Once visiting Da Nang, don’t forget to enjoy fresh seafood!!!
After a day on Son Tra to discover the hot check-in place and observe the wisteria purpling the blue sky above Son Tra, I also take my time to wander around Hoang Sa – Vo Nguyen Giap – Truong Sa street which is the most beautiful street along Da Nang beach, curving from Son Tra Peninsula to Hoi An. Riding along the road, looking at the crystal-clear sea, listening to the waves and smelling the salty sea water are all you could get from the lively picture of Da Nang sea.
If you are a seafood foodie, then this route will be even more perfect as it is simple to find fresh seafood restaurants, from budget to luxurious ones. You yourself can also choose the fish, squid, crabs, clams … and how they would be cook according to your own preferences.
Seafood in Danang is always highly rated as freshly picked up from the sea. Through the skillful processing of chefs, Da Nang seafood always owns a unique flavor. For the Central region, food is handled with all the saltiness of the sea and rustic simplicity of the local.
Dropping by a roadside restaurant, I chose dishes such as steamed clams – a special seafood of the central region with sweet and thick meat which is steamed along with fragrant fresh lemongrass and served with lemon pepper sauce. You will taste the sweetness blended with the pungency of chili.
The squid satay grilled directly on charcoal is also a must. The pieces of yellow and fragrant squid on the grill stimulates the sense of smell plus the crispy sweetness of squid together with spicy satay are super attractive.
Or the shiny shrimp lying on the plate with a thick brown sauce, the sourness of tamarind and the strong taste of garlic create a charming seductive flavor.
Tamarind roasted crab is also a seafood dish that diners should try when experiencing Da Nang cuisine.
Grilled scallops with onion, shells stir-fried with coconut, satay or steamed are also among the most popular dishes.
Da Nang boasts a variety of seafood, so there are many types of Hot Pot made with different flavors.
Seafood in the Central region is also renowned for fish salad such as herring salad, shellfish salad, fish carp opaque, … served with forest vegetables. With superior processing, the fish salad here still ensures the freshness, sweetness of the fish, mixed with greasy dipping sauce and the aroma of vegetables, making it a great dish to taste when visiting Central Vietnam.
After a day of sightseeing, visiting, swimming in Da Nang, the charming dishes here are the last piece to bring absolute satisfaction to the tourist’s trip. Whether it is a budget coastal restaurant or a luxurious one, whether it is simple or sophisticated in cooking, Central seafood, especially in Da Nang, always possesses its own unique flavors. Enjoy seafood by the sea, take in the cool breeze of the sea, feel the salty taste of the sea, all these would wake up all senses, giving diners a memorable experience.
You can be assured that the food in Danang is right according to the criteria of delicious – nutritious – cheap, definitely not afraid of “wasting money”.
Remember, you have a seafood date with Danang!!!
—Mỹ Linh—
