hesitate to ask locals for their favorite seafood spots. They often know hidden gems that may not be in tourist guides.

  3. Try Street Food: Some of the best seafood experiences can be found at street food stalls. Be adventurous and try different dishes.

  4. Be Mindful of Allergies: If you have seafood allergies, communicate this clearly, as many dishes may contain shellfish or fish.

  5. Cultural Etiquette: When dining with locals, itโ€™s polite to wait for the host to start eating before you begin. Also, itโ€™s common to toast with drinks before starting the meal.

Local Considerations

  • Best Time to Visit: The seafood scene is vibrant year-round, but the best time to visit Da Nang for seafood is during the dry season (from February to August) when the weather is pleasant, and seafood is abundant.
  • Sustainability: Be mindful of sustainable seafood practices. Opt for restaurants that source their seafood responsibly.

By following this guide, youโ€™ll be well-equipped to enjoy the rich seafood culture of Da Nang, savoring the flavors and experiences that this beautiful city has to offer. Enjoy your culinary adventure!