I ❤️ Da Nang Vietnam 2025 - Day 8 - Mi Quang and a Bingsu - 07/31/2025


Day 8 - Da Nang Travel Diary: Farewell Feast - Mi Quang and a Bingsu Send-Off!

Our last day in Da Nang was a bittersweet symphony of delicious food and looming goodbyes. Fresh from our morning egg coffee ritual, we hatched a plan to visit a renowned pastry shop. Alas, reality (and a hefty Grab fare of 200k dong) quickly grounded our ambitions. The shop was simply too far, and with our flight looming, we reluctantly scrapped the idea.


Back at the hotel by 2:30 pm, a siesta was definitely in order. I luxuriated in a long, hot bath – a perfect way to unwind before the travel chaos ahead. A message from Gracia jolted us back to reality: check-out was at 7:00 pm, leaving us with a few precious hours to soak up the last of Da Nang.


With rumbling stomachs, we ventured out to a nearby restaurant for one final Vietnamese culinary hurrah. Of course, Mi Quang (dry noodles) was the star of the show! This time, we went for the "large" size, and it was a glorious mountain of flavorful goodness. Let me tell you a bit about Mi Quang. It's a central Vietnamese noodle dish featuring a vibrant mix of flavors and textures. Think thick, chewy rice noodles, a rich broth (though we opted for the dry version), protein (usually pork or chicken), fresh herbs, peanuts, and a crispy rice cracker for added crunch. It's a party in your mouth, every single time!


With our bellies full of Mi Quang, we turned our attention to the serious business of spending our remaining Vietnamese dong. We stumbled upon a Bingsu restaurant and knew we had to seize the opportunity. Bingsu, for those not in the know, is a Korean shaved ice dessert, and it's the perfect sweet treat to combat the Da Nang heat. We ordered a lychee Bingsu to take away for 160k VND. The logic was simple: better to enjoy a delicious dessert than lose money on a poor exchange rate back to pesos!


And just like that, our Da Nang food adventure came to an end. From savory Mi Quang to sweet Bingsu, our taste buds had been on a rollercoaster of deliciousness. Da Nang, you've been a treat!
Location: Da Nang, Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam

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