Tam's Pub - Burgers, beer & more

Heard about Tam’s Pub while searching for food in Da Nang. Decided to try it out with my travel friend and we were not disappointed. Our stomachs and hearts were full. The beef burger (100.000vnd) and beer(20.000vnd) were excellent. Then, to top it off, Tam came and sat with us, telling us her life experiences. So interesting and such a sweet lady! If you are looking for a change from traditional Vietnamese fare, try out Tam’s Pub - we love it so much we are going again tonight!

Can you say you have been to Da Nang without visiting Tams Burgers? I highly recommend the experience to everyone visiting Da Nang. Not only are her Burgers extremely good but so are the thick cut frys. Tam is an amazing woman that has experienced and seen a lot. Her resturant is filled with photos and other items from the "American War" Including black and white photos of her when she was a child. Her stories will keep you capitaved for hours.

Loved the fish and chips here. Proper, hand cut potatoes not pre frozen and nicely fried battered fish with a sauce. Excellent value for money. Make sure to chat to Tam too, it's fascinating to hear about her time in the American war and her life after. Can't wait to try the mashed potato.

That moment when you arrive and you're the only customer. And still the only customer when it's time to leave...and you've had a great meal and great conversation. Seriously, this place should be crowded every night. Bit of a wait for my food but when it arrived, wow. I had the marinated fried pork with mashed potato - Central Vietnam pork could tempt vegetarians... So the cook and owner, Tam, watched me eat every mouthful and after praising her cooking, I was treated to some of her amazing life story (and a lot of American swear words!). A great choice, it's a yes from me. And unbelievably cheap - 120k for two beers and a good plateful.

Believe the hype, tasty burgers 🍔😋 Tucked away down one of the quieter streets in An Thoung, Tam's a hidden gem 💎 I went for the classic burger. It's huge and comes with thick cut chips. Delicious flavours from fresh ingredients and loving care in the cooking. The owner Tam sat down to talk to me and told that she first tasted a burger from the GIs during the American War when she was 4 years old. Seating inside and out. An absolute bargain at 120k for the burger and a beer. I will definitely be back again soon. Very highly recommended 👌

What a freaking gem and a true definition of a hole in the wall, BUT, it is also filled with the Vietnam War (or in Vietnam, they call it the American War) remnants of the past for a woman who lived through it as a kid who followed the American soldiers around - loitered if you will, because she was a poor kid and so they taught her English and she was able to help both sides of the people in war - the American soldiers in translating for the village people of Vietnam. Though she didn't agree with the American government, she however saw it deep from the inside of both sides. They took her on, and she helped many Vietnamese village people as the Americans gave food and aid to the poorest parts of Đà Nẵng up in the mountainous areas. She realized that lots of soldiers were also kids, when one day in a flash flood, while everyone was holding on to any tree they could to not wash away, an American soldier was crying out for his mom. She soon came to realize, he was only 19 and drafted for war. She felt deep sympathy and compassion for both sides and helped with what she could. Her stint landed her in Vietnamese prison for 2 years. Asked her how she got out, this feisty 60 years young lady said, I escaped of course and had to resume a completely new identity. (Her brother however wasn't so lucky he was in there for 15 years - only got out in 1990.) She is a woman of strength, pizazz so wise beyond her years as a street smart kid doing whatever she could to survive! Not only is she a survivor, she thrived in whatever she touched! We came looking for a burger, and it was the biggest portion sized burger I've seen anywhere in Asia, I mean, even in the US! The burger was double stacked phatty patties with lettuce and tomatoes and a great crispy order of thick fries - everything hit the spot! For 100,000vnd, and the massive and delicious burger it was beyond my expectations! We also ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee and Mango Milkshake. The history at this place - oh yeah she rents out motorbikes and surfboards too! Seriously, I didn't know what to expect. There was only 1 burger option, ok 2. One with beef, the other Vegetarian burger. The rest of the menu was local foods - Vietnamese noodles, or I like to call them Noods. Come try this place - its a simple place - 2-3 tables inside and 3-4 tables outside. The photos of history and relics were just spectacular! Listening to her story was even more extraordinary! Co Tam is such an amazing, hard working, feisty, intelligent firecracker that exudes warmth and charisma! Oh I didn't even mention the amount of charity she's given out over the years because she understands what poverty was like and she helps so many mountainous villagers for both food and supplies! Please stop by, eat some wonderful food, but seriously stay for the history lesson! I promise you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend this place!

February 13, 2025 -- It is with a very heavy heart I share this information, Tam passed away in her sleep on February 7th or 8th (not sure as I didn't get the info early on the 9th) Not only has the community lost a lovely soul, but have lost a literal living museum. I hope someone in her family keeps the restaurant and mini museum open in her honor. Aside from throwing down a delicious made to order burger, Tam gives you a history lesson. She and I were both born in 1961, but have lived such vastly different lives

Tam was lovely and made me a fresh burger - it was immaculate. Before I forget, her smoothies are a must-try if you visit Da Nang. He food and drinks are priced well. Thanks, Tam. :)