Hanoi street food tour (small group)
Description
Hanoi Street Food Tour offers a customized experience, tailored to your preferences, with a flexible menu and control over the pace and focus of your culinary journey. With small group tours capped at 5 people, you’ll enjoy a more intimate and personalized exploration of Hanoi’s food scene. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll gain exclusive insights, learning about hidden culinary gems and stories only a local can share. This intimate setting allows for deeper interaction with the guide as we take you to off-the-beaten-path street food spots, sampling authentic Hanoi flavors. Beyond food, the tour offers cultural immersion, revealing Hanoi’s history, traditions, and daily life through its cuisine.
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Itinerary
Lunch Time: 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Pick-up Location: Your hotel within the Old Quarter. Meeting Point (if outside the Old Quarter): Craft Viet Shop and Building Address: 41 Luong Van Can Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam Prepare for a delightful 3-hour food tour through the vibrant streets of the Old Quarter.
Nom Bo Kho (Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef): Refresh your palate with this tangy and crunchy Green Papaya Salad topped with dried beef, peanuts, and fresh herbs. A perfect mix of textures and flavors to contrast the rich dishes you've tried.
Bun Cha (Grilled Pork with Noodle): Head to a family-run eatery to try Bun Cha, a traditional Hanoi dish featuring grilled pork patties served with fresh herbs, vermicelli noodles, and a dipping sauce. This dish is a local favorite!
Nem Ran (Fried Spring Rolls): Enjoy crispy Fried Spring Rolls filled with a savory mixture of pork, glass noodles, and vegetables, served with a sweet-sour dipping sauce for a flavorful snack.
Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee): Take a break from savory dishes and visit a hidden café to taste Hanoi’s famous Egg Coffee. This creamy, sweet coffee topped with whipped egg is a unique local favorite that will leave a lasting impression.
Banh Cuon (Steamed Rice Pancake): Sample delicate Banh Cuon, thin steamed rice pancakes filled with minced pork and mushrooms, served with a special dipping sauce. This is a light and savory dish that reflects Hanoi’s culinary finesse.
Pho Cuon (Rolled Pho): Sample Pho Cuon, a fresh and light dish made from rolled Pho noodles filled with beef, herbs, and served with a tangy dipping sauce. A refreshing twist on the classic noodle soup!
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Bread): Next, savor a freshly made Banh Mi. This crispy French baguette is filled with a perfect mix of savory ingredients, offering a balance of flavors in every bite.
Che or Banh Ran Ngot Che (Vietnamese Dessert) & (Sweet Rice Donut): Finish the tour on a sweet note. Try Banh Ran Ngot, a chewy, sweet rice donut, and Che, a refreshing Vietnamese dessert made from a mixture of beans, jelly, fruit, and coconut milk.
Ta Hiện Street, often referred to as the "drink corner" of Hanoi, is a vibrant hotspot in the Old Quarter famous for its lively atmosphere and diverse range of beverages. This bustling street is renowned for its array of local drink stalls, bars, and cafés, making it a popular gathering place for both locals and tourists.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• Location: Your hotel/accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter. • If outside the Old Quarter: Please come to the Meeting Point at Vietnam Creative Travel, 41 Luong Van Can Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. A brief introduction from your guide will set the tone for this flavorful journey.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,110)
I had the best time with Minh who I found via TikTok. We walked around the old town and down tiny alleys I never would have on my own. Delicious dishes and sweet treats! Minh was really knowledgeable, spoke great English and I loved his super dry sense of humour 🥰
We loved our food tour with Patrick!!! Was here on our honeymoon and Patrick went above and beyond to bring us to the best places and took so many photos for us!!! It really gave the feel of being a local as we were the only tourists in the restaurants. Tried ~7 different dishes and all were excellent!! Our highlight in Hanoi!!!
Thanks to Minh, the tour was fantastic. Fun, local, yummy, little surprises down tiny lanes and catered for my coeliac disease perfectly with great gluten free options (I mainly ate the same as everyone else too 😊). Just 5 of us for about 3h, great value.
Minh was a wonderful guide, very funny and full of insight on the food and culture of his city and country. Every dish was delicious, some ‘transcendental’! Lots of recommendations for further exploration of food places and places of interest in Hanoi and beyond. We met 3 others in the group and all shared a very good evening, excellent food, great company and lots of laughter. Thank you Minh and good luck with your TikTok x from Doug and (no peanuts) Rachel
Ricky took us around 6 spots in Hanoi Old Quarter including the Train Street, where we had a drink as the very long train went a meter past our face (it's a very long train). The food was spectacular with a wide variety of local dishes. The first stop was a noodle soup dish, where Ricky explained how to eat the noodle with the broth. Now I understand the slurping as honestly it changes everything. There was also flavoured meats on sticks, pancake/springroll, banh mi, mango, dried coconut and home made ice cream. No one went hungry. Very good tour, with lots to see, knowledgeable guide who will give you a list of great places to eat for the rest of your stay. I would recommend taking this tour at the beginning of any trip to Hanoi to really get a good understanding of the culinary delights on offer. Ricky will go out of his way to help you.
We had an amazing time on this food tour! Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local food and culture. Every stop was carefully chosen, and we learned so much while enjoying delicious food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
What a great experience! Ricky was very knowledgeable, took us to some great places where the food was very special. A must- do when visiting Hanoi.
Visit to a snake farm followed by a tasting of 10 snake-based dishes at a specialized restaurant in Le Mat! So many discoveries and memories.... Thank you Ricky for this exceptional experience 👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our guide Ricky was super funny and friendly! We had a lot of fun!
Ricky was very informative and friendly. He took us to a great range of places to eat and paced the tour well. It was a great way to visit local stalls and restaurants that we may not have known to visit by ourselves. Ricky explained the history and culture of the different foods. Thank you Ricky.
