Ẩm thực Xèo — Restaurant in Đà Nẵng

If you’re staying near the beach, Ẩm Thực Xèo is exactly the kind of place you shouldn’t miss. It perfectly captures the seaside atmosphere while serving up some of Central Vietnam’s most beloved specialties — the iconic bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory pancake) and bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo (pork rolls with rice paper and signature fermented fish sauce).

Despite its prime location on one of the city’s busiest streets, prices here are surprisingly reasonable, and the staff are genuinely friendly and attentive. What’s impressive is that you can enjoy a full “authentic” experience without having to hop between different spots — everything from crispy bánh xèo to perfectly balanced pork rolls is done right here, and done well.

The restaurant also offers mì quảng, hotpots, and a range of other Quảng Nam–Đà Nẵng specialties, making it a one-stop destination for anyone craving regional flavors. It’s that rare mix of local authenticity, good value, and great vibes by the sea — the kind of place that makes you want to come back the next day.

Just thinking about it makes me...

I visited Ẩm Thực Xèo in Da Nang after hearing some buzz about it, but my experience was pretty average. The restaurant has a nice, casual ambiance, and the staff was friendly, but the food didn’t quite live up to the hype.

I ordered a variety of dishes, including the famous bánh xèo. While the portions were generous, the flavors were somewhat lacking. The bánh xèo was crispy but a bit too oily for my taste, and the filling was under-seasoned. The accompanying dipping sauce was also on the bland side, which didn’t help elevate the dish.

The other items I tried, like the grilled pork skewers and the fresh spring rolls, were okay, but nothing really stood out. They were just...fine. I felt like the ingredients were fresh, but the execution was just missing something to make the flavors pop.

Service was prompt, and the prices were reasonable, but overall, it was an experience I wouldn’t go out of my way to repeat. If you’re in the area and craving Vietnamese street food, it might be worth a try, but don’t expect to...

Worst service I have experienced. Right after coming in with a big party, the entitled manager wearing a black shirt rushes us to order with a irritated attitude, like we were an inconvenience to their restaurant. He rolled his eyes at us when we wouldn’t order “fast” enough. I’ve seen better service at $1 food stalls.

The food quantity was small, but the price was much higher than average. There were multiple missed orders. I don’t recommend this place to any tourists or even locals. Better improve your service to meet bare minimum standards at the very least.

As the cherry on top, we were told in our large group at the end that the wet wipes were being charged which are usually free at other restaurants. There are way better places than this in Da Nang.

This is likely a restaurant just intended for package tours, I didn’t see a single local there and there was probably a good...