Hai Phong Crab Rice Noodles: A 35,000 VND dish that conquers Westerners

American YouTuber was surprised by a bowl of crab noodle soup filled with seafood for only 35,000 VND in a small alley, praising the taste and cleanliness of the restaurant.

Journey to discover Hai Phong cuisine

On his first trip to Vietnam, Nick, an American YouTuber with nearly 300,000 followers on his personal channel, had memorable experiences in Hai Phong . Following a friend's recommendation, he went to a sidewalk crab noodle shop on Tran Phu Street and was quickly conquered by this famous specialty.

The dish not only made a strong impression on Nick but is also the pride of local cuisine, having been in the Top 100 Vietnamese specialties (2020-2021) and was honored by TasteAtlas in the list of "100 dishes with the best broth in the world " in 2025.

Nick experiences the sidewalk crab noodle dish in Hai Phong

What makes a bowl of sidewalk crab noodle soup so appealing?

Nick's first impression of the restaurant nestled in a small alley was the typical local style with simple plastic tables and chairs. Although it was a sidewalk restaurant, he was surprised by the clean space, with trays of ingredients neatly arranged in glass cabinets. "In Vietnam, any restaurant located in an alley, I'm almost sure it will have delicious food," Nick shared.

A bowl full of quality toppings

When the mixed crab noodle soup was brought out, Nick was surprised by its fullness. The bowl was heavy, filled with attractive fillings such as shrimp, grilled pork with lolot leaves, fried fish, fish cakes and mantis shrimp.

A bowl of crab noodle soup filled with seafood surprised the Western guest.

Unforgettable broth flavor

Right from the first spoonful of broth, the YouTuber continuously nodded in approval. He commented: "The broth is delicious, clear, naturally sweet, with the smell of field crab." Fatty crab fat, rich fish cake, big and chewy rice noodles, all blend together to create an unforgettable culinary experience.

American YouTuber tastes the broth and exclaims

Reasonable prices and friendliness

At only 35,000 VND for a quality meal, Nick felt extremely satisfied. He thought this was one of the best dishes he had ever enjoyed. The enthusiasm and friendliness of the restaurant owner also contributed to creating a beautiful memory of his trip.

The first time enjoying Hai Phong's famous specialty, Nick gave many compliments and raised his hand to show his satisfaction.

Discover more Hai Phong street food

In addition to crab noodles, during his time in the city of red phoenix flowers, Nick also discovered many other attractive street foods. He tried caramel sweet soup, grilled meat sandwiches, grilled chicken wings and steamed rice rolls. All of these dishes, though found randomly, left a good impression with their fresh quality and affordable prices, proving the richness of Hai Phong's culinary map.

Foreign visitors experience some street food in Hai Phong

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