Top 9 Unique and Unusual Services in Vietnam

A young man in Hanoi came up with an unexpected business idea—selling earwax cleaning tools made from hair. This quirky business, now run by Le Thanh, has turned into a reality with hundreds of orders daily. Many were shocked when they learned that his product is literally hair used as ear cleaning tools. According to Thanh, the hair is carefully selected and transformed into the perfect tool for earwax removal, ensuring safety. When news of this unusual business appeared on Facebook, many were skeptical, with some believing it was just a publicity stunt. The price is 5,000 VND per strand, or 8,000 VND for two strands (a special offer at 100,000 VND per 100 grams). A girl from Hai Phong also revealed that she’s selling this one-of-a-kind product. The story behind this startup has drawn both support and criticism from the online community.

To save on costs and attract more customers, many young business owners have been organizing unique promotions and contests. Phạm Quang Minh, born in 1982, is the owner of an insect restaurant in Gò Vấp district, and he came up with the idea for an insect-eating challenge. In this competition, participants must eat 20 crispy fried scorpions and 4 live palm worms. If they succeed, they win 1 million VND. If they fail, they must pay 250,000 VND. While the results of this idea remain to be seen, Minh says customers are excited to take part. After 15 days, the event had already attracted over 200 challengers. Minh explained that before opening the restaurant, he spent many years researching the life cycle and care of different insects. Since the restaurant serves unusual dishes that may make some customers hesitant, he decided to add the fun challenge to introduce the dishes in an engaging way.

"To prepare for the event, I personally, along with my team, deep-fried and tasted many scorpions. This ensured that the number of challenges was appropriate," Minh added.

Understanding the summer craving for fresh fruit and the desire to relive childhood memories, some clever entrepreneurs discovered a unique and high-quality product: instant noodle seasoning powder. After being tested for many years, they decided to sell it in packets on various online forums. This Hảo Hảo noodle seasoning powder has become a popular dip for hot pot dishes, offering a flavor unmatched by any other seasoning. It's guaranteed to be as satisfying as the iconic Hảo Hảo noodle soup itself.

Finding this service is not difficult, as it can be easily found on social media with hundreds of search results whenever needed. This service, often referred to as a “money-making machine,” offers more than just renting a partner; you can also rent someone to hang out with, hire a personal assistant, and more.

Given the nature and demand for this service, the cost per use is not cheap, ranging from 500,000 to 1 million VND for 4 hours. During holidays and special events, the price tends to increase significantly.

Finding someone who aligns with your zodiac, birth date, and feng shui to perform a groundbreaking ceremony for construction or new homes has become a highly popular service.

Similar to renting a partner, you can find numerous listings offering services to hire someone for a groundbreaking ceremony. The cost of this service is generally more affordable, ranging from 200,000 to 400,000 VND, far less than renting a boyfriend.

This service is typically sought by couples whose parents oppose their wedding plans. These young couples, unable to gain approval from their families, still want to have their parents present on their special day. Alternatively, some may turn to this service because their parents are elderly, humble, or live in rural areas, but they want to ensure their child has a flawless wedding day.

Wedding service providers often offer this as part of a package, with prices ranging from 2 to 5 million VND per person per appearance.