If you want to eat bánh xèo (Bánh Xèo) in Da Nang, one of the first names that comes up is Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng. It has a very high number of reviews and, as of July 2026, holds a good rating on Google — a place bustling with both locals and travelers.
What kind of dish is bánh xèo?
Bánh xèo is a Vietnamese savory pancake (crepe) made from a rice-flour batter fried thin and crisp. The name “xèo” is said to come from the sizzling sound the batter makes when it hits the hot pan. The batter, turned golden with turmeric, is folded around shrimp, pork, bean sprouts and more, and its selling point is that crisp, fresh-from-the-pan texture.
Wrapping it in greens is the way
The Vietnamese way is to wrap the bánh xèo in fresh vegetables, herbs and rice paper, then dip it in sauce. The freshness of the greens balances any richness, and it eats so lightly you could keep going forever. It is a hands-on dish you assemble as you eat.
A note before you go
Because it is so popular, the place can get busy at mealtimes. If you are unsure how to wrap it, just watch how the people around you do it and follow along.
Personally, I find that a meal of bánh xèo — everyone busy with their hands — tends to stay with you as a travel memory.