What is the "Bia Hoi Corner Overcharging" scam in Hanoi?

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Tourists sitting at popular street food and bia hoi (cheap draft beer) corners in the Old Quarter are sometimes charged 5–10x local prices. Bills appear with items never ordered and haggling is met with hostility. Ask prices before ordering and check your bill carefully. Keep a running total in your head. Eating two or three streets away from major tourist intersections costs significantly less.

Restaurant Scams in Hanoi

Bia Hoi Corner Overcharging

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