Roasted Robusta Coffee Beans
USD 7–20
High-altitude beans from surrounding plantations deliver the bold, chocolatey notes of authentic Vietnamese coffee.
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Where to buy: La Viet Coffee, showroom on Nguyen Cong Tru Street.
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What to Buy in Vietnam
Local goods and souvenirs worth bringing home — with photos, typical prices, and where to buy them.
Vietnamese lacquerware
USD 15–60
Intricate layers of resin and inlaid eggshell create a durable, glossy finished surface.
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Where to buy: Danang Souvenirs and Cafe, 34 Bach Dang St
Ceramic tea set
USD 15–50
These delicate, hand-painted sets reflect the slow pace of local afternoon tea service.
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Where to buy: Hoi An Night Market
Phin Filter
USD 3–10
This gravity-based stainless steel brewer is the only tool needed for authentic drip coffee.
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Where to buy: Ninh Binh City central market stalls.
Bat Trang porcelain
USD 10–100
Hand-painted blue and white motifs from this village define classic Vietnamese dining aesthetics.
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Where to buy: Bat Trang Pottery Market just outside Hanoi.
Vietnamese coffee phin filter
USD 3–15
This gravity-fed metal dripper is the essential tool for brewing strong Vietnamese coffee.
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Where to buy: Ben Thanh Market stalls or specialized coffee roasters in District 1.
Cultured pearl jewelry
USD 50–500
The bay waters are home to professional farms producing high-quality iridescent pearls.
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Where to buy: Ha Long Pearl Farm near Cua Van floating village.
Dried Jackfruit
USD 4–10
Vacuum-fried jackfruit chips offer a intense tropical sweetness without the sticky mess.
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Where to buy: Ninh Binh City fresh market.
Lacquerware bowl
USD 20–150
Layered resin from the lacquer tree creates a finish deeper than any synthetic varnish.
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Where to buy: Hanoia in Hang Gai street or workshops in Ha Thai craft village.
Hand-rolled Lotus Tea
USD 5000–15
Green tea is scented with lotus stamens overnight for a delicate, floral aroma.
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Where to buy: Shops around West Lake or old tea merchants in the Old Quarter.
Vietnamese Coffee Beans
USD 5–20
Pick up dark roast beans for a classic, heavy-bodied Vietnamese drip coffee experience at home.
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Where to buy: Local specialty grocers near Bai Chay.
Hand-woven silk lantern
USD 5–30
Collapsible bamboo frames covered in vibrant silk bring a signature glow to your home.
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Where to buy: Shops along Tran Phu and Phan Boi Chau streets.
Stainless steel coffee dripper
USD 3–10
This gravity-fed metal filter brews a perfect, slow-dripped single cup of strong coffee.
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Where to buy: Han Market, 119 Tran Phu St
Bamboo Crafts
USD 3–15
Hand-woven bamboo items provide lightweight and sustainable kitchen storage solutions.
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Where to buy: Cho Binh Tay in the Chinatown district.
Com Chay
USD 2–6
This toasted rice specialty features a crunch and savory topping unique to Ninh Binh.
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Where to buy: Local markets across Ninh Binh City; street stalls near Trang An.
Hand-woven silk fabric
USD 20–100
Generational silk producers still weave traditional patterns by hand on wooden looms.
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Where to buy: Len Silk
Hmong batik hemp textile
USD 25–200
Beeswax-resist patterns on hand-dyed indigo hemp reflect the traditions of northern ethnic groups.
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Where to buy: Sapa Central Market or direct from local collectives in Cat Cat village.
Stainless Steel Coffee Filter
USD 2–8
This gravity-drip tool is essential for brewing the slow, concentrated cup Vietnam is known for.
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Where to buy: Nguyen Van Troi Street hardware stores.
Dried squid
USD 10–40
A popular local snack often grilled over open flames for a chewy texture.
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Where to buy: The dry goods section of Ha Long Market.
Tay Ninh rice paper
USD 2–10
Dew-dried over nights, this chewy, savory snack is the local pride of Tay Ninh province.
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Where to buy: Trang Bang district local markets and specialty stalls near Nui Ba Den.