During the chilly winter days, people often crave warm and hearty dishes - not only to chase away the cold but also because certain dishes taste infinitely better in this season. Let’s take a culinary tour around Da Nang to explore the city’s winter delicacies.

1. Firewood-Cooked Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Lo Cui)

The firewood-cooked noodle soup restaurant at 32 Phan Huy Chu Street, An Hai Tay Ward, Son Tra District, has been a favorite culinary destination for 25 years. The restaurant distinguishes itself by using 100% firewood to prepare its broth, enhancing the aroma and flavour and creating a unique taste that sets it apart.

Operating hours are from 5:00am to 10:00am and 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with prices ranging from VND 25,000 to VND 100,000. The menu features various options like rare beef, brisket, tendon, pork leg, tongue, and ribs. Many diners find the experience of enjoying a steaming bowl of beef noodle soup, infused with the nostalgic scent of firewood, a delightful way to revisit childhood memories.

2. Nam O 'chao cho' (rice spaghetti soup with braised scad fish)

For late afternoons, when hunger strikes, Nam O 'chao cho' (rice spaghetti soup with braised scad fish) is a perfect choice on a cold day. Photo: A bowl of Nam O noodle topped with stewed mackerel, quail eggs, and pork sausage, priced at VND 15,000. This dish is served at Thang's eatery, which has been operating for 26 years on Ngo Xuan Thu Street, Hoa Hiep Bac Ward, Lien Chieu District.

3. Firewood-Steamed 'banh beo' (Vietnamese bloating fern-shaped cake)

For an afternoon snack, head to the firewood-steamed 'banh beo' eatery on Vo Van Ngan Street, Hoa Xuan Ward, Cam Le District. The dish gets its name from the preparation method—steamed directly over firewood, keeping the dish warm and fragrant with a distinct rice flour aroma.

The dish is served hot, straight from the steamer, with two topping options: wet toppings (pork, shrimp, mushrooms) or dry toppings (dried shrimp floss and scallions), accompanied by a spicy fish sauce.

The eatery operates from 4:00pm until midnight.

4. Grilled Banana in Sticky Rice with Coconut Sauce (Che chuoi nuong)

Grilled banana in sticky rice with coconut sauce requires careful attention while roasting to achieve the perfect flavour. Once ready, the banana in sticky rice is sliced and topped with warm coconut milk and a sprinkle of roasted peanuts.

The dish's creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet flavours—blended with the chewy texture of sticky rice—leave diners craving more. This winter treat is available at an eatery with over 30 years of operation at Alley 190/1, Ong Ich Khiem Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District.

5. Grilled Sweet Potatoes and Corn

In winter, it’s common to find street vendors or stalls selling grilled sweet potatoes and corn along Da Nang’s streets. Priced between VND 10,000 and 20,000 each, these simple yet satisfying snacks are a favorite.

Grilled corn comes in two varieties—sweetcorn or sticky corn—coated with butter, scallion oil, chili fish sauce, and roasted over charcoal for a smoky, flavorful finish. The soft, caramelized sweet potatoes and aromatic grilled corn are perfect companions for a cold day.

6. Spiced Snails (Oc hut)

Da Nang boasts many delicious snail eateries, but Oc Hut Dien Phuong at 31 Su Van Hanh Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, is a standout.

Owner Nguyen Thi Na explains that to preserve the natural sweetness of the snails, they are soaked overnight for cleaning, then boiled with lemongrass and seasoned simply-without chili, oil, or other spices.

The shop is open from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, with prices ranging from VND 40,000 to VND 60,000. Beyond traditional snails, the menu includes steamed apple snails served with ginger fish sauce, alongside bananas, mangoes, and herbs.

When served, the snails are topped with fried shallots, calamansi juice, and chili powder.

The sweetness of the snails, mixed with the tanginess of calamansi, the richness of fried shallots, and a hint of spicy chili, leaves diners longing for more.

Reporting by THU DUYEN, TUONG VY - Translating by TRUC VY