The story
On Trung Nu Vuong Street in Da Nang’s Hai Chau District, Bánh Xèo Tôm Nhảy Cô Ba has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good quality, good value cooking. The restaurant focuses on one celebrated dish: bánh xèo, the sizzling Vietnamese pancake.
The name "Tôm Nhảy" refers to the fresh, jumping shrimp that are a key ingredient. Each pancake is made to order, arriving at the table with a crisp, golden shell and a savory filling of shrimp, bean sprouts, and pork. The batter is thin and lacy, fried in hot oil until it crackles. Diners wrap pieces of the pancake in rice paper or lettuce leaves, adding fresh herbs and dipping it all into a tangy, sweet-sour nuoc cham sauce.
The setting is casual and lively, typical of a beloved local eatery. The open kitchen lets you watch the cooks pour and fold each bánh xèo with practiced speed. The restaurant’s straightforward approach—focusing on doing one thing exceptionally well—is what makes it a standout in Da Nang’s Vietnamese food scene. It’s a place where the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the cooking speak for themselves, earning it a loyal following and a Bib Gourmand nod.
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