Danang Beef Sausage
Ranked among the top 50 famous specialties by the Vietnam Record Book, Danang beef sausage has become a delicacy that almost every tourist who comes here must try. Although it is not a strange dish and almost every province and city has it, the beef sausage in Danang has a very unique flavor – the traditional flavor of Central Vietnam that you will hardly find anywhere else.
Beef sausage is not only popular among tourists but is also a must-have delicacy at every party for the locals of Danang.
On the 1st day of the month, during celebrations, and on the traditional Lunar New Year, beef sausage is always present on the dining table of people in Danang and Quang Nam. It has become a characteristic dish of this Central region.
Some of the most well-known brands selling this Danang specialty include Mrs. Tam’s Beef Sausage, Mrs. Hanh’s Beef Sausage, Ty Ut Beef Sausage, and various local markets and supermarkets.
Danang Beef Jerky
Made from fresh, pure beef, Danang beef jerky is a delicious snack. Especially, the recipe for beef jerky here has a unique flavor that cannot be matched elsewhere. With a hint of rustic flavor from the hearty people of Central Vietnam, combined with the salty and slightly spicy taste of chili, it creates an exquisite flavor.
Danang beef jerky has a very distinctive flavor that captivates many people.
Squid in Tamarind Sauce
This is a delicious and attractive seafood specialty that is often bought by tourists as souvenirs. The product has a strong salty taste, is chewy, and is made by marinating the squid in a mixture of sugar, fresh tamarind, chili, and fish sauce. This mixture is then placed over a low flame and constantly stirred to prevent burning. With its sour, salty, and sweet flavors, squid in tamarind sauce from Danang deserves to be ranked as the number one specialty among the city’s delicacies.
Nam O Fish Sauce
When it comes to Danang, one must mention Nam O fish sauce, a famous specialty that embodies the strong flavor of the Central coastal region of Vietnam. This specialty is produced in the Nam O fish sauce village, located at the foot of Hai Van Pass, about 7km from the center of Danang city. The village has a history of over 500 years of fish sauce production and is considered one of the oldest fish sauce-making villages in Vietnam.
Nam O fish sauce has a deep reddish-brown color, a thick consistency, a strong aroma, and a harmonious blend of salty and sweet flavors.
When mixing the fish sauce, simply add a little lime, chili, and minced garlic to enjoy it with dishes such as white rice, fish cake noodles, or fish salad. Tourists can easily buy Nam O fish sauce as souvenirs at Danang specialty shops or directly from the Nam O village. The price of a bottle of Nam O fish sauce typically ranges from 100,000 to 200,000 VND, depending on the place of purchase and the volume of the bottle.
Braised Dried Cowfish
This is a new and attractive specialty that many tourists love to buy as souvenirs. Braised dried cowfish has an eye-catching color, the sweet taste of sugar, the spiciness of chili, and the aroma of roasted sesame seeds, making it very addictive. There are two types of braised dried cowfish to choose from: cowfish strips and cowfish slices.
Cowfish, a familiar seafood in Danang, brings the natural, salty flavor of the sea.
You can buy braised dried cowfish at specialty stores, local markets, or supermarkets. When purchasing, remember to carefully check the product, the expiration date, and the label to avoid buying inferior quality products.
My Khe Seaweed
Originating from My Khe beach in Son Tra, Danang, My Khe seaweed is a well-known specialty that is loved and chosen by many people as gifts or for personal consumption.
My Khe seaweed has a mild salty taste, a hint of sweetness, and a distinctive aroma of the sea.
This product has the ability to cool the body, making it suitable for cooking soup, stir-frying, or making summer rolls, especially during hot summer days. Similar to Korean seaweed, My Khe seaweed can also be used to make refreshing and convenient dishes such as kimbap, seaweed soup, etc. It is very nutritious and beneficial for beauty and health.
Pineapple and Ginseng Tea
Pineapple and ginseng tea is a famous specialty of Danang, loved by tourists for its delicious and refreshing taste. This tea is made from natural ingredients, including green tea leaves, jasmine flowers, pineapple flowers, butterfly pea flowers, pineapple leaves, and wolfberry leaves…
Pineapple and ginseng tea is one of the famous specialties of this coastal city.
You can drink this tea hot or cold. Drinking this tea has many health benefits, such as cooling the body, detoxifying, aiding weight loss, improving skin complexion, and anti-aging. Moreover, this specialty is quite affordable, costing only about 80,000 – 100,000 VND per 500 grams.