Is it safe to eat seafood at Da Nang night markets, or is it better to choose restaurants where live seafood is picked from tanks and cooked to order?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Based on traveler feedback, the safer choice in Da Nang is seafood picked live from tanks and cooked on the spot. People were unsure about seafood sitting on ice at night market stalls; Beer Plaza was also mentioned as an alternative, with dinner reportedly including about 1 liter of drink per person.
What the community said
As an alternative to market stalls, travelers mentioned Beer Plaza: when buying dinner there, visitors reportedly get about 1 liter of drink per person. People often have leftovers and pass them to nearby tables.
14 days ago Beer Plaza, 1 liter per person
A safer option mentioned was market seafood counters with tanks: you point to the live seafood you want, and they cook it right away. This setup was recommended for travelers who are unsure about pre-displayed seafood.
14 days ago markets with live seafood tanks
Travelers specifically questioned whether seafood lying dead on ice at the night market is a good idea. If freshness matters, it may be better to choose places where the seafood is selected live before cooking.
14 days ago night market