Vietnam’s Craziest Railway Coffee At Hanoi Train Street

http___www.bigleaguekickball.com_about_ Soma no prescription next day delivery The tourism in Vietnam is getting more and more vibrant and it slams you like a whiff of fish sauce in a hot pho as soon as you set foot in the city. Who would have thought that an old train tracks could be a spot for tourism now? 

buy cheap soma without prescription I’m talking about Hanoi Train Street at Hoàn Kiêm, Hanoi, Vietnam. It made the rounds on social media after a content creator posted her coffee moment beside a passing train. Netizens viewed it as a not-to-be-missed experience so as soon as it became viral, tourists are flocking in the area and waiting for the train to pass while having their Vietnamese drinks.

The railway tracks were built by the French during their occupation of Vietnam in the late 19th century. The tracks were originally used to transport goods and people between Hanoi and other provinces in Vietnam. Over time, the city grew and expanded. The tracks remained, surrounded by new buildings and houses. These houses in Hoàn Kiêm opened up their respective coffee shops, which gave life to the tourism in this area.

Today, this train track is part of Vietnam Railways, a state-owned operator of the country’s railway system. Therefore, this train serves passengers to and from the south of Hanoi. These trains travel a long route, passing by several provinces, so there are high chances that these trains are sleeper trains.

Although the railway in Hoàn Kiêm is the one mainly considered as the Hanoi Train Street, the coffee shops extends up to Ðông Ða district. The original Hanoi Train Street gets really crowded so we proceeded to the railway along Ngõ 224 Lê Duẩn, Ðông Ða. It is called by locals as the south entrance because in recent years, there have been reports of Hanoi Train Street being closed to visitors due to safety concerns, closing and guarding the main entrance at Hoàn Kiêm. The tip is to enter the south entrance at Ngõ 224 Lê Duẩn or go directly to the coffee shops.

The alley is so narrow that residents must remove their personal belongings, including bicycles and furnitures, before the train passes. Nevertheless, tourists can safely watch the train from the outdoor seating areas of the stores. Owners will typically move their stools closer to the wall and advise patrons to do so as the train approaches. Many will also post train times on chalk boards in their establishments.

I already expected how the trains would pass by as I’ve seen them in TikTok clips and Facebook reels but I never thought that it would be that near to me and my dining area, not to mention how fast it was. The train was just inches away from my shoulder! One wrong move will give me a serious injury. However, it was a fun and memorable experience. We even waited for two more trains to grasp the moment.

Apart from the train, as I always mention, the coffee shops and establishments beside the track are the factors that made the street colorful and photogenic. As you can see, residents and owners showcased their creativity in designing their respective mini outdoor cafes despite of the very tight space. Vietnam is known for its coffee production so offering what locals are good at in this new tourist spot is a great idea.

Since there’s nothing left to say about the Train Street, let me give a critic on the food and services offered by the cafe of our choice. After a small walk along the railway track, we ended up dining at 65 Railway Coffee. Even though we arrived hours ahead the train’s scheduled arrival, the owner welcomed us and assisted us during the entire stay. They also had a free WiFi so the waiting time wasn’t boring.

We stayed here for three long hours so we kinda bought a lot of food to kill time. We started off with an appetizer that we’re familiar with, which is Fried Cheese, or mozzarella sticks. We all know that it isn’t a local Vietnamese food so they weren’t able to pull this off. But I’m not gonna complain because we’re just on a street side. In fact, I appreciate it for having things layer of crust, leaving a thicker filling.

On the other hand, here’s a specialty of Vietnam so I’m sure it’s gonna be great. It’s my first Pho here and I was excited to try. My excitement turned into satisfaction as I had my first slurp. The broth alone was incredible. It had clean flavor profile yet rich in beef and aromatics. It matched the softness of the noodles. Plus, they got the right doneness I want in a beef. It’s medium-well, thinly-sliced and soft.

Thinking about it now, I regret that I didn’t try the coffee in Hanoi Train Street. The intensity of the egg coffee I had at Cafe Giang earlier was mindblowing so I couldn’t take another coffee during that day. Therefore, I ordered Orange Lemongrass Peach tea, which truly amazed my palate. I noticed that they don’t use any flavorings for their iced teas. They infuse the real thing! They are also naturally sweetened so they’re not hard to love.

Just like in any parts of the world, smoothies can also be seen in street corners of Vietnam. You’ll find blended fruits along with ice and condensed milk or yogurt here. My husband and I tried both dairy so we ordered Watermelon Smoothie and Mango Yogurt respectively. The former felt natural. It was refreshing. The latter had a flawless balance of mango and yogurt. I thought I wouldn’t want it but I was wrong.