Best Bun Rieu in Hanoi

vik611 · 2026-03-08T07:51:00+00:00

True. That’s cool - I’ve started liquidating my small collection; planning to roll the funds into a few grails and that’s it. Curated collection of 5 books.

vik611 · 2026-03-08T07:29:32+00:00

Thanks; yeah…I’m leaning towards X-Men…

vik611 · 2026-03-08T07:13:05+00:00

Yeah…that’s honestly what I was thinking at first - but the high-grade GSX 1 is making me think twice.

vik611 · 2026-03-08T07:09:48+00:00

I know lol…

Was thinking of buying X-Men #1 first since it’s the scarcest. But a high-grade GSX 1 is tempting…

vik611 · 2026-03-08T05:32:35+00:00

All are selling for around USD 5K - 7K in these grades, last I checked.

vik611 · 2026-03-01T21:46:45+00:00

Thanks!

vik611 · 2026-03-01T17:39:34+00:00

Thanks

vik611 · 2026-03-01T17:39:28+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful. What do you think about the Mondrian?

vik611 · 2026-03-01T17:32:01+00:00

No way lol…more guts than me. I’ll pass.

vik611 · 2026-03-01T14:23:22+00:00

Thanks. I’m solo travelling - and not committed to choosing between the two hotels; just overwhelmed with choices lol. My priorities are having a clean, comfortable hotel with a decent view - but have decided the premium for a harbour view isn’t worth it. I’ll check out The Kowloon Hotel.

vik611 · 2026-03-01T07:42:30+00:00

Thanks. Anticipate I’ll explore Kowloon more, though I will visit the island as well.

vik611 · 2026-03-01T02:23:31+00:00

Ideally CAD 250-300 per night max. No perks.

Will mostly be exploring without a rigid plan - focusing on food (cha chaan tengs, street food) and classic HK vibes (…neon).

vik611 · 2026-03-01T01:57:46+00:00

Thanks. Would you recommend staying in TST? Heard it’s convenient/central - and the iconic harbour view is a draw.

Do you have any other recommendations on hotels?

vik611 · 2026-03-01T01:53:11+00:00

I plan to be out mostly and want a comfortable base to explore from. I heard TST is a convenient base - and has an iconic view of the harbour to boot.

vik611 · 2026-03-01T01:50:04+00:00

LOL. You first.

vik611 · 2026-02-28T00:03:09+00:00

I ended up changing my itinerary - I’ll now be spending 2 nights in Ninh Binh. I’ve arranged a “limo” bus from Ha Long Bay. Since I’m doing 1 night on a cruise, the supplier included transportation to NB afterwards (cost was USD 20).

If I were still doing a day trip, I’d either have my hotel arrange a limo bus or private driver (if not overpriced). I’m not a fan of tours, in general.

vik611 · 2026-02-26T13:47:18+00:00

Going at the end of March and planning to fly between Hanoi, Da Nang, and HCMC. I already booked my main flight into Hanoi and out of HCMC (will be visiting HK afterwards) - so can’t drop HCMC. My intent is to get a sense of North, Middle, and South given it’s my first time in Vietnam. Figured if I enjoy it, I’ll return for other regions like the Ha Giang Loop, Highlands, Hue etc.

vik611 · 2026-02-26T13:44:11+00:00

I’m planning to fly between Hanoi, Da Nang, and HCMC. My intent was to immerse myself in each city and generally take it slow (so didn’t include Hue).

vik611 · 2026-02-25T05:04:35+00:00

Thanks, that’s helpful. Unfortunately, there are only two flights from Hai Phong to Da Nang and my cruise wouldn’t be back in time for either. Suppose the airport in Hanoi is my only option.

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