The short answer
Mi Quang 1A: what visitors should know first
Yes if you eat meat, fish or egg and want the city's signature dish at a local price. Vegetarians should skip it and ask for mi quang chay at a vegetarian restaurant instead. Check hours, as small shops change them.
Useful facts
Mi Quang 1A facts at a glance
- Location
- 1 Hai Phong Street, Da Nang
- Dining style
- Local noodle shop
- Price signal
- Low; check the board
- Signature order
- Try: mi quang with pork and shrimp
- Diet note
- Not vegetarian; broth and toppings contain meat or fish
- Hours
- About 6.30 am to 9 pm per Wikivoyage; confirm
Why it matters
Why Mi Quang 1A is worth your time
Mi quang belongs to Quang Nam, the province that Da Nang once shared and has now rejoined. It is a dish of the region, eaten for breakfast or lunch, and varies from shop to shop, with Wikivoyage noting a snakehead-fish version as Da Nang's best-known. Trying it is the simplest way to taste the city rather than the resort menus.
For Indian visitors, it is also a good lesson in how to read Vietnamese menus. Broths are made with meat or fish stock and sauces often contain fish sauce, so a plain-looking bowl is rarely vegetarian. Knowing this saves awkward moments and points you toward the restaurants that serve a vegetarian version.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Mi quang noodles
Turmeric noodles with a little broth, peanuts and rice cracker.
- 02
Sugarcane juice
A cart outside sells a cool drink to pair with the noodles.
- 03
Beware the copycat
A lookalike shop is next door, so check the sign.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Mi quang is Da Nang's signature noodle. A little broth is poured over wide rice noodles with turmeric, peanuts and a crisp rice cracker, and the toppings usually include pork, shrimp, chicken or quail egg, with fresh herbs on the side. Mi Quang 1A is a simple shop that Wikivoyage recommends for it. Ask for the pork and shrimp bowl if you want the standard version.
Order, squeeze lime, tear the cracker into the bowl and mix. Add chilli sauce sparingly, as it can be sharp. A cart of sugarcane juice stands outside, per Wikivoyage, and is a cooling pairing for a hot morning. Beware the copycat shop beside it; check the number on the sign.
Vegetarian travellers should not eat here. The broth and toppings are non-vegetarian, and the kitchen cooks everything in the same space. A vegetarian version, mi quang chay, is served at dedicated vegetarian restaurants in the city; ask for it there.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check hours and address before you go
- Carry cash
- Vegetarians should skip this shop
- Check the sign to avoid the copycat
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 1 Hai Phong Street, central Da Nang
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Breakfast or lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The shop is a simple local eatery with plastic stools and a quick turnover. Older travellers will find it easy to reach by taxi, but seating can be low and the room hot at midday.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation is needed. Wikivoyage listed hours of about 6.30 am to 9 pm and a copycat shop next door, so check the sign and the address. Prices are low; carry cash.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The shop is a simple local eatery with plastic stools and a quick turnover. Older travellers will find it easy to reach by taxi, but seating can be low and the room hot at midday.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Mi Quang 1A vegetarian?
No. The broth and toppings use meat, seafood and egg. Ask for mi quang chay at a vegetarian restaurant instead.
What is mi quang?
A noodle dish from Quang Nam, with turmeric, a little broth, peanuts and rice crackers.
Is it open in the evening?
Wikivoyage lists it as open until about 9 pm, but confirm locally.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
