Little Loan – the Hue-style leaf-wrapped cake stall tucked away in Trung Nu Vuong alley

There are some Da Nang eateries that don't sit right on the street front, don't have bright, eye-catching signs, yet quietly exist in a small alley. Bé Loan is that kind of place — tucked away in alley 34/8 Trưng Nữ Vương (Hải Châu), it's a familiar meeting spot for anyone who loves Central Vietnamese leaf-wrapped cakes: bánh bèo, bánh nậm, bánh lọc, ram ít, all available in a single visit.

The space is small, with just over a dozen seats — the kind of humble, sidewalk-style bakery stall, but it's neat and clean. Honestly, like many diners say: the seating is a bit cramped, and when it's busy you have to wait, so if you're going in a large group, takeout is also a good option. The standout dish here is bánh nậm — the batter is fine and soft, with a generous, rich filling of wood ear mushroom and shrimp with pork, and it's made fresh every day, so it tastes really delicious. The bánh bèo here is truly authentic Huế style: soft rice cake, topped with crispy dried shrimp, plus a bit of crunchy crispy pork fat, dipped in a fish sauce mixed to be mildly sweet and lightly sour. There's also banh loc la, banh loc tran, and small fried spring rolls (ram it) for those who like to try many flavors in one visit. Each portion is only 10,000–25,000₫, so ordering a few dishes to share is still very easy on the wallet. The café is open almost all day, from around 07:00 to 21:00, making it convenient for breakfast, afternoon snacks, and even a light evening bite. The owner is extremely enthusiastic and cheerful, so even though it's a modest/casual eatery, the experience is still very pleasant. A place worth trying when you're in Da Nang — authentic flavor, wonderfully affordable prices, a nice change of pace whenever you're craving Hue-style leaf-wrapped cakes right in the heart of Da Nang.

Baby Loan – Bánh bèo, nậm, lọc, ram ít (Vietnamese steamed rice cakes, tapioca dumplings, and small fried spring rolls)

Address: 34/8 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau, Da Nang

Opening hours: 07:00 – 21:00 · Price: 10,000 – 25,000 VND