Da Nang avocado ice cream 🥑 — a 15k cup of ice cream that I miss even more than restaurant seafood

When people go to Da Nang, everyone talks about My Khe Beach, Ba Na Hills, the Dragon Bridge... but for me, the thing that stayed with me the longest after the trip was a plastic cup of avocado ice cream bought at the market, costing less than a cup of milk tea. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at first. "Avocado ice cream" sounded like they just blended up some avocados and gave it a fancy name. But when the saleswoman scooped me a cup, I finally understood why the locals are so crazy about it. The bottom layer is creamy blended butter avocado, thick and smooth, with a natural yellow-green color, rich without being heavy. On top sits a cold "scoop" of coconut ice cream pressed right onto the avocado layer. Sprinkle on some more shredded coconut and dried coconut, and some stalls even add a little crushed roasted peanuts. The great thing is that it isn't harshly sweet — the real avocado flavor takes the lead, while the coconut cream and dried coconut just serve as a backdrop for richness and crunch. To enjoy it the right way, don't rush. Use a spoon to gently mix so the coconut cream melts a little into the avocado layer, letting the two "meet" before you scoop it up. At that point the avocado is cool and chilled, rich and smooth, and every now and then you bite into a piece of crispy dried coconut — one glass with three or four different textures. Da Nang at noon is blazing hot, so sitting on a plastic stool in the market slurping down a glass, feeling the coolness run from your throat all the way down to your belly, is truly satisfying. One thing I like: this isn't a dish "made for tourists." The customers around me are all locals — some students, and a few ladies stopping by on their way to the market to buy some to take home. It feels like you're eating exactly what the locals here eat every day. If you're not usually a fan of sweets, I'd still recommend giving it a try — because it leans more toward "rich and refreshing" than "sweet." And if you already love avocado, it's almost guaranteed to be a hit. Where to eat, how much, and tips (practical): - The most classic spot is Bắc Mỹ An Market (Ngũ Hành Sơn) — a few avocado ice cream stalls sit right next to each other, the most famous being Cô Vân, with Cô Cúc right beside it; just go to whichever one is busiest. - Price ~10.000–20.000đ/cup — cheap, so you might order 2 cups or add toppings. - If you want air conditioning and a place to sit for a while, there are ice cream/gelato shops in the shopping mall (prices from a few tens of thousands of dong+); if you want the real down-to-earth local taste, head to the market. - Ordering tip: "one avocado ice cream, add coconut"; if you like it crunchy, ask for extra peanuts. - Market stalls usually sell during the day; cold treats with milk/coconut → eat them on the spot. - ⚠️ Addresses/opening hours/prices vary between online sources → check Google Maps before you go.