What to Eat in Da Lat: Local Food and Cafés

Bánh tráng nướng — "Da Lat pizza"

A thin rice paper grilled over charcoal with egg, spring onion, dried shrimp and sauces. Da Lat's most popular street food — look for it in the evening at the night market and in the lanes around the center.

Bánh căn

Small rice pancakes cooked in clay molds, served with fish sauce, meatballs and herbs. A perfect breakfast or snack on a cool evening.

Nem nướng

Grilled pork sausages wrapped in rice paper with herbs, cucumber and crispy dough, then dipped in a thick sauce.

Lẩu gà lá é

A hot pot with chicken and fragrant é leaves — the favorite dish for chilly Da Lat evenings. Usually ordered to share.

Hot soy milk

In the evening, street vendors sell hot soy milk with little pastries — locals drink it to warm up.

Sweets and fruit

• Avocado ice cream — mashed avocado with coconut ice cream.
• Strawberries — Da Lat is famous for its strawberry farms; you'll find them fresh, as jam and dried.
• Artichoke tea — a local herbal tea and a popular souvenir.

Coffee

There are many coffee plantations around Da Lat. Try Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk at a café overlooking the pine hills — easy to reach by bike.

Tips

• The night market comes alive in the evening — the best time for street food.
• Check prices before ordering in touristy spots.
• Evenings are cool — bring a jacket even if the day was warm.