# Mì Quảng: Central Vietnam's turmeric noodles

> Mì Quảng is the signature noodle of Quảng Nam and Đà Nẵng: wide turmeric rice noodles with just a little rich broth, topped with pork, shrimp, chicken or beef, peanuts and herbs, and eaten with a crunchy sesame rice cracker. It usually costs 25,000–60,000 VND. Order with “Cho tôi một tô mì Quảng”.

- URL: https://eatgreenvietnam.com/guides/mi-quang
- Region: Central Vietnam · City: Da Nang
- Published: 2026-09-28 · Last updated: 2026-09-30
- By: the Eat Green Vietnam team (https://eatgreenvietnam.com/about)

Ask someone from Quảng Nam what they miss about home, and mì Quảng is usually near the top of the list.

## At a glance

- **What it is:** Wide rice noodles coloured with turmeric, served with a small amount of concentrated broth and toppings like pork, shrimp, chicken, beef or fish.
- **Where:** Đà Nẵng, Hội An and all around Quảng Nam province – and at Quảng-style shops across the country.
- **Typical price:** Around 25,000–60,000 VND a bowl.
- **Eat green:** Mì Quảng comes with a pile of fresh herbs and a rice cracker – no packaging needed if you eat in.

## How to order

> “Cho tôi một tô mì Quảng.”

One bowl of mì Quảng. Many shops specialise in one topping – **mì Quảng gà** (chicken), **mì Quảng tôm thịt** (shrimp and pork) or **mì Quảng cá** (fish).

## How to eat it

Squeeze in lime, add chilli if you like, and crumble the sesame rice cracker (**bánh tráng mè**) over the top. Add herbs and sliced banana blossom from the plate, then mix everything together so the noodles soak up the broth.

## Not a soup

The broth barely covers the bottom of the bowl. It is meant to coat the noodles, not float them – so don’t ask for more unless you want to surprise the cook.

## When to go

Mì Quảng is eaten all day, but it is at its best in the morning. Many specialist shops close by early afternoon.

## Questions travellers ask

### Where does mì Quảng come from?

Quảng Nam province and the neighbouring city of Đà Nẵng in Central Vietnam.

### How much does mì Quảng cost?

Around 25,000–60,000 VND a bowl, depending on the topping and the place.

### What is bánh tráng mè?

A toasted rice cracker with sesame seeds. Break it over your noodles for crunch, or eat it on the side.

### Is there a vegetarian mì Quảng?

Yes. Vegetarian restaurants often serve mì Quảng chay with tofu and mushrooms – ask for “mì Quảng chay”.

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Source: Eat Green Vietnam, https://eatgreenvietnam.com/guides/mi-quang. Prices are typical ranges and change often. You may quote and summarise with attribution and a link to the original page.