Da Nang food tour
Cross the Han River bridge, and here lies Da Nang’s gastronomic stronghold, thrumming with life and the clatter of chopsticks as the sun goes down. It’s where delicious street eats meet Michelin-plucked legends who have guarded the North-Central flavor line for generations.
This is an immersion into decades-old eateries where family legacies are forged in the heat of a flame-grilled wok. Da Nang’s backstreets have already earned their stripes on the Michelin list, while her boutique neighbor, Hoi An, is still playing catch-up.
From stringy vermicelli paired with marinated bún thịt nướng pork to ground beef wrapped in piper lolot leaves—get ready for com gà chicken roasted to a golden crisp over turmeric rice, and steamed rice cakes topped with flaky orange dried shrimp. Next, we'll slurp on steaming bowls of bun cha ca fish cake noodle soup. Among many more surprises, this is a movable food discovery of 15+ tastings over 6-7 stops, to truly understand Central Vietnam's epic palate of regional dishes.
The maritime finale feast serves up steamed lemongrass clams, whiteleg shrimp, and flame-seared rabbitfish. The journey ends with a sweet stop, coming full circle back to the bridge where we started. We aim to conquer the real food epicenter of Da Nang, navigating the dishes that define this coastal region. Trade the seaside for the street-side and see what really makes Da Nang’s food scene tick.
Why this tour is awesome
Step off the sand and into a charcoal-fuelled gauntlet of the city’s most tasty regional dishes. This is a curated trail into the neighbourhood that finally put Da Nang on the Michelin map, led by a local fixer who knows where to hunt the real food of the city.
We'll leave the polished resorts for the raw culinary energy across the Han River. It's an all-access pass to everything from the flame-licked grills to the deep-sea catches you’d struggle to find alone.
Your guide
A Da Nang local with a map of the city’s best back-alley grills in her head. She lives for the sizzle of a street-side wok and loves nothing more than introducing travelers to the bold flavours of her hometown. Stephanie excels at uncovering the culinary relics hidden in plain sight.
Your guide
Vivian treats the Da Nang food scene like a living map of secrets, constantly scouting for the next great bite hidden behind a steaming curtain of smoke. She excels at connecting the dots between the deep-sea catches of the morning and the sizzling street-food marathons of the night. Her goal is simple: to make sure you leave the city with the tactical intuition to spot a legendary meal from a mile away.
Da Nang's food heroes after the sun sets
Smoky nem nướng meat skewers with fresh dipping sauce
Fresh out of the oven, Vietnamese puff pastry
Charcoal toasted bread for an epic bánh mì gà
Learn about cooking techniques and age-old recipes
Roasted cơm gà quay chicken with fragrant rice
Rice cakes and bánh lọc dumplings steamed through banana leaf
Hearty and hot bun cha ca fish noodle soup
Whiteleg shrimp grilled with tradition in this coastal city
Our Da Nang culinary fixer will show you the way
Lemongrass-infused clams and seafood feast finale
We'll end near the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge
Includes
- Price US $45 per person
- Tastings 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Da Nang food tour
- Drinks Bottled water included
- Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Start Time 4:00 PM
- Duration Around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
- Transport / Walking Walking tour with 6-7 stops
- Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Instant Confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
- Cancellation policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Language English
- Pick up / Drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests
Dietary information
- General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable sorry, as meat and seafood is used in 5-6 tastings
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in over half the tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 4-5 tastings
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 2-3 dishes. Unsuitable for halal diets.
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification.
- Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is used in 1-2 tastings.
- Lactose Intolerance Suitable for lactose intolerances, only 1-2 tastings have lactose
- Peanuts / Tree Nut Allergy Possible for mild allergies, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tastings. There are no other known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish Possible for mild allergies, though seafood is used in 3-4 tastings
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Da Nang evening food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, please contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Hoi An food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
This Da Nang evening food tour meets at Highlands Coffee Indochina, at the front of the Indochina mall. It is located on the West side of Han River Bridge. It's easily reachable in the centre of Da Nang. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you find transport back if you wish. More details will be sent upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps