If you want to eat like a Da Nang local, head to Con Market: dozens of stalls serving banh xeo, snails, banh canh, sweet soups and more, from just tens of thousands of dong.
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Con Market sits at the corner of Hung Vuong and Ong Ich Khiem streets and is one of Da Nang's largest markets. Unlike tourist-oriented Han Market, Con Market is where locals shop every day – and it is best known for its cheap food section.
What to eat at Con Market
- Banh xeo and banh khot: crispy pancakes with a signature dipping sauce.
- Snails: sucking snails, coconut-stir-fried snails, sweet snails.
- Banh canh, bun mam, mi Quang: all the central Vietnamese noodle soups.
- Fresh rolls, banh beo, banh nam, banh loc.
- Che: mixed sweet soup, banana che and jelly drinks to cool down.
Tips
- The food area is busiest in the afternoon; go in a group to order more dishes.
- Most dishes cost only about 15,000 – 40,000 VND.
- Bring small notes; many stalls also accept bank transfers.
- Watch your belongings in the crowds.
Eat at Con Market then walk to the Han River to see the Dragon Bridge – the classic Da Nang evening. To explore old-town food too, take the Marble Mountains – coconut forest – Hoi An tour.
Frequently asked questions
What should I eat at Con Market?
Banh xeo, all kinds of snails, banh canh, bun mam, fresh rolls, banh beo, banh nam and che are Con Market favourites.
When is Con Market liveliest?
In the afternoon, roughly 3–6pm, the food section is busiest with the widest choice.
Is street food at Con Market expensive?
No. Most dishes cost about 15,000 – 40,000 VND a portion, perfect for trying lots of things.
