Indulge in delicious bites at Hạ Long's snack spots

1 Quán ăn vặt Cô Béo

- Address: B111, Kiosk Sun World Halong Park, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 094 724 3636

- Price: 20.000đ - 120.000đ

- Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:30

Among the Ha Long snack spots popular with both young people and locals today, Ăn Vặt Cô Béo is arguably the top destination, famous ever since opening its first branch in Hon Gai. The eatery earns praise for its incredibly diverse, quality menu and its exceptionally warm, friendly owner. Today, the brand has franchised and expanded to numerous locations: from Bai Chay, Hon Gai, and Cam Pha all the way to Hai Phong. However, for the most convenient sightseeing and entertainment itinerary, you should visit the snack shop in the old town area near Sun World Ha Long Park. After a full day of playing your heart out in the amusement park, stopping by here to relax and recharge your energy is as good as it gets.

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2 Tuấn Liên Yogurt

- Address: Trần Quốc Nghiễn, Bạch Đằng, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 091 228 8988

- Price: 09:00 - 23:00

- Opening hours: 6.000đ - 12.000đ

When it comes to the most famous yogurt in Ha Long, Tuấn Liên is unmatched. The shop's signature treat is its carefully fermented traditional yogurt, served in cute little glass jars and topped with banana, cherry, dried coconut, and warm, chewy boba cooked in fragrant, subtly sweet coconut cream. Another major plus of Tuấn Liên Yogurt is its spacious premises right across from the coastal road, meaning you will never have to worry about finding car parking.

3 Bánh cuốn chả mực (Steamed rice rolls with squid patties)

3.1 Quán Bà Ngân – One of Ha Long's renowned snack spots

- Address: 34 Đoàn Thị Điểm Street, Bạch Đằng, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 0904544626

- Price: 30.000đ - 55.000đ

- Opening hours: 07:00 - 14:00

Among the snack spots in Ha Long, Bà Ngân is a standout favorite adored by young and old alike. Since Ha Long squid patty steamed rice rolls are already an iconic local specialty, there is simply no reason for visitors to pass up the experience. Savoring a piping hot portion of silky rice rolls, taking a bite into the hand-pounded, wonderfully crisp and chewy squid patty, and letting it melt in your mouth is sure to satisfy even the most discerning diners.

3.2 The allure of the dish

Ha Long squid patties are prepared following a standard ratio of 95% fresh squid and 5% seasoning. Thanks to being hand-pounded, the patties turn out more fragrant, flavorful, cohesive, and remarkably bouncy with a satisfying crunch. Once deep-fried, the patties take on an appetizing golden-brown hue and a light crispiness, making them an unbeatable pairing with delicate steamed rice rolls.

4 Sam Bà Tỵ (Horseshoe crab)

- Address: Alley 6 Cao Thắng, Hòn Gai, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 0915411877

- Price: 20.000đ - 100.000đ

- Opening hours: 07:00 - 23:00

Many travelers might not immediately recognize what horseshoe crab (sam biển) is. It is a marine arthropod shaped somewhat like a stingray, yet its meat tastes similar to crab. Among Ha Long's snack venues, you can sample horseshoe crab dishes at Ha Long Market or at Sam Bà Tỵ. The eatery serves a wide array of preparations, including sweet and sour stir-fried horseshoe crab, horseshoe crab patties, horseshoe crab salad, crispy fried horseshoe crab roe, and more.

5 Ăn vặt Cô Hương

- Address: 910 Hạ Long Street, Bãi Cháy, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 0366 777 033

- Price: 5.000đ - 50.000đ

- Opening hours: 17:00 - 23:00

If you are staying at a guesthouse in the Bai Chay area and do not want to travel far to track down Ha Long snack spots, keep Cô Hương in mind. It may be small, but it packs a punch, offering a comprehensive menu with everything from fried fermented pork rolls and sausages to yogurt, hotpots, and more.

6 Vườn Đào sidewalk seafood

- Address: Vườn Đào, Vườn Đào Street, Bãi Cháy, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Price: 20.000đ - 150.000đ

- Opening hours: 18:00 - 01:00

When exploring Ha Long Bay, you definitely should not miss the Vuon Dao area, located opposite Sun World Ha Long Park. Thanks to its prime location in the heart of Bai Chay, the street is packed with diverse Ha Long snack eateries serving delicious fare. If you are looking for a spot to enjoy affordable street seafood with friends before strolling around Ha Long's old town, look no further than the Vuon Dao sidewalk—brimming with enticing flavors like steamed snails, garlic butter stir-fried clams, tamarind quail eggs, and sweet and sour crab claws, all served piping hot and wonderfully fresh.

7 Seafood noodle soup (Bún/bánh đa hải sản)

A visit to Ha Long is incomplete without tasting seafood bánh đa (red rice noodles) or bún (round rice noodles), featuring flavors that captivate countless travelers. It combines the clean, natural sweetness of the broth with the fresh, succulent taste of seafood. Across Ha Long, Tuan Chau Island, Bai Chay, and beyond, many stalls offer this dish, but one of the most unmatched remains Chiến Công on Tran Nhat Duat Street. For a budget-friendly price starting from just 30.000đ, you can enjoy a bowl overflowing with crab meat, mantis shrimp, prawns, fish cakes, greens, and more.

8 Spicy and sour ruốc (baby octopus)

- Address: Group 6, Area 6 Trần Thái Tông, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh

- Phone: 0969810999

- Price: 80.000đ - 150.000đ

- Opening hours: 09:00 - 23:30

While the name may sound unusual, do not confuse it with shredded pork floss; Ha Long's ruốc is a local seafood specialty closely related to squid and octopus. To savor it, you can check out snack stalls at Cai Dam Market, Ha Long Market I, II, and more. According to many locals, however, Phúc Lộc Thọ restaurant is the go-to spot for an authentic, mouthwatering bowl of spicy and sour cooked ruốc.

The list of Ha Long snack spots certainly doesn't end here and continues to grow. Since you have made the journey out here, make sure to eat and explore to your heart's content!