1. Cô Tuyến's Shredded Coconut Dessert
Opened 5 years ago, Cô Tuyến's Shredded Coconut Dessert has become one of the top choices for locals and visitors alike. Known for being delicious, nutritious, and affordable, this spot offers high-quality shredded coconut served in careful packaging, perfect for customers who want to take some home as gifts. If you're buying in bulk to take away, just let the shop know, and they'll pack it securely to maintain its freshness!
The Cô Tuyến Shredded Coconut Dessert is a crowd favorite, with most visitors finding it just the right amount of sweet and refreshing. During the scorching summer heat, a cold serving of this dessert is the perfect way to cool down. The fresh coconut is finely shredded, offering a crunchy texture, while the jelly gives a refreshing, chewy feel. The special coconut milk is a rich blend of coconut cream and milk, creating a smooth and aromatic flavor. To balance the sweetness, tapioca pearls are added, enhancing the overall taste. Besides the shredded coconut dessert, Cô Tuyến also offers a wide variety of other delicious options, including smoothies, fruit bowls, and freshly squeezed juices.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 100, Alley 124 Lạch Tray, Ngô Quyền, Hai Phong
Phone: 0965 007 331
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duadamhaiphong
Opening Hours: 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM


2. Gia Truyen Hot Fried Dough
The shop Gia Truyen Hot Fried Dough, located right on the bustling Tran Phu street, is easy to spot with its large sign. The name ''Quẩy Béo'' (Fat Fried Dough) is due to the large, fragrant, and piping hot fried dough served here. For just 5,000 VND, you can enjoy a filling serving of fried dough. In addition to the fried dough, the shop also offers soft and golden-brown bao buns, priced at 5,000 VND each. Overall, Gia Truyen Hot Fried Dough is an ideal spot for students and young people seeking tasty, affordable food—especially if you're looking to fill up on a budget at the end of the month.
The drinks at Gia Truyen Hot Fried Dough include corn milk, passion fruit yogurt, aloe vera yogurt, and bitter soup, all priced at 12,000 VND per cup, while passion fruit juice costs just 10,000 VND. If you're craving something even cheaper, you can also try iced tamarind, Lipton lemon tea, or peach drinks, which are only 8,000 VND. This small stall doesn't have seating, so it's best to grab your order to go. The fried dough has a slightly sweet flavor, coated with sesame seeds on the outside. It's crispy on the outside, soft and aromatic on the inside, and not greasy at all.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 75 Tran Phu, Ngo Quyen, Hai Phong
Phone: 0906 112 187
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuayNong.HaiPhong
Opening Hours: 03:30 PM - 09:30 PM


3. Che - Hang Kenh
Along Hang Kenh street, you'll find a wide variety of food stalls, creating a true food lover’s paradise. One of the hidden gems in this area is a small but charming dessert shop, tucked just across from a few seafood stalls. This shop specializes in a variety of delicious desserts, including mixed che, Thai-style che, Tàu pha, and yogurt with sticky rice, all priced at just 10,000 VND per cup. Among the many desserts at Che - Hang Kenh, the shredded coconut dessert stands out for its exceptional taste, freshly prepared by the owner. The toppings like tapioca pearls and coconut cream are generously added to each cup, ensuring a rich and satisfying flavor. All ingredients are freshly made, guaranteeing both quality and food safety.
The che here is not too sweet, offering a refreshing taste that perfectly suits the hot weather. The mixed che contains black beans, green beans, corn, various jelly types, tapioca pearls, and shredded coconut, while the Thai che is colorful and aromatic. In addition, Che - Hang Kenh also serves affordable cakes, such as cream puffs and rice cakes. On a hot summer day, nothing beats a cold cup of che! Don’t forget to add this tasty spot to your list of must-try places in Hai Phong.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 149 Hang Kenh, Le Chan District, Hai Phong
Opening Hours: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM


4. Ba Hien's Vietnamese Rice Paper Snacks
Ba Hien's Vietnamese Rice Paper Snacks is a well-known gem in Le Chan district. When you visit this spot, you'll get to enjoy a variety of rice paper dishes such as sour tamarind rice paper rolls, traditional mixed rice paper, butter sauce rice paper rolls, fried lemongrass shrimp rice paper, and sausage-stuffed rice paper. Each dish offers a unique tasting experience. The rice paper salad, considered the 'best-seller,' stands out for its beautiful blend of colors and flavors. Though it’s a simple snack, the ingredients are carefully prepared, featuring grated mango, dried beef, quail eggs, shrimp paste, fried onions, and peanuts. The chewy rice paper is soaked in a savory, aromatic sauce, with a touch of tang from the kumquat that will have you hooked.
Even though it’s a snack, the owner puts great attention into selecting high-quality ingredients, including fresh mango, flavorful dried beef, and well-seasoned quail eggs. The rice paper used is flavored with chili salt, offering a sweet-sour-spicy combo that’s both tempting and irresistible. The tangy, fragrant mango, tender dried beef, and perfectly seasoned toppings create a deliciously memorable dish that you won’t be able to forget after your first bite.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 94 Tran Phu, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong
Phone: 0793 316 379
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063449631878


5. Yogurt and Jelly at 40 Luong Khanh Thien
If you’re visiting Hai Phong, one of the must-try spots is Yogurt and Jelly 40 Luong Khanh Thien, a popular hangout for locals, especially in the evening when the place is always packed. This yogurt shop has become a beloved spot for many, having been a part of the childhood memories for many locals. It's not just frequented by the residents but also by young travelers and even foreign tourists. The yogurt here has the perfect consistency—not too soft or too firm. It's smooth, creamy, and has just the right balance of tanginess, offering a refreshing and satisfying treat.
The menu features creative combinations of yogurt with various jellies, but the shop mainly serves two types: ice-cold yogurt and handmade soft yogurt, a rare find in big cities today. You can also try other options like jackfruit yogurt, sticky rice yogurt, caramel yogurt, or agar jelly and coconut jelly. The price for the classic yogurt cups is just 10,000 VND, and you’ll find many other snacks available at the same affordable price, making it a great spot to grab a quick, delicious bite.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 40 Luong Khanh Thien, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong
Phone: 022 5382 6547
Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM


6. Tàu-Style Rice Cake
Tàu-Style Rice Cake might be an unfamiliar name to some, but for the locals, especially the young people of Hai Phong, it's a beloved, traditional snack. This humble dish is a favorite and a must-try when you’re in the area. The best place to sample this dish is at the intersection of Cat Dai (186H Hai Ba Trung).
The Tàu-Style Rice Cake is served hot and fresh on a large tray. The vendor quickly slices the rice cake, adds fillings, and pours a flavorful fish sauce, all in a swift, efficient manner. The rice cake here is creamy white, smooth, and firm, sliced into bite-sized pieces. The fish sauce is a blend of vinegar, with the perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. When you eat, the sauce soaks into the rice cake, and the crispy fried meat and shrimp add an extra layer of deliciousness. As the bowls are served piping hot, the aroma of the cake, meat, and shrimp fills the air, creating an irresistible, mouthwatering scent.
CONTACT INFO:
Address: 159 Hai Ba Trung, Le Chan District, Hai Phong
Phone: 0378 471 807
Opening Hours: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM


7. Bà Già's Spicy Baguette
One of the most affordable and delicious snacks you must try is the spicy baguette, costing only 2,000 VND per piece. While many places in Hai Phong serve spicy baguettes, Bà Già's Spicy Baguette is undoubtedly the most famous. This shop is widely recognized as a top spot for spicy baguettes in the area.
Located on the sidewalk of Le Loi Street, it's easy to spot. Despite its humble appearance, the shop offers a comfortable seating area and parking space on the wide sidewalk. Service is lightning-fast, which is why locals and tourists alike flock to this spot regularly, whether to enjoy the baguettes in-store or take them home as gifts. At just 2,000 VND each, the flavor is unforgettable. The crispy baguette, topped with rich, flavorful pate and grilled to perfection, offers a crunchy texture with the right balance of taste—not too dry or greasy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: 57 Le Loi, Ngo Quyen, Hai Phong
Phone: 0906 084 368
Website: https://banhmycaybagia.com/
Opening Hours: 06:30 AM - 08:00 PM


