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Hai Phong isn't just known as the picturesque port city. With its vibrant streets lined with blooming flamboyant trees, it's also famed for its plethora of delicious, affordable eateries. Join us on a Hai Phong food tour to explore the culinary delights this city has to offer.
1. Getting to Hai Phong
Motorbike
It takes approximately 2 hours to ride a motorbike from Hanoi to Hai Phong. Opting for a motorbike ride, simply follow National Highway 5A to reach Hai Phong. This road is scenic and easy to navigate, perfect for those who enjoy being in control and exploring.
Bus
If you want to save travel time, you can choose the bus. There are numerous Hanoi - Hai Phong buses available for you to choose from. You can catch a bus at Gia Lam, Giap Bat, Yen Nghia, or Nuoc Ngam bus stations.
The distance between Hanoi and Hai Phong buses is approximately 15 - 30 minutes apart. Opting for a bus ride will cost you around 100,000 VND for a safe journey.
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Train
If you often browse through Hai Phong review pages, you'll surely come across dazzling photos taken on the train. Besides the spacious and relaxing atmosphere, the opportunity for Instagram-worthy shots is one of the reasons why many young people opt for train travel.
It's advisable to buy train tickets in advance to choose your seat and have more control over your schedule. The regular train ticket price is 85,000 VND per seat. If you have a student card, the ticket price is around 69,000 VND per ticket.
2. Accommodation
The dining and entertainment spots in Hai Phong are mostly concentrated in the city center. To facilitate your transportation, it's recommended to choose hotels around the city center.
Here are some hotel suggestions around the city center:
HM Hotel & Apartment
- Location: 93 Lot 16D Trung Hanh 5, Dong Lam Ward, Hai An District
- Price Range: around 350,000 VND/room/night
Luxury Hotel
- Location: Lot 8a – A2, No. 17 Le Hong Phong
- Price Range: around 435,000 VND/room/night
Merry House
- Location: BH 04-12A, Vinhomes Imperia Urban Area, Thượng Lý Ward, Hồng Bàng District
- Price Range: around 750,000 VND/room/night
3. Dining
3.1. Culinary paradise at Cát Bi Market
- Location: 34 Lý Hồng Nhật, Cát Bi, Hải An, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 3,000 – 15,000 VND
- Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
The first stop on the Hải Phòng food tour is Cát Bi Market. This place is renowned as the culinary paradise of Hải Phòng. Here, you can indulge in a wide variety of dishes at incredibly affordable prices.
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Some must-try dishes at this food area include grilled cartilage, beef jerky, water fern cake, boiled chicken feet, seaweed salad, coconut pancake, various desserts... Particularly, the vendors here are very friendly and willing to guide customers in choosing dishes that suit their tastes.
3.2. Pate bread, pate bun at Cột Đèn
- Location: No. 4 Chùa Hàng, Lê Chân, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 10,000 – 15,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
If you've gone through the effort of experiencing the Hải Phòng food tour, then you definitely can't miss out on Cột Đèn pate. This establishment is not only famous in Hải Phòng but also has branches in Hanoi specialized in selling Cột Đèn pate to customers. The pate here is known for its delightful aroma and smooth texture.
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When you taste it, you'll experience the rich flavor of the pate. The distinctive feature of Cột Đèn pate compared to others is the layer of fat at the end of each block of pate. This fat layer gives the pate just the right amount of richness without being overwhelming.
3.3. Mrs. May's Steamed Rice Cakes
- Location: Chu Văn An Market, Lê Lợi, Ngô Quyền, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 25,000 – 30,000 VNĐ/ person
- Opening Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mrs. May's Steamed Rice Cakes is the next destination that Mytour wants you to visit on your Hải Phòng food tour. Her stall is right at the entrance of Chu Văn An Market. She usually starts selling from early afternoon. As soon as her stall opens, it gets very crowded, so she often sells out quite early.
Mrs. May's steamed rice cakes are very soft and fragrant. The filling is rich, dense, and sticks to the cake rather than separating like many other eateries. The fried shallot layer on top also carries the authentic homemade flavor.
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One big plus point of Mrs. May's Steamed Rice Cakes is perhaps in the dipping sauce. Her dipping sauce is fish sauce simmered with bone broth. As a result, the dipping sauce is not only flavorful but also rich and naturally sweet.
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3.4. Tofu Pudding Cake – 159 Cát Dài
- Location: 159 Cát Dài, Lê Chân District, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: around 12,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Throughout the Hải Phòng food tour, tofu pudding cake might be the least popular dish. However, those who enjoy this dish will surely become addicted to it. If you're worried about not being able to eat this dish, you can visit the address 159 Cát Dài.
The tofu pudding cake here is prepared to suit most tastes. The tofu pudding is very firm, smooth, and cut into bite-sized pieces. It is served with papaya, jellyfish, shrimp, and pork rinds. The most special aspect of the tofu pudding cake bowl is the dipping fish sauce.
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This fish sauce has a perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. Moreover, the accompanying toppings are also well-seasoned. When eating tofu pudding cake with fish sauce and various side dishes, you will clearly feel the flavors blending together.
3.5. Crab spring rolls – 92 Trần Nhật Duật
- Location: 92 Trần Nhật Duật, Ngô Quyền District, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 20,000 – 60,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Phone: 0388 079 999
Crab spring rolls are another must-try dish on your Hải Phòng food tour. Here, the spring rolls are usually sold in portions, with each portion containing 2 large rolls. The rolls have a crispy outer shell, and the filling inside consists of crab meat and bean sprouts. The combination of these two ingredients makes the filling not only tender but also very fragrant.
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With a portion of crab spring rolls, you will be served with a plate of vermicelli, a generous amount of fresh vegetables, a bowl of flavorful dipping sauce, and a glass of tamarind juice. The restaurant has the advantage of being located in a market alley, yet the space is quite clean and airy.
3.6. Spicy fish intestine vermicelli soup - 66 Lê Lợi
- Location: 66 Lê Lợi, Ngô Quyền District, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 25,000 – 30,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Missing out on spicy fish intestine vermicelli soup during your Hải Phòng food tour would definitely be a regret. The restaurant is located at the beginning of Lê Lợi Street, with spacious surroundings and always bustling with customers. However, there are also many eateries nearby, so make sure to find the right address to fully enjoy the authentic flavor.
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A bowl of vermicelli here is quite fulfilling with fried fish, fish cakes, fish intestines, and fish mousse. The fish, although soaked in broth, still retains its crispiness when eaten. Following that, the intestines and mousse are also very tender, fragrant, and creamy. The plus point of the vermicelli bowl lies in its sour and slightly spicy broth.
3.7. Pan-fried bread 33 Kỳ Đồng
- Location: 33 Kỳ Đồng, Hồng Bàng District, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 25,000 – 40,000Đ/person
- Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pan-fried bread at 33 Kỳ Đồng is a popular choice among many young people during their Hải Phòng food tour. A serving of pan-fried bread here comes at an affordable price but with abundant toppings. A pan of bread typically includes pate, sunny-side-up eggs, Chinese sausage, meatballs, French fries, sausages, fresh herbs, and more.
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The highlight of the pan-fried bread lies in the rich sauce. The sauce here is very fragrant, delicious, without being overly tomatoey. When eaten with bread and toppings, it creates a perfect flavor combination.
3.8. Coconut Coffee by Mrs. Hạnh
- Location: 148 Lương Khánh Thiện, Ngô Quyền District, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 20,000 – 50,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
When asked about must-visit places for delicious food during your Hải Phòng food tour, you'll definitely hear about Mrs. Hạnh's coconut coffee. Unlike coconut coffee in Hanoi, the coconut coffee here is creamy, fragrant with coconut aroma, and rich in coffee flavor.
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The coconut base here isn't just fragrant but also creamy, naturally sweet, and rich. When combined with the bitter taste of coffee, it creates a flavor that will leave you amazed. This dish is often served with shredded coconut, dried coconut, and black jelly.
3.9. Dream Garden Snails - 358 Đà Nẵng
- Location: 55 Alley 358 Đà Nẵng, Đông Hải 1, Hải An, Hải Phòng
- Price Range: 20,000 – 50,000 VNĐ
- Opening Hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
When you join the Hải Phòng food tour, you absolutely cannot miss out on Dream Garden Snails. The restaurant is located in a small alley but always bustling with customers. It offers an open, spacious, and airy space.
When you visit Dream Garden Snails, you'll surely be surprised by the variety of snails available. The snails here are fresh and alive. Upon arrival, guests can choose their preferred snails, and then the staff will prepare them in various ways such as steaming, boiling, stir-frying with corn, tamarind sauce, and more.
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The common feature here is that the snails are crispy and delicious. The broth for steamed or boiled snails is richly seasoned with fragrant lemongrass and a slight spicy kick from chili. As for the various sauces, they are smooth and each has its own delicious aroma.
Hopefully, with Mytour's suggestions, you've found the perfect stops for your Hải Phòng food tour. So why wait? Pack your bags and let's go!
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