How much does a suit cost at Yen Boutique?
Yen Boutique has no price tags and reviewers say opening quotes are set for heavy haggling. One was quoted 950,000 VND for light cotton trousers and paid 600,000 VND, then found the same trousers elsewhere for 100,000-150,000 VND. Another was quoted 4.6 million VND for a dress and paid 2.7 million VND. Three blouses cost 3.1 million VND, and one customer was quoted 1.2 million VND for a dress repair that another shop then did for 200,000 VND.
A 4-star reviewer advises agreeing the price in VND, not USD, before committing. One reviewer says a 5% card fee was applied without consent. See the Hanoi tailor prices guide to compare.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| trousers | One reviewer was quoted 950,000 VND for light cotton trousers and paid 600,000 VND after haggling, then found the same trousers elsewhere for 100,000-150,000 VND. |
| dress | One reviewer was quoted 4.6 million VND for a dress and paid 2.7 million VND; another paid AU$400 to have a dress copied; two dresses for a child were charged well above the verbal quote. |
| blouses | 3.1 million VND for three blouses (one reviewer). |
| suit | About US$100 for a suit (one 2-star reviewer). |
| scrubs | 5 million VND for two scrub tops and two trousers with the customer's own fabric (one 3-star reviewer). |
| linen set | €80 for a ready-made linen set with the bottoms lengthened (one reviewer). |
| alterations | 1.2 million VND quoted to fix a dress that another shop did for 200,000 VND. |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Yen Boutique take?
Yen Boutique works fast: dresses the next day, blouses in 2 days with overnight alterations, and a skirt and dress with fittings in under 3 days. One reviewer had a 36-hour turnaround, and another had the order delivered to the hotel before the deadline.
The owner re-takes measurements and corrects on request, and several 5-star reviews mention free adjustments, although one reviewer could not try the garment on again after a lengthening. One reviewer says the shop exports to Singapore.
What 31 reviews of Yen Boutique mention most
Praised
- Friendly, patient staff26% here · 36% across Hanoi8 of 31
- Quality of the finished clothes23% here · 50% across Hanoi7 of 31
- Careful fittings, fit right19% here · 30% across Hanoi6 of 31
- Fast turnaround13% here · 28% across Hanoi4 of 31
- Good value for the price13% here · 20% across Hanoi4 of 31
- Copied a garment or photo well10% here · 4% across Hanoi3 of 31
- Wide choice of fabric6% here · 7% across Hanoi2 of 31
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors35% here · 2% across Hanoi11 of 31
- Stitching or fabric problems26% here · 2% across Hanoi8 of 31
- Made differently from what was asked19% here · 1% across Hanoi6 of 31
- Fit problems not fixed10% here · 2% across Hanoi3 of 31
- Rude or dismissive staff6% here · 2% across Hanoi2 of 31
Counted from the 31 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Yen Boutique; 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 ordered at Yen Boutique and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light cotton trousers | 600k VND after a 950k VND quote, plus a 5% card fee | — | — | |
| Three blouses copied from a reference picture | 3100k for three pieces (currency not stated) | two days, alterations overnight | — | |
| Two scrub tops and two pairs of trousers in the customer's own material | 5 million VND | — | — | |
| A dress | 2.7mil VND after a 4.6mil VND quote | — | — | |
| A suit reproducing a favourite piece | around US$100 | — | — | |
| A copy of a dress in a smaller size | A$400 | — | — | |
| A linen set | €80 | — | — | |
| A dress and a skirt | — | under 3 days | — | |
| Two dresses | — | picked up the next day | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Complaints to know before visiting Yen Boutique
- 12 of 31 reviews (eleven 1★, one 3★, spread over 8 years) say the shop overcharges tourists: opening quotes double to six times the going rate, haggling expected, a verbal quote that did not match the final bill, and 1.2 million VND asked for a repair another shop did for 200,000 VND.
- 11 of 31 reviews (ten 1★, one 2★) report poor workmanship or a garment unlike what was ordered: messy or misaligned stitching, parts glued rather than sewn, no lining, promised pockets left out, dresses too big, defects appearing after the first wash, and a copied dress with the wrong colour detail.
- 3 of 31 reviews (all 1★) regret paying in full before seeing the finished garment.
- 3 of 31 reviews (all 1★) mention the owner's 'I am the tailor' sales pitch as the way she wins trust.
- 2 of 31 reviews (1★ and 3★) say the fabric used was not the one chosen: a polyester blend instead of cotton, and a cheap blend instead of hemp.
- 1 of 31 reviews (1★, 4 months ago) says a 5% card surcharge was keyed in without consent.
- 1 of 31 reviews (1★, 8 months ago) says the owner opened the changing-room curtain while the customer was undressed.
Who Yen Boutique is best for
Yen Boutique can work for confident hagglers who want dresses, trousers, blouses or linen pieces copied quickly and are willing to check every seam at the fitting. Happy reviewers had family outfits and dresses made from reference photos.
If you do not want to bargain, or you are ordering something where fabric and finish matter, look elsewhere. Read the complaints above first: overcharging, workmanship, the 'I am the tailor' pitch and full payment taken before the work is seen all come up repeatedly.
- Yennamed in 2 reviews · the owner; a welcoming, accommodating manner
Before you order at Yen Boutique
- Expect the first quote to be high and negotiate before ordering: one dress quoted at 4.6 million VND went for 2.7 million.
- Ask for the price in VND rather than US dollars before you commit.
- If you pay by card, check the surcharge: one customer was charged 5% without being told.
- Several reviewers regret paying in full before seeing the finished piece.
- More than one reviewer received a different fabric from the one chosen (cotton and hemp were asked for), so check the cloth at the fitting.
Real photos from Yen Boutique customers
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Yen Boutique compared with nearby tailors in Hanoi
If Yen Boutique isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yen Boutique | — | about $100 | Next day | 3.0 (36) |
| Madame Ha Handmade | 80 m | — | Next day | 4.8 (89) |
| Your Style (Fashion from nature) | 80 m | — | 24 hours | 4.7 (38) |
| Cazo Tailor | 130 m | $190–250 | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (276) |
| ROYAL SILK SHOP | 150 m | — | 1–4 days | 4.7 (122) |
| DANVA BESPOKE SUIT TAILOR SHOP | 190 m | about $250 | 2–4 days | 4.8 (120) |
| Best Tailor in Hanoi | 190 m | — | 48 hours | 5.0 (14) |
How to get to Yen Boutique
Yen Boutique is at P. Hàng Gai, 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. You can call ahead on +84964440377.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Yen Boutique: frequently asked questions
Is Yen Boutique in Hanoi a scam?
Opinions split sharply. Yen Boutique has a 3.0 rating from 36 Google reviews, divided almost evenly between five stars and one star. Unhappy reviewers report opening quotes two to six times the going rate, poor stitching and swapped fabric; happy ones describe well-made dresses and free adjustments.
Should I haggle at Yen Boutique?
Reviewers say yes. Yen Boutique has no price tags and opening quotes are set high: one customer was quoted 950,000 VND for trousers and paid 600,000 VND. Agree the price in VND before ordering and avoid paying in full up front.
Does Yen Boutique take cards?
One reviewer says a 5% card surcharge was keyed in at Yen Boutique without their consent, so confirm how you will pay, and the total, before ordering.
