Best Desserts in Da Nang (2026): 8 Must-Try Chè & Where to Eat Them

Updated October 2026 by a Da Nang local. Prices are typical for 2026 and can vary by shop.

Quick answer: The must-try desserts in Da Nang are the local sweet soups called chè. Start with chè sầu (durian sweet soup), the city’s signature dessert, best at Chè Liên, 189 Hoàng Diệu. Then try chè chuối nướng (grilled banana in coconut sauce), chè khúc bạch (almond panna-cotta-style jelly), chè thập cẩm (mixed sweet soup), chè hạt lựu, chè mè đen (black sesame) and chè hạt sen (lotus seed). A bowl usually costs 15,000–30,000 VND (about US$0.60–1.20), and chè sầu costs a little more. For the widest choice in one place, go to Cồn Market.

Da Nang desserts at a glance

What is chè?

Chè is the name for Vietnam’s sweet soups and puddings. A bowl or glass can mix beans, fruit, jellies, tapioca pearls, sticky rice and coconut milk, and it’s served cold with crushed ice on hot days or warm in the rainy season. In Da Nang, locals eat chè as an afternoon snack or late-night treat rather than after dinner, and every neighbourhood has a favourite stall.

8 must-try desserts in Da Nang

1. Chè sầu (durian sweet soup): Da Nang’s signature dessert

If you only try one dessert in Da Nang, make it chè sầu. Creamy durian is layered with green rice-flour jelly, agar jelly and rich coconut milk, then topped with crushed ice. It’s the dessert Da Nang is famous for across Vietnam. Even people who don’t usually like durian are often surprised: the smell is gentle, and the taste is sweet, creamy and fragrant.

• Where to try it: Chè Liên, 189 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu (the original shop, open about 8 am – 10 pm). See “Where to eat desserts in Da Nang” below.
• Price: about 45,000–55,000 VND.

2. Chè khúc bạch: silky almond jelly

Chè khúc bạch is made with cubes of soft, panna-cotta-like jelly flavoured with milk, almond, pandan or fruit, served in a light syrup with longan or lychee, toasted almond flakes and ice. It’s light, refreshing and very photogenic, which makes it one of the most popular desserts with young locals.

3. Chè quê: countryside comfort

Chè quê (“countryside chè”) is the kind of dessert Vietnamese grandmothers make: red beans, black beans, mung beans and sometimes sweet potato simmered until soft and served with coconut milk. It’s simple, filling and nostalgic. Look for it at street stalls and small family shops.

4. Chè thập cẩm: the colourful mixed sweet soup

Chè thập cẩm means “mixed chè”, and that’s exactly what it is: a colourful glass of beans, jellies, tapioca pearls, sticky rice and coconut milk over ice. At many stalls you can choose your own toppings, so point at whatever looks good.

5. Chè hạt lựu: “pomegranate seed” pearls

Despite the name, chè hạt lựu contains no pomegranate. The “seeds” are small, chewy pearls of tapioca or rice flour, dyed red or pink, served with coconut milk, jelly and ice. It’s light and fun to eat, and kids love it.

6. Chè chuối nướng: grilled banana in coconut sauce

Chè chuối nướng is a whole ripe banana, often wrapped in sticky rice, grilled until caramelised, then sliced into warm, thick coconut sauce and topped with roasted peanuts and sesame. It’s the perfect dessert for Da Nang’s cool, rainy evenings from October to December.

Where to try it: the rainy-day alley shop locals love

Hidden in a small alley off Ông Ích Khiêm Street, this little shop has been a rainy-season favourite for generations, and a classic date spot for local couples. Its best seller is chè chuối nướng from just US$0.50. Don’t miss the gỏi bò khô too, a green papaya salad with dried beef, for about US$0.58.

• Address: Chè Chuối Nướng, 190/01 Ông Ích Khiêm, Hải Châu, Da Nang (down a small alley)
• Opening hours: from 3:30 pm until late
• Price: chè chuối nướng from about US$0.50; gỏi bò khô about US$0.58
• Tip: it’s at its best on a cool, rainy afternoon. See more things to do in Da Nang in the rainy season.

7. Chè mè đen: black sesame sweet soup

Chè mè đen (also called xí mà) is a smooth, warm soup of ground black sesame, sweetened and thickened, with a nutty, slightly smoky flavour. Locals see it as a nourishing treat, especially on cooler evenings.

8. Chè hạt sen: lotus seed sweet soup

Chè hạt sen is the most delicate of all: tender lotus seeds in a clear, lightly sweet syrup, sometimes with longan (chè hạt sen long nhãn). It can be served warm or chilled and is said to be calming, which makes it a gentle way to end the day.

Where to eat desserts in Da Nang

Chè Liên: the most famous chè shop in Da Nang

Chè Liên made chè sầu famous, and many visitors to Da Nang buy it as a souvenir to take home. The original shop at 189 Hoàng Diệu is busy all day; order at the counter and eat on the small stools out front. Watch out for copycat shops with similar names, and check the address.

• Address: 189 Hoàng Diệu, Hải Châu, Da Nang
• Opening hours: about 8:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
• Must-order: chè sầu (durian), about 45,000–55,000 VND

Cồn Market: the most chè in one place

Cồn Market (Chợ Cồn) is the best place to try several desserts in one visit. The food area has stalls selling chè sầu, chè khúc bạch, chè thập cẩm and other sweets, plus savoury snacks like bánh bèo and bánh xèo. Most dishes cost 15,000–50,000 VND. Read more in my Cồn Market guide and our guide to cheap shopping in Da Nang.

Street stalls and neighbourhood chè shops

Some of the best chè in Da Nang comes from small street stalls with plastic stools. Look for the busiest one on the street, which is always a good sign. Many open in the afternoon and stay open until late evening.

Tips for eating dessert in Da Nang

• Go in the afternoon or evening: chè is an afternoon snack and late-night treat in Da Nang, so most stalls are busiest from about 3 pm. Want something savoury first? Locals pair the same afternoon hours with ốc hút, Da Nang’s “sucking snails”.
• Hot or cold: ask for nóng (hot) or lạnh (cold, with ice). In the rainy season, try a warm chè like chè chuối nướng or chè mè đen.
• Less sweet: say “ít ngọt” (less sweet) if you prefer it lighter.
• Bring cash: small stalls take cash, though many now accept QR bank transfer.
• Vegan? Most chè is made from beans, fruit, jelly and coconut milk, so it’s often plant-based, but some versions contain condensed milk, so ask.
• Take some home: for edible souvenirs, see our list of Da Nang’s dried specialties.

Da Nang dessert FAQ

What is the most famous dessert in Da Nang?

Chè sầu (durian sweet soup) is Da Nang’s most famous dessert. The best-known place to try it is Chè Liên at 189 Hoàng Diệu, where it costs about 45,000–55,000 VND.

How much does chè cost in Da Nang?

Most bowls or glasses of chè cost 15,000–30,000 VND (about US$0.60–1.20) at street stalls and markets. Specialities like chè sầu cost a little more.

Where can I try many Da Nang desserts in one place?

Cồn Market in Hải Châu has many chè stalls side by side, so you can try several desserts in one visit.

Is Vietnamese chè vegan?

Often, yes. Most chè is made from beans, fruit, jellies and coconut milk, but some recipes use condensed milk, so check with the vendor.

What dessert should I try in Da Nang when it rains?

Try a warm chè such as chè chuối nướng (grilled banana in coconut sauce) or chè mè đen (black sesame soup). Locals have been going to the little chè chuối nướng shop at 190/01 Ông Ích Khiêm on rainy days for generations.

What else should I eat in Da Nang?

Don’t leave without trying mì Quảng, bánh xèo and fresh seafood. See our guide to Da Nang’s traditional foods and the Michelin restaurants in Da Nang.

👉 Hungry for more? See the food tours and cooking classes I recommend, with prices and direct booking links, on my Book your trip page.