Bun Cha Ca (Fish Cake Noodle Soup)

A breakfast staple in Da Nang, Bun Cha Ca is a comforting noodle soup featuring handmade fish cakes made from mackerel, barracuda or local fish. The broth is simmered with fish bones, pumpkin, cabbage, tomato, pineapple or dried bamboo shoots, giving it a gently sweet and sour complexity.

Served with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs like dill and mint, it’s a humble dish rich in coastal character and hearty without heaviness.

Recommended Spots:

Bun Cha Ca 109 – 109 Nguyen Chi Thanh (Popular morning spot serving freshly made fish cakes and flavorful broth.)
Seafood stalls at Helio Night Market (Vibrant street-food experience with freshly prepared bowls, best paired with iced tea or coconut juice.)
Han Market vendors (Early morning vendors offering authentic and budget-friendly versions.)