Da Nang: Evening Walking Food Tour with Local Eats & Drinks

Summary

Evening food strolls in Da Nang with street eats and laughter

You’ll wander Da Nang’s backstreets at sunset with a local guide, tasting everything from crispy rice cracker pizza to smoky BBQ skewers and homemade noodle soup. Expect laughter over shared tables, unlimited drinks (yes—beer too), stories behind each dish, and a glimpse into daily life you won’t forget soon.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start the night sitting on a tiny red stool next to a woman grilling something that smelled like smoky heaven — but that’s how this Da Nang evening food tour kicked off. Our guide, Thao, waved us over with a grin and handed me what she called “rice cracker pizza.” The crunch was louder than I thought it’d be (maybe I bit too eagerly?), and there was this sweet-salty thing going on that I still think about when I smell grilled rice anywhere. Honestly, I was nervous about my chopstick skills at first — Thao just laughed and showed me her own “tourist grip.”

We zigzagged through side streets near the Dragon Bridge as dusk settled in. The air felt sticky but alive — scooters everywhere, kids chasing each other around plastic tables, lanterns flickering above. At one stop we squeezed into someone’s living room-turned-eatery for noodle soup; the broth had this deep peppery warmth that hit differently than anything I’d tried in Hanoi or Saigon. Thao explained how every family does it their way here. She even introduced us to her friend Linh, who runs the place and kept refilling our tea before we could finish it.

Somewhere between the BBQ skewers (I still have no idea what half of them were) and the banh mi stand where the vendor sang along to old pop songs, I stopped worrying about keeping up with the group or looking silly trying new things. It was just laughter, clinking beer bottles, and stories from Thao about growing up in Da Nang during festival season. We ended near the river with seafood so fresh it almost wriggled off the plate — and honestly by then, my shirt had picked up half the city’s smells anyway. So yeah, if you want a real day trip food adventure in Da Nang that isn’t stiff or scripted…this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening food tour in Da Nang city

• Meet at 4 Tran Quoc Toan, 5pm
• Walk near Dragon Bridge
• Visit various food spots
• Learn about each dish
• Taste rice cakes and noodles
• Try rice cracker pizzas and pancakes
• Enjoy BBQ meat skewers and banh mi
• Sample seafood dishes
• Walk 5-10 minutes between spots

Top questions

What time does the Da Nang evening food tour start?

The tour starts at 5pm in the city center near Dragon Bridge.

How long is the walking distance between food stops?

The walk between each spot is usually 5-10 minutes.

Is all food included on this Da Nang food tour?

Yes, all food and drinks are included in the price of the tour.

Are vegetarian options available?

Please advise any dietary requirements when booking; options can be arranged.

Does this tour include alcoholic beverages?

Yes, unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is 4 Tran Quoc Toan in central Da Nang.

Can infants or small children join?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your evening includes all food tastings across several unique spots—sidewalk stalls to home kitchens—plus unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks), bottled water throughout the walk, coffee or tea at stops along the way, and a friendly local guide leading you from start to finish.