1 Da Nang Ut Nhi Stir-fried Vermicelli – Taste of Phu Quoc in the heart of the coastal city
Contact information
Facility 1: 61 Huynh Thuc Khang, Nam Duong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
Facility 2: 70 Ngo Van So, Hoa Khanh Nam, Lien Chieu, Da Nang
Phone: 0796.771.187
Opening hours: 06:30 – 21:00
Price: about 38,000 – 65,000 VND
Da Nang is familiar with Quang noodles, fish noodles or fresh seafood. But in the past few years, Da Nang’s noodle soup has made diners curious. The original dish of Phu Quoc Island enters the coastal city with the clear flavors of shrimp cakes, fish cakes, fresh squid and seafood broth. Among countless restaurants, Ut Nhi has become the most mentioned name every time people look for a bowl of authentic stir-fried noodles.
Although there is no advertising, the restaurant still maintains the spirit of “Phu Quoc fried noodle soup”: fresh sea scent, unique noodles, sincere service. Illustration photo: Bun Que
2 Impressive features of Da Nang fried noodle shop
2.1 Space and first feeling
When entering Ut Nhi restaurant, the first feeling you can feel is spaciousness and airiness. The atmosphere in the restaurant is always clean because the kitchen is open, helping diners easily observe how each bowl of Da Nang noodle soup is prepared. This corner of the restaurant serving fried noodle soup in Da Nang is only large enough to seat about twenty customers at the same time. The space is modest, but surprisingly clean and comfortable. Staff always clean and tidy the tables.
Instructions on how to eat are clearly hung on the wall to help customers coming here for the first time not be confused. All operations in the kitchen are quick but not rushed, bringing a feeling of peace of mind because each portion of vermicelli is meticulously made right before your eyes. Even though it’s crowded, the restaurant operates smoothly. Sometimes you will find it a bit cramped if you visit during peak hours, but that same crowd makes the atmosphere become close, the cozy type that small shops in coastal cities still maintain.
The restaurant is not large but has an open kitchen. Illustration photo: Ak
2.2 Da Nang Stir-fried Vermicelli – A dish unlike any other type of vermicelli
The most special feature of Da Nang’s noodle soup is the broth. Do not use bone broth like familiar vermicelli noodles, this dish uses broth cooked from fresh seafood: shrimp, squid and fish.
When processing, seafood is spread thinly on the bottom of the bowl. Boiling water is added to make the patties separate from the bowl. This mixture is poured back into the pot to continue boiling. Thanks to that, the broth is sweet, light and not at all greasy.
The next step is to put onions, cilantro and spices in a bowl, pour in broth and stir well. The noodles are boiled until soft, put in a bowl and sprinkled with hot broth. A little pepper, fresh onions, add whole squid or squid rings depending on taste. It is this “stirring” action that creates the familiar name of vermicelli.
Da Nang fried rice noodle soup at this restaurant has the true spirit of a fresh seafood dish: gentle, honest and rich in sea flavor. Illustrative photo: FB Bun Quai Phu Quoc in Da Nang
2.3 The attraction lies in the “irritation”
It’s not just about stirring to dissolve the spices. “Stirring” is also the moment to awaken the flavor of seafood. When the spices mix with the water, the sweet layers of shrimp, squid, and fish appear more clearly. The unique sweet taste makes this dish capable of conquering even picky diners.
Each bowl of vermicelli is a combination of quality ingredients, dedication in processing and sympathetic service style. Illustrative photo: Kenneth Glenn Andrada
2.4 Diverse menu to suit all tastes
Ut Nhi Restaurant serves many variations for diners to choose according to their preferences:
– Fish cake + shrimp cake
– Beef
– Fish cake
– Squid patties
– Fish cake + shrimp cake + squid
– Fish cake + shrimp cake + beef
– Beef + whole squid
– Shrimp patties + whole squid
Reasonable prices, suitable for both locals and tourists. It is this diversity that helps the Da Nang noodle dish at Ut Nhi retain its lasting appeal.
Whole fresh squid, fish cakes and shrimp cakes are fried right in the open kitchen. Illustration photo: Hai Phan (Francis)
2.5 Bold flavor of the sea – The reason why Ut Nhi is loved
A delicious bowl of vermicelli must start with fresh ingredients. And it is that freshness that creates the soul of the noodle soup at the restaurant. Sweet shrimp patties, firm fish patties, light chewy squid. Everything is mixed into a clear broth that smells like the sea. That combination makes Da Nang’s noodle soup here not to be confused with any other version of the city.
2.6 Price and feeling of “worth it”
Da Nang fried noodle soup at the restaurant has prices ranging from about 38,000 to 60,000 VND. Some guests commented that the price was about 10–15 thousand higher than usual, but most found it reasonable when compared to the quality of seafood, clean space and friendly service style. This is a type of dish suitable for both locals and tourists. Not so expensive that you have to consider it, but also not as cheap as “eating for a meal”.
The fish cakes are fresh and the shrimp cakes are fragrant, neither dry nor crumbly. Illustration photo: Tdy Phan
3 The correct way to eat fried vermicelli in Da Nang
Eating fried noodles is indispensable with dipping sauce. The dipping sauce at Ut Nhi is mixed from soup powder, sugar, kumquat, ground chili and MSG. When whisked well, the smell of kumquat rises clearly, both sour and fragrant. This dipping sauce is used to dip spring rolls, squid and meat, bringing out the sweetness from the seafood.
Many places let customers make their own, but at Ut Nhi, the owner prepares it to ensure everyone can enjoy the right bowl of Da Nang noodle soup, especially those who don’t have much time to go to work in the morning.
To taste delicious, you should add a little broth first, stir gently with chopsticks to mix the spices into the water. As the noodles absorb the flavor, you will see the natural sweetness gradually spread from the tip of your tongue to your throat, delicate but full of personality.
The accompanying dipping sauce is prepared according to a separate recipe. Illustration photo: Ly Ka
4 Why is Da Nang Ut Nhi fried vermicelli worth trying?
The dish is not complicated but requires precision at each step. From pressing fresh vermicelli at the restaurant to making handmade rolls, all keep the spirit of fried vermicelli from Phu Quoc. A bowl of vermicelli is hot in both heat and flavor, suitable for eating in cool or hot seasons.
For those who are looking for a dish that is both fast, clean, and has a breath of the sea, Da Nang fried noodle soup at Ut Nhi is a place worth visiting. The space is intimate, the service is good, the flavor retains the pristine nature of seafood. That is what makes the restaurant a familiar address for both locals and tourists.
5 A little note before visiting the restaurant
Based on practical experience and opinions from many diners, there are some points to note:
– Small shop, easily crowded. If you have a car, it will be a bit difficult to find a parking space.
– Peak hours are often full, so going early will be more comfortable.
– Small noodles, light water, suitable for people who like light flavors. If you are used to eating strong drinks, you may feel that something is lacking.
However, most customers praise the cleanliness, deliciousness and fast service. This is rare in small shops in crowded neighborhoods.
No flashy colors, no bowl-filling toppings, just the freshest ingredients cooked properly. Illustration photo: THIEN Y HAN
Da Nang fried noodle soup at Ut Nhi restaurant carries the true spirit of a fresh seafood dish: gentle, honest and rich in sea flavor. Each bowl of vermicelli is a combination of quality ingredients, dedication in processing and sympathetic service style. And to make your trip neater and more convenient, don’t forget to buy a quality suitcase at Vietnamtravelio. A durable, light and beautiful suitcase will help you feel more leisurely on every journey, from the coastal city of Da Nang to further lands.
