Da Lat grilled pork sausage (Nem Nuong) is one of the most attractive street food dishes in this misty city. If you've been to Da Lat, you definitely shouldn't miss this delicious and appealing dish.
Nem nuong in Da Lat is famous for its distinct dipping sauce, fresh crispy accompanying vegetables, and meticulousness in every step, from shaping the sausage to grilling it over charcoal.
Below, HDV Local will introduce the top 4 best Da Lat nem nuong restaurants that attract a lot of customers. You can refer to them so you don't miss out on this must-try delicious dish.
Introduction to Da Lat Nem Nuong
Da Lat nem nuong is listed among the top 25 must-try specialty dishes in Da Lat when traveling there. That's why there are many eateries in Da Lat selling this specialty, and each nem nuong restaurant has its own secret to creating the special flavor of this delicious dish. However, generally, the style and taste of nem nuong are quite similar.
The sausage is made from pork or ground pork. Instead of steaming it like cha gio, they wrap the sausage around chopsticks and grill it over charcoal.
I don't know the exact recipe for nem nuong. But the secret to a delicious nem skewer is that the sausage must be evenly wrapped, and the pork shoulder should have a little fat. This is a secret I accidentally learned.
Origin of Da Lat Nem Nuong
In my opinion, nem nuong has been around for a long time. Many people say nem nuong originated from Hue's nem lui, but there are also many opinions that this dish originated from Nha Trang.
Regardless of its origin, nem nuong has become an unmissable specialty dish in Da Lat. It is one of the delicious dishes in Da Lat that many tourists love as a snack or light meal.
Essential ingredients for Da Lat Nem Nuong
Besides the dipping sauce, Da Lat nem nuong at every restaurant also includes sun-dried rice paper, onions, garlic, mint, and pickled carrots and jicama. The accompanying vegetables vary by restaurant, but in Da Lat, vegetables are abundant and delicious.
Another difference that creates the delicious and unique flavor of nem nuong in Da Lat is the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is made from fermented soybeans, has a light yellow color, and a thick consistency. The main ingredients of this sauce include fermented soybeans, minced pork, pork liver, eggs, and various herbs.
How to eat Nem Nuong properly
Nem nuong is a dish wrapped with fresh vegetables. A serving of nem nuong will include: 1 plate of nem nuong, 1 bowl of dipping sauce, 1 plate of fresh vegetables, a plate of pickled jicama, sun-dried rice paper, chili powder, and other accompanying condiments.
A special thing about nem nuong is that in addition to the above ingredients, there are also crispy fried rice paper rolls, which are incredibly delicious and appealing.
You will roll the nem nuong with fresh vegetables and pickles, then mix the dipping sauce and eat it right away.
The best Da Lat Nem Nuong restaurants to try
1. Nem Nuong Ba Hung – Da Lat's most famous nem nuong restaurant
Nem Nuong Ba Hung restaurant has a relatively long history and attracts many visitors who want to enjoy this delicious dish in Da Lat. Nem Nuong Ba Hung has 3 branches, but the branch on Phan Dinh Phung Street is larger and more conveniently located, so this address is most widely known by tourists.
The special thing that makes Nem Nuong Ba Hung's brand famous is its dipping sauce. When you try different restaurants, you will clearly feel that the dipping sauce here is more fragrant and flavorful.
Contact information:
Nem Nuong Ba Hung Address:
- Address 1: 328 Phan Dinh Phung, Ward 2, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Address 2: 52 KQH Hoang Van Thu, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Address 3: 03 Tran Hung Dao, Ward 3, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Nem Nuong Ba Hung has 3 branches, and all 3 branches are the same, so everyone can rest assured.
- Nem Nuong Ba Hung restaurant is open from 11:00 AM and closes after 9:00 PM.
- Reference price: 40,000 VND/serving (For one person)
Review of Nem Nuong Ba Hung restaurant:
Nem Nuong Ba Hung received relatively low ratings on Foody and Google Maps.
On Foody, it scored 6.3/10, and on Google Maps, it was 3.7/5 stars. The restaurant received low ratings because the nem nuong was served cold and the staff service was slow.
I have eaten at the restaurant many times and have some reviews about the restaurant:
Pros:
- The restaurant is on the main street and is relatively large, so it's not difficult to get into with a crowd.
- The restaurant is relatively spacious and very clean; asking for more vegetables or rice paper is not a problem.
- The taste of Nem Nuong Ba Hung is very delicious; the dipping sauce and accompanying vegetable platter are tasty and clean.
Cons:
- The restaurant is crowded, so the staff is quite slow, and sometimes due to hunger, they are not "cheerful."
- Due to the large number of customers, the nem is grilled in advance, so it's not as hot as it initially was.
2. Nem Nuong Ba Nghia
Nem Nuong Ba Nghia is located on Bui Thi Xuan Street, quite close to Da Lat Market and Xuan Huong Lake.
This nem nuong restaurant has also been famous for a long time, and the taste here is just as good as Nem Nuong Ba Hung.
Not only nem nuong, Ba Nghia also serves large Southern-style banh xeo and fried spring rolls. That's why it's also a popular snack spot in Da Lat.
Contact information:
- Address: 45 Bui Thi Xuan, Ward 2, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Reference price: 40,000 VND/serving (For one person)
- Opening hours: from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Review of Nem Nuong Ba Nghia restaurant
Nem Nuong Ba Nghia Da Lat restaurant is highly rated on Foody and Google. On Foody, the restaurant received 6.9/10 points, and most comments praised the food as delicious and clean.
On Google Maps, Nem Nuong Ba Nghia restaurant was rated 4.0/5 stars, with most reviews praising the well-seasoned dipping sauce, delicious nem, and very fast service.
In my personal opinion, although the restaurant is not very large, the number of customers is not as crowded as Nem Nuong Ba Hung, so the service is quite fast.
The flavor of the nem nuong and dipping sauce is just right, and the fresh vegetables are beyond praise, especially in Da Lat.
3. Nem Nuong Hung Van Da Lat
Nem Nuong Hung Van is a new restaurant but is quite popular. The restaurant is clean and conveniently located on Bui Thi Xuan street.
Contact information:
- Address: 150 Bui Thi Xuan, Ward 2, Da Lat City, Lam Dong
- Price: 35,000/serving (For one person)
- Opening hours: from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Review of Nem Nuong Hung Van restaurant
This is rated as the nem nuong restaurant with the highest average rating in Da Lat.
The average rating for Nem Nuong Hung Van on Foody is 7.8/10, and it has a total of 4.2/5 on Google and 4.7/5 on Facebook.
I only ate here once, but I loved the place. The space is relatively spacious, clean, beautiful, and quite airy.
Regarding the nem nuong, the taste here is similar to many local eateries; the dipping sauce and fragrant vegetables are beyond reproach.
4. Nem Nuong Ut Hue
Nem Nuong Ut Hue at 1 Chi Lang is a famous long-standing delicious nem nuong restaurant in Da Lat. Nem Nuong Ut Hue is located right in Chi Lang market and is a bit far from the city center of Da Lat, which limits the number of visitors to this eatery.
Contact information:
- Address: 01 Chi Lang, Ward 9, Da Lat City, Lam Dong (Right at Chi Lang market)
Review of Nem Nuong Ut Hue restaurant
Because few people know about Nem Nuong Ut Hue restaurant, online reviews are rare. Therefore, it is impossible to make direct comparisons based on online reviews.
The ratings on Google reached an absolute 5/5 with 3 reviews, and on Foody, it's 7.8/10 with 5 reviews.
But in my opinion, Nem Nuong Ut Hue restaurant is very delicious and clean, from the nem to the dipping sauce and accompanying dishes.
One thing I don't like is that the restaurant is quite dirty and not as clean as other eateries around here.
Frequently asked questions about Da Lat Nem Nuong
Which nem nuong restaurant is the best in Da Lat?
The most famous nem nuong restaurants in Da Lat that you should visit are: Nem Nuong Ba Hung, Nem Nuong Ba Nghia, Nem Nuong Hung Van, Nem Nuong Ut Hue. For detailed reviews of each restaurant, please refer to the full review article.
What is the price of a serving of nem nuong in Da Lat?
The average price for a serving of nem nuong in Da Lat is about 40,000 VND/serving, which is enough for one person. A serving typically includes about 6-7 grilled pork skewers, aromatic herbs, grilled rice paper, and dipping sauce.
So, HDV Local has introduced you to 4 delicious and quality Da Lat nem nuong restaurants as a Da Lat travel culinary guide. We hope this article is helpful to you!