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During the recent September 2nd holiday, we had a truly memorable foodie trip to Hai Phong. For less than 1 million VND, we explored all the famous delicacies of this port city. From piping hot crab noodle soup and fragrant spicy fish noodle soup to fresh seafood, every dish was absolutely amazing. If you're looking for a budget-friendly yet satisfying Hai Phong food tour, join me!
A food tour in Hai Phong for less than 1 million VND.
Crab noodle soup
One delicious dish that no food lover can miss when visiting Hai Phong is crab noodle soup (Banh Da Cua). The chewy rice noodles are cut into long strands and blended with a sweet, fragrant broth made from fresh freshwater crabs. Enjoying Banh Da Cua, you'll experience the sweet taste of the sea, the subtlety of the spices, and the warmth of the people of Hai Phong.
The rich aroma of freshwater crab, combined with the delicate sweetness of the broth, permeates every sense, leaving an unforgettable impression. The sweet and savory flavor of Hai Phong's crab noodle soup broth is truly unique and unmistakable. It's like a symphony of the sea, both rich and elegant. This dish is truly a culinary masterpiece that you absolutely must try at least once.
To enjoy an authentic Hai Phong-style crab noodle soup, you can't miss the local favorites such as Cau Dat crab noodle soup (195 Cau Dat Alley), Lach Tray crab noodle soup (48 Lach Tray Street), Co Yen crab noodle soup (2B Pham Ngu Lao Street)...
Crab noodle soup
Spicy fish noodle soup
Spicy fish noodle soup from Hai Phong - a dish that every food lover should try at least once in their life. With its unforgettable and distinctive flavor, this dish will take you on a fascinating culinary journey.
Imagine yourself enjoying a steaming bowl of fish noodle soup, inhaling the enticing aroma, then slowly savoring each chewy noodle and sweet, tender piece of fish... The broth is sweet and savory, simmered from fish bones, blended with the rich flavor of fish cakes, the crispy texture of fish skin, and the chewy crunch of fish offal... If you're looking for a fantastic dish for your Hai Phong food tour, spicy fish noodle soup is the perfect choice.
The most famous fish noodle soup restaurants in Hai Phong that you can't miss are: Le Loi fish noodle soup (66 Le Loi Street), Van Cao fish noodle soup (156 Van Cao Street), Thang To fish noodle soup (47 Lach Tray Street)...
Spicy fish noodle soup
Snail
Hai Phong is also known as a paradise for snail dishes. Here, you'll discover a world of incredibly rich and diverse seafood cuisine. From boiled snails with vibrant green chili salt dip, creamy stir-fried snails with coconut milk, fragrant grilled snails with scallion oil, to savory snails in salted egg yolk sauce... Each dish offers a unique flavor that's hard for diners to resist. With diverse preparation methods and fresh ingredients, Hai Phong snails are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
After a day exploring the port city, don't forget to take time to enjoy some of the most delicious snail dishes at Hoa Oc (69 May To Street), Oc Thuy Linh (96 Thuy Linh Street), Huong Oc (72 Hang Kenh Street), etc.
Snail with cheese sauce
Steamed snails with lime leaves
Steamed rice cake
In the slightly chilly autumn weather of Hai Phong, what could be better than enjoying a steaming hot and fragrant bowl of banh duc tau (a type of steamed rice cake)? With a variety of tempting toppings like crispy pork belly, fragrant mushrooms, sweet and fresh shrimp, and a rich, tangy-spicy dipping sauce, each bite offers a unique flavor. If you have the chance to visit Hai Phong, don't forget to try this local specialty.
To fully experience the authentic flavor of Hai Phong's "banh duc tau" (a type of steamed rice cake), you can't miss famous snack spots like Cat Bi Market (34 Ly Hong Nhat Street), Hai Ba Trung "banh duc tau" (186H Hai Ba Trung Street)...
Steamed rice cake
Crushed coconut
Taking a stroll along Lach Tray street, you'll be captivated by the sweet flavors of crushed coconut dessert and coconut coffee. These two national favorites have become symbols of Hai Phong street food, attracting countless diners from near and far. For an affordable price of around 25,000 VND, you can enjoy a glass of crushed coconut dessert overflowing with toppings like coconut jelly, young coconut flesh, tapioca pearls, and more.
If you're looking for a place to enjoy delicious coconut jelly, check out Hien Beo's coconut jelly (No. 124 Lach Tray), Co Thuy's coconut jelly (No. 20/124 Lach Tray), Co Tuyen's coconut jelly (No. 100, Alley 124, Lach Tray)...
Crushed coconut
Tea
One of the must-do things when visiting Hai Phong is enjoying its sweet soups (che). With countless varieties, from traditional to modern, Hai Phong's sweet soups are sure to satisfy every taste. Imagine sitting by a roadside sweet soup stall, inhaling the sweet aroma of various fruits, and slowly savoring each spoonful of cool, refreshing sweet soup.
If you have the chance to visit Hai Phong, don't forget to check out famous dessert shops like Huong Che (171 Hai Ba Trung Street), Thai dessert (149 Hang Kenh Street), sui din, and Co Ut sesame dessert (165 Cau Dat Street)...
Hai Phong Tea
Mooncakes
Dong Phuong Mooncakes – a long-standing and reputable brand in Hai Phong – has become an indispensable part of the Mid-Autumn Festival for many Vietnamese families. With over 70 years of experience, Dong Phuong has always preserved and promoted traditional values in each mooncake. The delicious and unique flavor of Dong Phuong mooncakes has captivated countless customers.
Every Mid-Autumn Festival, Dong Phuong introduces new mooncake collections with elegant designs, perfect for gifting. However, the distinctive traditional flavors of the mooncakes are always preserved, offering consumers a wonderful culinary experience.
To cater to the demand for mooncakes from customers, Dong Phuong has opened two branches in Hai Phong: 172 Cau Dat and 19 Hang Kenh.
Eastern Mooncakes
