Vietnam’s nightlife on tourist streets is often exciting and colorful.
Bui Vien Street is located in Saigon; Vo Thi Sau Street is in Hue City; and Ta Hien Beer Street in Hanoi Old Quarter is well-known.
The fascinating things on Ta Hien Street have made many tourists like this site. Let’s check it!
The unique features of Ta Hien Beer Street
Ta Hien is an ancient street. With a length of around 260m, this road with harmonious architecture has become a famous destination in Hanoi. It gives typical value to ancient and traditional architecture.
Therefore, this old area has attracted many visitors, including foreigners. So, many people also call Ta Hien “a tourist street.” At night, this distance is more crowded and bustling. So, the name “Ta Hien not sleeping” is also signed from here.
There are not many places in Hanoi with a unique, vibrant, and bustling beauty like Ta Hien Steet when the night comes. The small restaurants and sidewalk beer pubs close to each other sell the delicious street food of Hanoi. This image has become an unforgettable impression on the locals and visitors.
During the day, Ta Hien Street is quiet and calm like the Hanoians, but at night, it is noisy, bustling, and joyful, which will become a lively picture of a modern city. Besides, many foreign tourists here add a different color to the ancient beer street Ta Hien.
When you visit here, you can be overwhelmed by the busy space. Many young people and backpackers gather to drink beer and chat with each other, creating a solid impression on the guests visiting Ta Hien Beer Street for the first time.
The language, culture, and cuisine barriers have been removed. All guests are harmonious with the bustling and joyful atmosphere, enjoying the breath of Hanoi life at night in each moment.
A short history of Ta Hien
Today, Ta Hien Street is the busiest nightlife area in Hanoi, extending from Ta Hien to Luong Ngoc Quyen-Hang Bac-Hang Ngang to Hang Dao. Ta Hien Street was initially composed of old Rue Géraud streets during the French colonial period.
However, the local people still liked to call it Quang Lac because the most famous theater of Quang Lac was located in the central distance of the street.
Quang Lac Theater was a luxurious place for the upper class to enjoy dance, opera, and singing performances. Near the theater, there were many restaurants and refreshments serving guests who were watching and hanging out at night.
Many shops selling porridge, pho (noodles), wonton noodles, or beer bars attract plenty of guests, and the street vendors selling tea, donuts, and dumplings all make this street a living scene at night.
Since 1945, the street has been changed to Ta Hien, named after Ta Quang Hien (1841- 1893), a leader of the Can Vuong movement in Thai Binh Province. Now, it is called Ta Hien Beer Street.
Cuisine in Ta Hien beer street
When talking about Ta Hien, most people immediately mention the typical beers here, including fresh and regular beer.
Once you visit this town, you are fascinated by the aroma of delicious, cold, fresh beer, which can not be found anywhere else. Therefore, people often call Ta Hien a beer street in Hanoi.
The drinking beer style in Ta Hien has become a unique feature that differs from anywhere in Hanoi. It is the soul of the people living in the capital, the union of young people. The cool fresh beer with golden color blending in the white foam bubbles has become an unforgettable image in the hearts of many Hanoians.
Enjoying the great flavor of Ta Hien beer and tasting the snacks and local Hanoi food is an exciting experience. Sitting on the sidewalks of beer pubs or small restaurants is simple, not luxurious. Still, this activity has become a must-do experience in Hanoi.
Ta Hien vermicelli noodles (Bun Bo) are a very familiar dish among Vietnamese people. Bun Bo on this street has a slightly different flavor because the beef is fried with garlic, creating a rich flavor. The noodles are also mixed with other ingredients: bean sprouts, melons, and pineapple.
Chicken legs are a strange dish for foreigners but popular with young Vietnamese. Many dishes are created, including chicken feet steamed with onions or lemongrass, grilled chicken feet, or mixed with a sweet and sour taste. All have different flavors, attracting eaters from other areas.
Bun Moc (Moc vermicelli) at 14 Ta Hien is also a place to taste the great flavor. The image of hot pots creates steaming water and a great smell, making most people feel hungry. Bun Moc is sweet and soft and is mixed with ground meat, mushrooms, and spices.
Grilled quail with honey: This food is popular in the street of Ta Hien. Many young people like to taste grilled quails with honey while drinking beer. This is affordable food with 50,000 VND; you may get a dish of a few quails. When passing a shop that is grilling quails, you are surprised by the fragrant smells of this food.
Ta Hien Beer Street is the most well-known nighttime destination in Hanoi. It combines Asian and Eastern cultures, absorbing modernity and ancient aftertaste. It has a gentle and harmonious style, making this Beer Street the most prominent place at night in Hanoi.
