“Bun cha ca” (fish cake noodles) has become one of the “do not miss” dishes for a traveller visiting Da Nang. 

The city’s popular and tasty dish is famous for its uniqueness.  Grilled fish cake is the main ingredient of this dish, and it is made from many kinds of fresh fish including lizardfish, barracuda and mackerel.  When enjoying this delicacy, customers will experience the aromatic and sweet taste of the broth which is cooked with the simmered fish bones, pumpkin, cabbage, pineapple, tomato and dried bamboo shoots.  This speciality food can be served with raw vegetables, several thinly-sliced lemons and chillies, and a dollop of tasty “mam tom” (shrimp paste).  The amazing mixture of the various flavours really gives a smooth aftertaste!

A bowl of fish cake noodles

For over 40 years the restaurant at 109 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street has been a reliable place for people who want to enjoy the city’s signature food.  The scrumptiousness of the dish served here is mainly attributed to the meticulous selection of ingredients, and the secret recipe which has been handed down from generation to generation.  A bowl of fish cake noodles is now priced at between 20,000 VND and 25,000 VND.  The restaurant opens daily from 6am to 10pm and it is often crowded with customers at peak times: 7am - 9am and 5pm - 8pm.  After enjoying this dish, customers are given free iced tea and chewing gum to eliminate the smell of the fish.

The delicate and refined broth

You can also enjoy the dish in the restaurants at 113 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street and 139 Hung Vuong Street, or in the middle section of Le Hong Phong Street.
 

The dish is accompanied by raw vegetables and shrimp paste