Thanh's Snails & Late-Night Snacks

Da Nang at night is when it gets the most exciting, and snails are the national dish among the young people of this city. Thanh's snail restaurant on Hoang Hoa Tham Street is open from late afternoon until nearly midnight, always buzzing with the distinctive "slurping" sound of snails stir-fried with lemongrass and chili. It's a fun way to eat: hold the tail end of the snail in your mouth and suck gently so the spicy-sweet sauce flows in, then use a toothpick to carefully pick out the meat. Order more of the snails stir-fried with rich, creamy coconut and a plate of mixed jackfruit — young boiled jackfruit mixed with shrimp and meat, peanuts, Vietnamese herbs, eaten with roasted rice paper. A satisfying and enjoyable meal for two people costs only around 100,000–150,000 VND. If you've still got the energy, take a few minutes to wander through the Phan Huy Chu area and grab a glass of salted yogurt — an addictive dessert that only Da Nang has.