Surf Shack, Da Nang: Cute Dog, Mediocre Burgers

2019-05-29 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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Exterior of the Surf Shark restaurant with a large sign saying BURGER, and a Golden Retriever walking in front of it.

I started my morning with an extra dose of laziness, so I ended up skipping breakfast entirely and going straight to lunch. For some reason, we decided to grab burgers for lunch today and took a Grab to the My Khe Beach area. The place was tucked away in an alley rather than on the main road, so we were forced to take a little neighborhood stroll. We originally planned to go to Burger Bros, but a golden retriever suddenly popped out to greet us, so we ended up walking into Surf Shack instead. It was nice having such a gentle dog around, but the poor guy smelled like he hadn't been washed in days. I was a bit worried the smell might ruin my appetite, but I was already starving and didn't have the energy to walk any further.

Large black chalkboard menu with items like burgers, sandwiches, and salads written in chalk. — I couldn't really figure out the menu just by looking at it, so I ordered the Double Double, figuring it was probably their signature item.

Fried rice mixed with meat and carrots served on a plastic plate. — This guy's only interest is that ball. The only reason he greets customers so happily is to bring the ball over and demand that you throw it. Just be warned: if you touch that ball, you absolutely have to wash your hands afterward.

Grilled chicken wings, fried rice, a meat dish garnished with onions, and a beer bottle on a table.

Face of a Golden Retriever holding a tennis ball in its mouth. — Hehehe, I love it~~~

Handmade burger with two thick meat patties, fried toppings, and tomatoes, served with french fries.

The burger itself was actually pretty mediocre. Maybe it's because the restaurant scene in Korea has gotten so good lately, but this place falls way short of being called a must-visit spot. The patty had a lot of gristle in it, and I have no idea why there was a fried topping on it. Plus, with the strong dog smell lingering in the air, it's just an okay place if you're actually looking to enjoy a proper meal.