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How Much Is Food In Da Nang?

You are planing to travel in Da Nang and want to know how much food really costs? You are in the right place. This is not just research but we will share from our experinces, took photos of the real receipts, and now we show you exactly what we spent. Let’s dive in to cost of food in Da Nang.

Da Nang is one of the most affordable cities in Asia for digital nomads and travelers. But “affordable” means different things to different people, so in this article we break it down place by place, meal by meal, so you know exactly what to expect before you land.

Quick answer: how much does food cost in Da Nang?

Yes, food in Da Nang is cheap compared to most of Europe and the US. From our own bills:

• A full restaurant meal: around 285,000 VND (about €9.32) for our order
• A cafe brunch: around 158,000 VND (about €5.24)
• Local street food and small menu items: start from around 30,000 VND

So if you are on a normal travel budget, you can eat very well in Da Nang without spending much at all.

Our Da Nang food video

We filmed our real visits and real bills so you can see the food, the places, and the exact prices with your own eyes. You can watch the full video here.

In the video we visit:

• Lighthouse Café & Restaurant
• Nazaare, an Indian beach restaurant and bar
• Gordon’s New York Pizza Cityside
• The Khéo Coffee, for brunch and bread

Lighthouse Cafe Da Nang & Restaurant

This is where we started our food trip in Da Nang. It has a good stlye, and the bill here shows what a normal restaurant meal actually costs in Da Nang.

What we paid: Our order for a full meal came to 285,000 VND, which is about €9.32. This was not just one small dish. It was enough food for a proper sit-down meal.

Nazaare : Indian beach restaurant and bar

Nazaare sits right on the beach, and it is one of the more unique food experiences in Da Nang if you are craving Indian food in Da Nang.

Is Nazaare worth visiting? Yes, from our experience it is worth it. The food is good and the beach location makes the meal even better. One thing to know: Nazaare works mainly on reservations, so it is better to book a table in advance instead of just walking in.

Gordon’s New York Pizza Cityside

If you miss home-style pizza while traveling, Gordon’s New York Pizza is a solid option in Da Nang. It is an American style pizzeria, so the flavor and portion sizes feel familiar if you are coming from the US or Europe.

We show the exact bill and the pizza itself in the video, so you can compare it directly with what you are used to paying back home.

The Kheo Coffee : brunch and egg coffee

At The Kheo Coffee Da Nang, we paid 158,000 VND for 2 coffees, which is about €5.24. That sounds like a lot for coffee, but these were not a normal cup of coffee. They were special, unique creations, worth trying at least once. If you just want a simple coffee

What is an egg coffee? This is a Vietnamese specialty, and if you have never tried it, you need to. It is made from premium robusta coffee with an egg cream on top. Might be sounds strange, but it tastes like vanilla, caramel, and chocolate all at once. It is one of those things you should try at least once while you are in Vietnam.

Is Da Nang cheaper than Pattaya or Bangkok?

This is a common question for people traveling between Thailand and Vietnam. Prices in Da Nang for food are generally on the lower side of Southeast Asia, similar to or even a little cheaper than Pattaya in some categories. If you already know Pattaya prices, you can also check our Da Nang vs Pattaya comparison to see the full picture side by side.

Frequently asked questions about food prices in Da Nang

How much does a meal cost in a restaurant in Da Nang?

We paid 285,000 VND for our order at Lighthouse, which is about €9.32.

How much does a coffee cost in Da Nang?

At The Khéo Coffee, we paid 158,000 VND for our order, about €5.24. Menu items start from around 30,000 VND.

Can you pay by phone in Da Nang?

Yes, in many places you can simply pay by scanning a QR code.

What is egg coffee?

A Vietnamese specialty made from premium robusta coffee with an egg cream on top. It tastes like vanilla, caramel, and chocolate.

Is Nazaare worth visiting?

Yes, it is an Indian restaurant right on the beach. It works mainly on reservations, so book ahead.

We are always adding more real prices from Vietnam food cost for Da Nang. If you want to follow along day by day, check the Cost of Living section on Instagram @fj.at.danang.