Master Tan Hanoi in Hanoi, Vietnam

Master Tan Hanoi is an active Vietnamese gift and specialty-product shop at 35 Ly Quoc Su Street in the Hoan Kiem district. Recent 2026 visitor listings still show the same address and daily schedule, while Vietnamese supplier pages continue to identify Master Tan as a retail point. The shop is best for travelers looking for packaged Vietnamese gifts with more emphasis on tea, herbs, body products, chocolate, incense and regional specialties than on generic logo souvenirs.

Current descriptions of the shop emphasize curated Vietnamese craftsmanship and ingredients. Products mentioned in recent 2026 sources include loose-leaf teas, herbal goods, coconut-oil soaps, essential oils, bean-to-bar chocolates, incense, coconut candy and other giftable items. A 2025 supplier announcement also confirmed that Vietnam Quoc Yen bird’s-nest products were being sold through Master Tan locations, including 35 Ly Quoc Su. The assortment can change, so these examples describe the store’s range rather than guarantee that every product will be available at the time of a visit.

The location is one of the shop’s main practical strengths. Ly Quoc Su Street is close to St Joseph’s Cathedral and within the broader Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem walking area. Travelers can combine Master Tan with the cathedral, nearby cafes and other central shops without arranging a separate cross-city transfer. The store fits naturally into an afternoon or evening walk, particularly because it stays open later than many small gift stores.

Current 2026 visitor listings publish opening hours of 09:00 to 22:00 every day of the week. That schedule is consistent across multiple recent versions of the listing and is also supported by ongoing visitor activity in 2026. Evening hours make the shop useful after sightseeing or dinner, although anyone planning to arrive close to 22:00 should still confirm same-day opening. Holiday schedules may differ.

A focused visit usually needs less than an hour. Travelers comparing teas, scents or several packaged gifts may spend longer because staff can explain products and offer recommendations. Recent visitor accounts describe sampling or discussing tea and asking staff about locally made goods, but such experiences are anecdotal and should not be treated as guaranteed services. The safer expectation is a retail shop with knowledgeable product presentation rather than a formal tasting attraction.

Master Tan is particularly useful for travelers who want compact gifts that pack easily. Tea, soap, chocolate, incense and packaged food items are usually easier to carry than ceramics or large decor, though international travelers should still check destination-country customs rules for food, plant, herbal or animal-derived products. Bird’s-nest products, for example, may be subject to import restrictions in some countries. The guide should not promise that an item legal for sale in Vietnam can be imported everywhere.

The legacy website deserves caution. The old mastertan.vn domain currently resolves to unrelated AULAC cafe content rather than a clear Master Tan retail site. Because of that, it should not be published as the shop’s current official website. Travelers can rely instead on the confirmed street address, recent business listings and supplier pages, and should contact the shop through current directory or in-person details if they need specific stock information. Removing the stale domain is more accurate than preserving it for continuity.

Prices vary widely according to product type and packaging. Current visitor sources do not provide a stable official catalogue that would justify fixed price claims. Travelers buying premium tea, health-related products or bird’s-nest goods should read labels, check quantity and origin, and ask what exactly is included in a gift set. If a product makes health claims, those claims should not be treated as medical advice. This is a retail guide, not an endorsement of therapeutic efficacy.

Accessibility details for the Ly Quoc Su shop are not documented well enough to state that the entrance or interior is wheelchair accessible. The central Old Quarter environment can also involve uneven pavements and busy crossings. Visitors with mobility needs should contact the store or ask a companion to check the entrance. Most other travelers will find the location easy to reach on foot from central Hoan Kiem.

Master Tan remains a useful shopping stop because both the address and 2026 activity are well supported. The store offers a different gift profile from art-print shops or fashion boutiques, focusing on edible, aromatic and traditional-product categories that travel well. For practical planning, use the confirmed 35 Ly Quoc Su address and 09:00–22:00 daily hours, disregard the stale website, and avoid treating supplier or visitor descriptions as guarantees about specific stock. With those limits understood, it is a practical stop for central Hanoi gift shopping.

Visitors interested in provenance can also ask which items come from particular Vietnamese producers or regions. Current supplier evidence shows that Master Tan works with outside Vietnamese brands as well as its broader curated assortment, so not every item should be assumed to be made by Master Tan itself. Checking labels and maker information is the best way to understand what is being purchased.