{"id":607,"date":"2026-01-21T02:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?p=607"},"modified":"2026-08-07T17:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:25:53","slug":"hanoi-souvenir-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/travel-guide\/hanoi-souvenir-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"(2026 Update) 15 Souvenirs to Buy in Hanoi: Picks Chosen by Japanese Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the joys of a Hanoi trip is choosing souvenirs. That said, shopping for souvenirs in an unfamiliar place can feel daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You're not sure which souvenirs Japanese people like<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What makes a good souvenir to hand out to lots of people\u2026?<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Plenty of Japanese travelers share worries like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article introduces in detail a curated selection of souvenirs you can buy in Hanoi \u2014 from classics to hidden gems \u2014 and where to buy them.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From give-away souvenirs to a special gift for yourself, we share a curated selection of things a Japanese resident of Hanoi actually bought and was glad to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnamese coffee to enjoy for its rich flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vietnamese coffee, known for its dark-roasted, robust flavor, is the ultimate classic Hanoi souvenir. Vietnam mainly grows Robusta, and the richness you can rarely find in Japan is addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to find at supermarkets and airports and reasonably priced, it's ideal as a souvenir to hand out to many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trung Nguyen<\/strong>coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Trung Nguyen is a coffee brand born in Vietnam. With a strong lineup of drip bags and ground coffee, and easy to find at supermarkets, it's handy as a souvenir to hand out to lots of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the Trung Nguyen Legend range,The \"G7\" series is a budget line of instant coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond black, there's a full range of flavors easy to drink even if you're not keen on coffee's bitterness, like the sweetened, milky 3-in-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

alsoTrung Nguyen Legend's drip coffee is popular even among Japanese residents for letting you enjoy very rich Vietnamese coffee at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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For more on Trung Nguyen Legend, see the article below.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Where to buy: local supermarkets and souvenir shops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA VIET coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\"LA VIET,\" a coffee maker born in Da Lat, a coffee-growing region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese residents also rate it as low in acidity and easy to drink. It's a drip-pack coffee with six individually wrapped bags in a compact box, so it doesn't take up much room in your suitcase \u2014 a welcome plus.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It's a perfect souvenir when you want to give something to a coffee lover for whom the usual supermarket giveaway souvenirs won't do.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Where to buy: large supermarkets like AEON and Lotte Mart, and souvenir shops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cong Caphe's coconut coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Coconut coffee is a tropical-style coffee drink that combines strong coffee with coconut milk and condensed milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cong Caphe's coconut coffee, though instant, has a strong coconut aroma, letting you easily enjoy the authentic drink at home in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A coffee that's easy to drink even for those who don't like coffee's bitterness.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Where to buy: large supermarkets like AEON and Lotte Mart, and souvenir shops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanoi only: coffee from Anne’s Maison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you want to buy a special coffee as a travel memento, the coffee at \"Anne’s Maison\" in the Old Quarter is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The owner, who has lived in Japan, kindly shows you around. Compared with what's sold in stores, the owner's carefully chosen coffee has an exceptionally fine aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's a nice plus that they carry a wide range \u2014 Vietnamese Arabica and Robusta beans, original blends, and civet coffee (kopi luwak). You could also tell the owner your preferences and have them pick a recommendation for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n