Da Nang offers a comforting and diverse variety of Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly eateries, ensuring that your culinary journey through our city is as delightful and satisfying as your sightseeing adventures. This guide from Vietnam Story is your curated list of the best spots to find Da Nang Halal food, ensuring that every meal you have is safe, delicious, and gives you a true taste of our local and international flavors.
Where to find Halal Food in Da Nang?
Da Nang’s vibrant Halal food scene is conveniently concentrated in our key tourist areas, offering a welcome and delicious blend of authentic Indian, Malaysian, and even local Vietnamese flavors. Knowing where to look makes finding a great Halal meal incredibly easy. Let’s explore the main neighborhoods and the types of cuisine you can enjoy.
The key Halal neighborhoods
- My Khe Beach / An Thuong Area (in Ngu Hanh Son District): This is the primary expat and tourist hub of Da Nang, and it proudly boasts the highest concentration of Halal restaurants. This is where you will find the best selection of Halal Indian, Malaysian, and other international restaurants, all just a short walk from the beautiful beach.
- Son Tra District (near the Han River and Dragon Bridge): This area is home to several well-established and beloved Malay and Halal Vietnamese restaurants, making it a very convenient option when you are sightseeing in the city center.
The delicious Halal cuisine landscape
| Cuisine type | Best spot examples | Highlight for Indian travelers | Price range (Per person) |
| Indian Halal | Mumtaz Indian Restaurant, Lazeez Indian Halal, Veda’s Kitchen | You will feel right at home with authentic curries, biryanis, and delicious tandoor items. These restaurants also offer an abundance of wonderful vegetarian options. | ≈ 150,000 – 300,000 VND (Moderate) |
| Malaysian/Asian Halal | Belanga Bay, Halal Food by Karim, Kampung Melayu | Here you can enjoy delicious dishes like Nasi Lemak, Satay, and Beef Rendang. A very special feature is that Halal Food by Karim notably offers a dedicated prayer space (Salah) for guests, which is a wonderful and thoughtful service. | ≈ 100,000 – 250,000 VND (Affordable) |
| Halal Vietnamese | Thien Ly Da Nang Style, Halal Food by Karim | This is a fantastic opportunity to try our local specialties! These restaurants offer delicious Halal versions of classic dishes like Mi Quang and Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup). | ≈ 100,000 – 200,000 VND (Affordable) |
| Halal Seafood | Select certified restaurants near the coast. | You can enjoy our city’s famous fresh seafood, prepared according to Halal standards, with clean and simple cooking methods. | Varies by weight |
The must-try Halal Vietnamese dishes
There are wonderful Halal Vietnamese dishes available in Da Nang! Several certified restaurants have skillfully and respectfully adapted our local specialties for Muslim travelers, so you don’t have to miss out on the authentic flavors of our region. This is your chance to explore the unique and delicious taste of Central Vietnamese cuisine. Here’s what to look for.
- Halal noodle dishes: You must try the Halal versions of our local favorites. Look for Mi Quang Ga, which is our famous Quang-style noodle dish made with delicious Halal chicken, or a comforting bowl of Halal Pho Bo, our world-famous beef noodle soup, prepared with Halal beef.
- Vegetarian/Vegan options: Are there vegetarian Halal options? Yes, absolutely! Many of our vegetarian dishes are naturally Halal-friendly. A great example is Banh Xeo Chay, our crispy vegetarian pancake. When you order, it’s always a good idea to ensure the dipping sauce is made using nuoc mam chay, which is a vegetarian fish sauce substitute. Of course, the many dedicated vegetarian spots like Roots Plant-Based Cafe also offer extensive menus that are naturally Halal.
READ MORE: The best vegetarian restaurants in Da Nang: A culinary guide for Indian travelers
Your home away from home: Essential Indian Halal dining
For many of our Indian guests, nothing is more comforting than a delicious, authentic Indian meal. Da Nang has some truly excellent options that are certified Halal. These are the go-to spots for an authentic and reliable Indian Halal meal. Let’s look at the best of the best.
The top Indian Halal restaurants
- Mumtaz Indian restaurant: This is one of the original and most highly-rated Indian restaurants in the city. It is known for its delicious and authentic North Indian curries, and we highly recommend making a reservation, especially during the peak dinner hours, as it is very popular.
- Lazeez Indian Halal restaurant: This restaurant is frequently highlighted by the Muslim community for being 100% Halal Certified. They offer reliable and comforting dishes that taste like home, such as a wonderful Butter Chicken, and they often have special daily Thali sets which are great value.
Halal dining on your day trips
BHARATA at BaNa Hills: This is a very important and rare find that we always share with our guests. BHARATA is the only Indian and Halal-certified buffet dining option that is located within the famous Bà Nà Hills SunWorld theme park. This is absolutely essential for families and groups who are planning a full-day trip to the mountain, as it ensures you have a safe, reliable, and delicious Halal meal option without having to leave the park.
Practical tips and how to verify your Halal meal?
Here is our essential advice to ensure every meal you have is a safe and worry-free one. Knowing how to verify and access Halal food will give you complete peace of mind during your travels.
Certification and food safety
When you are looking for a restaurant, look for those that explicitly state they are “Halal Certified” on their signs or menus (a great example is Belanga Bay). It is always a good practice to politely confirm with the staff upon arrival regarding their meat sourcing and their methods for preventing cross-contamination.
It is also wonderful to know that there are many Muslim-owned eateries in Da Nang that strictly follow Halal guidelines in their kitchen, even if they do not have a formal local certification on the wall. These are often excellent and very safe choices.
READ MORE: The taste of home: A guide to the best Indian restaurants in Da Nang
Access and convenience for the traveler
- Near Da Nang Airport (DAD): The main Halal restaurant clusters in the city center and the Son Tra District are all less than a 15-minute taxi or Grab ride from the airport, making it very convenient to get a good meal as soon as you arrive.
- Food delivery: Most of the major Indian and international Halal restaurants, like Mumtaz and MAAZI, offer reliable delivery services through our local food delivery apps like GrabFood and Foody. This is a fantastic option for a quiet dinner at your hotel.
- Halal street food: Vietnamstory.in must be honest that dedicated Halal street food stalls are not very common in Da Nang. However, some of the safe, verified Halal restaurants will often offer takeaway versions of our popular Vietnamese street snacks, such as a Halal Banh Mi or fresh Spring Rolls.
Tip: Our city of Da Nang is actively working to promote and improve its Halal tourism standards. This means that the quality, variety, and availability of delicious Halal options are only getting better and better every year!
Conclusion
What is so exciting about the Halal food scene in Da Nang is its incredible growth and potential. Just a few years ago, finding Halal options was a challenge, but today, it is a thriving and diverse part of our city’s culinary identity. This rapid development is a direct reflection of Da Nang’s commitment to becoming a top global destination for all travelers, including our cherished guests from the Muslim community. By choosing to visit Da Nang, you are not just enjoying a fantastic holiday; you are part of this exciting and positive growth.
Let Vietnamstory be your partner in discovering this dynamic city. We are always up-to-date on the newest and best Halal offerings and can ensure your itinerary is filled with the most delicious and authentic experiences. Get in touch with us to plan your trip, and come and taste the exciting, welcoming, and ever-growing flavors of Da Nang.