Bia Ho’i
Most street corners in Hanoi (and most other Vietnamese towns) have Bia Ho’i, or fresh beer stands. A glass costs about 2-3 thousand dong and it’s 16 thousand dong to the dollar- a lot of beer for a buck!
The beer goes down easy. Too easy. And it’s been a great experience to sit on plastic kindergarden-sized chairs and watch the world go by. The Xe-oms (hugger bikes, the VN name for motos) whiz by just inches away.
These places are popular with locals and tourists, so it’s usually a good mixture of cultures. Buying a round of beer makes instant friends.
The beer is a very light lager – think Coors light. The one big drawback is that it goes right through you. At least you know that you’re staying hydrated.
Tags: beer, Travel, vietnam
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