Forget pho, it’s time to venture out and explore more of Vietnam’s culinary delights. This time, the Michelin Guide takes visitors to the coastal city of Da Nang, nestled among lush forests and steeped in rich culture, to enjoy a bowl of fragrant, golden Quang noodles.
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The name Mi Quang says it all, as it clearly indicates that this is a noodle dish from the Quang Nam region, which used to be a province with Da Nang (Quang Nam - Da Nang). But how exactly did this golden noodle dish come about?
Mi Quang is not just a dish, it is a cultural symbol. Served at family gatherings, death anniversaries and Tet celebrations, a bowl of fragrant noodles has become one of the most popular dishes in the region. In Da Nang, people can enjoy Mi Quang for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any other time.
The story of Mi Quang begins in Quang Nam province, home to the strategic port city of Hoi An, which in the 16th century was a bustling trading post that connected Vietnam with China and Japan. Chinese traders came to the port and settled near Hoi An, bringing with them their culinary traditions, including egg noodles. Locals adapted these Chinese dishes to create Mi Quang: a bowl of noodles that is unmistakably Vietnamese.
The word mi originally referred to egg noodles, although mi Quang was developed from rice flour, a local staple. By then, the name had become ingrained in the region's culinary lexicon, persisting despite ingredient swaps.
The noodles are served with ingredients like shrimp, pork, chicken, or even fish or beef, all simmered in a turmeric-spiced broth. The dish is topped with fresh herbs, banana blossoms, peanuts, and grilled rice paper, then finished with lime, chili, and optional toppings like quail eggs or pork rinds. Some recipes also incorporate turmeric into the rice noodles, giving them a vibrant yellow color.
Many restaurants are serving this signature dish in Da Nang, but here are some Quang noodle specialty eateries listed in the Michelin Guide that visitors must try.
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Quang Noodles 1A
Michelin recommends this place for Quang noodles. Enjoy the noodles in a golden broth infused with fish sauce and turmeric, topped with peanuts and bean sprouts. Choose from pork and shrimp or chicken, with or without a boiled egg. Choose “special” to enjoy all the topping options.
Hong Van Jellyfish Quang Noodles
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This humble spot, open from 6am to 1pm, attracts a steady stream of locals looking for Quang noodles. The broth is rich and tinged with a warm red-orange hue, and is infused with shrimp – the heart of the dish. From there, options include quail eggs, pork, shrimp, meatballs and even jellyfish, each bringing its own unique texture to the bowl.
Nu Do Kitchen
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The menu features four versions of turmeric noodles, each served in traditional bamboo baskets, just like the old days, with broths designed to bring out the best in each key ingredient. Michelin recommends that visitors should not miss the snakehead fish variant, with its rich turmeric aroma. Nestled under a canopy of trees and surrounded by lush greenery, this is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed, classic feel...
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