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On Tran Hung Dao Street in Da Nang’s Son Tra District, Mỳ Quảng Cô Sáu serves one of Vietnam’s definitive noodle dishes. The restaurant specializes in mỳ quảng, a Central Vietnamese turmeric-tinted noodle bowl that balances broth, protein, fresh herbs, and crunchy rice crackers.
The restaurant’s name honors “Cô Sáu” (Aunt Six), the matriarch who built the recipe. Her family continues the tradition, keeping the broth rich and the noodles springy. The kitchen uses pork, chicken, or shrimp depending on the day, always with the signature yellow noodles made from rice flour and turmeric. Every bowl arrives topped with peanuts, sesame rice crackers, banana blossom, and a wedge of lime.
In 2026, Mỳ Quảng Cô Sáu earned a Michelin Recommended award, a nod to its consistency and the purity of its regional cooking. The recognition places it among Da Nang’s must-try Vietnamese eateries, yet the atmosphere remains casual—plastic stools, quick service, and the steady hum of locals and travelers alike.
The restaurant is best for a focused meal: one bowl, one flavor, done right. Vegetarian options are limited, but the depth of the broth—simmered for hours with pork bones and annatto seeds—makes the classic version the draw. Parking is available out front, a convenience on this busy street.
For an unfussy taste of Central Vietnam’s noodle culture, Mỳ Quảng Cô Sáu delivers the real thing.
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