How much does a suit cost at Tailor Cát?
The only figure for Tailor Cát is 200,000 VND to have a pair of trousers hemmed. Two reviewers call the pieces a bit expensive, and one TripAdvisor reviewer found a silk dress on display out of their price range. A customer who has known Mr. Cat since 2007 says he is pricier than some Hanoi tailors but not the priciest, and that the work justifies it.
No reviewer quotes a custom dress, so ask before ordering. For typical figures across the city, see the Hanoi tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| hemming | One reviewer paid 200,000 VND to have trousers hemmed, done within 2 hours. |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Tailor Cát take?
A trouser hem was done within 2 hours. No reviewer gives a timeframe for a custom dress.
For a made-to-measure silk dress, one TripAdvisor reviewer had 2 fittings with adjustments, so allow time for at least two visits. Reviewers walked in without booking after spotting the silk dresses in the window. No reviewer mentions hotel delivery or shipping abroad.
What 9 reviews of Tailor Cát mention most
Praised
- Quality of the finished clothes44% here · 50% across Hanoi4 of 9
- Good advice on style and fabric22% here · 19% across Hanoi2 of 9
- Friendly, patient staff22% here · 36% across Hanoi2 of 9
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors33% here · 2% across Hanoi3 of 9
- Fit problems not fixed11% here · 2% across Hanoi1 of 9
Counted from the 9 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Tailor Cát; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 3,254 reviews of 73 tailors in Hanoi.
What customers say about Tailor Cát
Top top shop in Hanoi. Not because I spend a lot of money buying happiness, but because Tailor Cát is worth every single penny we spend. Hand embroidered dress, his eyes for details. Immediately knowing what cut suits my wife.
Quoted from recent Google reviews, as written — critical ones included.
Complaints to know before visiting Tailor Cát
- 1 of 9 reviews (4★ TripAdvisor, 2019) says a custom silk dress was measured a little high at the hip after 2 fittings, making it hard to sit and bend, though it still drew compliments.
- 2 of 9 reviews call the pieces 'a bit expensive' or pricier than other tailors.
Who Tailor Cát is best for
Tailor Cát suits women travelers, couples and repeat visitors who want something designed, such as an embroidered silk dress, rather than a plain copy. Mr. Cat picks out what he thinks will suit you; one reviewer walked in to look and left with 4 dresses, and calls it good judgement rather than pressure.
Read the complaints above: one custom dress sat a little high at the hip, and the prices come up more than once. If you want a basic suit at a low price, look at the shops below.
- Catnamed in 2 reviews · his own designs and picking dresses that suit each customer
Before you order at Tailor Cát
- Mr Cat designs the pieces himself and hands customers dresses he thinks will suit them; trying the display pieces on helps settle the cut.
- Hand embroidery is a speciality, and pieces are sold off the shelf as well as made to order.
- The shop moved almost next door to a bigger space, so an old map pin may be slightly off.
- For custom silk dresses, one customer needed two fittings and still found the hips cut too high to sit comfortably, so check you can sit and bend before the last fitting.
Real photos from Tailor Cát customers
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Tailor Cát compared with nearby tailors in Hanoi
If Tailor Cát isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor Cát | — | — | 2 hours | 5.0 (5) |
| Tiệm may Bông hoa/Blooming Tailor | 5.0 km | — | 24 hours | 5.0 (29) |
| Anh Village Silk | 50 m | about $110 | 24–48 hours | 4.7 (166) |
| Fit & Fashion Tailors | 70 m | — | Next day | 4.8 (53) |
| Thanh Fashion | 90 m | — | — | 5.0 (12) |
| NGO GIA Tailor | 140 m | $280–500 | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (532) |
| Kingsford Tailor | 150 m | — | — | 5.0 (17) |
How to get to Tailor Cát
Tailor Cát is at P. Hàng Bè, an easy walk from the Old Quarter — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. Walk-ins are the norm.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Tailor Cát: frequently asked questions
How much does Tailor Cát in Hanoi charge?
The only figure reviewers give for Tailor Cát is 200,000 VND for hemming trousers. Two reviewers call the dresses a bit expensive, and a long-time customer says Mr. Cat is pricier than some Hanoi tailors but not the priciest.
Is Tailor Cát pushy?
Mr. Cat hands customers the dresses he thinks will suit them. One reviewer at Tailor Cát walked in to look and left with 4 dresses, but describes it as good judgement rather than pressure.
Do I need to book at Tailor Cát?
No. Reviewers walked into Tailor Cát in Hanoi's Old Quarter after seeing the silk dresses in the window. For a custom silk dress, one reviewer had 2 fittings.
