RecommendedKRBacchus Karaoke
My Dinh · Korean-run
A fixed line-up of 80–100, the widest choice in My Dinh
RecommendedKRValentine Karaoke
My Dinh · Korean-run
Middle of Dinh Thon — the most hostesses on shift
RecommendedKRThe Red Karaoke
My Dinh · Korean-run
Red building at the Dinh Thon entrance, private toilet in every room
RecommendedKRHan Gang Karaoke
My Dinh · Korean-run
About 20 rooms — upscale, and big groups fit
RecommendedKRGung Karaoke
Nam Trung Yen · Korean-run
Unlimited room time — no one watching the clock
RecommendedKRVenus Karaoke
Nam Trung Yen · Korean-run
Small and quiet, run by the Korean owner himself
So where should you go
We have visited and written up 11 Korean-run venues in Hanoi, and each one is different. Tell us how many people and what time, and we will check availability and work out the total in advance.
See all 11What makes it different
Korean-run karaoke in Hanoi runs on fixed published pricing. The price is set before you sit down, so the bill at the end matches what you expected. The scariest part of drinking abroad is not knowing what it will cost. That part is gone here. There is nothing to haggle over either — everyone pays the same rate.
What the room charge covers
The room charge is both the room and the drinks. Soju and beer are unlimited for two hours, with basic snacks included. Nothing is counted by the bottle. You drink as much as you like within the two hours, so the bill does not grow as the night goes on.
What you pay
The bill has two parts.
| Item | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room + 2h unlimited soju & beer + snacks | 1,000,000 VND each |
| Tip (TC) | For the hostess who joins you | 500,000 VND each |
Two people vs. going alone
For two people: Room 1,000,000 × 2 = 2,000,000 VND Tip 500,000 × 2 = 1,000,000 VND ─────────────────────────────── Total 3,000,000 VND That is 1,500,000 VND per person. Going alone is slightly different: you take the whole room, so 500,000 VND is added to the room charge — 1,500,000 room plus 500,000 tip, 2,000,000 VND in total.
Each venue differs a little
The room charge moves 100,000–200,000 VND either way between venues. Not a big gap for one person, but it adds up with a group. So it is worth choosing on what is different rather than on price. One place keeps close to a hundred permanent hostesses, another has only four rooms and stays quiet, another has a screen-golf room.
Spending more time outside the venue
Some guests spend more time together outside the venue. This is also a set price, so there is nothing to negotiate on the spot.
| Option | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Short | About 90 minutes together, then you each head back | 3,000,000 VND |
| Long | Together until around 8 the next morning | 5,000,000 VND |
Where they are
They cluster in two areas. My Dinh (Dinh Thon street) — the middle of Koreatown. You can walk there after dinner at a Korean restaurant, and this is where most of the venues are. Nam Trung Yen — a quieter neighbourhood about five minutes by taxi from My Dinh, with far fewer people around.
Opening hours
Usually 5pm to 3am. There is no hard closing time, though — they stay open while guests are there. If you plan a late night, ask about that night in advance.
Paying
Korean-run venues take most things: VND cash · card · US dollars · Korean won · bank transfer Card is the useful one — you do not need to pull out much cash. Dollars and won are converted at that day's rate, so VND or card is usually better.
If it is your first visit
1. Book ahead. You can walk in, but plenty of people turn up and find nothing available — especially on Friday and Saturday. 2. Fix the headcount first. Both the room charge and the tip scale with the number of people, so the total depends on how many sit down. 3. Many venues are down alleys. They are not visible from the main road, so get the exact location before you take a taxi.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it fine for a first visit?
- Yes. Korean is spoken and the price is fixed, so there is nothing you need to prepare.
- How much per person?
- For two people it is 1,500,000 VND each — 1,000,000 for the room and 500,000 for the tip.
- Are drinks charged separately?
- No. The room charge already includes two hours of unlimited soju and beer plus basic snacks.
- Can I go alone?
- Yes. You take the whole room, so 500,000 VND is added to the room charge — 2,000,000 VND in total.
- Do I have to book?
- You do not have to, but booking is safer. A lot of people walk in and find nothing available.
- Is Korean spoken?
- Most Korean-run venues have a Korean owner or manager on site, and at some places the hostesses speak Korean too.