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What to order at Bia Hơi Corner Ta Hien
- Must order
- A bia hoi at the cheapest corner stall plus dried squid with chilli salt from passing snack carts.
- The dish to know
- Fresh draft bia hoi and grilled snacks
- Editor tip
- Bring small notes. The corner closes at 23:00 when police clear the pavement; the bia hoi crowd then walks to bun dau or pho.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$
Neighborhoodold-quarter
HoursDaily 16:00-23:00
The dishFresh draft bia hoi and grilled snacks
Last verified
Must order: A bia hoi at the cheapest corner stall plus dried squid with chilli salt from passing snack carts.
Tip: Bring small notes. The corner closes at 23:00 when police clear the pavement; the bia hoi crowd then walks to bun dau or pho.
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Location
Address: Ta Hien at Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
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