How much does a suit cost at Bambou Silk Tailors?
Reviewers quote a two-piece suit at £160 and a three-piece suit at about £150. One order of 3 suits with matching vests and 3 dress shirts came to US$700, and a made-to-order dress cost A$80 (about US$53). Kids' dresses were around US$50 each.
Most reviewers call it good value, and one found it about half the price of a nearby shop. A couple felt some pieces, especially the kids' dresses, cost more than the fabric justified. For typical figures, see the Hanoi tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| suit | 2-piece suit for £160; 3-piece suit for about £150; a full order of 3 suits + matching vests + 3 dress shirts totaled $700 |
| dress | A$80 (~$53) for a made-to-order dress; kids' dresses around $50 USD each |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Bambou Silk Tailors take?
Many orders at Bambou Silk are ready in 24 to 48 hours, and simple pieces sometimes the same day or the next morning. Bigger orders with several pieces can take up to about 5 days. One customer had a suit jacket made in 24 hours. Expect one or two fittings for made-to-measure pieces.
Loan delivers to hotels: an altered dress and a pair of trousers were dropped off, in one case just 2 hours after the fitting. Follow-up adjustments, such as a snap fastening added within an hour, are described with no extra charge.
What 90 reviews of Bambou Silk Tailors mention most
Praised
- Fast turnaround40% here · 28% across Hanoi36 of 90
- Quality of the finished clothes37% here · 50% across Hanoi33 of 90
- Careful fittings, fit right32% here · 30% across Hanoi29 of 90
- Friendly, patient staff32% here · 36% across Hanoi29 of 90
- Good value for the price31% here · 20% across Hanoi28 of 90
- Good advice on style and fabric18% here · 19% across Hanoi16 of 90
- Copied a garment or photo well12% here · 4% across Hanoi11 of 90
- Staff speak good English7% here · 4% across Hanoi6 of 90
Complaints and caveats
- Stitching or fabric problems10% here · 2% across Hanoi9 of 90
- Rude or dismissive staff10% here · 2% across Hanoi9 of 90
- Pricier than other tailors8% here · 2% across Hanoi7 of 90
- Fit problems not fixed8% here · 2% across Hanoi7 of 90
- Made differently from what was asked6% here · 1% across Hanoi5 of 90
Counted from the 90 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Bambou Silk Tailors; 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 Bambou Silk Tailors and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suit jacket on short notice | around US$180 | 24 hours | — | |
| Cashmere wool suit | A$250 | 3–4 days | — | |
| Three-piece suit | about 4.5 million VND | 2 days | — | |
| Two pairs of trousers copied from photos | 1,500,000 each (currency not stated) | — | — | |
| Dress made from a photo | about A$80 | three days | — | TripAdvisor |
| Three suits with matching vests and three dress shirts | just over $700 for everything | within one week | 2 | TripAdvisor |
| Three-piece suit | roughly £150 | 24 hours | — | TripAdvisor |
| Suit and shirt for a wedding | $170 for the suit | next day | — | |
| Indian-style garments for a wedding | — | ordered at 10 am, ready at 7 pm the same day | — | |
| Two dresses for young children, copied from pictures | around US$50 each | — | 1 | TripAdvisor |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Complaints to know before visiting Bambou Silk Tailors
- 4 reviews (1-star: T ron, Mar 2023; ThomasGD, Oct 2019; a Google review from about 2 months before this data was collected; plus a 4-star from Michelle F, Dec 2023) describe finished copied/reproduced pieces with quality issues — rushed seams, a missing pocket, a too-small collar that had to be cut open, a stain that didn't fully come out, or a skirt that wasn't flared enough — with two reviewers also noting reluctance to fully fix or acknowledge the problem.
- 1 review (Grace, 4 stars, Dec 2023) notes long waits on busy weekend evenings when only 1-2 staff were on hand.
Who Bambou Silk Tailors is best for
Bambou Silk suits solo travelers, couples, families and business travelers who want a dress, a women's suit or a men's suit made quickly without a sales pitch. Loan speaks English, and reviewers say she gives advice on colours and fabric. One couple who were customers before Covid came back and praised the women's jackets.
If you want an exact copy of a garment, read the complaints above first: they include a skirt that was not flared enough and reluctance to fix problems. One reviewer also had a long wait on a busy weekend evening with only one or two staff on hand.
- Loannamed in 8 reviews · fast work, guidance on fabric and design, and good English
Before you order at Bambou Silk Tailors
- Reviewers found that many Hanoi tailors only make men's suits; this shop makes women's dresses and suits, including from photos.
- The choice of silk is limited, according to one reviewer; others bought fabric at the market nearby and brought it in, one of them for several dresses.
- Alterations go to a workshop outside the shop: one reviewer was told it is about an hour away, and another was asked for extra delivery charges to and from the factory for further alterations. Agree what alterations are included before paying the deposit.
- On weekend evenings the shop can be packed with only one or two staff serving, according to one reviewer, so expect a wait.
- One visitor who arrived at 1.30 pm was turned away, apparently during the lunch break.
Real photos from Bambou Silk Tailors customers
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Bambou Silk Tailors compared with nearby tailors in Hanoi
If Bambou Silk Tailors isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambou Silk Tailors | — | — | 24–48 hours | 4.4 (139) |
| Co Tailor | 80 m | — | — | 4.5 (22) |
| Best Tailor in Hanoi | 320 m | — | 48 hours | 5.0 (14) |
| North Tailor | 330 m | — | 2–4 days | 4.9 (625) |
| Tailor Legend suits | 400 m | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (6) |
| MINH QUANG Hanoi | 520 m | — | 2–3 days | 4.8 (59) |
| The Bespoke Bar | 540 m | — | — | 5.0 (10) |
How to get to Bambou Silk Tailors
Bambou Silk Tailors is at P. Nhà Chung, 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 +842439381333.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Bambou Silk Tailors: frequently asked questions
How much does a suit cost at Bambou Silk Tailors in Hanoi?
Reviewers of Bambou Silk Tailors quote £160 for a two-piece suit and about £150 for a three-piece. One order of 3 suits, matching vests and 3 dress shirts came to US$700. Most reviewers call it good value.
How fast is Bambou Silk Tailors?
Often 24 to 48 hours, and sometimes the same day for a simple piece. Larger orders take up to about 5 days. Bambou Silk also delivers alterations to hotels, once just 2 hours after a fitting.
Is Bambou Silk Tailors pushy?
No, according to reviewers, who describe Bambou Silk Tailors at 8 Nhà Chung as low-pressure. One says Loan does not push you to buy anything you do not want, and another says the family explained the fabric types before they chose.
