A sandwich, a pillow-shaped snack, and an egg-coffee finish around the Old Quarter. Share the savoury orders if you want this to stay a snack walk. The route is only a suggested order; opening times get the final vote.
Dishes below are suggested orders. Check current menus and hours.
Choose one filling rather than treating the menu like a dare. A sandwich is easy to share and still leaves appetite for the next stop. Keep an eye on the pickles and herbs: they have a job beyond making the bread look full.
What I ordered
Bánh mì: one bread, many personalities
Suggested order: bánh mì with your preferred filling. Ask about sauces when ordering, not after the first bite.
The little pillow is the point. Start with a small order, let it cool enough to eat comfortably, then use the dipping sauce a little at a time. Snack mathematics works much better before you order a second plate.
What I ordered
Banh Goi
Suggested order: bánh gối. Try the crisp shell and filling together, with a light dip.
Call this dessert with a coffee underneath it. Take a seat and give the cup its own pause. If you are already full, this is a perfectly good place to stop the trail rather than inventing a fourth snack.
What I ordered
Cà phê trứng: Hanoi’s egg-coffee pause
Suggested order: egg coffee. Taste the foam and coffee separately, then mix to your liking.