Where to eat banh uot long ga in Da Lat and when to go

Lien at 44 Tang Bat Ho is a practical choice if you are staying around Da Lat Market and want an early meal, while Long in alley 202 Phan Dinh Phung makes more sense if your hotel is near that road. Both serve banh uot long ga Da Lat, a combination of soft rice sheets, chicken, giblets, herbs and seasoned fish sauce. You can order a simpler chicken version or choose young eggs and mixed toppings, with different prices for each combination.

What is banh uot long ga?

Banh uot long ga is a Vietnamese dish made with thin, steamed rice sheets and chicken. The words banh uot refer to the soft rice sheets; long ga means chicken offal or giblets. In Da Lat, the dish often comes with shredded chicken, gizzard, liver, heart, herbs, fried shallots and a sweet-sour fish sauce. Some versions include small yellow young chicken eggs. It comes on a plate or in a shallow bowl, with no broth.

The rice sheets are made from a rice-based batter steamed into a thin layer. They may be folded or cut into broad pieces. Their flavor is mild, and their texture is smooth and slightly elastic. They are not the same as the dry rice paper used for fresh spring rolls. Nor are they exactly the same as stuffed banh cuon, whose sheets are wrapped around a filling. In this dish, the chicken and other toppings usually sit on or beside the sheets.

Chicken provides the main protein. The meat is typically cooked and pulled into strips or small pieces. A good mouthful combines the slippery rice sheet with a firmer piece of chicken and something aromatic, such as Vietnamese coriander. The offal contributes additional textures: gizzard is chewier, heart is relatively firm, and liver has a softer, richer taste. Their proportions depend on the restaurant and the portion you order. A menu item with the word long will not always include all three.

Fresh herbs and aromatics make the combination work. Vietnamese coriander, or rau ram, is commonly used for its peppery fragrance. Sliced onion may add crunch, and fried shallots bring a toasted, crispy note. Some shops add other herbs or pickled vegetables. The sauce is usually based on fish sauce, balanced with sweetness, acidity and sometimes garlic and chili. It can arrive separately in a small bowl or already mixed into the serving.

There is no single official formula that every Da Lat shop follows. Even restaurants a few streets apart may use different rice-sheet thicknesses, chicken cuts and sauce recipes. This variation is why it is worth choosing a shop by its menu as well as its location.

How is Da Lat banh uot different from other banh uot dishes?

You can find banh uot across Vietnam. Elsewhere, steamed rice sheets may be paired with Vietnamese pork sausage, grilled meat, fried shallots or other savory toppings. The Da Lat version is particularly associated with chicken, chicken giblets, Vietnamese coriander and sometimes young eggs. The toppings and seasoning are what make it local; the rice sheets themselves are made all over Vietnam.

It is also a different breakfast experience from pho or bun. There is no need for a large bowl of broth to cook or soften the noodles. The rice sheets are already cooked and tender. The sauce only seasons the toppings and sheets. You will probably use chopsticks for the sheets and chicken and a spoon for small toppings such as young eggs.

Chicken congee is not another name for banh uot long ga. Congee consists of rice simmered into a porridge, generally eaten hot with a spoon. Banh uot retains visible sheets of steamed rice batter and is eaten mainly with chopsticks. Both may appear on the same menu, so two diners who want different textures can order one of each.

The best area to choose for Da Lat breakfast

Instead of asking which shop has the most famous name, start with the neighborhood where you are sleeping. Da Lat's sloping roads and small alleys make an apparently short distance less convenient than it looks on a map. Selecting somewhere on your next route is often more useful than crossing town to compare two similar plates of food.

Check your hotel's actual street address before choosing. If a shop is in an alley, search for its full name and street number rather than following a generic pin for “Da Lat chicken rice noodles.” If you have an early bus or tour pickup, the right shop may be the less famous one that is already open on your route.

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Lien

44 Tang Bat Ho, the easiest menu for first-time diners

Lien Banh Uot Long Ga is at 44 Tang Bat Ho, close to the central market area. Lien opens at 6:30 am and closes at 9:30 pm, so it works for an early breakfast or a later meal. Some days it changes hours or sells out early, and a quick call before a late visit saves the trip.

What makes Lien particularly accessible to newcomers is the way its menu separates toppings. The menu lists chicken-only rice sheets at VND 40,000, a chicken-and-giblets plate also at VND 40,000, chicken with young eggs at VND 45,000, and a special mixed serving at VND 50,000. You can see what you are paying for and avoid ordering ingredients you do not want to eat.

Regulars often praise the warm fish sauce. Add a little, taste, and then add more. A generous pour can turn the mild rice sheets into a much saltier dish than expected. The restaurant is compact and popular, so allow some waiting time during the morning rush. If you are choosing just one central spot and want control over the ingredients, Lien is a sensible starting point.

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Trang

15F Tang Bat Ho, central and well known, but check the hours

Trang is one of the best-known names for banh uot long ga in Da Lat. Its central address is 15F Tang Bat Ho, near the market and Hoa Binh area. The shop also has a second branch at 3B Ma Trang Son. Check which branch you actually intend to visit before getting into a taxi or selecting a route.

Here the rice sheets are soft, served with shredded chicken, giblets, young eggs and the shop's own dipping sauce. It is a straightforward choice for someone who wants to try a well-known local specialty while walking around the market district. Still, popularity is not enough to plan breakfast around. Trang often changes its opening hours.

Do not plan a 7:00 am breakfast at Trang without calling first. Ask to see the current menu and check whether young eggs are included before paying for a special serving. A basic chicken-and-rice-sheet plate may be a better introduction than the largest mixed combination.

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Long

Alley 202 Phan Dinh Phung, a specialist shop away from the market street

Long, signposted as Long Chuyen, is in alley 202 Phan Dinh Phung. The full address is 202/2/5 Phan Dinh Phung. This makes it convenient for hotels along Phan Dinh Phung and for visitors whose morning route passes through that part of town. The practical challenge is finding the correct alley entrance; use the full address rather than stopping at the nearest pin on the main road.

Long charges from VND 40,000 for a regular portion of banh uot or congee, from VND 50,000 for a special portion, and from VND 40,000 for chicken salad. The menu includes different chicken-and-giblet combinations, and congee and chicken salad are useful choices when people at the same table have different appetites.

Long opens around 6:30-7:00 am and closes around 6:00 pm. Call ahead before a late visit. Arriving without enough time to find the alley, get seated and order is a poor choice when a transport pickup follows breakfast.

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Hang

39 Dong Tam, avoid the old address

Hang has moved to 39 Dong Tam. Its old address was 68 Phan Dinh Phung, which is why some people still call it “Hang 68.”

Hang suits visitors staying around Dong Tam or those already traveling through that neighborhood. Besides banh uot long ga, it sells chicken congee, chicken salad and a few other simple dishes. A chicken rice-sheet serving costs around VND 40,000. Ask the price before adding extra gizzard, liver or young eggs.

Hang serves from 7:00 am until around 2:30-3:30 pm. Treat Hang as a morning or early-lunch choice. Do not rely on it for a late-afternoon meal, especially after sightseeing or a long drive back from outside the city.

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Thao

B6-12A Trieu Viet Vuong, useful south of the center

Thao has moved to B6-12A Trieu Viet Vuong. The shop used to be at 9 Dong Tam. Its location is useful when you are staying toward Trieu Viet Vuong and do not want to make an unnecessary detour through the market district.

Thao is open 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. It sometimes stays open later, but an early visit is the safer plan. A portion costs around VND 35,000-50,000, depending on the order.

The rice sheets here are soft, with chicken and a sweet-sour dressing. Ask for a standard serving if you prefer something modest. If you are curious about all the giblets, have the staff explain the special portion before ordering.

How much does banh uot long ga cost in Da Lat in 2026?

These are 2026 prices from named restaurants. They are more useful than a citywide price estimate because the exact ingredients and portion sizes are not standardized.

The chicken plate at Lien costs VND 40,000. The special mixed plate is VND 50,000, before drinks or other dishes. Long's regular and special prices are in a similar range, but not every shop charges the same.

Extra toppings require care. A shop may sell additional shredded chicken, a larger portion of giblets, an egg combination or an entirely separate plate of young eggs. These are not equivalent purchases. An extra egg does not have a fixed VND 5,000 price, and one side dish may not be enough for one person. Ask how much you receive, what is already included and what the final total will be.

The word dac biet, meaning special, also varies between menus. At one shop it may add different kinds of giblets; elsewhere it may mean more chicken or an egg. Comparing two “special” plates on price alone tells you very little about value. For a first visit, a standard plate with clearly described ingredients is often the easiest choice.

When should you go: breakfast, lunch or evening?

For Da Lat breakfast places, Ha Phuong opens first at 6:00 am, then Lien and Long at 6:30 am, and Hang, Thao and Thu Phuong at 7:00 am. Trang changes its hours often, so phone before planning a fixed early breakfast there.

A 6:30 am breakfast works best when the shop is close to your hotel or the route to your next stop. At 8:00-9:00 am, more places should be serving, but waiting for a seat can become more likely. Lunch is another option because several restaurants also sell chicken congee or salads. For a late-afternoon meal, check closing times: Hang and Thao both close earlier than Lien.

Evening dining requires separate planning. Lien is open until 9:30 pm; for a late meal at Long, call first. A shop may close early, sell out of an ingredient or change its schedule.

No shop has a fixed busy hour. Plan extra time around 7:30-9:00 am and midday, especially on weekends and holidays, when popular shops get busier. A visitor with a scheduled bus should prioritize predictability over fame.

How to order: chicken, giblets, young eggs and extra toppings

A few Vietnamese phrases are enough to order well. Decide whether you eat organ meat, whether you want young eggs, and whether you prefer the sauce separately. A short, specific request is easier for restaurant staff to understand than pointing to a large plate in a photograph.

A few words make the menu much clearer. Ga xe means shredded chicken. Me ga is gizzard, tim ga is heart, and gan ga is liver. Trung non refers to young eggs. Thap cam means mixed ingredients, and each shop mixes differently. Chao ga means chicken rice porridge and is a separate dish. Asking “Co trung non chua?” means “Does it already include young eggs?” This is especially useful before paying for an add-on.

If you do not eat offal, look for banh uot ga or ask for chicken without long. Lien's menu lists a chicken-only option. Do not order a special mixed plate and simply leave the organs behind. When eating with another person, one chicken plate and one mixed plate allow you to explore the dish without requiring everyone to eat the same ingredients.

There is another useful distinction: asking for more chicken is not the same as ordering chicken salad. Goi ga is a separate salad dish, often served in a larger shareable portion. Similarly, a menu's separate young-egg dish may be much more food than you intended to add to one bowl. Confirm serving size, whether it is a side or a new dish, and the total price before ordering several extras.

How to eat it on your first visit

First, check whether the fish sauce is already mixed into the rice sheets. When it comes separately, taste a small amount with chicken and rice sheet before adding the rest. The sheets absorb sauce quickly. Too much at once can make the last bites overly salty, sweet or soggy. At a shop serving warm fish sauce, mixing a little into the bowl may also make the rice sheets pleasantly warm.

Start with a bite of rice sheet, shredded chicken and Vietnamese coriander. On your next bite, add a little gizzard or liver if you ordered it. The gizzard is noticeably chewier than the chicken. Liver is softer and has a more assertive flavor. Young eggs add richness; they do not need to be buried under extra sauce to be appreciated. Fried shallots are best enjoyed before they lose their crunch.

You can adjust the herbs gradually. Vietnamese coriander has a distinctive peppery fragrance that may be new to some international visitors. Raw onion also changes the bite, adding sharpness and crunch. None of these ingredients has to be eaten in a strict sequence. The goal is a balance where you can still taste the rice sheets, the meat and the dressing.

Some restaurants serve everything assembled; others leave a few components separate. Use chopsticks to lift the rice sheets and chicken, and a spoon for small egg pieces or other toppings. When the meal has been seasoned in the kitchen, taste it first before asking for more chili or fish sauce. There is no rule that all the sauce on the table must go into your plate.

Many visitors find one serving suitable for a light breakfast. Larger appetites may appreciate congee or chicken salad, but order the main dish first if you are unsure. It is better to add something later than to buy three dishes before understanding their portion sizes. Da Lat's cool climate can make a hot bowl of congee appealing, but the rice-sheet dish itself does not need to resemble a steaming noodle soup.

Three practical ways to fit the meal into a Da Lat itinerary

Staying around Da Lat Market: start by checking Lien's hours, or confirm Trang's opening time if you particularly want that restaurant. Eat first, then walk through the market or the Hoa Binh area. Another option is No. 7 Tang Bat Ho, which serves both banh can and banh uot long ga from 6:00 am. This works for a pair who want to share two local dishes without booking separate food stops.

Staying on Phan Dinh Phung: Long and Thu Phuong are both in the alley 202 area. Select whichever is open, has space and offers the topping combination you want. There is little reason to travel across the central district for another plate and then double back to your hotel. Be attentive to the alley entrance, especially when meeting someone or arriving with luggage.

Staying around Dong Tam, Trieu Viet Vuong or Hoang Dieu: Hang, Thao and Ha Phuong form useful alternatives depending on your exact street. Use Hang's and Thao's new addresses and Ha Phuong's F5 lot number when searching. These options are worth more to travelers who are already nearby than to someone who would need a separate return trip across town.

Mistakes worth avoiding

The first is heading to Hang's or Thao's old address.

The second is assuming that chicken, giblets and young eggs appear in every serving. They do not. At Lien, the menu has separate chicken, chicken-and-giblet and chicken-and-egg options. Asking what is included is normal, especially when you are trying an unfamiliar dish. The third mistake is expecting the dish to be a soup. It is seasoned rice sheets with toppings, so use the sauce as a dressing.

A fourth mistake is assuming a 2026 price will never change. Prices can change, and the size of a special portion can differ between establishments. The restaurant's current menu should settle the question. On an early bus day, a convenient, open restaurant with a clear menu beats the most famous shop.