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Michelin Guide-honoured 'Bun mam nem' eatery in Da Nang

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
August 07, 2024, 11:45 [GMT+7]

With 41 years of history, Mrs. Dong’s ‘bun mam nem' (rice vermicelli with fermented anchovy dipping sauce) eatery, located at 145 Huynh Thuc Khang, Binh Hien Ward, Hai Chau District, is one of the 16 restaurants in Da Nang that have for the first time joined the Bib Gourmand list of Michelin Guide.

The Bib Gourmand award highlights dining establishments that stand out for their good quality, and good value cooking. Bib Gourmand restaurants are much followed by those who are seeking affordable meals without compromising on quality or flavor.

Mrs. Huynh Thi Dong, born in 1949, opened the eatery in 1983. Since then, she has been doing this job for the past 41 years.
Mrs. Huynh Thi Dong, born in 1949, opened the eatery in 1983. Since then, she has been doing this job for the past 41 years.
Depending on your preference, you can order a bowl of ‘bun mam’ served with different types of fillings such as roasted pork, ‘nem chua’ (fermented pork), ‘cha bo’ (beef paste) and mixed meat. A bowl of ‘bun mam’ is priced at between VND30,000 and VND40,000.
Depending on your preference, you can order a bowl of ‘bun mam nem’ served with different types of fillings such as roasted pork, ‘nem chua’ (fermented pork), ‘cha bo’ (beef paste) and mixed meat. A bowl of ‘bun mam nem’ is priced at between VND30,000 and VND40,000.
The ingredients of a bowl of ‘bun mam nem’ include rice vermicelli, roasted pork/‘nem chua’ (fermented pork)/‘cha bo’ (beef paste), raw vegetables, boiled chopped young jackfruit, roasted peanuts, simmered chili paste, and a sufficient amount of ‘mam nem’ (fermented anchovy dipping sauce) on top.
The ingredients of a bowl of ‘bun mam nem’ include fresh rice vermicelli, roasted pork/‘nem chua’ (fermented pork)/‘cha bo’ (beef paste), raw vegetables, boiled chopped young jackfruit, roasted peanuts, simmered chili paste, and a sufficient amount of ‘mam nem’ (fermented anchovy dipping sauce) on top.
Raw vegetables (lettuce, green onions, cucumber, herbs, bean sprouts) are one of the important ingredients to make a delicious bowl of 'bun mam nem'.
Raw vegetables (lettuce, green onions, cucumber, herbs, bean sprouts) are one of the important ingredients to make a delicious taste of 'bun mam nem' bowl.
Ms. Nguyen Mai Linh, residing in Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District, shared that she has eaten ‘bun mam nem’ at Mrs. Dong’s eatery since she was a child. When studying far away from home in Ho Chi Minh City, she often thinks of the taste of her hometown, and Mrs. Dong’s ‘bun mam nem’ is one of the dishes that she misses the most.
Ms. Nguyen Mai Linh, residing in Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District, shared that she has eaten ‘bun mam nem’ at Mrs. Dong’s eatery since she was a child. When studying far away from home in Ho Chi Minh City, she often thinks of the taste of her hometown, and Mrs. Dong’s ‘bun mam nem’ is one of the dishes that she misses the most.
According to Ms. Ngo Thi Trang Thuy, residing in Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, the delicious taste of Mrs. Dong's 'bun mam nem' is a combination of flavourful, aromatic ‘mam nem’ (fermented anchovy dipping sauce); soft, sweet roasted pork, and fresh, clean vegetables. Ms. Thuy often visits the eatery twice a week to enjoy the tasty dish.
According to Ms. Ngo Thi Trang Thuy, residing in Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, the delicious taste of Mrs. Dong's 'bun mam nem' is a combination of flavourful, aromatic ‘mam nem’ (fermented anchovy dipping sauce); soft, sweet roasted pork; and fresh, clean vegetables. Ms. Thuy often visits the eatery twice a week to enjoy the tasty dish.
Not only locals, Mrs. Dong's eatery also attracts many tourists. She said that the eatery being honored by Michelin Guide is a source of pride for her and her family members in particular and Da Nang cuisine in general.
Not only locals, Mrs. Dong's eatery also attracts many tourists. She said that the eatery being honored by Michelin Guide is a source of pride for her and her family members in particular and Da Nang cuisine in general.

Reporting by THU DUYEN - Translating by M.DUNG, V.DUNG

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