Ms. YummyFace Fav's Food Guides
& Maps - Northern Vietnam 2025
My food maps will guide you to my very favorite spots to enjoy each city's most popular dishes.
Every restaurant and vendor has my personal approval for food quality, authenticity, and overall experience.
GOOGLE MAPS BASED
FOR EASY NAVIGATION
WHY BUY A FOOD MAP?
If you care about eating well in Vietnam, this is not something you want to figure out on your own. With limited time and so much incredible food across the country, it's easy to miss the best dishes or end up somewhere that just isn't worth it.
That’s why I’ve spent the last two years on the road, talking to locals, following their stories, and putting in the work to build these maps by hand. You won’t find these places in guidebooks or on tourist blogs. These are real local experiences, the kind you only discover when you take the time to listen, learn, and taste your way through each region.
As someone who lives here and has spent years exploring every corner of Vietnam through food, I’ve put together a collection of my favorite local meals in each region. These maps are built from real experience, not online lists. Every spot is handpicked because it’s genuinely good, and because I believe it deserves your time and appetite.
Each map includes notes on what the shop is known for, Google Map links for directions and details, and for some spots, links to Instagram and TikTok videos so you can preview the food and vibe ahead of time. It’s everything you need to feel confident and excited to explore each spot on your own terms.
If you want to eat like a local, skip the tourist traps, and not miss anything truly great, these maps are the best place to start.
Eating 'Cow Cake' in Saigon!
Any map questions can be sent: howdy.cav@gmail.com
HANOI
All-in-One Map
Get all of my Hanoi food recommendations — from breakfast to dessert — in one bundle! With over 60 of my favorite places to eat in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, this is the most complete local food guide to Hanoi you’ll find. All at one great price!
Hanoi All-in-One Food Map Includes:
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ALL 7 Hanoi Food Maps: Iconic Foods, Phở, Bánh Mì, Bún Chả, Dessert, Specialty Coffee, and the Perfect One-Day Eating Itinerary
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A PDF guide for each map with brief descriptions, helpful tips, and food insights
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Google Maps-based navigation for all food spots with directions and shop details
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Instagram & TikTok video links showing the food and each location
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Yummmyfaaace satisfaction guarantee 😋
LOCAL EATING TIP:
Michelin-recommended restaurants in Hanoi can be hit or miss — and often packed with tourists. For shorter lines, better meals, and more authentic experiences, follow the spots in my maps instead!
HANOI
Iconic Foods Map
Get ready to taste your way through 29 of Hanoi’s most iconic street foods, all served by my absolute favorite local vendors in and around the Old Quarter. This guide focuses on dishes that are delicious, approachable, and still full of local flavor — with about one-third leaning more adventurous (hello, banana snail noodle soup 👀).
Bonus: This is my most pescatarian-friendly map, featuring 8 dishes made with fish or seafood.
Hanoi Iconic Foods Map Includes:
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29 must-try meals across 26 trusted local spots, all located in or walkable from Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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A PDF guide with the address, description and images for each listing on this map.
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A correlating customized Google Map with directions to each shop and additional details
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Instagram & TikTok video highlights for many of the dishes
HANOI
Hanoi Hits (5 Maps)
If you're into phở, bánh mì, and Hanoi’s most iconic dish — bún chả, this map bundle is for you! It’s the ultimate shortcut to eating well in the capital. From breakfast to dessert (and all the coffees in between), this set has you fully covered — and at a discounted price.
Purchase Includes:
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5 complete maps: Phở, Bánh Mì, Bún Chả, Dessert, and Specialty Coffee in Hanoi
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A PDF guide with the address, description and images for every listing on each map.
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A correlating Google Map with directions to each shop and additional details
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Instagram & TikTok video links for each location featured
Hanoi Local Hits - Pho / BBQ Pork Banh Mi / Bun Cha / Ice Cream / Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Coffee)
HANOI
Perfect One Day Eating Itinerary
My biggest regret when traveling is wasting a meal in a city full of incredible food and not enough time to eat-venture properly. If you only have one day in Hanoi, this map will help you make every bite count — no second-guessing, no missing out.
Hanoi Perfect 1 Day Eating Itinerary Includes:
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3 of my favorite meals for a perfect Hanoi food itinerary — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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1 of my favorite Hanoi coffee shops
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1 of the city’s most popular local drinks
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1 tasty afternoon snack and 1 crowd-pleasing dessert spot
Also Included:
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Instagram & TikTok video links highlighting each place
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Google Map links for easy navigation and shop details
HANOI
Lylla's Fav's Specialty Coffee Map
Vietnam is the second-largest coffee exporter in the world, and our coffee is both excellent and affordable. In Hanoi, that love for coffee runs deep — the city is home to one of the most vibrant and creative coffee cultures on the planet. We take pride in it, and once you taste it, you’ll understand why.
Hanoi Coffee Map Includes:
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10 of my favorite coffee shops in Hanoi, each known for a unique specialty drink or standout brew
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The specific coffee or drink to try at each stop — from egg coffee to coconut, matcha, and more
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A PDF guide with the address, description and images for each listing on this map.
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A correlating customized Google Map with directions to each shop and additional details
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Instagram & TikTok video links for each café I’ve already featured
Hanoi is Ground Zero for Vietnamese Coffee Culture
**FREE**
My Personal Favorite Hanoi Specialty Coffee Spots & Experiences
HANOI
Sightseeing Map ($2 Donation)
This map features 16 of my personal favorite sightseeing spots in Hanoi — a helpful guide to exploring the highlights of my home city. To make the most of your time, I’ve grouped these places by area so you can plan smarter and avoid unnecessary backtracking.
Hanoi Sightseeing Map Includes:
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16 of the top places to visit in Hanoi, handpicked for their cultural, historical, and local charm
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Entry prices listed for each site (most are free!)
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Attractions grouped by location to help you save time and navigate efficiently
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A Google Map link for easy navigation and Hanoi trip planning
A Few of Hanoi's Most Popular Sightseeing Spots
SAPA
Local Specialties Food Map
I've slowly built this map after several trips to Sapa over the years. It includes all of the local specialties, as well as some interesting spots that are off the beaten tourism path. Most of my recommendations are in Sapa City, but a handful are down valley so you have somewhere that you can trust when you're exploring the surrounding area. Click the link below for full details, including the complete list of featured dishes.
Sapa Food Map Includes:
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20 of my favorite food spots — covering local specialty meals, snacks & coffee shops
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A PDF explaining each listing, and a custom Google Map with vendor locations, directions, and additional shop info
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Video links for several featured vendors that I've already posted on Instagram and TikTok
LOCAL EATING TIP: If you see 'Salmon' on a Vietnamese dinning menu, it is actually locally farm raised TROUT.
A few of the foods included in your Sapa Food Map!