This video follows vlogger Mark Paragas as he embarks on a guided night food and sightseeing tour of Da Nang with an Aodai Rider driver named Ricky. Over the course of the evening, they sample several local specialties: Vietnamese turmeric noodles (bún bò Huế), crispy Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo) with pork and bamboo, grilled pork and beef barbecue, and a dessert of coconut jelly with egg pudding. The tour is conducted by motorbike in the rain, and the guide provides explanations of the dishes and ingredients. Ricky, a part-time tour guide who works as a nurse, shares details about his family and the Aodai Rider company, which employs about 30 drivers. The video highlights the local, non-touristy dining spots, the experience of riding through the city on a rainy evening, and the cultural exchange between the host and guide. A brief mention is made of the Dragon Bridge fire show on weekends and the Son Tra night market.
Key Facts
- The night food tour with Aodai Rider is available from 6 PM to 9 PM, with hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- The tour includes four food stops: Vietnamese turmeric noodles, bánh xèo, barbecue, and coconut jelly dessert.
- The bánh xèo is colored yellow with turmeric and does not contain egg.
- Summer in Da Nang is from May to July.
- The Dragon Bridge fire show is held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 9 PM.
- The guide, Ricky, has been leading tours for about two years and also works as a nurse.
