Tips for travelling Vietnam
It’s always difficult navigating a country you’ve never visited before. We had a lot of things we wish we’d known before arriving in Vietnam, so here’s our outline of a few of them.
Bánh Mì Chấm: Our favourite breakfast in Vietnam | Điểm Tâm 26, Da Nang
We eat what turns out to be our favourite breakfast of Vietnam: bánh mì chấm, a plate of meat and sauces served with a crunchy baguette to dip it all in.
Da Nang Rice Paper Pork Rolls: Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo at Đặc sản Hoàng Tín
We try an underrated Da Nang specialty, bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, fresh steamed pork rice rolls, filled with salad and dipped in a pungent fermented fish sauce.
Breakfast in Danang: Bò Né Ốp La Vietnamese Steak and Eggs at Bò Né Khanh | Da Nang, Vietnam
We try bò né ốp la, a Vietnamese version of breakfast steak and eggs, but with a little more steam.
Lady Buddha: The Tallest Buddha in Vietnam | Chùa Linh Ứng, Da Nang
We take a half-day trip from Da Nang to Chùa Linh Ứng (Linh Ứng Pagoda), and the Lady Buddha statue.
Da Nang Specialty: Bún Chả Cá at Bà Hoa | Danang, Vietnam
We try bún chả cá, a Vietnamese fishcake noodle soup that is supposed to be a Da Nang creation.
BEST Bánh Xèo in Da Nang! | Bánh Xèo Bà Tuyết
We try arguably the best bánh xèo, as rated by locals, in a tiny hidden restaurant in Da Nang.
How to Get to Marble Mountains by Bus and What to Expect | DaNang, Vietnam
We take a half-day trip from Danang to the Marble Mountains, located a short bus ride from Danang’s city centre.
Mì Quảng: the underrated Central Vietnamese turmeric noodle
Mì Quảng is a bright yellow noodle coloured by turmeric. We try the Central Vietnamese specialty at Mì Quảng Thi, a restaurant in Da Nang.
Must-try: Bánh bèo at Bánh bèo Bà Bé | Da Nang, Vietnam
We try a DaNang-style version of the specialty Bánh bèo, steamed rice cakes at the famous eatery Bánh bèo Bà Bé.