Where to eat at night in Hai Phong depends on what time you plan to eat. Dinner is easy before 21:30, but the choice becomes much smaller after 22:00, and only a handful of local stalls continue after midnight. This guide separates genuine late-night food from restaurants that simply serve dinner.
Information checked in September 2026: The hours below are planning references, not guarantees. Independent stalls may sell out, close early in bad weather or change their schedule on holidays. Save the exact map pin and check the latest listing, or ask your hotel to call, before making a special journey after 22:00.
Quick guide: choose by the time you want to eat
- After midnight: Bánh Đa Cua Cô Tuyết, Ốc Đêm and the pâté vendors around Cột Đèn are the strongest choices in this guide.
- Until roughly 23:00 or midnight: Consider Bánh Đa Cua Đồng at 48 Lạch Tray, Cháo Hải Sản 24H, Dừa Dầm Cô Tuyến or Talata Seafood. Check the specific venue because published closing times differ.
- Dinner before 22:00–22:30: Ốc Thủy Dương, the bánh mì cay shop at 28 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Ganesh Indian Restaurant and Pepper’s Pizza are more suitable for an evening meal than a post-midnight stop.
Temporary weekend option in 2026: Hai Phong’s pilot night food and walking street operates around the Opera House and central gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings, 18:00–24:00, from 28 August through 24 October 2026. It includes food stalls and cultural performances. Do not treat these dates as permanent; check for an official extension before planning a later visit.
True late-night food in Hai Phong
1. Bánh Đa Cua Cô Tuyết – Tô Hiệu
Cô Tuyết is a small local stall rather than a formal restaurant, but it is one of the clearest current choices for a hot Hai Phong meal after 22:00. The specialty is bánh đa cua: brown-red rice noodles in crab broth with greens and a selection of meat, fish cake or seafood toppings.
- Best for: A local noodle meal late at night.
- Address: At the entrance to alley 414 Tô Hiệu, Hai Phong.
- Published hours: Approximately 22:00–03:00.
- What to order: Ask for bánh đa cua thập cẩm if you want a mixed-topping bowl, but confirm what is included before ordering.
- Before you go: Seating is simple and the stall may close early after selling out. Carry Vietnamese dong and verify the night’s service if you are traveling across the city.
2. Ốc Đêm – 195 Hai Bà Trưng
Ốc Đêm is a casual shellfish stop for diners who want something more substantial than bread or dessert after midnight. The menu can include snails, clams and other seafood cooked with tamarind, lemongrass, coconut milk, chili or garlic.
- Best for: Late-night shellfish with friends.
- Address: 195 Hai Bà Trưng, Hai Phong.
- Published hours: Approximately 18:00–02:00.
- What to order: Choose the seafood first, then confirm the cooking style and portion.
- Before you go: Ask the price before cooking, particularly when seafood is priced by type, size or weight. Travelers with a shellfish allergy should avoid relying on verbal requests alone and use a translated allergy card.
3. Pâté Cột Đèn – Chùa Hàng
Pâté Cột Đèn is not one protected restaurant brand. It is the local name associated with the evening pâté vendors around the former Cột Đèn Market area on Chùa Hàng Street. The best-known reference point is opposite number 1 Chùa Hàng, near the Tô Hiệu intersection.
The classic order is hot, rich pâté served with bread, pickled vegetables and chili sauce. This is different from bánh mì cay, the city’s narrow pâté-filled breadsticks.
- Best for: A distinctive Hai Phong night snack and takeaway pâté.
- Location: Around number 1 Chùa Hàng, Hai Phong.
- Typical service: Vendors usually begin from around 19:00; some continue until approximately 02:00–03:00, but each stall keeps its own schedule.
- Before you go: Use the address as an area reference rather than expecting one standardized shop, menu or closing time.
Food stops that commonly work until around 23:00
4. Bánh Đa Cua Đồng – 48 Lạch Tray
This long-running Lạch Tray noodle shop remains a practical evening choice for the city’s signature crab noodles. A mixed bowl can include chả lá lốt, fish cake, pork, shrimp, greens, fried shallots and other toppings, although the exact combination changes.
Important: Old websites still repeat a 04:00 closing time. More recent local posts show service closer to 17:00–23:00. Treat 23:00 as the safer planning limit and confirm directly before relying on this address for a later meal.
- Best for: An accessible evening bowl on Lạch Tray.
- Address: 48 Lạch Tray, Hai Phong.
- Safer planning time: Approximately 17:00–23:00.
- What to order: Start with a standard or mixed bowl and ask the price before adding premium seafood toppings.
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Read more: Where to eat bánh đa cua in Hai Phong
5. Cháo Hải Sản 24H – Đinh Tiên Hoàng
A bowl of hot seafood porridge is especially comforting on a cool or rainy evening. This restaurant offers several porridge combinations using ingredients such as fish, oysters, crab and other seafood.
Do not assume round-the-clock service from the name “24H.” Current public guides disagree, with closing times ranging from about 22:00 to 23:30. Plan to arrive before 22:00 and call if you need a later meal.
- Best for: A warm, seated meal near the city center.
- Address: 89B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hai Phong.
- Phone currently published by the restaurant: 0853 240 703.
- Before you go: Ask which seafood is included and explain allergies carefully. Porridge stock and sauces may contain seafood even when the visible topping looks simple.
6. Dừa Dầm Cô Tuyến – evening stand on Lạch Tray
Dừa dầm is a chilled coconut dessert made with coconut flesh, coconut milk, jelly and other sweet additions. It is a useful final stop after a savory food crawl, but it is not a replacement for dinner.
- Best for: Dessert after a Lạch Tray meal.
- Evening location: Opposite 108 Lạch Tray, Hai Phong.
- Published evening hours: Approximately 18:00–24:00.
- Important branch note: The location at 100, alley 124 Lạch Tray is commonly listed as the daytime point and may finish around 18:00. Use the correct map pin for an evening visit.
- Before you go: Some public listings show a slightly earlier closing time, so arrive before 23:00 when possible.
7. Talata Seafood Restaurant
Talata is a better fit than a pavement stall when a family or group wants table service, a broad seafood menu and a more conventional restaurant setting. The restaurant currently publishes two Hai Phong locations.
- Best for: A group seafood dinner, business meal or family gathering.
- Addresses: 20 Minh Khai and 43A Điện Biên Phủ, Hai Phong.
- Officially published hours: 10:00–23:00 daily.
- Reservation phone: 0986 711 719.
- Before you go: Confirm the intended branch, the last-order time and the price of seafood sold by weight.
Dinner choices that usually close by 22:00–22:30
8. Ốc Thủy Dương
Ốc Thủy Dương is one of the few businesses retained from the old version of this guide because it still publishes clear, current branch information. Diners select from a range of snails and shellfish, then choose how each item is cooked.
- Best for: An early evening shellfish meal in a well-established local restaurant.
- Branch 1: Number 30, alley 263 Lạch Tray, Hai Phong.
- Branch 2: 23 Đông Khê, beside An Biên Lake, Hai Phong.
- Officially published hours: 15:00–22:00 daily. Some recent social listings show 21:30, so arriving before 20:30 is safer.
- Phones: 0795 008 186 and 0914 259 540.
9. Bánh mì cay and chè Thái – 28 Đinh Tiên Hoàng
The shop at 28 Đinh Tiên Hoàng combines Hai Phong’s small pâté breadsticks with sweet soup and drinks. It is convenient for a low-cost evening snack in the central area, but the old claim that it remains open until midnight should no longer be used.
- Best for: Bánh mì cay with chè Thái or soy milk.
- Address: 28 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hai Phong.
- Current reference hours: Approximately 06:30–22:00.
- Phone: 0902 043 629.
- How to order: Buy a few breadsticks first and request the chili sauce separately if you are unsure about the heat.
Read more: Bánh mì cay shops in Hai Phong
10. Ganesh Indian Restaurant – Văn Cao
Ganesh is a useful alternative when you want curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, Indian breads or a broader vegetarian selection. It is also easier than a local street stall for diners who need to discuss ingredients in English.
- Best for: Indian food, vegetarian choices and a seated dinner.
- Address: 130 Văn Cao, Hai Phong.
- Phone: +84 937 322 721.
- Hours: Public sources conflict. Local listings commonly show dinner service until around 22:00–22:30, while the chain’s website displays a different weekday schedule. Call on the day rather than relying on one online time.
- Before you go: Vegetarian does not automatically mean vegan, and dishes may contain dairy, nuts or shared-kitchen allergens. Ask about the exact recipe.
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Read more: Ganesh Indian Restaurant Hai Phong guide
11. Pepper’s Pizza – Hai Bà Trưng
Pepper’s Pizza is a local Western-style option serving pizza and familiar side dishes. It suits travelers who want an uncomplicated dinner in the central area rather than another seafood or noodle meal.
- Best for: Pizza, groups with children and a familiar Western dinner.
- Address: 61 Hai Bà Trưng, Hai Phong.
- Reference hours: Approximately 08:30–22:00 daily.
- Phone: 0974 549 746.
- Before you go: Contact the restaurant if arriving close to closing time because the kitchen’s final order may be earlier.
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Compare more options: Pizza restaurants in Hai Phong
How to eat late in Hai Phong without surprises
- Verify the same day: A listing marked “open” may not reflect a sold-out stall, a private booking, bad weather or a holiday schedule.
- Ask the total before seafood is cooked: At snail and seafood restaurants, the final price may depend on species, size, weight and cooking method.
- Carry Vietnamese dong: Larger restaurants may accept cards, but small stalls and pavement vendors often prefer cash. Small notes make payment easier.
- Prepare for limited English: Save the Vietnamese name and address on your phone. A translation app or written order is more reliable than pronouncing an English translation of the dish.
- Take allergies seriously: Broth, sauces and fillings can contain shellfish, fish sauce, pork, peanuts or dairy even when these are not obvious. Carry a translated allergy card and choose a restaurant capable of answering ingredient questions.
- Plan the ride back: Save your hotel pin and arrange a licensed taxi or app-based car before leaving a quiet late-night area.
- Expect old administrative labels: Map platforms and older articles may still show former district or ward names. Follow the street number and live map pin rather than rejecting an address because the administrative label looks different.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat after midnight in Hai Phong?
The strongest current choices in this guide are Bánh Đa Cua Cô Tuyết near alley 414 Tô Hiệu, Ốc Đêm at 195 Hai Bà Trưng and the Pâté Cột Đèn vendors around number 1 Chùa Hàng. Confirm the night’s service before traveling because all are independent local businesses rather than guaranteed 24-hour venues.
Is Cháo Hải Sản 24H open 24 hours?
It should not be treated as a verified 24-hour restaurant. The name contains “24H,” but currently published guides show different closing times around 22:00–23:30. Call the restaurant if you intend to arrive late.
What is the best local dish for a late meal?
Choose bánh đa cua for a hot and filling bowl, Pâté Cột Đèn for a distinctive night snack, or snails and shellfish for a shared meal. Dừa dầm is better as dessert than dinner.
Is Hai Phong’s night food street permanent?
The schedule published for the 2026 pilot runs on Friday and Saturday evenings from 28 August through 24 October 2026. Check an official city announcement for any continuation after that date.
Should I trust an old closing time shown on a travel blog?
No. This is especially important for the former 04:00 claim at 48 Lạch Tray and the midnight claim at 28 Đinh Tiên Hoàng. Use the latest direct business information where available and verify close to the day of your visit.
Which Hai Phong night-food stop should you choose?
For a genuinely late local meal, start with Bánh Đa Cua Cô Tuyết or Ốc Đêm. Choose Pâté Cột Đèn when you want a snack that is closely associated with the city’s evening food culture. For an earlier sit-down dinner, Talata, Ốc Thủy Dương, Ganesh or Pepper’s Pizza are more comfortable options.
The most important step is not choosing the longest list; it is matching the place to your actual arrival time. Save the map pin, verify the closing time and arrive earlier than the published final hour whenever possible.
Continue planning: Quick guide to Hai Phong for first-time visitors.