Dishes to try when coming to Da Nang to watch the International Fireworks Festival

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Da Nang - Tourists coming to Da Nang not only enjoy fireworks but also have the opportunity to explore typical dishes of Da Nang and Hoi An.

The second night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will continue to take place on the banks of the Han River on June 6, promising to bring people and tourists special light shows.

Along with visiting famous destinations and enjoying fireworks, exploring local cuisine is an experience chosen by many tourists when coming to Da Nang.

One of the most mentioned dishes is Quang noodles. Quang noodles are usually prepared with shrimp, pork, chicken or snakehead fish, served with raw vegetables, roasted peanuts and grilled rice paper. The broth is poured just enough, creating a characteristic rich flavor.

Mì Quảng là một trong những món ăn được du khách ưa chuộng khi đến tham quan du lịch tại Đà Nẵng. Ảnh: Sở VHTTDL
Quang noodles are one of the dishes favored by tourists when visiting Da Nang. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Banh trang cuon thit heo is also a dish that many tourists seek to enjoy.

Thinly sliced boiled pork is wrapped with raw vegetables, cucumbers, sweet bananas, and sour star fruit in a soft rice paper layer. The highlight of the dish lies in the rich fermented fish sauce bowl, creating an unforgettable flavor for many diners.

Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo. Ảnh: Sở VHTTDL
Pork roll rice paper. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

With the advantage of being a coastal city, Da Nang is also famous for fresh seafood dishes.

In coastal areas such as My Khe, Man Thai or Nam O, tourists can enjoy many types of seafood such as shrimp, crab, mantis shrimp, squid, fish processed in many different ways such as steaming, grilling, roasting or sauce.

Hải sản tươi sống là lợi thế của thành phố biển Đà Nẵng. Ảnh: Sở VHTTDL
Fresh seafood is an advantage of Da Nang coastal city. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Tourists who love rustic dishes can choose banh xeo, nem lui, banh beo, banh nam or banh loc. These are all familiar dishes in the lives of local people, with reasonable prices and easy to find at many markets and eateries in the city.

In addition, Nam O fish salad is also a famous specialty of Da Nang. The dish is made from fresh fish, served with raw vegetables, rice paper and characteristic dipping sauce. This is one of the dishes imbued with the culinary culture of the Nam O coastal community.

Gỏi cá Nam Ô và bánh xèo là những món ăn mang đậm hương vị địa phương, được nhiều du khách lựa chọn khi khám phá ẩm thực Đà Nẵng. Ảnh: Sở VHTTDL
Nam O fish salad and banh xeo are dishes with a strong local flavor, chosen by many tourists when exploring Da Nang cuisine. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

If you have time to combine visiting Hoi An ancient town, visitors should not miss the dishes that have made the culinary brand of this locality.

Cao Lau with characteristic chewy yellow noodles, Hoi An chicken rice, banh bao - banh vac or Quang noodles are choices loved by many tourists.

Only about 30km from the center of Da Nang, Hoi An is a convenient destination for tourists to combine sightseeing, enjoying cuisine and experiencing the unique cultural space of the Central region.

Các món ăn đặc sản như Cao lầu, cơm gà tại Hội An cũng là những lựa chọn hấp dẫn cho người dân và du khách. Ảnh: Sở VHTTDL
Specialty dishes such as cao lau, chicken rice in Hoi An are also attractive choices for people and tourists. Photo: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

During the days of DIFF 2026, the number of visitors to Da Nang is expected to continue to increase. Not only can visitors admire the brilliant fireworks displays by the Han River, but they also have the opportunity to discover the unique flavors that have contributed to the attractiveness of the central coastal city.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 will continue to take place on Saturday evenings every week by the Han River.

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