The short answer
Banh Trang Nuong, Bui Thi Xuan: what visitors should know first
Try it as a cheap evening snack if you eat egg. Toppings include pate and dried beef, so ask for a version without meat and expect no strict-vegetarian guarantee. Confirm that it is open.
Useful facts
Banh Trang Nuong, Bui Thi Xuan facts at a glance
- Location
- 180 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Da Lat
- Dining style
- Street snack stall
- Price signal
- About US$1 a portion in 2017; confirm now
- Signature order
- Try: grilled rice paper with egg and cheese, no meat
- Good for
- A cheap evening snack
Why it matters
Why Banh Trang Nuong, Bui Thi Xuan is worth your time
Banh trang nuong is one of the foods Wikipedia associates with Da Lat, so a stop at a stall gives a quick taste of the town's evening street scene without a full restaurant meal.
It is also a good example of why Raahzo does not tag street stalls as vegetarian by default: the snack is built from toppings that can be changed, but the default version here includes meat. We have given no diet tag. Ask clearly, watch how it is prepared, and be ready to walk away if the answers are vague. Our two food sources are from 2017 and later, and neither reports a closure, but please confirm before going.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Grilled rice paper
Wikipedia lists banh trang nuong among Da Lat's regional specialities.
- 02
Toppings to order
Egg, cheese, pate, dried beef and mayonnaise are listed; ask for what you eat.
- 03
Agreed address
Two food guides give 180 Bui Thi Xuan Street for this stall.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Vietravel lists 180 Bui Thi Xuan Street for banh trang nuong, and BestPrice Travel names a stall called Banh Trang Nuong Bui Thi Xuan at the same number, so the two sources agree on the location. Neither describes the room, so expect a street-stall setup and ask for a seat.
The snack is a rice paper cooked over heat and topped to order. Vietravel's list of toppings includes egg, cheese, pate, dried beef and mayonnaise, and it priced a portion at about one US dollar in 2017. That price is old, so ask before ordering.
Because meat toppings are standard, vegetarians must ask specifically for no pate and no dried beef, and should confirm whether the same grill is shared. Jains should skip it, as egg and mayonnaise are typical. If you are unsure, a plain egg-and-cheese version is the likeliest meat-free order, but this is our inference and not something a source confirmed.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for no pate and no dried beef if vegetarian
- Check whether the grill is shared with meat
- Confirm that the stall is open
- Jains should avoid it
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 180 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Da Lat
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Best time
- Evening, when it is cool
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A quick standing or stool-side snack. We could not confirm seating, so older travellers may prefer to take it away and eat it at the hotel.
- Tickets and access
- No booking; walk in. We found no hours, so check on the day and carry small cash.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Banh Trang Nuong, Bui Thi Xuan
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A quick standing or stool-side snack. We could not confirm seating, so older travellers may prefer to take it away and eat it at the hotel.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is banh trang nuong vegetarian?
Not by default. Listed toppings include pate and dried beef, so ask for a meat-free version and confirm how it is cooked.
Is it suitable for Jains?
No. Egg and mayonnaise are typical toppings and we found no evidence of an onion-free option.
How much does it cost?
Vietravel gave about one US dollar in 2017. Ask the current price.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
