LUK LAK

Maybe avoid eating here past 8pm cause I think most dishes worth eating are probably already sold out. We arrived at 9.15pm but most dishes were gone. We proceeded to still give it a try since the menu looked good. In a nutshell, they offer too many things on the menu. They should just remove the dishes that they dont do well and only keep the dishes that are excellent. They spread themselves too thin and aren't able to deliver and execute. Most expensive restaurant meal we had so far in Da Nang, and it was the most disappointing and underwhelming for 1.1million dong Grilled Duck done two ways on the seasonal menu. Couldnt taste the duck fat, underseasoned, lacking depth, meat was hard and dry like it had been prepared a day or two earlier and been left around in the fridge with no airtight container, mulberry itself and mulberry sauce was yummy but maybe if it was more liquid and less thick then perhaps it would penetrate better into the super dry duck. Should have had salt in the duck, it was rolled in the skin that was too chewy and thick. If the skin was thinner, more crispy then it would have been better. The cucumber and carrot accompanying the dish was cut too thick. The pumpkin soup with pork was bland and underwhelming. The grilled lemongrass chicken with sticky rice was recommended to us, but the chicken skin was so chewy and hard, the meat was dry, lacked moisture and umami of chicken flavour. Also the chicken was cut too thick. Chewy dry coupled with sticky rice wasnt a good combo in texture and the rice was lacking flavour too. The only thing that was yummy was the pork belly with fish sauce, vermicelli, and perilla leaf, but this is a dish we can find elsewhere, and it's not unique to this restaurant. Definitely won't be coming back since there were so many things wrong in 3 out of 4 dishes, the execution was just poor overall. I think the waiters tried hard to recommend some things to us, considering how many things were sold out, so props to them for that. One of the waiters thought that we wouldnt like the pork belly because we are foreigners, but I dont think the waiters are that experienced and perceptive to understand the type of customers that come through the door and the type palete and the expectation of different type of customers? I think it wouldn't have mattered what they recommended or didn't recommend to us if most of their dishes were delicious to begin with. I went to this place without knowing it was awarded a michelin star. With or without a michelin star, the expectations were high due to the good reviews and the menu reading so well. Overall it was a ripoff and I had really good meat at a local place for just 60k for a main during lunch, comparing it to the 350k duck i just had here, it is quite shocking i had to pay for something executed so poorly.

Food, service, and atmosphere—all exceptional. From the outside, the restaurant may seem small, but it actually features multi-story dining areas and an outdoor seating section. I thoroughly enjoyed all three clay pot dishes. Each was packed with intense flavor that wasn’t overpowering—every ingredient was well-infused, creating a complex and satisfying experience on the palate. The variety of rolls was equally delightful. The crispy rolls maintained their crunch throughout the meal, and the soft rice paper rolls, especially the one with soft shell crab, were savory and delicious. Service was attentive throughout the entire dining experience.

The restaurant offers a great atmosphere and service. The food is equally impressive, especially the grilled meats — well-marinated with a delicious charred flavor, yet still tender and not overly dry. The stir-fried morning glory is another standout, well-seasoned and flavorful enough to enjoy on its own without carbs. The egg coffee, while decent, was a bit too sweet for our taste, and the accompanying biscuit didn’t quite pair well with it. That said, it’s easy to see why this place has earned Michelin recognition. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful restaurant serving classic Vietnamese cuisine, recognised in the 2024 Michelin guide. The food here absolutely delivered – everything was fresh, well-portioned, and full of vibrant flavours. We enjoyed a range of dishes, but the standout was the duck meatballs – packed with flavour and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the staff were warm and welcoming throughout the meal. It’s great value given the quality, and the experience matched what we previously enjoyed at their Hanoi location. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Đà Nẵng. Thursday 7 am–10:30 pm Friday 7 am–10:30 pm Saturday 7 am–10:30 pm Sunday 7 am–10:30 pm Monday 7 am–10:30 pm Tuesday 7 am–10:30 pm Wednesday 7 am–10:30 pm

After having a horrible experience arriving at a different Michelin Bib Gourmand venue down the road, we walked down to Luk Lak and it was one of the best decisions of our Vietnam trip. The multiple staff at the other place were focused solely on ushering in huge droves of tourists in buses, we were told to wait with no indication of how long, even when we could see more than half the tables were empty. As a group of two. Now, onto Luk Lak, we were greeted kindly and asked where we would like to sit. The server even advised us the duck platter we selected would take 45min and if we had somewhere to go, that it may not be suitable. He even gave me tips for taking the best images of the spring rolls that were presented beautifully. The team here are graceful and calm, truly prioritising the service experience that compliments their refined and elegant dishes, without any expectation of promoting their restaurant. It is easy to fall into the trap of allowing Google to guide your trip when sadly most of the these reviews of highly rated hotspots are often compensated or incentivised, as I quickly learned arriving into some of these spots. The staff here not once mentioned to leave a review or offer discount, and still presented the best food we had in Vietnam! I don’t normally leave reviews and I was not asked to, but I cannot help but feel compelled to commend Luk Lak for the delicious food and fantastic genuine experience that stood out on our trip. The duck thigh was seasoned and smoked beautifully with plenty of duck meat. Brown rice was fluffy light and chewy, exceptionally nutritious and delicious. The ingredients were great quality and all the food was presented beautifully.

Excellent service, unique dishes with unusual tastes. The food here is high quality and they had unusual dishes like black rice with garlic or snail egg rolls. Some of the dishes (like the last 2) were very good in flavor and texture; others were a little too “different” for me. Maybe it’s my western taste but my Vietnamese husband seemed to enjoy all the dishes whereas I only ate 2 of the 5. And I eat all kinds and regions of food, so not sure what happened. Anyway, the 4 stars was due to him, I would give it 3.

Truly stunning restaurant with an extensive and creative take on many favourites. It’s pricier for the ambiance, service and more delicate execution…but very nice to feel like you’re truly out of the heat and crowd. Everything was made and cooked to perfection.

Food was really good apart from the soft shell crab wrap, it was a bit too chewy in the center. Drinks were really tasty and refreshing, we almost ordered another coffee because it was so good! One suggestion is that they also include a few options of soup based noodles for lunch. We arrived during brunch to lunch time and were told that there weren’t any more soup based pho or noodles.