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Mr. Lee

Mr. Lee Korean Food & Drink is a great spot to get your Korean street food fix. Located in An Thuong down a quiet street. Don’t miss it.

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10 lbs by christmas

Made it official this morning: 10 pounds gone by Christmas— a little over a pound a week. Doable.

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Lunch Crew, Round Ten

Four of us, one new Asian restaurant every weekend lunch, no repeats — nine down, number ten is next.

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Friday Night Bánh Xèo

A Friday night staple: thin, crispy bánh xèo by the river — cheap, hot, and raining outside.

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Tribe check-in

Our neighbors wave at us like we've lived here forever now. That's the part nobody puts in the brochure — the regular life stuff.

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Pickleball is life!

Vanessa and John play pickleball four times a week with the Da Nang Expat Pickleball Club — honestly it's become most of their social life here.

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Concierge, softly

Moving to Da Nang was the best decision we ever made — and the first month was still chaos. That's why we built the relocation concierge: the soft landing we wish we'd had.

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Food & everyday joy

Da Nang runs on coffee — specifically cà phê sữa đá, strong enough to file paperwork. Our current obsession is a tiny corner spot near the beach.

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bò né for breakfast

Bò né is one of Da Nang’s most satisfying breakfast options: a sizzling hot plate of tender beef, eggs, pâté, onions, and vegetables, served with a crisp bánh mì for soaking up the rich, savory juices. It is fast, filling, and wonderfully local—ideal for a relaxed morning meal before exploring the city.

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