Is it worth having breakfast for only 30,000 dong in Hanoi's Old Quarter?

Lately, social media has been abuzz with a post titled 'Don't dream of having breakfast in the Old Quarter if you have 30,000 dong'. This topic has sparked a lot of consensus or disagreement in the online community, especially among those who live and work near Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Opinions suggest that food prices are skyrocketing due to market fluctuations and recent weather conditions, causing the prices of dishes to also significantly increase. 30,000 dong used to be the average price for breakfast in the Old Quarter, but that's no longer the case.

However, with 30,000 dong, you can still have a satisfying breakfast in the Old Quarter!

Hanoi's cuisine offers a wide variety, and Hanoians have countless options for breakfast. From steaming bowls of noodles and porridge to convenient take-away options like baguettes and sticky rice... there are plenty of affordable eateries that cater to all budgets.

1. Sticky rice for 5,000 dong, 'first come first served' at Hang Hom Street

This sticky rice stall has been a staple at this location for many years, offering delicious varieties of sticky rice such as sticky rice with mung beans, peanuts, and more. In the mornings, people queue up to buy their share, filling up a whole corner of the street. The owner even has to hang a sign reminding customers to 'speak up, park neatly' when they come to buy sticky rice.

2. Black bean sweet soup for 4,000 dong/half a liter at Hang Hom Street

3. Pork rib porridge for 10,000 dong at Hang Bo Street

Having porridge in the early morning, enjoying a piping hot bowl with the sweetness of simmered rice, the savory taste of broth, and the crunchiness of fried dough sticks, along with a hint of richness from shredded meat, listening to the crisp sounds of the city before the hustle and bustle begins, gives you enough energy to start a busy new day.

4. Crab vermicelli soup for 7,000 dong at Phat Loc Alley

Just 7,000 dong for a regular bowl of crab vermicelli soup, an incredibly cheap price that impresses many people at the vermicelli soup stall near Tien Ha Temple, Phat Loc Alley. Additionally, the stall offers beef, sausage, and tofu for customization upon request, with the price for a 'mixed' bowl of vermicelli soup with all the toppings adding up to about 20,000 dong.

5. Salted egg steamed bun for 15,000 dong at Luong Van Can Street

Luong Van Can Street has several steamed bun stalls open all day, with prices and quality that are hard to criticize. Unlike many industrially produced steamed buns, the ones here are entirely handmade, ensuring original and enticing flavors.

6. Meatball vermicelli soup for 25,000 dong at Nguyen Che Nghia Street

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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook