9 Đà Lạt barbecue spots with gorgeous views and one-of-a-kind settings
Cold Đà Lạt weather calls for a barbecue. The places below are not just delicious; they come with pine-forest views, sunset views or a style so distinctive you will remember them long after.
Khói Thông
Barbecue in a pine forest simply tastes different. Khói Thông at 23/2 Đặng Thái Thân has outdoor tables facing the pines, well away from the busy streets. Prices around 60,000–400,000 VND, open 10:30–22:00. Choose it for a group outing and the photos come out great too.
Quán nướng Hoàng Hôn (Sunset BBQ)
Grill while you watch the sun go down, just as the name (Sunset) promises. Quán Hoàng Hôn, in the 118 Hùng Vương area, sits high on a hill and serves leg of lamb, lamb ribs and thick-cut grilled beef. The best time is 16:30–17:30; it closes at 21:00. Perfect for couples.
Quán nướng Thương Thương
Green peppercorn sauce is this place's "secret weapon". Thương Thương at 30 Đặng Thái Thân has outdoor tables overlooking the pine hills. Prices around 59,000–279,000 VND, open 11:00–22:00.
Chill in Dalat
Cast-iron pan grilling: smokeless meat and clothes that don't smell of barbecue. Chill in Dalat, down the alley at 1 Đặng Thái Thân, has a lovely view and, besides the grill, serves chicken hotpot with é leaves and sturgeon hotpot. Prices around 50,000–250,000 VND, open 16:00–22:00.
Mây Mây
Grill up high, level with the clouds. Mây Mây, in the alley at 31 đường 3/4, has three open-air floors plus private rooms for groups. Oysters, thick-cut beef and grilled lamb are the dishes to order. Open 16:00–23:00.
The Bali Hill
Barbecue beside a stream, far from the city. The Bali Hill in the Sở Lăng area on Mimosa Pass is surrounded by greenery and running water; eating grilled food to the sound of the stream is pure relaxation. Prices around 50,000–300,000 VND, open 6:00–22:30.
Túy Tửu Lầu
Barbecue in a martial-arts-movie tavern. Túy Tửu Lầu at 9 Thủ Khoa Huân is decked out in ancient Chinese style, and its grilled veal is the most praised dish. Prices around 25,000–250,000 VND, open 10:00–23:00. Turn up as a group in period costume and your camera will be working overtime.
Mậu Dịch
Barbecue that takes you back to Vietnam's ration-coupon era. Mậu Dịch at 28B Trần Hưng Đạo is styled like the 1980s, full of old coupons and vintage bits and pieces. Beef belly, pork ribs and squid in sauce are the ones to order. Prices around 89,000–150,000 VND, open 16:30–22:30.
Ngói BBQ
No grill grates here: everything is cooked on clay roof tiles. Ngói BBQ at 111 Bùi Thị Xuân is always lively, serving beef, pork belly and seafood. Prices around 60,000–300,000 VND, open until 23:30. Tile-grilled meat has a unique smoky aroma you won't forget.
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