According to Michelin, mi Quang are considered a specialty that tourists should try once if they have the opportunity to visit Quang Nam or Da Nang. This is not only a dish but also a cultural and culinary symbol of Central Vietnam.
It is currently impossible to determine exactly when this famous dish originated. Some studies suggest that mi Quang originated during the Nguyen Dynasty. When Hoi An became the busiest trading port in Dang Trong; Quang noodles were born with the cultural exchange between the Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Europeans.
With extremely simple ingredients such as shrimp, meat, quail eggs, snakehead fish..., this dish can still conquer even the most demanding diners thanks to its rich, salty and slightly spicy flavor that is very typical of Quang people.
It is not difficult for tourists to find Quang noodles restaurants in Quang Nam or Da Nang. According to Michelin Guide, these are 3 famous addresses in Da Nang that diners can visit to enjoy.
Mi Quang 1A
Da Nang gourmets all know Mi Quang 1A - one of the oldest restaurants located on Hai Phong Street, Hai Chau District.
Mi Quang at the restaurant stand out with its traditional flavor that has not changed for many years. The noodles are both shiny and rich with a layer of peanut oil. The diverse toppings such as shrimp, meat, chicken, young cabbage, bean sprouts, fresh lettuce, roasted peanuts... served with black sesame rice paper are likened to a unique and interesting culinary feast.
A serving of Mi Quang costs 40,000 - 50,000 VND/depending on the type.
Mi Quang sua Hong Van (jellyfish Quang-style noodles)
Also located in Hai Chau district, this Mi Quang restaurant is on the Bib Gourmand 2024 list - delicious, cheap restaurants in Da Nang.
Open from 6am to 1pm, the restaurant is always crowded thanks to its quality flavors. A bowl of Quang noodles here includes shrimp, meat, sausage, quail eggs and especially jellyfish - a unique ingredient that is rarely found anywhere else. The attractive red-orange thick broth will help the noodles not be dry or bland. A portion of mi Quang with jellyfish costs 30,000 - 40,000 VND.
Nu Do Kitchen
This is the mi Quang restaurant of MasterChef runner-up Carol Pham. The noodles here impress with their harmonious combination of traditional and modern flavors. The restaurant has 4 different versions of mi Quang including snakehead fish noodles, chicken noodles, beef noodles and macrobiotic noodles. Each portion of noodles is served on a traditional bamboo tray with noodles, raw vegetables and dipping sauce.
In particular, macrobiotic noodles are a version of mi Quang only available at the restaurant, with a combination of sweet vegetable broth, green vegetables, mushrooms, vegetarian spring rolls, and hand-fermented tamarind sauce. The dish is considered to stimulate the taste buds, while ensuring nutrition, freshness, and good for health.
The price is slightly higher than average, about 70,000 - 90,000 VND/meal.
