Cuisine at Da Nang’s traditional markets attracts diners not only because of its diversity and reasonable prices, but also the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of the market and the cheerfulness of the sellers.

At Con market (Hai Chau district), from about 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., there are dozens of stalls selling many dishes such as ‘banh loc’ (steamed clear tapioca cakes in banana leaves), ‘banh beo’ (Vietnamese bloating fern-shaped cake attachment), ‘banh nam’ (rice dumpling wrapped in banana leaf), Quang noodles, chicken rice or noodles.

Diners can directly witness the food presentation process from close range

Mixed ‘Pha Lau’ (offal stew) is considered to be one of the must-eat dishes when you are in Da Nang. This delicious food is cooked from beef internal organs such as beef tripe, small intestine, heart, stomach, lungs, and liver. The combination of many sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors makes this dish one of the favourite dishes of many diners when coming to the Con Market.

Diners enjoy the food, chat with sellers and immerse themselves in the bustle of the market. Many diners said that this makes them feel more delicious when enjoying the food.

The dishes have eye-catching colours and are attractively decorated, attracting diners.

Dishes range in price from VND10,000 - VND 35,000.

After enjoying delicious dishes, diners can quench their thirst with Vietnamese sticky rice wine for VND 10,000 /glass.

Vietnamese sticky rice wine has a slightly sour taste, a sweet aftertaste, and a faint aroma of alcohol due to the fermentation process of the sticky rice.

Besides the Con Market, the Bac My An Market in Ngu Hanh Son District also attracts many diners with its culinary diversity. Among them, the most famous is avocado ice cream.

A cup of avocado ice cream with pureed fresh avocado, milk cream, smooth coconut milk and dried coconut costs VND 20,000.

During hot days, many diners come to the Bac My An Market to enjoy avocado ice cream.

Reporting by  THU DUYEN - Translating by A.THU