Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo. Da Nang

I will never forget the taste of my first bite of bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo: soft pork, aromatic herbs, soft rice paper, and a rich dipping sauce blending perfectly together.
It is delicious and easy to understand why this has become a local speciality in Da Nang.
Let's discover this famous food with VIETDOVE Travel.

What is Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo?

This dish is all about freshness and balance. Thin slices of boiled pork, fresh herbs, and vegetables are all rolled up and wrapped with soft rice paper, and it comes with fish sauce or fermented anchovy (mắm nêm).
I can describe bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo in 3 words: fresh, simple, and good.

How to Eat Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo Local Style

The process of eating this dish is very hands-on. That is part of the fun!

1. Pick up a piece of rice paper and briefly dip it for a moment in the water, and then wait (about 10 seconds) until it softens.
2. Place the herbs, fresh vegetables, and pork on top.
3. Wrap it up tightly to make a nice wrap.
4. Then, dip it into the rich and salty sauce and get ready for an explosion of flavor!

Tip: Don't forget dipping sauce; some say that it is the "soul" of the dish!

Where You can eat Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo in Da Nang:

Here are a few of the most well-known places to eat this dish around locals or travellers:

Quán Trần

Known for "two skin pork belly" (thịt heo hai đầu da) and fermented anchovy sauce that is very strong.
📍 11 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Hải Châu District

Mỳ Quảng Bà Mua

Known for Quang-style noodles, but very good bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo dipped in a unique dipping sauce
📍 95A Nguyễn Tri Phương, Thanh Khê District

Quán Mậu

"A rustic traditional eatery" with authentic flavour, with lots of locals.
📍 35 Đỗ Thúc Tịnh, Cẩm Lệ District

Bánh Tráng Thịt Heo Bà Hường

Good luck finding anywhere that puts more effort into their specially made anchovy sauce, well known to be the soul of bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo.
📍 35/1 Hà Bổng, Sơn Trà District

Mỳ Quảng Quê Xưa

A nostalgic spot worth visiting, serving delicious Quang noodles along with bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo.
📍 26 Lê Hồng Phong, Hải Châu District

Conclusion

Bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo is fresh, flavourful, and fun to eat, making it probably one of the foods to try in Da Nang. Don’t leave Da Nang without trying this!
VIET DOVE Travel wishes you a good food journey in Danang.