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Had an excellent experience at Railway Cafe today. Here are the reasons why you should visit Railway Cafe if you're in Hanoi: 1. It is one of the few cafes with seats on both sides of the track 2. The booths are beautifully decorated so much so that we hear many visitors commenting that they want to visit as they walked past 3. The view from the booth is around the bend which offers excellent views as the train approaches or leaves the cafe 4. The cafe is NOT barricaded which means you have access to the tracks. 5. The egg beer and spring rolls are pretty solid :P You can also choose the juices or smoothies for non-alcoholic options 6. Tuan, the owner doesn't really tout. This allowed us to have the whole booth (of up to 7 seats) all to ourselves. This is in contrast to cafes around that were pretty packed during scheduled passings Remember to contact Tuan in advance via his website/Whatsapp to arrange for him to lead you to the Rail Cafe. Probably the best cafe to check out the trains passing by in Hanoi! For more details, visit 2bearbear
2bearbear Tom Lim
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Definitely WhatsApp Tuan before going. We let him know the night before and he recommended arriving at 8:20am for the 8:50am and 9:20am train that passes through. We arrived only at 8:40am because he have 2 kids and the policemen at the barrier stopped us and would not let us through. They were being incredibly difficult and I’m not sure why but I called Tuan and he came over to speak to them and they were not having it. We hung around for a while until we managed to slip in when they weren’t paying attention. Tuan was incredibly helpful, hospitable and sat down to talk with us. We loved the decorations and ambience and you have great views of the train passing through. Loved the salt coffee and vegetable spring rolls. A great experience. After the second train passed through we had to wrap up and leave as the policeman was not happy when he found out we had made it through. We feel incredibly lucky to have experienced it and we have Tuan to thank for that!
catherine ashurst
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***You would need a Guide and a cafe/restaurant to dine in to get inside and enjoy the train view. Try your best to reserve or get a guide Very thankful to Mr. Tuan and Joseph. They were able to help us and get a dine on their cafe.They have atleast 3 different spots. We choose the one closest to the rail. (Very exciting and Thrilling.) There is a schedule when the train will pass by. While we wait, we enjoy delicious Passion Fruit Shake (Must try and a Best seller!). Also try the Vietnamese Spring Roll. I have to say this is authentic (Local tasting type, not like the ones on the restaurants). Tables and seats are close by. We got to meet other tourists. Spent time to be acquaintance with each other and tell stories. Food and dishes were served quickly. Mr Tuan and Joseph are very friendly. We really enjoyed our time their while waiting for the most awaited Train pass by view. Thank you and see you again next time we get a chance to visit!
Ernesto Hidalgo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Train Street Coffee – Unique Hanoi experience Train Street Coffee is one of the most iconic and exciting places to visit in Hanoi. It’s a small, cozy coffee shop located right next to the railway track — yes, literally a few steps away from the train! The atmosphere is lively and full of character. Locals and tourists gather to enjoy drinks and wait for the train to pass just inches away. It’s thrilling and unforgettable! The drinks are affordable (around 4-5USD), and the staff are very welcoming. Many places even help remind you when the train is about to come so you can get your cameras ready. ⚠️ Note: Be respectful, follow safety rules, and listen to the locals. Some parts of Train Street are restricted, so make sure you’re visiting a legal café. Must-try: Egg coffee or coconut coffee while watching the train go by. Best time: Late afternoon or early evening when the lighting is great for photos.
Vanna Pham
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This is a good place to see the trains for sure - and Tuan, the owner, will help you get past the guards. The whole spectacle of rRilway Street is managed by the locals to help them make money, so if that is going to upset you, better not to come. Tuan, owner of the original Railway Cafe is a character. Cocky, chatty and proud that he was the first ot set up a cafe here in 2015. Everyone said he was crazy, then people came and everyone copied. Tuan tries hard to make sure he stays ahead by giving good drinks and food to his customers. He said in the morning that his Special Express iced coffee would be the best I'd ever tasted. "Oh yeah", I said. Damn - it was! We returned at night and tried 3 different cocktails - not all totally to my taste, but everyone has different tastes and undoubtedly Tuan had put effort into making them. 5/5 really for the train experience, the chat and the chilled location.
Daft Lam
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After being "led" into Eisenbahn Cafe not by choice by-passing the strict police corden, we ordered drinks in the small corner awaiting 3.19 train to pass by but finally managed to get connected with the renowned Railway Cafe. We soon hop out of Eisenbahn onto Railway Cafe next to it, thanks to Tuan, the great guy's help. We had a large area seats with full 100% view of the track with no blockade and a close up feel to the moving train. We ordered the famous Crazy train coffee and egg coffee that were perfect brew. Their special recipe spring rolls were absolutely delicious, worth every cents paid for though a little more pricier than others. Tuan helped to make all these possible and we are grateful for him making our Hanoi trip a memorable one with this unique "next-to-a-moving train" experience. Guys/Gals, if u wish to get connected to Tuan, get to their IG and start making secret entry arrangement 🤭
Allan Chew
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chắn tàu, 112, số 5 P. Trần Phú, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam
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attractions: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hoa Lo Prison Relic, Temple Of Literature, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi Train Street, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Hanoi Old Quarter, restaurants: Pizza 4P’s Bao Khanh, MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 1, Hoang's Restaurant - Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegan Food, MẸT Vietnamese Restaurant & Vegetarian Met 2, MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 3, MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Food 5, Hong Hoai's Restaurant, Banh Mi 25, MẸT Vietnamese restaurant & Vegetarian Met 4, Tung's Kitchen

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