Michelin Street Food Tour
Description
Join us on this unforgettable Hanoi Michelin Street Food Tour and let the tantalizing aromas, mouthwatering flavors, and rich history of Vietnamese cuisine captivate your senses. Discover the heart and soul of Hanoi one bite at a time.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Two Time Slots: 11.15- 14.30 or 17.45- 21.00 11.15 or 17.45. Your tour guide will warmly welcome you in the lobby of your hotel located in the Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem Lake. From there, you'll embark on a delightful Food Adventure that spans 3 hours and covers 3-4 Km on foot. During this journey, we'll make several stops at popular food stalls, all highly recommended by locals and Michelin. It can be quite challenging to discover local food stalls and mini restaurants on your own in the hidden alleys and sidewalks of Hanoi. That’s why joining with us is the best way to make it easy. Our special tour not only allows you to indulge in Vietnamese cuisine but also provides insights into the culture, people, and language of Vietnam. Rest assured, we prioritize hygiene and ensure that the food is handled in a safe manner. 14.30 or 21.00. it will be time to bid farewell to our tour guide. They will gladly assist you in ordering a taxi or providing directions back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels in old quarter Hanoi
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(9)
This tour was not for us. We visited 3 Michelin star restaurants. The cleanliness of the toilets let the restaurants. The first restaurant we sat across the road there was a cue and food was brought to us which ok. I’ve have copious amounts of Pho and this didn’t meet the what I’ve eaten before. 2nd restaurant the broth was delicious and same with the pork but the cleanliness let it down. They also didn’t use bottled water to make our drinks so we didn’t drink them. The 3rd restaurant the eel was tasteless didn’t this restaurant at all. The 4th restaurant I couldn’t find on the Michelin app the egg pancakes was just ok as I’ve had better in Hanoi. All in all I wouldn’t recommend this tour.
Dear Mrs Sue Kannis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We’d like to clarify that this is a Michelin-recommended street food tour, not a visit to Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants. The local eateries we include are family-run stalls and small venues that have been recognized by the Michelin Guide for their authenticity, quality, and popularity—not for luxury or formality. We understand that local street food experiences can be quite different from traditional restaurant dining, especially in terms of setting and environment. We always strive to select vendors that offer clean, safe, and flavorful food, and we regularly visit these spots ourselves to ensure quality. Regarding the use of bottled water and overall cleanliness, we appreciate your feedback and will share it with our partners to see where improvements can be made. That said, many of our past guests have enjoyed the unique flavors and cultural immersion this tour offers, and we’re sorry it didn’t align with your preferences. Thank you again for joining us and for helping us improve. Warm regards, Rose
We had a fantastic evening on the Michelin street food tour. Our guide Tom was very friendly, helpful and catering to our needs. We tried some of the best food around the city!
This trip is a culinary delight! Our guide, April was fun, knowledgeable, and so enthusiastic about helping us navigate the subtleties of Vietnamese food. We also had an intern, Daniel, accompany us, and no doubt he will be an excellent guide in the very near future. If you are looking to discover some of Hanoi’s hidden gems, then book this tour.
Very nice tour to several restaurants. Even though we‘d already spent two weeks in Vietnam, we got to know some new dishes. The guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable
Amazing way to see a city, Tom our guide was fabulous, highly recommend this as a way to explore and taste Hanoi, wonderful food. Tom also brought us to train street which was not on the plan, what an experience.
SITUATION: Booked this food tour on the same day as our arrival. We started a few hours later than planned (1PM instead of 11AM) due to flight delays. Family of five, all food-adventurous adults, and no fatal allergies or food/dietary restrictions. OVERALL: Disappointing. I've been on food tours before, and this one was very different. I would recommend other food tours or just walking around and trying things out for yourself. PROS: - Private tour, just the 5 of us. - Flexible time. I booked for 11AM, but our flight was delayed and we had to rest a bit. HanoiTourTop was okay to start at 1PM instead. - Pace was good! We were not rushed from one place to another. There were food stops we'd rather not go to such as the one with grilled fish, and the guide was ok with that. - Very authentic Vietnamese street food feel. The bun cha was delicious! - For the places the guide took us to, we didn't have to shell out money any more (as stated in the tour inclusions, but sometimes in other food tours this is not followed so I appreciate this) - Guide was helpful in crossing the streets. CONS: - We didn't learn a lot about food culture and Vietnamese cuisine. The tour guide had more trivia about the motorcycle license plates, newspapers, the cost of motorcycles, and the education system. I had questions about the food that he could not answer but maybe it's just a language barrier thing. It would have been nice to know what the strange fruits were, what the people were cooking along the street, what was on the grill, etc. But to be fair, he did have info about where bun cha originated and the origins of egg coffee. - When I saw some interesting street food, we couldn't try it because it wasn't part of the tour. Even if I was willing to pay for it myself. I did get away with buying some interesting street food & fruits from little carts while he wasn't looking hahaha. I don't know if there was a time constraint, since we did finish the tour a bit early. - As we exited a restaurant, I was going to buy a soda from a stall. Some of the food, though delicious, was but a bit too oily and my mouth was feeling icky. The guide said no and had me put the soda back--not sure why because I already had my money out so I was obviously going to pay for it myself. I mean it's a canned soda, so, wth haha - The egg coffee we tried was not very good. The place was pretty, though.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent food tour experience with HanoiTourTop. We appreciate your detailed comments and would like to address the points you've raised. Firstly, we want to extend our sincere apologies for any disappointment you experienced during the tour. We genuinely value your insights as they help us continuously improve our services. We're pleased to hear that you appreciated the private tour, the flexibility with the starting time, and the comfortable pace of the tour. It's also great to know that you enjoyed the authentic Vietnamese street food experience, particularly the delicious bun cha. However, we acknowledge your concerns regarding the lack of information about food culture and Vietnamese cuisine during the tour. We understand the importance of providing insightful details about the food being enjoyed, and we regret any oversight in this aspect. We'll take immediate steps to enhance our guides' knowledge in these areas. Regarding the limitations on trying interesting street food not included in the tour, we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will review our tour structure to ensure a more comprehensive experience, allowing guests to explore additional culinary delights they may find intriguing. As for the incident with the soda, we apologize for the confusion. We will investigate this matter further to ensure that our guides provide clear explanations and allow for personal choices within reasonable bounds. Lastly, we're sorry to hear that the egg coffee did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honesty, and we will revisit the choice of establishments for this particular stop to ensure a consistently high standard. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to make amends on a future visit. If you have any further comments or would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team. Thank you for choosing HanoiTourTop, and we look forward to the possibility of serving you better in the future. Warm regards,
I only had one night in Hanoi so it was perfect to be able to see so much of the city and try so many dishes in one night. The guide was really knowledgeable and took us to so many cool spots and provided so much information about the city, the local families running restaurants and Vietnamese culture. Definitely a great experience
"I had the pleasure of being guided by Ms. Rose on the Michelin Street Food Tour in Hanoi, and it was an incredible experience. Her knowledge of the local signature dishes and her enthusiasm for sharing it made the tour truly memorable. Ms. Rose's warm and friendly personality added a special touch to the adventure. I highly recommend her as a guide to anyone looking to explore the culinary delights of Hanoi city. Thank you, Ms. Rose, for an amazing tour!"
"An unforgettable culinary journey with Michelin Street Food Tour on foot, Tour guide is Nam, he was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about showcasing the best local flavors. Each dish was a masterpiece, meticulously prepared, and bursting with authentic Vietnamese taste. From the bustling markets to hidden gems, the tour offered a genuine immersion into Hanoi's street food culture. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a delicious adventure in this vibrant city!"
