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Da Nang Restaurant

1 S Main St, Clawson, MI, 48017
  • (248) 577-5130
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  • Ashley H.

    A couple years ago this was my first introduction to Vietnamese. I was hooked and began exploring other Vietnamese options in the area. While some could argue that such and such restaurant is more authentic, I think this place is pretty darn good. Plus it happens to be a classy restaurant. By classy I mean cool location, nice decor, and clean. The owner, Kim, is an excellent hostess and you can tell she wants everyone to enjoy their experience there. I love that she has added beer and wine to the menu. As soon as you can get over the fact that "authentic" can be in a nicely-appointed, clean restaurant where people of various ethnic origins can be your server, get your buns over to Clawson and check this place out.

    (4)

  • Rob B.

    The food here is EXCELLENT! We arrived in a group of 5 the other night. It took a little while to get seated because they had a party going on in their main room. All of us had something different to eat, but it was all very tasty. The food is light and made you feel full, but not grossly full. Our server was very nice and kept our glasses full. The owners even came out to ask us if everything was ok. We will return with big smiles soon.

    (5)

  • Nina K.

    You get a 5+ stars from me for your great customer service and the fantastic beef meatball soup! I only brought my AMEX and they don't take it. So the owner covered my bill until I could bring her cash the next day. Who does that anymore? They are always incredibly nice and service is fantastic if they aren't too busy. We're are dedicated customers now!

    (5)

  • Matthew P.

    Went here for lunch not too long ago and I was fairly impressed. The roll I started out with was on point and the beef pho was descent. The wait staff is extremely friendly here and they'll go above and beyond for you. Nothing that blew me away, but I'll be back PHO show!

    (3)

  • Cantonite P.

    As a son of Vietnamese woman, I am sort of picky and biased about Vietnamese restaurants and my mom might be more so. We came here a few weeks ago just to check it out and was not really impressed. The pho was good she said, but not good enough to justify the slightly higher price. My bun was also good, but lacked flavorful veggies to accompany the sauce. The atmosphere and decor were very high quality in terms of restaurants... if I was going on a date and she wanted Pho or something part of my heritage, and we were looking for a quiet, unassuming place with bars nearby (Black Lotus and the karaoke bar are across the way), we'd come here for date night. But I would not come here starving and expect to whet my bun whistle and gorge on deliciousness... I'd go to Madison Heights instead.

    (2)

  • Tiredof u.

    I'm from San Diego, where pho (huge bowls of rice noodle soup with lots of fun add-ins like fresh basil, sprouts, sriracha, plum sauce, etc.) is popular. I was very excited to see this place and even more so after I tasted it. It really is a fun experience to eat pho, and I think it's the perfect fit for the area, especially the Royal Oak/Ferndale crowd. It can be made vegan (or with meat) it's naturally gluten free, and it's a little funky. I've eaten lots and lots of pho, and this is the best I've had. Also, I have many food allergies & they were not a problem here. The staff was well educated on the topic and the contents of the dishes were very flexible.

    (5)

  • Erica M.

    Hub and I have been wanting to pho at Da Nang for a while, and what better opportunity than a cold rainy night when neither of us felt like cooking? We started out with jasmine tea and the spring rolls. Tea was good, rolls were ok. I agree with other reviewers that the pork was weird. I just removed it and kept on eating. The dipping sauce was phenomenal. Had the vegetarian pho and I loved it. I'm not vegetarian, but I get nervous to order meat at places like this because one bad bite can ruin the whole meal. The broth was shockingly flavorful and oniony, dotted with cabbage, carrots, onions and tofu. I could have done without the tofu as it was a little slimy. I had so much fun crafting each bite individually with the different sauces and add-ons. Husband had the chicken pho and we both agreed that mine was better. The verdict: Atmosphere: 4 stars. They need to turn up the heat, though, as we were both freezing. Spring Rolls: 2 stars. Not worth getting again. Chicken Pho: 3 stars. Just ok. Veggie broth was better. Veggie Pho: 4 stars Delicious! Savory and comforting. Next time, no tofu, more veggies. I will be back just for the Veggie Pho. What? Veggie pho is faux pho? If by faux you mean no questionable meat pieces, I'm all about it. Also, prices were a little high, but it is a GIANT bowl of soup and unless you are insanely hungry, you should take home enough for lunch the next day.

    (3)

  • Alivia Z.

    It's my vegetarian boyfriend's birthday and he was feeling under the weather. Spicy soup was in order but not homemade as he didn't feel like waiting and wanted something special. It's his bday! I needed to find a veggie pho in the area and a quick Yelp search brought up Da Nang. Downloaded the menu from their site and was happy to see a large vegetarian section. There are plenty of great Vietnamese restaurants in Madison Heights but those restaurants cater to a more authentic crowd. I haven't seen veggie pho on any other menus. The food was good - I had the bun with shrimp and egg roll, there was plenty of shrimp and the egg roll was delicious. The veggie pho, after adding all of the accompanying sauce and accoutrement, was good and had that real pho flavor. But the prices are twice what other local Vietnamese restaurants charge. We ordered carry out and still had to wait awhile upon pick up so they seem understaffed. I may return to try other veggie options but I'll see if other local restaurants have more veggie stuff, first. The prices at Que Huong, Thang Long, etc. are just better and the food equally good. I think $14 for shrimp bun, even if there's a lot of shrimp, is for special occasions only.

    (3)

  • Kim K.

    Yikes! This is not great at all. The service is horrible. We sat and waited over 25 minutes for our starter. There were dirty tables everywhere which makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is. Our food finally came, yet it wasn't good. Lot's of oil left on my plate, and when none of us finished our food or even half of it, they didn't ask if it was ok. The owners were there eating their lunch in another room but couldn't be bothered to help the 1 waitress they had on staff. There are so many good places to eat if they want to continue to be open, they need to go over the top with service since the food doesn't cut it.

    (1)

  • Dea A.

    It is so hard for me to give such a friendly family brand new business 3 stars, but it's really a 3.5 kind of place (a cop out, I know). I want to in all my heart give these people 5 stars because they are just so friendly and I really want them to succeed. Maybe if I was hugged enough as a child, I'd do it, but I wasn't, so I can't. When I came in here, I was not immediately greeted. Instead I walked into a kind of dark empty room... with no hostess stand or anything. "Hello?" We walked in a bit more to find the hostess stand was in the middle of the restaurant. We were seated, and brought menus by probably the same enthusiastic waiter that Janelle P had. I had the pork meat ball appetizer, a kind of beef pho, and the same pork vermicelli noodles that Janelle ordered. My gripes: 1. I told the server that the fish sauce that comes with the noodles was not enough, it didn't fully soak the noodles how I like it. The sauce is the best part! He said that his costumers don't like the sound of "fish sauce" and don't use it. I forgot to tell him he should just call it "Vietnamese soy sauce". 2. This is Vietnamese food done for American palates. My American palate is fully accustomed to Vietnamese food as it is, so I wasn't a fan of the American version. But I totally recommend this place to anyone who hasn't tried Vietnamese before. 3. My noodles didn't have any mint, bean sprouts, carrots or a satisfying amount of cucumbers. The pork was on top of the noodles on top of lettuce. I wanted more flavor. I just wasn't getting it. 4. My friend's pho was nicely done and came with all the fixings that it should. 5. What the hell is with the water there?? It's sulfurous! Or salinated? Or something. It's FUNKY. Service was fabulous. We were the only ones in the restaurant and got our food within a reasonable amount of time. It took quite some time to get our Vietnamese coffee, and the waiter apologized profusely. The place itself is really cute, nice and warm colors with nice things to look at on the wall. I'm not sure why there is a plasma screen there just to project pictures of Vietnam... but whatever? I'd just leave it out, it's pretty bright and breaks up the whole zen theme. There was also some odd mood music, that was vaguely Asian playing in the back ground. We paid $38 for our meal. Normally, I pay about $20 at Thuy, so it's a significantly more expensive -- especially when I don't have a 'real job'. But the atmosphere is nice. Definitely a date place. Definitely a great place to try Vietnamese food. They do NOT have any vegetarian offerings on the menu. And like Janelle said, they only offer one kind of protein for each dish.

    (3)

  • Libby T.

    Suburban-friendly execution of Vietnamese classics. The food is good, servers are enthusiastic (though not well-versed), the atmosphere safe. A place you could take your grandmother without frightening her.

    (3)

  • Michelle K.

    How have I missed this for so long? It's been there since 2009 and I just got around to trying it today. It was phenomenal! Food was as good as any Vietnamese food I've had in Washington DC to San Francsico. Vegetable tempura was amazing. Beef pho was delicious. A pork vermicelli dish was sensational. Good not have been better. And very affordable, served by a great staff and the delightful owner stopped by the table. I will be back -- again and again.

    (5)

  • Matthew M.

    Finding this place was serendipitous. My wife and I were out shopping and had the urge to see what we could find in Clawson. Parked the car, saw Da Nang across the street and thought Vietnamese sounded good. Glad we found Da Nang! FOOD - A+ The food is killer. I had the beef curry. There are a few spicy dishes on the menu if you dig spice. If you like the heat - they bring it. If you don't, most of the menu is not spicy. My wife has the short ribs and really enjoyed them as well. ATMOSPHERE - B Like an upscale "mom and pop". Nothing fancy but nicely done. SERVICE - A+ Our waitress was perfect. Really nice and helped guide us through the menu. We're not at all experts on Vietnamese food and she was great. Very attentive. The place is well staffed overall. The owner, Kim, stopped by at the end of our meal and gave us a nice welcome as new patrons. Nice touch. VALUE - A The entrees are all moderately price. I think none are over $15. Let Da Nang with a $65 tab for app, two entrees and a few drinks. I would highly recommend Da Nang. We'll be back for sure!

    (5)

  • George T.

    I wasn't a big fan of Da Nang. I really wanted to like it. As a vegetarian I've been wanting to find something in the Detroit area that was great Vietnamese food. Many folks told me I needed to go to Da Nang. Sadly they are a bit pricey for what you get and they have a very poor selection of vegetarian dishes to choose from. What I have gotten has always been quite underwhelming and very bland. The place is clean, the wait staff is friendly, but I did have to wait a bit before being waited on. Overall if it wasn't as expensive, the service was more prompt, and the food less disappointing I'd be willing to give Da Nang a third try but sadly my experiences have left me more "meh" than satisfied.

    (2)

  • Mary G.

    The night was threatening storms and we were looking for some delicious food. We went out of our way to head down 14 Mile just because the odds were better. Quite frankly, this restaurant was our third choice on the corner of 14 and Main. We walked in to an oddly-shaped dining room and were seated immediately by the front window. We were told our server would be right with us. Some time passed and she seemed very busy. Finally, we were at the top of our server's priority list. She answered our questions and seemed very informed about the menu. We ordered tea, a beer, chicken potstickers for an appetizer and for entrees - the boneless short ribs with vermicelli and the fried rice. The tea arrived and we waited. The appetizer arrived and I mentioned that I ordered a beer. The potstickers were delicious! The filling was fresh, the sauce perfect. They tasted homemade and did I say fresh! The beer arrived and we waited. Meanwhile, the restaurant has filled up a little and the woman who sat us is now waiting tables. She is much more efficient at it. People order and they receive their food. We are still waiting. Our waitress thanks us for our patience and tells us it is worth the wait. The entrees arrive and honestly the food is fine. Although the description on the fried rice dish is a little deceptive. The menu reads: Shrimp and sausage fried rice mixed with sweet corn and peas topped off with an egg. We thought it would come with an egg on top but it was a scrambled egg mixed it. The vermicelli dish was fine but nothing I would rush back to get again. We waited some more for our check and then headed out to the rain.

    (2)

  • Morgan T.

    I had myself all worked up to have pho at Da Nang. I was both sick and homesick (for San Diego), and thought pho would pick me up. I ordered vegetarian pho. (Yeah, yeah, I know. Vegetarian "pho" isn't real pho. I've heard it all before.) The description of the vegetarian pho said that it came with tofu and vegetables. When it arrived, it was a bowl of WIDE rice noodle (WHAT?!) with fresh tofu. I poked around in the bowl looking for vegetables but didn't see any. I asked the server where the vegetables were and -- get this -- he pointed to the GARNISH! The plate of basil, mung bean sprouts, and lime that is served with EVERY BOWL OF PHO IN THE WORLD apparently counts as "vegetable" at Da Nang. The waiter went on to say, "There are a few slices of red onion in your soup, too." I think you can imagine how that explanation sat with me. I shared the vegetarian crepe with my sister. It was good enough. Also tried tempura green beans, which were good enough. When it comes to tempura green beans though, whoever makes them, they're just too much "fry" and not enough bean. My sister had shrimp bun, which was decent. If I were to go to Da Nang again (which I won't), I'd go for the bun.

    (2)

  • Adam S.

    I love Da Nang. I eat here or get take out once in a while and I am always impressed. They use very fresh and high quality ingredients, and the portion sizes are generous. The soup will easily last you for two meals or more. The spring rolls are amazing and super fresh. The rice dishes are my preferred dish, and they come with some amazing spices and sauces. The restaurant is small but very comfortable and relaxing and the service is always great. This is my top restaurant of choice in Clawson.

    (5)

  • Myrtle M.

    Great atmosphere, amazing food. A teeny on the pricier side, but it's worth it. Their chicken curry soup is the first thing I run to when I feel a cold coming on. I've ordered many things on their menu and loved them all, but the chicken curry soup, man oh man. So, so wonderful.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    I used to be a regular customer and I loved this restaurant very much. But I got food poisoning 2days ago after I ate noodle with beef. All other 3 my friends also got it too. It was huge disappointment. I won't come back anymore.....

    (1)

  • Amy C.

    LOVE THIS PLACE. The food is amazing. The price is not too expensive.. you get what you pay for folks.. and I have always had fresh herbs in my spring rolls, and the housemade soy sauce is ah-mazing. Worth every penny. The owner Kim is nice and personable. The staff has always been the perfect mix of considerate and not invasive. Great for lunch or a date.

    (5)

  • Eric M.

    2nd-Date Vietnamese So this place sometimes gets panned for being too expensive, not authentic enough, etc. How about this, where else can you get really good really well made Vietnamese food AND have the place be nice enough that you'll take a date there? No where else that I know of. Now won't get me wrong, the super authentic "the only round-eyes in here are me, my dining companion, and the hipsters two tables over" -type Vietnamese places are great. I will eat some Pho with grandma Ng any day of the week, but sometimes you want to go out a little nicer, fancier, etc...this is the place. Ok, first the warm up. Its a really nice corner store in the heart of downtown Clawson (such that it is) with lots of windows. Dark red walls and dark wood but not "dark" feeling-I owe it to the high ceilings, open space, and having two walls basically made of glass. Heck, my dad of all people noticed the interior decorating. I have never had a bad wait-person. I have been there with just my wife all the way to being a part of a party of 20. Never had bad service. The owner-who really is from Da Nang Vietnam-is a wonderful woman who remembered my wife and me after one conversation. On to the good stuff: Appetizers-the Imperial rolls are fried to crunchy perfection without being greasy-most of the time. Ok, once they were a little greasy, but quality control is a little tough on stuff like that and it was early on in the life of the restaurant that I had that experience. The Spring Rolls (sometimes known as Fresh Rolls) are divine, though my wife doesn't like the pork in them. I think it adds some wonderful texture as the hog often does (Ok, slap my wrist and say "bad Jew!" fine, it's worth it). The chicken pot-stickers are everything you want them to be. I have not tried the green beans tempura yet, but that is next on the list. One has to resist ordering the Pho every time. It is so deep and good and authentic, that again, Grandma Ng would be all about it. My wife usually gets the Vegetarian Pho if she's going to get soup...and well what I can say is it is the best Vegetarian Pho I have ever tasted. It's the ONLY vegetarian pho I've ever tasted, but that doesn't mean its not the best. Ok, for real, for vegetarian soup its pretty damn good, not too salty, etc...Anyway, in the Pho, The meatballs shy away from that chewiness that you sometimes get with Vietnamese meatballs, and I love it when the slices of beef are still a rare from being just slightly poached in the broth. The spicy shrimp soup is just on the edge of my spice range-which isn't too shabby if I say so myself. Call it "medium plus" if you will. Recently I tried the beef and chicken curry. Its got that southeast Asian edge to it, maybe its the basil, maybe its the 5-spice, I don't know, but it ain't no Indian curry for the simple fact that my wife could stand to be at a table where not one but two bowls of it were being consumed. Both spicy soups are served with some beautiful crunchy crust soft-interior baguette that would Pepe la Peu's heart go all aflutter. Another French influence is the crepes. Now I don't get crepes that often because my wife hates eggs, and any place that makes crepes worth eating usually doesn't do anything else. These are crispy, chewy, and filled with all sorts of porky shrimpy goodness. I know, treif-o-rama, right? Oh well, so slap my wrist again. The spicy pork spare ribs (slap!) are about as spicy as the curry soup-both of which I'd call medium-minus (as opposed to "mild plus" that too many Americans go for). The boneless short ribs (beef) are good, hoisny, and always well prepared. For the unadventurous, the sweet and sour dishes are like what good sweet and sour ought to be. Yes, the sauce is red, but I owe that to the idea that if you are going to do something like that for the stuffy old aunt in the group, you need to do it all the way. But it doesn't have that cloying sweetness nor that corn-starch thickness. And actually a little more sour than most-a very good thing in my book. Sweet is to go with heat and in dessert if you ask me. There is a lot on this simple-looking menu, and I sometimes just "run on home to mama" and just order the Pho, but I have been trying to eat different stuff here. For an ethnic restaurant, it is VERY vegetarian-friendly, which doesn't surprise me with the whole underground hipster thing that is happening in Clawson. (Cheap rent plus good ethnic restaurants plus one of the longest-standing used record stores equals a hipster's Mecca, right? ) So between my wife (who goes vegetarian a lot when we go out because I hate tofu), and a friend of mine who is all about the spicy meats and fried delights I have tried a decent cross-section of the menu. They often have specials that I haven't delved that deep in to, but plan to next time I'm there. I gave it 5 stars because of the unique combination of great food, great ambiance, REALLY REALLY cool staff, and "keepin' it real in Claws

    (5)

  • Curtis E.

    This is a great starter place for vietnamese food. If you consider yourself a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, don't bother. This would be a good place to bring your parents who've never had asian food. It's all just really too safe for anyone who's eaten vietnamese before. The spring rolls were really good flavor, but they were really heavy in the noodles and didn't have much pork or shrimp. The pho is decent, but didn't have the depth of flavor found at other places I've eaten at in Metro Detroit. And at $12 a bowl, it's grossly over priced. Vermicelli was boring but the pork did have a nice char on it, giving it a good smokey quality. The only redeeming quality, and the reason for the third star above, was when the owner came out and asked us what we thought at the end of our meal. She didn't seem put off by our critique of her meal, and told us we can ask for it to be more traditionally prepared next time, as though she knew she had dumbed down her food for her white clientele. If you've got someone you want to introduce to vietnamese food, this would be the place. But if you're looking for the best in the area, go over to 13 and John R. and get some real pho at Thuy Trang for half the price.

    (3)

  • Amy K.

    I love pho, this place has terrible pho. While its the cleanest Vietnamese restaurant in the area they have the worst Vietnamese food I've had and it's the most expensive.

    (1)

  • Kelly F.

    Four stars, but only just - and I'm probably being generous based on the good service - the waitress was very nice. The interior of the restaurant is almost diametrically opposed to that of my favorite Vietnamese resto - Thuy Trang: Light vs Dark, a little classy vs utilitarian, and of course friendly vs snarly (or indifferent on a good day). I do like the decor - dark orange and a lot of wood - a very warm feeling. The food was good - but not outstanding. I got the fresh rolls and my only complaint would be that more mint would be welcome - but I like a lot of mint. Bun Thit Nuong with the Imperial roll was my main course - the Vermicelli with Grilled pork. It was good - but it didn't approach Thuy Trangs - the pork just didn't have the excellent grilled pork flavor that they manage to eek our of it at TT. But it was good, just not superlative. The menu is fairly diverse and they have some things that I have a hard time finding elsewhere so that's a good point for Da Nang - where they hammer themselves, however, is in price. It's about twice as expensive as the other Vietnamese restos in the area. The decor is nice, but does it really justify that big a price difference - especially when the food is not any better - even not quite as good? Unless I'm taking someone out on a date and I want to have a place to comfortably sit and chat for a while - no. It really doesn't. Work on you prices, Da Nang - the rest is pretty good.

    (4)

  • Richard K.

    The food was excellent and I will go back again. The service was great and the waiter was entertaining.

    (5)

  • Marc C.

    Definitely one of my "go to" places when in the northern suburbs! Pho and spring rolls are the genuine article and the staff and owner are top notch. Dying to try the short rib dish next visit, but that Pho keeps me coming back. Look forward to trying the new location in Midtown.

    (5)

  • Nick M.

    Tried Da Nang awhile ago, based on a friend recommendation. They were between lunch and dinner service, so practically empty except for the owner, and a waitress. They were both very cool, and gave their recommendations, most of which I took. Started with the cold spring rolls, which are fairly large and quite good, if a little bland on there own. Never fear, as they have an elaborate sauce selection, so that spiced things up right away. Next was the Pho, which I really enjoyed. The meatballs a re made fresh, and taste great. There is an assortment of veggies that you can add to the soup, I just threw it all in and enjoyed. Next up was both a Viet style crepe and short rib vermicelli. I definitely preferred the latter, probably my favorite of the whole meal. The crepe was good, but a little bland, and I'm not a huge bean sprout fan. If that's your thing though, you'll love it. Overall a cool experience that breaks away from the normal Chinese/Japanese food norm. I'll definitely be going back.

    (4)

  • Billy H.

    I dig Da Nang.... On my recent visit I had one the items of the Specials Menu: Sour and Spicy Garlic Jumbo Shrimp. It was wonderful. It had just the right amount of kick to perk up your tongue, but not over power the sour and the fresh shrimp. AND MUST TRY: homemade cocoanut cream pie.. an ever so sweet filling with a nice flakey crust served with whipped cream and a cherry on top! Perfection.

    (5)

  • Nina B.

    Let me preface this review by saying that I am not at all an expert in the realm of Vietnamese food, as I haven't had it nearly as often as some other cuisines. That being said, allow me to give my two cents on Da Nang. I thought this place's decor was fairly simple: red walls, some pretty curtains, and a select few pictures on the wall. The lighting was a little too bright...thought it would have been nice to have dimmers on them, to add a more romantic atmosphere. The chairs were very comfortable. We ordered a beef salad to start with, which was excellent. It had a delicious blend of tender beef strips, red and green bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. I ordered the chicken curry stew, and my husband ordered the grilled boneless pork with vermicelli. Both portion sizes were very generous--at the end of the meal, we had lunch-sized portions left over. The chicken curry soup had carrots, cilantro, and what tasted like potato croquettes in it. Be forewarned that it was pretty spicy--enough to clear your sinuses if you're feeling congested. ;-) It was served with two big pieces of baguette, which were great for dipping. I also tried several bites of my husband's vermicelli dish. I really liked the fact that it had cucumbers and mint....it was great for cooling off my palate after eating the spicy soup. He seemed to enjoy it as well. We both ordered Vietnamese coffees with our dinner. They were pretty strong, but not in a bad way. It was actually some of the better iced coffee I have had in my life (in my humble opinion, much better than Starbucks' iced coffee or Dunkin' Donuts; it wasn't nearly as bitter of a flavor). All in all, Da Nang was a great value for the price. Next time, I'll try to save some room to try one of the sorbets for dessert.

    (4)

  • Robert P.

    Calm down...this place is ok. I love the fact the owner makes her own meatballs but if you are going to charge medium prices for Vietnamese food you better be bringing it because there are so many smaller joints that could knock you out for half the price... My fresh rolls were ok and so was my pho...i left wanting more and spending less...

    (3)

  • Melanie J.

    I am not at all an expert or frequent diner of Vietnamese cuisine, but I used to frequent a yummy Vietnamese restaurant when I was in NYC, so I was pretty pumped when Da Nang opened. And then crushed when I heard there were no vegetarian items on the menu. Recently, I was excited to read (on Yelp of course!) that tofu can be used in any meal and that there are now veggie items on the menu, so last night I went on a double date to Da Nang. The atmosphere was cute, but they were seating everyone in the front room instead of the nicer, back room. Also, there was one server to attend to the whole front room, but he did a great job and I never felt slighted. The menu was pretty small compared to all of the delicious choices I had at the only other Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. There were two vegetarian items on the menu, one was a pho and one a stir fry. I am a huge fan of rice, so I chose the tofu and vegetable stir fry. When the meal came I regretted not asking what vegetables were in the dish. It was basically tons of carrots and then a few onions and red peppers. Sadly, I am not a big fan of cooked carrots, but the tofu was delicious and the flavor of the sauce was very enjoyable. Everyone in my group LOVED their meals, more than I did. I would definitely try Da Nang again, but I would order the other vegetarian option next time.

    (4)

  • Hubert S.

    I just want to preface my review by giving my immediate bias of a brand new and fairly original business/restaurant opening up in Metro Detroit. I have read the other reviews, while I cannot discount anything constructive (aka negative) being said, it is too hard for me to give anything but the positives. I went with some co-workers about a couple weeks back and much like the other reviewers' experiences, there was no one inside. That was good for us, because we got service that was immediate and very attentive. I swear we covered the gamut of dishes as everyone something different. I think the only dish that was underwhelming was the fried rice. I had the pork meat ball appetizer and the chicken curry soup. I would have liked a bit more meat in my soup, but that's because I'm a protein nut. Protein nut - that's like slight redundance or the next man-made hybrid snack. You read it hear first until you e-mail me with a digg submission. I also indulged in some after-lunch sorbet. I got greedy and had both the mango and lemon offering. I liked the presentation in the natural fruit skin. The sorbet was really fresh and naturally flavorful. I have to support a novel restaurant offering with good food. I am sure they will turn the heat up when they get enough customers to cover costs. Along with that, I am sure the wait staff will become more engaged. I got a chance to speak with the owner of the restaurant and I know she's read the reviews here. Speaking with her, I do not feel as if that the constructive criticism is lost on Da Nang as an establishment. Oh, I noticed there was a sign at the door that noted there was wi-fi in the restaurant. I didn't get to test it, but I plan to soon.

    (4)

  • Meena V.

    I was in Troy for a couple days, and on hearing that we were interested in checking out "somewhere cool downtown" for dinner and a drink, a co-worker *strongly* recommended checking out downtown Clawson instead of downtown Detroit proper. Turns out, that was a good idea on so many, many front. Duly noted, and turns out towns like Clawson and Royall Oak have cute little "downtowns" with no dearth of good dining establishments in the area -- fun to discover! Thanks, co-worker! But Da Nang -- it's a cute little Vietnamese place right on Clawson's main street, with a menu with all the standards you'd expect (pho, fresh rolls, those wacky delicious sounding french baguette things), PLUS a bonus adapted vegetarian section, which made a fan of me! This coupled with perfectly good food at ridic cheap prices (dinner + apps for two was less than $25), helpful service and decent atmosphere made this a hugely better experience than the usual chains I end up at when I travel. Warning: no liquour license (yet?) though!

    (4)

  • Jenni M.

    First time here. The food is excellent! I highly recommend the boneless short ribs.

    (4)

  • Kristin G.

    The food: Americanized Vietnamese. (With an inflation of price to fit American cuisine standards, as well.) Part of what I love about other Vietnamese food in the area is the great price for great taste. This is where Da Nang really falls short. I don't mind paying more if the price reflects superior quality of food. But if I can drive a few miles up the road for the same dish at half the price and twice the flavor- that's what I'm going to do. It's a no brainer. What I had: Spring Rolls Pork Vermicelli Beef Pho with meatballs The spring rolls- forgettable. Fresh? Yes. The pork bits had a strange taste and I felt the roll could have used more cilantro/herbs. The pork vermicelli was just ok. The pork was cooked nicely and had great crispy grilled flavor, that was the highlight. The sauce was good but the noodle to veggie ratio made the meal sort of one note. There was just a bit of lettuce and cabbage at the bottom of the bowl, topped with a monster serving of vermicelli noodles. So it's sort of deceiving seeing "mixed vegetables" on the menu under it's description. My fiancé had the Pho, I tried a bit and the beef was really over cooked and bland. The broth was missing something too. Overall that was the lasting impression of our experience- bland. On the up side: the decor is nice, so it will please those who favor atmosphere or are put off by rougher strip mall restaurants. Also, the owner was very nice and polite and genuinely wanted to know if we enjoyed our meals. It's nice to know she cares, but I was put off when she explained to us that she purposely cooks the meat for the Pho otherwise American customers send it back. The beef is supposed to be raw and the thin slices are cooked when placed in the hot Pho broth. To avoid send backs, she said she has the beef cooked and put in the soup prior so as to not alarm customers. It disappoints me that she purposely is making this great cuisine less authentic to please the American masses.

    (3)

  • Tim H.

    *Deep inhale* Ah, I just love that new restaurant smell! (Disinfectant cleaner with a hint of latex paint.) Clean and pristine was the appearance as well. The tables were set with only tablecloths, glass cloth protectors and empty tea candle holders. The place was without customers when we stepped inside. This, paired with their lack of background music, prompted me to ask if they were, in fact, open. The pleasant waiter assured us that they were open and we sat at a window seat. The waiter had all the nervousness of an awkward first date. Trying a little too hard, eager, clumsy and overly apologetic. (God, that takes me back...) Before having menus handed to us, we were asked what we would like to drink. Guessing at what they had to offer, we ordered hot green tea. After consulting the menu, my wife ordered the pho. I was having trouble deciding from a few inviting selections and asked our waiter for his recommendations. With his input, I decided to go with the shrimp and pork crepes. The food was fresh and delicious. My dish made me think it would be either good for breakfast or after a late night at the bar. This dish must be eaten shortly after preparation otherwise it would become a soggy mess. As it was, it was crispy and flavorful; especially drizzled with the house sauce. The thin slices of pickled carrot on the side were a great counterpoint. Things to change: ~The room temperature needs to be raised. The glass table toppers conducted the chill well and prematurely cooled our tea and dishes. ~The glasses of water had a bad taste to them. I couldn't tell if this was the water itself (Stale? Bad source?) or caused by whatever cleaning product being used on the glasses not being thoroughly rinsed from them. Either way, it had a definite chemical-like taste to it. & ~There needs to be a knife added to the supplied utensils. Trying to eat a loosely filled crepe with a fork and spoon is a confusing and cumbersome affair. I do have high hopes for this new and unique restaurant in Clawson. It is a refreshing change from the flashy, stimulus-overloaded dining experiences commonly offered. I look forward to seeing how it will mature with time.

    (4)

  • Linda G.

    I joined two friends for dinner tonight at DaNang. The food was wonderful. It is always fresh and full of flavor. We ordered Fresh rolls. The peanut sauce is amazing. The green bean tempura was light and delicious. We all had a vermicelli dish. Mine with beef and two with chicken. The food was really good. I enjoy myself each time I go. It is a great place to sit relax and just enjoy good fresh food.

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    We visited Da Nang with a local Meetup group of about 25 people. They had us in our own room and gave us a special fixed menu with five "chef's choice" selections. I think it was a wonderful way to try a new restaurant (and new cuisine!)--and it was a very good experience. Drinks were brought out quickly and a request to leave the pitcher on the table was unfortunately denied with the explanation that they didn't have enough to leave one...but then minutes later we had our own pitcher, with the waiter explaining that unbeknownst to him the owner had purchased a bunch of new pitchers! YAY! The food was served buffet-style and before each course the owner came out and explained what we were being served, along with a description of the sauces (or should I say warnings since a lot of them were spicy) or the best way to "create" the dish using all the provided extras (for example, we had a beef short rib dish that you made yourself, layering the vermicelli noodles, beef pieces, lettuce, cucumber, mint, peanuts, fried scallions, and sauces). But I'm getting ahead of myself. We started with two appetizers: Ch Giò - Imperial Rolls (Ground chicken mixed with fresh vegetables, deep fried and served with special dipping sauce) and Tôm Chiên Cun - Crispy Wonton Shrimp (Fresh shrimp wrapped in wonton, deep fried, served with sweet and sour sauce) and both were good, although I could have eaten a plate or two of the Crispy Wonton Shrimp. And the homemade sweet and sour sauce was soooo good I asked if it was available for purchase! (The owner did sell me a tiny amount, but said she was in the process of actually bottling some of her sauces, so I look forward to that day!) The next course was Gi u - Papaya Salad (Julienne green papaya and carrots steamed shrimp red onions mixed with fresh herbs served with chef's special salad dressing) and that was surprisingly good--I didn't think I was a papaya fan, but maybe I am because I wouldn't have been able to tell you it was in the salad, which means maybe I didn't really know what papaya tasted like! It was a very fresh, crunchy, and clean-tasting dish that I had a second helping of! The dinner entrees were Sweet and Sour Chicken (Slightly battered chicken stir fry with bell peppers, onion and cubed pineapple served with a side of white rice) and Bún Tht Bò Nng - Grilled Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Vermicelli (Grilled boneless beef short ribs served on a bed of fresh vegetables, vermicelli topped with crushed peanuts and house special sauce). I wasn't a big fan of the chicken, but only because I'm not a big sweet and sour fan to start with. The dish wasn't bad at all, and if you naturally like S&S dishes, you would like this. But the beef dish...that's where my stomach jumped with happiness. The beef was so tender and tasty, and the addition of the peanuts, fresh mint, and fried scallions was amazing. I did add some of the spicy sauce to it, so by the time I got to the middle of the dish my lips were burning a little...but it was still good and I went back for more! I would definitely order that dish again and again. Dessert wasn't included in our menu, but some of us ordered anyway. We opted for the fresh Coconut Cream Pie and it was pretty good (very creamy!), although maybe not quite worth $6 in my book. Others around us tried the Creme Brulee ($5) and they seemed to enjoy it, although they did comment that it wasn't freshly carmelized. Overall it was a really great experience. The service was quick and the servers (really, just one server and the owner) were very nice and accommodating. Da Nang is definitely a place I would return to. All that said, my only "kinda" complaint is that I am not sure how authentic the food is--now, that sounds REALLY bad, but I don't mean it to be. The food was really tasty and I would eat it any time...but I've never had Vietnamese food, and if you hadn't told me it was Vietnamese, I probably would have just thought it was some random type of Asian food that I've had before (although I hadn't had a beef dish quite like that before). So, my guess is we had an Americanized version of Vietnamese food. Which, in this case, is still worth four stars. P.S. I'm copying and pasting the dish names, and some of the characters aren't coming through...sorry about that!

    (4)

  • Andrew L.

    Pho no. Was hoping for a nice spicy bowl of my favorite soup bun bo hue. Instead, received a bowl full of oil with over cooked meat and lacking in the traditional spicy seasonings that make this soup so great. The service was ok, but the food took forever to come out and there were only two other tables. Spring rolls were good. Crepe and short ribs also came out greasy. No thanks.

    (1)

  • Robert J.

    Late this afternoon, I hit Da Nang for an early dinner while waiting for some work to be done on my car. We started off with the tofu spring rolls, which basically had vermicelli and tofu. We had a number of sauces at our disposal. One was a peanut thing, which was IIRC hoisin-based. Then, there was also a collection of other sauces: hoisin, Sriracha, fish sauce, a chili sauce, and a chili oil. Our server Julie was very nice, and she explained all the sauces to us even though it was completely unnecessary. The tofu spring rolls were pretty bland by themselves. I'm not sure exactly why my friend ordered them, because we're the furthest thing from vegetarians. Okay, whatever. They were fine. I had fun mixing up a little bit of the peanut sauce, a touch of Sriracha, and a healthy dose of fish sauce. I'm a sucker for fish sauce. So, I made sure that my little sauce was good and fishy! [Austin Powers voice] Yeah, baby! Yeah! [/Austin Powers voice] For me, that was the best part of the whole thing! Next up, I had the Spicy Hue Style Soup. That lovely creation was probably enough to fill the bellies of a family back in Vietnam. Noodles, pork hock, beef shank, steamed blood. Yup. All in there. It was in a spicy broth, which was colored a reddish hue (no pun intended) by what I imagined was some kind of chili sauce. It was a flavorful broth, for sure. Mostly, it was flavored by the chili sauce and a little of that umami thing. I couldn't really discern too many other layers of flavor. I did throw in some basil. I probably could have thrown in more. I used some fish sauce, but maybe I could have used more. I squeezed in some lime. I added some bean sprouts. Still, it tasted pretty much like chili sauce and that umami thing. It was good. I enjoyed it. I wasn't blown away, however. That's pretty much how I felt all the other times I have been there. Will Da Nang replace some of the other Vietnamese favorites I have in town? I would say that it probably won't, but it's closer than most of the other places I like. So, I could see it being a place I might hit if I didn't want to make the trek out to the other places I like.

    (3)

  • Angela M.

    The food is good, the atmosphere is nice. Imperial rolls and Beef Meatball Pho soup are my favorites.

    (4)

  • Alexis S.

    I love Da Nang! I always get carryout from the restaurant instead of dining in. My faves are the crepes, chicken stew, and spare ribs!

    (5)

  • John C.

    Very Tasty Vietnamese Food served by an accomodating friendly Staff. Well worth the taste

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    My first experience with Vietnamese food, and it was a good one. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly staff, but the food was great. The one thing I wish they did have was a takeout menu. When I asked, I was told they offer takeout, but don't have any menus to hand out. And that I can view a menu on their web site, but it is not updated. So they might want to work on that. I would really recommend Da Nang to anyone looking for a nice dining experience.

    (4)

  • John S.

    Da Nang is a place I have been meaning to go to for a while now. Recently I had an amazing Vegetarian Pho dish at..... A diner in Ferndale (Fly Trap), so I had been craving to try it at an actual Vietnamese restaurant, in order to compare, because the Fly Traps Pho is quite frankly one of my top 10 dishes I have ever had. Da Nang is a decent size restaurant with an odd layout, but a calm feel. It is very nice inside, clean appearance, and had very nice, clean bathrooms, which is a good reflection. There was a small delay in being sat, but nothing unbearable. We sat and ordered, both me and my friend ordering the Vegetarian Pho, and my girlfriend ordering this crispy wonton tofu dish. As an appetizer we selected Tofu Spring Rolls. To wash my dish down, I selected Jasmine Iced Tea. Service was good, however our waitress seemed at times hurried, but not while she was at our table, just in between tables. Our food however was all received timely and the service was very courteous. The Spring Rolls came first along with our beverages. These spring rolls were the rice paper wrapper variety, and although the tofu preparation and peanut hoisin sauce were both quite good, I felt that the rolls could use something more in the filling. The only flavors I gathered from the roll itself was mint and fried tofu, the noodles not having much flavor themselves. I would really like some veggies thrown in there, maybe some carrots or cucumbers, but you will see that a lack of variety seems to be this places lone downfall. Not sure how much its used in Vietnamese cuisine, but some Cilantro would have been spot on if used in these. The Tea was pretty good, and gave me a good transition to the main course. The Pho was pretty good, and possibly more traditional than the Pho at Fly Trap, however it just wasn't the same for me. Basically, the bowl was noodles, broth, a few red onion shavings, some green onion, and a few carrot sprigs. It came with a plate of lime, onion sprouts, pepper slices, and squirt bottles of hoisin, sriracha, and chili paste. The broth as was, lacked in heat, but had decent flavor, so I added the entire lime, as well as a good amount of chili paste and sriracha. In the end I came out with a pretty good tasting broth, but just a lack of variety I like to see in a vegetarian soup. The tofu in the broth was not cooked, and really kind of was detrimental to the flavor of the dish so I got that out of the way quickly. I am not a huge bean sprouts fan, so placing them in the soup was something i regretted in the end, but thought they might be necessary just to increase the diversity of the dish. All in all, the prices were decent, possibly a little high. I would like to see more of a variety in the usage of vegetables in their vegetarian dishes here. I like that your able to tailor your dishes heat level on your own, as well as their usage of fresh herbs, sprig and all. Both my dining partners thought their dishes were decent as well, and had similar takes in terms of the variety issue. This is definitely a place I would go to again, and this review is more of a 3.5 than a straight 3, but the Pho just didn't live up to the flavor explosion that caused me to seek it out in the first place, and next time i get that Pho craving, I am headed to Fly Trap!

    (3)

  • Mary M.

    Healthy, fresh, delicious. Every dish I've gotten here has bee so food and so flavorful. Being a veggie, I'm always excited when there is a "Vegetarian" section of the menu. So far, so good!

    (4)

  • Marci M.

    I had dinner at Da Nang last night with my husband. I was really happy to see it busy. We started our dinner with shrimp and tofu spring rolls. The peanut sauce is good enough to drink. It is house made and incredible. I wanted some on my bagel this morning. I had the Pho Ga. It was delicious. I loved the chicken it was flavorful and tender. My husband had the vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken. It is light delicious and satisfying. We took home a carry out order of the Vermicelli with beef. My son loved it and it even fed his friend who was looking at it longingly. Da Nang is beautiful and relaxing and welcoming, when you walk in it smells wonderful. And yes I am already dreaming about my next bowl of Pho Ga.

    (5)

  • Niquesha S.

    I went to this restaurant because I knew the owner... by that I mean I rang her up when she was first building the place... anywho I do love the food I went early in the day so only she and her partner was working. The food took a long time to come out... that is my only criticism. Maybe i'll go back and give it another try.

    (3)

  • Mark H.

    Da Nang is great food at decent prices and much more accessible than many Vietnamese restaurants. The menu is easy to understand (don't worry - nobody else can pronounce it either) and not too extensive. My choice was easier perhaps because I am vegetarian and had a hankering for Pho going in. There is a vegetarian section on the 2-page menu and there were 10 or 12 things to choose from. I had the Pho and it was great. I had a glass of Malbec that was outstanding too. My companion had vermicelli with pork and loved it as well. The owner was very nice and the wait staff very helpful and good natured. I am looking forward to going back soon.

    (5)

  • Marcia S.

    After reading the good reviews, we decided to give it a try. Not disappointed. The servers took the time to explain Vietnamese foods and the meal was very tasty. the only suggestion one of our table mates had was to put some sort of description as to the level of heat from a dish. Apparently hers was a bit 'hotter' than she expected. We didn't feel rushed to leave so spent the afternoon visiting in the pleasant dining room

    (4)

  • Y V.

    My dish was the vermicelli noodle with the beef on top along with lettuce and other assortments. The meat was good, but the sauce that came with it could be better. It's a little pricey compared to the other vietnamese places I've been to. Average dish is about $13 per dish, appetizers average $3.5 per dish. During our lunch, our waiter left because he had to go to lunch and said that someone else will be taking over. Well the next person didn't even come check on us, we needed refills on our water. The only time the second waitress came toward our table was when she had to give us our bill and take our bowls away. No doubt, I've had better service, better food, and better pricing for this specific dish.

    (2)

  • Shiela J.

    Don't let the lack of a liquor license stop you from visiting this GEM of a restaurant. By the way...its pending. Everything was so light and fresh tasting. I had an amazing short rib noodle dish that was just delish. I also loved the fresh squeezed lime aid. Yum! The service was on the slow side but we were in no hurry and enjoying the time together. They also closed fairly early but were so nice and cordial letting us finish our time. I believe the owner came to our table to check on us and she was so nice. Visiting Danang is a must. Its nice not to have a heavy overpowering meal and enjoy good food.

    (4)

  • Saji T.

    its like the pf changs of Vietnamese food. Its solid if thats what you are looking for and I wouldn't say that it is necessarily a bad thing if that is what you are looking for.

    (4)

  • Sweet P.

    well, i had a really great hangover meal at da nang. the vietnamese iced coffee was nice and strong, and all my favorite condiments and vegetables were on hand to customize my pork & vermicelli. was it authentic? i have never lived in vietnam and visited the local restaurants/homes of the coastal town, but being raised in a thai family that regularly dines at chinese, thai, and vietnamese restaurants, it did the job. i will be a regular da nang patron when the need strikes. let's also please keep in mind that every family's recipes are different. with every dish comes every family's secret methods, spices, and even cuts of meat. basic core ingredients make the dish. if you're THE authority and will never eat thai pork larb without a healthy does of tripe, maybe this isn't the place for you, but if you like good food, you would be mistaken to rule it out. bottom line: it was tasty. minimum 3 stars tasty. the ambiance is clean and pleasant. the owners and servers are really friendly and ready to answer your dietary questions. a bonus would be if they were able to open an outdoor patio and i look forward to when they do get their booze license. ps. don't be creeped out by the tinted windows and check the door if you think it might be closed.

    (3)

  • Allie B.

    We were the only people in the restaurant during lunch hour and for where this restaurant is located I was a little surprised. I ordered fresh rolls for an appetizer and there wasn't any bean sprouts in them and I missed the crunch. The pho broth was crazy oily and I had to put a lot of sauces in it to make it somewhat flavorful. Service wasn't anything special. I can't say I'll be coming back

    (2)

  • Susan B.

    Really good Vietnamese food; tasteful upscale atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful in pairing the perfect sauces for your selections. Across from Black Lotus Brewery if you need a tasty beer afterward.

    (4)

  • Marty F.

    I ate here for the first time tonight. I wasn't too sure, because my kid is a bit picky, but I decided that he needs to man up. I like that there was no music or at least music played at a very low volume. I'm at the ripe old age of 34, and if I wanted to hear loud obnoxious music, I'd go to some dump in ferndale. The layout was clean and simple. Very nice interior. Our server was a sweetheart, was prompt, but wasn't hanging around our table. The food: My girlfriend, my son, and myself all split the spring rolls (we got chicken, because my kid won't eat shrimp). They were fantastic. But the dipping sauce made it. It was a peanut sauce that was salty, and sweet, but with a hint of spice. I could've eaten a bowl of that. We also split up a bowl of pho. My kid didn't like it, but like I said, he's a picky guy. My girlfriend and I loved it. On par with the pho at the Vietnamese places in madison heights. Huge portion too. So we have leftovers. I got the chicken vermicelli. Tons of flavor, and the texture between the chicken, noodles, and crisp cucumbers gave my mouth multiple orgasms. I can't remember the name of the thing my girlfriend got, but it was a deep fried crepe, stuffed with shrimp, bean sprouts and other deliciousness. I've never had anything quite like it. Very good. My son got the sweet and sour chicken, with fried rice. It's something that can never be bad. But I have to be honest...it was the best dish out of any of ours, and hands down, the best sweet and sour chicken I've ever tasted. The fried rice was incredible. My son said it tasted like waffles. I tasted it, and it reminded me of French toast. It was fried perfectly, and had a wonderful eggy taste to it. Probably the best fried rice I've ever had. He ate all of his chicken and almost all of his rice. That's how I know this place is that good. I'd recommend da nang to anyone, and will definitely be back soon. Keep up the good work, you're doing it right.

    (5)

  • Jeremy M.

    Over-priced, not worth what you pay for to get. You can go a few miles further down to John-R and get real food that is much better tasting at much better prices and a lot faster.

    (2)

  • Kait S.

    Starts out nice: cool decor, nice music and inviting atmosphere. The menu is friendly with names in Vietnamese and English and an explanation of eat dish, the staff is friendly and informative. Honestly the chicken potstickers and the accompanying sauce were awesome, perfectly fried and flavored. But there is a flavor missing from the dishes, they don't have the depth I'm used to. The noodles and vermicelli taste more like Italian pasta than usual too. Not bad, but I was hoping for more

    (3)

  • Zack R.

    If you really need an "upscale ambiance" with your pho, go here. Personally, I prefer the places further east.

    (3)

  • Doug B.

    I had already had dinner, so I only had Pot Stickers, which I enjoyed. When I go back, I think I'll go with Pho. Big serving, fresh ingredients. The front room is a bit odd - serves as both a dining area and an area for people waiting for tables. I wouldn't want to be at one of the tables nearest to the front door. Our service was very good. That alone puts it on the list of places to go back to.

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    I have to admit that I had some preconceptions about this spot that turned out to be less than my expectations lead me to, but I really enjoyed the food here and the service was as good or better. My girl and I thought we'd venture from the norm of our Ferndale haunts and try something a little less familiar...Vietnamese fit the bill and I've been wanting to come to Da Nang for a couple years now but rarely find any takers. If you haven't had Vietnamese, it's worth a try...not to say that this is super authentic, I honestly wouldn't know, but it was really good and well presented. We were greeted at the door by a server who gave us free range of whatever table we liked. I gather there may be two dining rooms but the front room seems to be their main dining room. It was small, almost tiny in comparison to the building and what it looks like it can accommodate from the outside. No matter. There's a TV on the wall that spools through pics, of what I'm presuming are of Vietnam and surrounding areas and themes but aside from that the room is totally unadorned except for a frame or two of paintings. Oddly also, there was no ambient sounds like background music so you're relegated to your own conversation and those of the surrounding tables. Perhaps not a great spot for an intimate night but not a bad spot for a first date if you're feeling adventurous. The food was outstanding! We tried the spring rolls out the gate. They were light with fresh ingredients like mint and carrot, they had a nice amount of thinly sliced lean pork and the peanut sauce was fantastic especially when accompanied by the hot oil they provide each table...the hot chili oil is the real deal FYI. I couldn't decide between the chicken curry, or the short rib and rice, but my girl opted in for the curry so I got to try both. The short rib was lean and sliced thin and grilled, with some really nice flavors almost Korean BBQ like. The plate has a small salad and a dish of vinegar dressing along with a small bowl of rice. I recommend it and I'd order it again for sure. The curry though, WOW. I loved it. It was hearty and chock full of good chunks of chicken and potatoes, carrots, etc. The sauce was delicious and perfect. Heady and spicy with flavors somewhere between an Indian and Thai style curry dish. Did I already say I loved it. I'm going to learn to make this at home for sure. The dish is served with two small pieces of decent baguette...we asked for rice too. FYI they bring quite a bit of curry so you ladies will likely have leftovers but it's about perfect for a hungry guy. They were out of the crème brulee the night we came in but they did offer some other interesting desserts on their specials menu. Our server was patient and totally informative about the menu...very helpful and all around pleasant. Come check this place out and stow any preconceived notions of the food and the venue and I think you'll enjoy this place as much as we did. The menu isn't huge but it's filled with delights. I didn't find it overly pricey and when compared with some of the other Vietnamese spots nearby this place seemed on point with quality to cost.

    (4)

  • Melissa L.

    If you are trying Viet food for the first time, this is the way to go to try an Americanized version of Viet food. I got the beef pho and it was tasteless. I am used to having authentic pho from Viet restaurants in NY and also Madison Heights. My boyfriend got the grilled pork chops which were decent but also double the price. The ambiance was nice. It is definitely nicer in appearance than any Viet restaurant you will find in Madison Heights, but release your inhibitions and try Que Huong or Pho Hang instead. Yes, they are a bit more dingy but your taste buds won't care.

    (3)

  • Albert K.

    I am a big pho lover and have slowly been trying all the joints in town. Da Nang was the 3rd place I tried. I had heard good things about this restaurant in Hour, so I figured I should check it out. First off, what struck was how nice the restaurant's decor. It is located in downtown Clawson and was tastefully decorated and intimate. I would say it would be good for a date, but for the fact that pho tends to make your nose run. The next thing I noticed was that although the restaurant was pretty busy, my wife and I were two of the the four Asians eating there. Being Korean, I notice such things. Also, right or wrong, I tend to (not always) judge an ethnic restaurant by how many people of that ethnicity actually eat there. So to qualify this review, my expectations were already lower. We started with spring rolls and they were tasty, but the noodles were too warm, so the flavor was a bit off. Then came the pho. My wife ordered the beef and I order the special beef. The broth was great and there as a very generous portion of meat in bowl. Overall a solid bowl of pho, but not without flaws. First off was that the noodles were over cooked, which I feel is a cardinal sin, as it entirely avoidable. Next, although I ordered the special meat, I did not get any tripe. My thoughts are, if you have the stone to order something with tripe you better get it. Overall, it was a reasonable eating experience, but this place certainly is not the best in the area. If you are new to pho this may be a safe option for you. However, if you enjoy pho, you are better off going to one of the many places off of John R or Dequindre in Madison Heights. They are better, and cheaper. Happy eating.

    (2)

  • Adam O.

    Stopped in for the first time for lunch recently. Interesting French-Indochina décor. Rich looking. Unfortunately, the flavors don't really match up to the surroundings. A large issue seems to be the relative lack of personnel on hand to deal with the congestion. Walked in to two absolutely filthy table tops which remained un-cleaned for at least 10 minutes. Then when they were finally wiped down I had the overwhelming smell of cleaning products obscuring the food. This may not have been an issue if you're marketing yourself as one of the litany of hole-in-the-wall Viet places in Mad Heights, but it flies in the face of the rich looking décor. One waitress and one busboy is simply not enough to keep up. Chicken springrolls were tasty enough with a fiery dipping sauce. Pho tai bo vien, my usual order, was served with a broth more luke warm than hot, a major flaw. Noodles were lacking and the depth of flavor I've come to expect from a good pho was noticeably absent.

    (3)

  • Vivian X.

    A pretty good Vietnamese restaurant, but it doesn't compare to Thuy Trang or any if the smaller, more authentic ones. Most of the diners and servers here are not Vietnamese, and chopsticks are not offered; you have to ask for them. The menu has been a little bit catered to suit Americans's appetites more. The papaya salad was delicious and refreshing, and so were the spring rolls! I was a little confused after seeing the bill- we were charged $17 for the salad, but we only noticed after leaving the restaurant. The pho and sautéed shrimp vermicelli was really yummy, but the pho's temperature was a little cooler than I had preferred (I like my pho really hot!) Our server was super nice but the service was super slow! It took about 25 minutes to get our first appetizer. However, she WAS serving a larger table in the room next door. Would come here again, but I still prefer Thuy Trang.

    (4)

  • Changju Z.

    Tooooooooo toooooooo slow. I arrived here at 8:20 pm. It was already a very late time to have dinner. However, I wait here for totally one hour, and my dinner still didn't come now. I don't know if it's tasty, but it deserves an one star. The slowesttttt restaurent I have ever met.

    (1)

  • Rose M.

    My husband and I got reservations for Da Nang this valentines day as our first time at the restaurant. We are vegetarian and one of the things that we often times feel nostalgic for is the traditional bone broth pho from when we used to eat meat. Da Nang's vegetarian version of pho is as good as it gets. The broth is complex with sweet, savory, and sour notes of garlic and lemongrass. The bowl was enormous, we could hardly eat half of the food, and when we asked for it to be packaged to go, our wait staff poured it neatly into plastic containers and wrote 'his' and 'hers' on top so that we'd know who's is who. Which brings me to the wait staff. They were generous and inviting in a way that made you feel really at home. I asked about the beer selection and our waiter gave me recommendations based on what he liked, but also seemed as though he had at least tried every beer in house. He was wonderful, and explained to us how the restaurant makes their crushed chili paste on site (which we bought a jar of before we left, it's really spectacular). Their vegetarian selection is on the back side of their menu, and is full of options from phaux (what they call their veg pho), to spicy salted tofu and several other options. We also had fresh rolls with tofu in them which are hearty and refreshing for an appetiser. Basically, if you're a vegetarian you won't have trouble finding something you'll like. So yeah, I would go back again.

    (5)

  • Aryn S.

    After reading the reviews, seeing Da Nang's impressive facade, and their claim to have authentic Vietnamese cuisine, I had to try it. If you have never had Vietnamese food, then you may enjoy the food here. I ordered several things, and everything I ordered was covered in fried crispy shallots as a garnish, which if that were what I ordered then that would be fine. But instead, I ordered fresh things like papaya salad and noodles with vegetables and tofu (all authentic dishes meant to taste clean and fresh), but the taste was completely ruined due to the pile of greasy fried shallots. I would highly reccomend you go east a few miles to Madison Heights (John R. and 13 mile area) and hit up some of the actual authentic Vietnamese restaurants that this area has to offer. I forgot to mention that we had the most obnoxious waiter ever! We were the only ones in there, and he barely came over to the table to check on us but 1 time. He was annoying in a way that made my food have a bad taste, ahhh too hard to explain, but needless to say I will not return.

    (2)

  • S T.

    Not authentic at all. I decided to give the pho here a try since it's the closest one to my work. I was shocked at the price (14 bucks!). Broth is bland, meatballs and meat bland too. I will def. stick to Que Hong, Thuy Trang, and basically anywhere else besides this place. You can get an extra large bowl anywhere else for 9 bucks or less.

    (1)

  • Myles G.

    I liked it. I had the pho with beef and beef meatballs. Very refreshing, not salty or oily just tasted fresh. I was just driving around the area and decided to stop by, definitely will stop by again!

    (5)

  • Jo G.

    Never had Vietnamese food before so can't really compare. The meals we ordered were very tasty. My husband had the Sweet and Sour pork...he played it safe and ordered something he knew. I had the Vermicelli with the beef short ribs...it was very light and flavorful. We would go back to try different dishes. The reason I gave it 3 stars was because we ordered the coconut cream pie and they were out so they recommended the sweet potato pie...it was stale and tasted a little nasty. The waitress asked us and we told her it was bad..as the evidence sat on the plate. Then the owner stopped by and asked us how dinner was...we told her it was wonderful and that we would come back...and we will. But I also told her that the pie was not good at all...you would think she would offer to take it off our bill or bring us something else. I am not cheap, wasn't going for either of the two scenarios, but if you want to run a good business, you should at least offer; don't you think?

    (3)

  • rhoner d.

    The food is well-prepared, the staff is friendly, the place is spotless and food taste great. Why only 3 stars? Because I couldn't justify the price of the menu. I have eaten at other vietnamese restaurants before and their food is comparable to taste and amount of servings. But I guess you're paying more for the atmosphere of the restaurant. If you don't want to eat in a cafeteria-like atmosphere or a place that looks like a house converted into a restaurant but you want to eat in a uppity scale vietnamese-themed restaurant, then this is the place for you.

    (3)

  • Qi Z.

    Food is good and it was a lot. Room is well decorated, I really liked the atmosphere there. It is definitely a good place for dining. I really want to give 4 stars, but just one thing spoiled the whole dining experience. It was just toooooooo slow. We waited for 40mins for the food, and another 10mins for the check. We didn't order anything special, just same vermicelli all other guests ordered. I couldn't see why it took so much time...

    (2)

  • J R.

    My wife and I make this restaurant a regular hit when we're eating out. I can't think of another restaurant that I've basically made my way through the menu. Definitely get the pho, it's delicious! I've had other pho at other Vietnamese, and while this might be more traditional, they tend to overpower with cinnamon. Perfectly blended here. And they have that wonderful condiment tray to spice and doctor as each individual sees fit. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, and you'll probably see the owner somewhere every time (although you might not know it). One of our favorites of the great gastric selections in Clawson!

    (5)

  • Tiffany B.

    Service was painfully slow and it was not very busy. Took an hour to get appetizers and another 30 minutes for food. Pho Ga was very tasty and food overall was good. I'm not sure the wait was worth the taste however.

    (2)

  • Lauren P.

    I've had excellent meals at Da Nang, and consider it a place that I will continue coming back to again! I'd like to mention that the wine selection is pretty great, as they have my most favorite Pinot Grigio! As for the food, is it the most authentic Viet food you can get in the area? Probably not. However, if you're looking for a comfortable dining experience with excellent service, solid food, and a good selection of alcoholic beverages, then I recommend Da Nang!

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    It kills me to give a bad review of this place. The owner is so sweet and so kind but the reality is that the two time I've been here service just isn't enough to push it to 3 stars. I spent the night drinking at Black Lotus (no not tons) and since this is across the street I called up for carry out. I ordered the lemongrass chicken wings and a bowl of Pho. If I based the review on the wings alone, a solid 4 stars. Each one cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was a nice touch. However, the star of most Vietnamese restaurants is Pho. I regret to point out for $10.00 this is dishwater and noodles at best. The broth has no flavor and even with Hoisin and Sirracha there is no coming back from bland and unappealing. Maybe I'm so spoiled from Thuy Trang Restaurant that I pull out a Sinead O'Connor song but I don't think so. It just isn't good. When I think that I'm spending 4-5 additional dollars for this its a bit depressing. I don't think I'll be back and I do want them to do well, which it appears they are but I just won't be part if the success. Oh Please Thuy Trang and Que Houng forgive me. I will never stray again.

    (2)

  • Dean H.

    We dined with a large group on a weeknight. Overall the food is typical Americanized Vietnamese well prepared. Some had vermicelli bowls and they differed only in the protein scattered on top with what seemed to be identical sauces. They were able to make a dish hot although Vietnamese food usually is not. We had three apps: green beans tempura (nothing special), spring rolls (contained more noodles than usual), and pot stickers (good). No one had Pho or dessert. A limited selection of excellent craft beers were offered along with a few imports (but nothing Vietnamese!) and domestics. Wine offered were ordinary. Service was erratic even though the house was not full.

    (3)

  • Fern G.

    WOW JUST WOW!! I just ate here for the first time and it was fantastic! I ordered the grilled boneless pork with vermicelli and it was absolutely flavorful and delicious. I see others on here have said their meals were bland. Here's the thing about Pho, it's basically bland by nature. I've eaten at numerous Vietnamese restaurants and every Pho I've ever had was bland. I learned that since I prefer savory flavors I need to order noodle dishes with grilled meats at Vietnamese restaurants. This dish was superb. The pork was tender, not dry at all, and well seasoned. The vermicelli (noodles) were cooked soft - not al dente. (I don't like tough noodles.) The cucumber slices and shredded lettuce was a nice addition. The house special sauce was out-of-this-world! I wish I had asked for another container of it. This is going to be my new favorite place to go when I'm craving Vietnamese food.

    (5)

  • Emily B.

    I ordered the scallion pancakes my friend ordered the short ribs. Mine was pretty oily and I wish the bean sprouts inside would have been cooked a bit with some sauce. My friends ribs were mediocre BBQ ribs. I might go back to try the Pho but this place is not cheap. They want $10-14 for a bowl of Pho which is expensive compared to some places along John R that only cost $8. Our bill for the above and 2 teas was $40+ tip

    (2)

  • Christine H.

    Love the veggie pho with chicken added, the chicken pho was super greasy. Haven't really tried much else yet.

    (3)

  • Jeff H.

    Da Nang is Viet food for white people. There, I said it. Now that we have discussed the elephant in the room we can continue being honest. If you're willing to drive a few short miles there are no less than 6 establishments in Madison Heights currently serving better quality Viet food than you will find at Da Nang. And for less money. Just for a quick example, at Da Dang an order of Com Suon costs $8 + a whopping $2 extra if you want a sunny side up egg on your rice. The places in Madison Heights taste yummier and charge somewhere between $6-$8 all-in (egg included). If you're unwilling to leave your comfort zone of Clawson, there is nothing inherently wrong with Da Nang. You can go there and get a decent meal. Viet menu staples are kind of like pizza in that even when they aren't any good they are still pretty good. But you aren't likely to see any Viet people eating at Da Nang, no matter how crowded it is. That in and of itself should tell you something. Branch out.

    (2)

  • Sir Poop A.

    First time calling to pick up food, asked a lot of questions, asked for recommendations, and she was spot on. Try it, go with recommendations. Clawson is a great booming town now.

    (5)

  • Dustin W.

    Food was delicious. Waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable.

    (4)

  • Morgan S.

    I'm going to start off by saying that I am vegan, and any place that has an extensive vegetarian/vegan selection is already winning brownie points. Also, right away the service was fantastic, again winning points. To finish, the food was fantastic, fresh and flavorful. All in all, we had a great evening trying Vietnamese for the first time, and I would recommend others to do the same. We will definitely be back.. (if you would like to know about what we ordered please read on). Judy was our server that night (request her if you can) and she really knows the menu inside and out, including items that can be made off the menu (bonus!). With her guidance we ordered the tofu spring rolls to start, followed by the vermicelli noodles with crispy garlic tofu (not on the menu) and vegan fried rice (also not on the menu). Everything was served with their delicious peanut sauce and chili sauce on the side, which we used an ample amount. You can also order a tub of peanut sauce to take home with you for $10, perhaps a little expensive for sauce but it's a lot of fun to have. Our favorite item was the tofu spring roll. The spring rolls were filled with vermicelli noodles, tofu, mint and thai basil and the flavor was unexpected and delicious. The peanut sauce enhanced all of the flavors perfectly. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu and to visit Judy.

    (4)

  • Chris J.

    I've had pho and Vietnamese food all over the country and Da Nang is a good place right here in metro Detroit. They have several good appetizers, try their imperial rolls! Or one of their shrimp appetizers. Can't go wrong. The vermicelli is my favorite. Highly recommend trying it, and they have several good options to choose from. Only downside. I've found their kitchen a little slow at times, just enough that you notice that you have really been waiting.

    (4)

  • Kim L.

    Came here on a recent Saturday night with 5 others for dinner. Overall it was good and we enjoyed ourselves, but service could have been a bit better, which is why it's knocked down a star. After being seated and given menus, our waitress asked for our drink order after about 5 minutes. Then we waited. She brought water after about 10 minutes, then our drinks about 5 more minutes after that. 15 minutes for cocktails is a bit of a wait. She came back twice to ask if we wanted to order an appetizer, which we did, but still didn't bring out drinks. Weird timing. After ordering our food, our appetizer came out, Imperial rolls, they were very good. Our table ordered mostly some variations of the vermicelli dishes, and we asked for the peanut sauce and the lemongrass sauce. I had the pork vermicelli which I really liked. My boyfriend wasn't wowed by his chicken vermicelli, but I'm going to say that's because he doesn't like non-traditional food. Everyone at the table seemed to like the lemongrass sauce better then the peanut sauce - which didn't actually tasted peanutty to me. More timing issues arose when I finished my glass of wine and wanted another but had to wait another 10 minutes for the waitress to return. When we were done with our main course our waitress inquired if we wanted dessert - I said I had been eyeing the creme brulee - she said - sorry - we don't have that. One of my pet peeves is restaurants that are out of something and don't tell you ahead of time. Don't let me look at a menu for 10 minutes, make a decision, then say - sorry, we don't have it. So - she talked up some other dessert - custard like she said with mung bean sauce reminiscent of tapioca. We decided to get 1 piece and split it between the 6 of us. She brought it out and it was a dense slice of custard like pie with bright green stripes running through it, she supplied 6 spoons. We all dug in and took a bite and collectively went yuk - thank goodness we only ordered one. The uneaten remainder sat there. Since it was clear none of us liked it, it would have been a nice gesture to remove it from our bill - since she talked us into it. So my bottom line is I liked the main course, I'll skip the dessert next time, I'll give them another chance to see if our service blips were an anomaly, and if it's not, then I won't return.

    (3)

  • Rebecca T.

    Try as I might, I can't tear myself away from the Pho here. I've tried the spring rolls, which are great, but that and the pho are about all I can comment on. Someone once complained about "paying $12 for a bowl of soup" but quickly recanted when he saw the size of the soup that was delivered. I can easily get 2-3 meals out of the pho, and I'm determined to try something else one of these days.

    (4)

  • E P.

    I would not call this a Vietnamese restaurant... Food is bland... Don't waste your time going here...

    (1)

  • rosanna t.

    I was excited to try to this place and I love Vietnamese food! I recently moved to MI and have tried many Vietnamese restaurants. This one is more fancier than the ones I have been. I ordered the yellow crapes (banh xeo) because it was one of my favorite dishes. I was not impressed at all! The crape was oily and there was 2-3 pieces of meat and shrimp. Not worth spending $10. My friend ordered the pork vermicelli noodle- nothing special. Will not go here again.

    (2)

  • Hana A.

    This restaurant's owner, Kim, has the worst customer service I've ever experienced. I'll never come back here. I ordered carryout and had to make sure that the spring rolls didn't have wheat in them. When double checked with Kim, she just kept repeating herself over and over without actually clearing up the issue. She calls that "verifying," by the way. She then rolled her eyes and walked away with my payment. After she took my payment, I mentioned that I didn't appreciate how rude she had been and she stated, "if you think I was being rude, then oh well." I called later to complain only to find out she's the owner. She picked up the line and stated she was "willing to listen to me anyway." How noble. She then proceeded to tell me, "it was busy that night. I'm not going to hold your hand through your order." In the same breath she stated, "I'm not going to deal with sensitive people." She then hung up the phone on me. Kim needs to get a clue. The success of a restaurant business is built on repeat customers and the recommendations they give to others. She should never be in the restaurant when patrons are present because her customer service skills are non-existent. She was disrespectful multiple times. Instead of taking the three seconds it would have to clear up the issue and apologize for her behavior, she chose to argue with her customer, and then walk away from them mid-conversation. She should be in the back managing the books or drilling on quality control, not anywhere near a customer. Save yourself the frustration and find another restaurant that specializes in Vietnamese Food. Try Thuy Trang in Madison Heights or Pho Lucky in Dearborn Heights - both of them have much better food and they know how to run a business.

    (1)

  • Kristin Y.

    Amazing is the only way to describe this place. Food is perfect and amazing and so fresh and healthy and the owner Kim is like your new best friend. You feel like your at home always. Must check it out

    (5)

  • Erin L.

    I don't wanna give any points for this place. I think they take advantage of some people who don't know about asian food or Vietnamese food in this area. The service was good. She did everything that she could do, but the food was horrible. Sorry

    (1)

  • Me S.

    The food at DaNang is awesome, especially the crepes, dishes with short ribs, spring rolls. They have unbelievably good creme brulee. Highly recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Tara J.

    I've been here 3 times and the food is absolutely wonderful. I think Chris is used to eating too much MSG at those dirty little Vietnamese Restaraunts in Madison Heights. Come check out Da Nang. It's really the best vietnamese joint in all of michigan.

    (5)

  • Bunny K.

    I have been wanting to go here for a while !!! I had never had Vietnamese food so I am not an expert!!! We had mixed reviews on the food. They had really good spring rolls and awesome peanut dipping sauce. If I went there again I'd just get 2 orders of these. Another appetizer we had was the papaya salad. Sounded great but really lacking in any flavor. The beef fau (?) was not very good. The beef was tough with fatty chunks:( The flavor of chicken curry was good but again. .... Chicken was over cooked. They had a big party going in in the next room and that may have affected the food but still neither if us said we'd go back.....

    (3)

  • Abi J.

    I have never had Vietnamese before so this was my first experience with this cuisine. I loved it. The good: The spring rolls- sooooo delicious and fresh. I got a small order but I would consider ordering a larger order because they were great. I honestly forgot what soup I ordered but it was awesome. I was able to add different sauces and mint. Delicious. Also it was a huge serving- I would probably split it next time. The service was great. Our server had great suggestions and was very attentive. It wasn't very busy in the restaurant because we were eating at 4:00 on a week day. The bad: Kind of expensive. Not terrible but I would probably go there more if they were a little cheaper. Maybe ill come in for lunch.

    (4)

  • goodfood g.

    I grew up on Asian food so this restaurant feels like my childhood. I love the pho, its a clean flavor and always a winner. I had never tried the curry before and assumed it was like a Thai curry but I was in for the best surprise ever! Although the flavor is not as intensely spicy as Thai curry, it is full of curry spices and color and vibrant, more subtle flavor. And who would have thought a baguette would be the best way to soak up the sauce??? The yellow pancake with bean sprouts is the best in the area. I've had it at other smaller and homier Vietnamese restaurants but the one here is just perfect, with a crispy outer skin wrap and a dry inside of bean sprout and pork and shrimp stir fry. I have to say the décor is thoughtful, giving you a sense that you are in a fancier downtown than you actually are. However, my only criticism would be the long wait for the food. However, if you are not ravenous, it is well worth the wait. Hands down one of my favorite Asian places in the area.

    (5)

  • Moo B.

    We stopped by this place on a whim after shopping at Leon & Lulu's. We were looking for pho and found a gem of a restaurant. My husband got the pho, which he was very pleased with. I got the fried pork chops and they were INSANELY GOOD. Best pork chops I've ever had. We also got the spring rolls. They were good -- comparable to the other Vietnamese restaurants we've visited in the Detroit area. It's true the pho isn't as flavorful as you might find in, say, New York City where they have trendy, upscale pho restaurants, but it's comparable to others in the area, as I said above. The gem was the pork chops entree. I highly recommend it. Also don't forget to order the Vietnamese iced coffee. Heaven in a glass. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The owner came out to talk to us and she was friendly as well, and welcomed us back. We actually drove all the way out to Clawson one Sunday just to eat here in particular, but they were closed. We ended up trying Noble Fish across the street. Best. Sushi. Ever. We were bummed Da Nang was closed, but hey, we still got some great food. Clawson is kickin' it!

    (5)

  • Martin H.

    Having visited many Vietnamese restaurants in the US and Vietnam, this place is mediocre. Service was good. The pho was barely ok, overloaded with noodles, under-loaded in flavor. The appetizers were passable with the green bean tempura best but under-seasoned. The imperial rolls were just ok, as were the spring rolls. The sweet and sour dish and rice dishes jus average. They need to improve their flavors. Prices were a bit high for what was served, but not terrible. The menu was rather small for this type of restaurant.

    (2)

  • Mark H.

    This is the first trendy Vietnamese place I've been to, and first outside of warren in southeast Michigan. The menu is pretty simple and caters to the American palette. Spring rolls are the obvious choice for starters. They're large and packed with shrimp, chicken and assorted veggies--and comes with a sweet peanut sauce for dipping. Pho is the principle dish and the litmus test of any Vietnamese joint--and it passes the test with flying colors. The noodles are thick and flat compared to thin angel hair at other viet places. The meat, however, is where Da Nang really separates itself from the rest. The beef they use (flank?) is tender and savory, almost like beef tongue, which is very high praise for any type of meat (am I right, foodies?). Only critique is they didn't have the full array of pho meats such as tendon and tripe, I'm guessing in an attempt to not scare the American public. I look forward to coming back here to taste the rest of the menu.

    (4)

  • Billi L.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE. Very good Viet cuisine! All of the food is freshly prepared, veggies are super fresh and crisp. I usually order the spring rolls to start that are served with peanut sauce, then the beef pho or vermicelli with pork. I usually order the same thing every time...and it is always consistent and delicious. No surprises. I'm not sure how anyone can say this place is overpriced.

    (4)

  • April J.

    Best Pho in town! My favorite dish is the spicy shrimp soup. I can not say enough good things about this place. The owner is also extremely nice and goes out of her way to say hello to all us regulars. She also does a mean take out.

    (5)

  • Ginny S.

    Visiting the area and started out at the restaurant across the street. Saw open patio seating and decided to give danang a try. GOOD CALL! I had short ribs with vermicelli, other diners had boneless pork w/rice and curry bowl. All 3 were excellent! Sauce comes on the side based on your own level or spicyness. Husband and son enjoyed the Chang beer. WILL be going back.

    (5)

  • Jj s.

    Delicious fresh ingredients, friendly staff. Service is a teeny bit slow but not bad!

    (4)

  • Tracey B.

    This review is just based on my experience with Pho Ga. I ALWAYS come here for my Pho. But unfortunately they are closed on Sunday and Monday so based on reviews I tried Que Huong last night. I will never go back there. The Pho here is the best hands down imo. Que's broth is kinda sweet!! The noodles were gummy (one big sticky blob in the box) and the size of capellini. Da Nang rice noodles are almost the size of fettuccine and are always perfectly cooked!!! And the chicken here is REAL chicken, very obviously cooked like real chicken soup and pulled from the bones, and you might even come across a piece of skin every now and then. Que's chicken is.... Just... Not right! It's like sliced... processed... Can't think of anything to compare it to. And Que didn't include sliced jalapeño, which my husband loves; Da Nang always does. Granted Que was a couple dollars cheaper but I will most definitely pay an extra couple dollars for quality. Doesn't matter how inexpensive it is if you're tossing it in the trash. I haven't tried Truy yet but for now Da Nang remains my go to for Pho!! Think I'll get some tonight!

    (5)

  • Layne P.

    The pho is so good! I have no complaints on the flavor, quality or price. High marks when it comes to those categories. The only downside is that when I have carry out, the way the pho is packed is problematic. I mentioned this to the staff there, but it seems that the packing "style" remains the same. The pho soup broth comes in a container with a plastic lid and it's packed in the bottom of the bag. The other cartons are stacked on top. The plastic lid cracks during the drive, and little plastic bits gets in the broth. Since the lid color blends with the broth and noodles, it's hard to see the plastic pieces. I can find the dime size fragments, but anything smaller than that ends up in my stomach. It's unsettling knowing that I may be eating some plastic. I may stop ordering carry out because of this. Please please change the way the pho is packed, much thanks!!

    (3)

  • Laura F.

    My husband and I finally decided to try this place out since we heard from friends that it was really good. WE are HUGE fans of Thang Long and after trying to Da Nang I can say I will stick with Thang Long. My husband got spicy hue soup which he normally gets at Thang Long but figured he would compare. He kept having to add more spice to the soup because it was not spicy at all. I tried the pho vegetarian soup and was very disappointed. I don't know what it was missing but I kept having to add more sauce because the soup was lacking in some flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on. I finally asked the waitress to bring me more lime wedges, I added those and I finally got the flavor to somewhat palatable. It just was bland bland oh did I mention... bland? We did end up trying to spring rolls which were really good, but spring rolls are not enough to get us to come back. I liked Da Nang, but I didn't LOVE Da Nang. The first time we ever tried Vietnamese food was Thang Long and I think once you go there you just get the best and Da Nang can't compare. The decor of Da Nang was nice and our waitress was super friendly and very helpful but that's about it. Would I go back to Da Nang? Maybe. That's if I decided I'd like to try something else but Thang Long has a way bigger menu selection that if I wanted to try something new I'd go there. Stick to the hole in the wall places, they know what they are doing!!!

    (3)

  • Chels N.

    I was never familiar with Vietnamese cuisine until I moved to 'the city', and I am very glad I was introduced to it. Shy at first, I am now hooked for life. For those leery of trying new cuisines, no need to fear. Da Nang keeps it authentic yet still appealing to the average patron. The menu is very easy to understand and not at all foreign-sounding. To say the vermicelli is good is an understatement - it is embarrassingly addictive. The short rib version is the best, in my opinion. And make sure to get it with the imperial rolls for an added delicacy. Of course you can't go wrong with a huge bowl of Pho either! I always tell myself I should try other items on the menu as I'm sure they are amazing. I think their prices are very good considering they are an upscale version of your other Vietnamese restaurants; I wouldn't make it my go-to place for a takeout order, but definitely a place I will return to many more times. I have tried the crepes and would not order them again; whether or not that is because I'm too obsessed with the vermicelli is still to be determined. I especially enjoy the fact that I can get a glass of wine with my dinner, although I am not a huge fan of the environment so I usually go with take-out. The woman who runs the place is a doll, and always very welcoming.

    (4)

  • Pete D.

    Good News for those of you who love Far eastern ( mostly Vietnamese) cuisine. Two Words, Da Nang (more Vietnamese) from the first minute you walk through the door you know it's going to be good. And you wont be disappointed. You'll love the soups apps and the main course. The price is equal to the quality of the food, you get what you pay for. And it all good. Try the sauces and don't be afraid it's ok and you'll like them. Dumplings Yummy!! The staff is helpful and kind. The only thing I don't like is there card you can't read it, nice to look at but very hard to read bad color combinations. Eat and enjoy.

    (5)

  • Raphie B.

    Do I think Da Nang is the most authentic Vietnamese choice in the area? Probably not. Do I think they do a really good Americanized version of Vietnamese food, with a good size vegetarian selection? Yep. I want to marry the crispy garlic tofu, which is just the right mix of crispy, savory and salty. The vegetarian crepes are great too. Savory and filling, though certainly different than what I had in southern Vietnam recently. If you're a stickler for authenticity, maybe hit one of the other plentiful options (a quick look on Yelp will give you half a dozen at least). If you just want good food, give Da Nang a shot.

    (4)

  • Jon G.

    For many years, I noticed a beautiful bricked bank gracing the corners of 14 Mile and Main St. in Clawson. One day, I went inside and realized that the brick building was no bank, it was home to the best Vietnamese restaurant in Clawson. Well, maybe the only vietnamese place in Clawson. But that doesn't make it any less good. This was my first experience eating PHO which is pronounced "fa" which is about as confusing as me thinking this place was a bank. Regardless, it was delicious. For those of you who have never had pho, it is a soup type dish that is served in a giant bowl. My version contained pork, shallots, carrots, noodles, spices and some other mysterious things. There are many variations of Pho with different meats, veggies and noodles. I assume by the length of the menu, that this place has all of them. They also had amazing spring rolls - like much better than the 99 cent ones you get in the frozen food section at Wal-Mart. In conclusion, Vietnamese restaurants are not banks, but their soups are good.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Average experience from the get go. Went here on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. The place tries to be a fancier version of a typical Vietnamese restaurant but the space wasn't anything that impressive. The first room you walk in serves as both a dining room and waiting area which was a bit strange. The waitress asked if I had called ahead due to there being a party of 20 in the other room. I guess I never even considered getting a reservation after getting the urge for some PHO. There were some slight communication issues when it came to who was going to be our server. We initially had 3 different people come over in a manner of 30 seconds telling us they would be right back. The one we finally ended up with turned out to be quite enjoyable and funny. The homemade lemonade was tasty but with no refills and at $3 a pop, not sure how great the value was. The front house staff of the restaurant was very active all night although the service in the back was quite slow. I overhead other customers complaining about the wait as well. I am not sure how it can take 45 minutes for a bowl of soup although I will give them a little slack due to the large party in the other room. I just do not understand how you can be so well staffed up front while the kitchen clearly lacked the ability to deal with a full house on a Saturday night. I mean It's not exactly fine dining but least I had a hot date to make some good conversation. Multiple apologies and water fills later, the main entrees arrived. Having tried both the boneless short rib vermicelli and the beef soup, I can say I enjoyed the food. Prices were a bit higher than I am accustomed to paying for PHO. Would I go back? Part of me wants to say yes just to verify that they were just having an off night. But honestly, I doubt I will return because the various spots in nearby Madison Heights will satisfy the taste buds better in less time for less money.

    (2)

  • Emily M.

    Wow....this was by far one of the best places I've been to in the area! I think my cold was cured by just walking in! Such strong spices! The chicken curry soup was amazing! Best soup I've ever had! Not to mention, it knocked out my cold! Will definitely be back for more! Nice ambiance and service was excellent for a Saturday night! If you're looking for a nice dining experience for two, I highly recommend Da Nang!

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    I found this place because it was one of the finalists for a "vote on detroit" thing to win loan money to start a new business. I can say that they have a higher price, but the interior is more modern and fancier. Whereas the other Vietnamese places I go to are kinda "hole-in-the-wallish" and run down/beat up, this place looks pretty new and fresh and clean. It would be great place to introduce someone to Vietnamese food, especially unadventurous eaters. The menu was a bit smaller/more limited than I'm used, and the Pho tasted about the same as what I'm used to. The meatballs however tasted homemade because they had a different consistency. Decent food but I prefer my other usual places because they're cheaper and have more menu options.

    (3)

  • Sue M.

    Love this place!! Kim and her staff are wonderful and the food delish.

    (5)

  • Sue S.

    Yum. Loved it. Sorry we are now moving out of the neighborhood. This place is just perfect.

    (4)

  • Les O.

    I had a hankering for pho, so I dropped by here for lunch at around 1pm on a Friday afternoon. Not crowded. I was met at the door and seated immediately. The last time I'd pho was in California, at a place in Sunnyvale where the decor looked like it had been last updated in the 80's. Cheap & tasty pho, though. This place, however, is quite nice, clean, and modern inside. As others have said in reviews, I'd take my wife here for a date night (and plan to). It's also the only place I've been for pho that has a wine list. Of course, they have much more than pho on the menu, but that's what I came for. And, I wasn't disappointed at all: I ordered some spring rolls, which came with some mighty tasty peanut dipping sauce. I also got some Vietnamese iced coffee, which was brewed fresh & hot and I left to cool until after the main meal. (It was great, by the way) Then came the pho tai nam, a decent helping of soup with all the fixings and sauces - sriracha, hoisin, fish sauce, basil, sprouts, peppers. I got a noseful of the broth steam, and was very glad I came. Very nicely presented, with some green onions sprinkled in a pile on top - not just a tasty bowl slopped together. (Nothing wrong with that, but I do appreciate a little above and beyond) Overall, it really hit the spot. Service was friendly and attentive, and after a little while the owner came out & had a chat with me. I definitely plan to return to satisfy future pho hankerings, and to try them out for dinner some night!

    (4)

  • Tyler M.

    Da Nang is one of the first Vietnamese restaurants I've ever been to, which is why I can only give it 4 stars. The atmosphere is very calm and soothing. The place is clean and the waiters pretty much get the job done. The waitress that I had didn't come to my table much, but I figured maybe it was because she didn't want to bother me; but another waiter I saw was constantly checking on his table even though the people seemed a bit annoyed. The prices did seem a bit expensive, more than a regular Viet spot would be but being in its location and being a cuisine style restaurant, I can see why. A friend of mine was talking about Beef Pho so I decided to try it on my own. I went on Google Maps and found this was the closet place to where I live, in Auburn Hills. I must say, the Pho was delicious! Its not exactly what I thought it would taste like, and other places are different, I'm sure, but theirs is very tasty. I definitely can not complain! I'm actually itching to get back there again soon. The 16 miles is definitely worth the drive.

    (4)

  • Craig S.

    I was a first time visitor to this place and also to Vietnamese food....so here is goes... The first words that came to mind when my taste buds ignited were "fresh" and "healthy". The food was lighter and not heavy like some Americanized Asian foods. Below are the three items that I had eaten on my visit, and also the beer. (only ordered the alcohol for strictly a scientific exploration of comparison...LoL...JK...I order because I always am open to a cold beer). The beer was called "Chang" it is a Vietnamese Pilsner and very very tasty. I meant to double the "very" because it is so good : ) Bún Tht Gà Nng Grilled Boneless Chicken Vermicelli Grilled boneless breast chicken served on a bed of fresh vegetables, vermicelli topped with crushed peanuts and house special sauce. Gi Cun Spring Rolls Shrimp, steamed pork, vermicelli, fresh vegetables and herbs wrapped in rice paper served with house hoisin sauce topped with crushed peanuts. Ch Giò Imperial Rolls Ground chicken mixed with fresh vegetables, deep fried and served with special dipping sauce. Other people at the table had ordered the crepes. They looked tasty and said they were yummy so I think that next time I will take their recommendation and place and order. I think that every1 is a closet Yelper, even those that don't know that they are. Good recommendations are always wanted by all. Bánh Xèo Vietnamese Crepes Crispy crepes filled with pork and shrimp, bean sprouts and scallions served with house special sauce. Thumbs Up : )

    (4)

  • Hanna S.

    Food is ok. It is not expensive, but not so reasonable. Service is so slow. I've waited 15 minutes just to get a glass of water. I've been other Vietnamese restaurants before, but usually they are very reasonable and food is good. I think there are much better Vietnamese restaurants around there. I won't come here again.

    (2)

  • Nickie P.

    The atmosphere was nice and trendy, however, the service there was a bit slow. The pho, fried rice, stir fry, and short ribs were all very good. The Vietnamese crepe that we got was a pretty bland though, I wouldn't order it again. I enjoyed the ambiance there, and would probably go back, but I do think that it was a bit pricey for what it was.

    (3)

  • R L.

    We are repeat customers because the owner and staff treat us so well. Great comfort food and specialties. Love the way the place feels and we Love the portions. Beats boring and predictable food so common around here. Fam loves the crepes and I love spicy shrimp - bets chicken noodle out when feeling under the weather. Love the slideshow. Wish the were open Sunday night.

    (5)

  • Samir N.

    This place is pricier and fancier than its compatriots on John R in Madison Heights, but it is still every bit as tasty as them. I ordered the short ribs and rice and loved it. The boneless short ribs were actually more like strips of skirt steak, so I definitely loved it. They even let me order a Vietnamese coffee, which was not on the menu. I recommend this, especially if you come here for lunch and are concerned with running out of steam for the rest of your work day. It took a little while for the food and coffee to come out, but they were more concerned with it coming out right - so no complaints here.

    (4)

  • Erin R.

    The staff was very friendly, but unfortunately the food was so-so. 18 dollars for stir-fry? Really? I was terribly disappointed in the Pho soup. It definitely tasted like a bunch of ingredients had been thrown together into a bowl, rather than an infusion of taste that good pho soup will offer. So I basically had a bowl of broth with huge strips of chicken (dark meat included...ick), rice noodles, bean spouts, and a few green onions. Meh. I'll keep looking something better.

    (2)

  • Tony H.

    Good try, but no cigar! They might call it Vietnamese but its nothing but cheap ass ramen noodles that you can buy from a dollar store at 4 a dollar. The chicken they topped with was thin, tough and dry. This was truly a horrible dining experience and gives Vietnamese food a bad name. What a joke!

    (1)

  • Randy G.

    Vegetarian Vietnamese Pho? I recently went back and tried one of the dishes that I've been meaning to try there, vegetarian pho. I was expecting it to taste similar, but not really the same. Well, vegetarians, you have to try it. It's an opportunity for you to have a traditional non-vegetarian dish in a vegetarian option. I highly recommend trying it. I love Pho dishes and this one is right at the top of the list. Just by itself, I couldn't tell the difference between the two. I didn't have the opportunity to do a side-by-side comparison, but maybe then I could taste a difference. Other than that, it is truly authentic. I commend the owner for creating the dish and giving vegetarians an option they normally do not have. Also, hats off to the chef who has pulled off a very complex flavor that is traditionally meat based with a vegetarian dish without the customer even knowing it. Definitely try it out!

    (4)

  • Pratheep S.

    I am not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but my wife is. We both love it here, and we always take out of town guests. I am Indian and this restaurant meets my spice quota. My wife is Filipino and, supposedly, the noodles here rival home cooked pancit. My wife gets pho. I get vermicelli with pork and imperial rolls. My only complaint is it is much more expensive than the vietnamese you get out in Sterling Heights and Madison Heights. However, the ambiance of the restaurant is much better than the strip mall cafes.

    (5)

  • Evie B.

    Ok, this use to be my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, until I found out there are MANY MANY better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. We were settling for what we could find... It's very clean. It seems small, but I think there is a whole section in the back part of the restaurant. It's quiet. Albeit we enjoyed the food, it was never consistent in preparation. In fact (and we had been to this establishment at least 5 previous times) the last time we were there, we ordered the fresh spring rolls and realized they were missing ingredients. We mentioned it to the waitress, who immediately validated that indeed we were missing the fresh veggies usually included in the rolls.She was in the process of taking them back to the kitchen and she was stopped by the owner (who we had talked to on numerous occasions and always seemed so friendly). The owner told the waitress that we were mistaken and indeed that the springrolls were made correctly. The waitress looked miserable returning to our table and we felt embarrassed and bad for her. She meekly placed them back on the table and apologized, but stated that she had to return them to us as is. The owner NEVER came over to talk to us after that, in fact the waitress stayed away too! LOL It really ruined the meal. We weren't complaining because we wanted something free or were looking to fuss. The food is very expensive for vietnamese food. If you've been to Toronto, you've most likely experienced true vietnamese cuisine and noted that it's usually inexpensive. The new establishments that we've found (look around the John R area) offer a as good, if not better product at reasonable and fair prices. GRANTED, these new establishments are not fancy, well decorated and questionable at times in cleanliness...but haven't gotten food poisoning yet! LOL You will also note that they are not located in ritzy trendy places (which I feel obviously will raise the cost of any establishments cuisine). The vermicelli dishes were good, but the meat in these dishes weren't always the best. I found the chicken and pork to be fatty, chewy and inconsistent in flavor. The broth served in the vermicelli dishes; delicious. I doubt if we will return to this restaurant, but if you aren't willing to try one of the less attractive vietnamese establishments in the area, it's definitely one to go to. Happy Eating

    (2)

  • Wendy B.

    Very disappointing is just the best way to sum up lunch @ Da Nang. After waiting nearly 40 minutes for our food, when it arrived we were shocked at what we paid for and what we got. The Imperial Roll w noodles and vegetables was almost a joke. One tiny roll in a bowl full of rice noodles and a few veggies for $10. We also got the cabbage salad with pulled chicken. This was good. Overall, the place is expensive, the food is good but not crazy great and the service is decent.

    (2)

  • Calvin D.

    It's good - but not great. If location and ambiance is important to you add another STAR to my vote. Food is decent - it is a TAD americanized because it caters to more diverse customers and the price is about 30-50% more than my favorte Pho shop in Madison Heights (Little Saigon on 12 mile and Deq) which isnt' too bad because a $3 spring roll is now $4.50 Try the "crapes" because most other vietnamese places do not offer it.

    (3)

  • Ryan L.

    Generally, I've found that Vietnam vets don't like to talk about the war. From what I gathered, the beaches of Vietnam are beautiful and that's about it. My father is a Vietnam vet, but he's never had Vietnamese food before. I guess when you're a Marine, you just eat what the mess hall serves, which is as close to American food as possible, not the local delicacy. I suppose that makes sense. I went with my father to Da Nang in the middle of the day. Located at the corner of 14 Mile and Livernois/Main, this is some prime real estate. There is parking in the back. The decor was interesting. There were tablecloths and cloth napkins. The walls were dark red with black accents. Each table has a small tea light holder in black wrought iron. The tablecloths and napkins are white, which matches the white place settings. This was a nice place. We started with spring rolls, which were not fried, but were in that stretch rice paper stuff that my friend Jason always associates with human skin. They were very good and had a delicious peanut sauce. For the main course we got some spicy special soup that I have no ide a how to pronounce. It had vermicelli, spicy broth, beef, ham hock, tripe and pigs blood. It came with the normal pho add-ons: bean sprouts, chilies, cilantro, lime. The soup was quite spicy but very delicious. It arrived in a huge white bowl and was loaded with lots of good flavor. The meals were about $12 to $15 dollars for the entree. It was a simple meal, but prepared well, very flavorful, presented professionally, and very filling. If you want cheaper Vietnamese food, it's definitely out there. This was definitely an upgrade in style and presentation. It's interesting to note that there was a large section of vegetarian food. The service was ok. We were the only table there. Our server was at the end of his shift and wasn't so energetic. I don't blame him. He was attentive and friendly, but not "chipper". The manager/owner lady came out and talked to us. She was very nice. Valerie G. Bathroom Review: The bathrooms were nice and very clean. They are one-at-a-timers with one for both men and women. My only complaint was that the signs that said "men" and "women" were on the doors and so when the doors were open you didn't know which is which without having to close the door first. It was a little weird. Overall, this was a very good experience and it was great because I got to go with my father for when he had Vietnamese food for the first time. Oh, and by the way, he really liked it.

    (4)

  • Delilah M.

    I know nothing about Vietnamese food. But I do appreciate good service and good food. For starters, I am allergic to onions, and this can make eating out challenging to say the least. Kim is the owner and she is gracious and kind. She happily makes sure my meal is onion free every time I go, and does not make me feel like a food lepper because i cannot digest this tasty plant. I have never had a meal I didn't like, Pho soup, the short ribs, vermicelli...although I am still learning the menu and trying to venture out my palate a bit more. Overall I think this is a great place. Service and atmosphere mean a lot to me when eating out...adn I hate paying for shitty service and food I could have made at home better...both are the opposite for Kim and Da Nang. I would go back again and again.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Take-out : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Da Nang Restaurant

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