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Hanoi, February 4th, 2026 Meet Jennifer and Murray from Canada who have visited Vietnam 4 times, and are coming back this year to celebrate Tet with their local friend. Vietnam holds a special place in their hearts with so many memories and stories, and today, our Taste of Hanoi with Casey became one of them. Although they had tried famous dishes like “phở” and “bánh mì” before, many of the local foods today were completely new to them. Casey walked them through Hanoi's narro

Hanoi, January 8th, 2026 Some journeys are remembered by the places, but with Sue and Pete from the UK, today’s food tour in Hanoi was more than that, with the people, the laughter and the connection with our locals. From the very first moment, Casey and our couple instantly clicked and were ready for everything. Among all the dishes they tried, their absolute favorite was” bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes. “I can finish two plates in a row if I wasn’t already full”

Hanoi, January 7th, 2026 What made Nicola and Karen’s group from the Netherlands and Canada choose to join our Taste of Hanoi wasn’t just the food, but the fun photos that show the way we connect people - with the guide, street vendors, and the everyday rhythm of Hanoi. We had a great time wandering through Hanoi’s streets, discovering hidden gems, trying lesser-known dishes and listening to the stories behind each dish from Cihara. “Bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup was an

Hanoi, January 8th, 2026 We’re so happy to welcome Karen and Anthony from the UK & Laura’s group from the US to our Hanoi food tour today, ready to discover the taste of Hanoi with Casey, our local friend. Casey led everyone into hidden spots where locals eat and let the city slowly unfold through its flavors and stories. Every dish was a yes, with curious bites, bright eyes, and happy nods after each taste: from “bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes, to “bún riêu” - Riv

Hanoi, December 27th, 2025 We were happy to welcome Jacek and his wife from Poland, and Andrew with his wife Kathryn from Australia, all ready to dive into the flavors of Hanoi. One local stop led to another, and along the way, Casey quietly connected our guests not only with the food, but with the stories behind each dish, the places, the vendors who keep these traditional flavors alive year after year, and the rhythm of the city itself. Even though Jacek doesn’t eat mushroo

Hanoi, December 25th, 2025 Say hello to Grady and friends all the way from the US, joining us today in our Taste of Hanoi food tour. With Casey - our companion, everyone explored Hanoi not only through its flavors, but through the stories behind each dish, the culture and local daily life. One of our friends is vegetarian, so of course we made a few adjustments so that everyone could fully enjoy the experience together. Among all the dishes we tried, from the iconic “bánh mì”

Hanoi, December 20th, 2025 Returning to Vietnam for the second time after ten years, Jared and Jen from the US were genuinely excited to eat their way through Vietnam in our food tour, and for Jen to truly reconnect with her homeland again. They’ve tried many Vietnamese dishes over the years, but today’s food journey was different. Together with Casey, we wandered through Hanoi streets, discovered hidden gems, tasted lesser-known dishes and soaked in the locals’ daily life. “

Hanoi, September, 13th, 2025 Say hello to Rachael and Magnus - our lovely couple from the United Kingdom, spending a whole 3-week getaway to discover Vietnam. And today, we are ready to dive into the Hanoi food tour! Our duo enjoyed every stop, from refreshing, tangy “nộm” – Vietnamese green papaya salad to the comforting warmth of“bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup. But the star of the show? It had to be “bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes. One bite and Rachael immedi

Hanoi, November 14th, 2025 Welcome Jayne and Stephen, a lovely couple from the UK, visiting Hanoi for the very first time on their honeymoon. After spotting our food tours filled with local favorites, hidden gems and fun photos, they knew this was an experience they couldn’t miss. From the very first stop, every dish was a hit. “Bánh rán” – Vietnamese donuts quickly became their favorite. After just one bite, Stephen immediately snapped photos so he could come back again. Our

Amber, a poet, and Peter, a musician, explored Hanoi’s soulful side through our Taste of Hanoi food tour - where every dish, from green papaya salad to steamed rice rolls, carried stories of people, rhythm, and love for this city. By the end, Hanoi wasn’t just a place they visited - it became a melody they’ll always remember. 💛

A heartwarming Hanoi food tour with Emily and Reece — filled with laughter, local bites, and little surprises that made every stop unforgettable.

Four best friends joined our Hanoi Coffee Workshop and learned to make egg coffee, salted coffee and coconut coffee. A morning filled with laughter, fun, and 20 years of friendship. Discover why coffee lovers always choose Beyond Vietnam for an authentic and joyful experience.

Hanoi, July 5th, 2025 Let’s welcome Pania, Kevin, Kristy and Ian - two couples, two countries, one big family reunion in Vietnam - and the energy? Immaculate from the very first joke! Laughter immediately, we knew this session was going to be unforgettable. Guess what we call the “love coffee”? Yes, nothing except the iconic salted coffee! A little sweet, a little bitter, a little salty – just like love. Beyond the laughs and shaker dance moves, what touched us most was the

Hanoi, July 12th, 2025 Let’s welcome our lovely couple, May and John from Myanmar to join our Coffee workshop! We’re so ready to brew and sip and learn about Vietnamese coffee together with a lot of laughter and unforgettable moments! 💛 A love story that began in high school, blossomed through university, and still continues today – May and John have been inseparable since their teenage years. This is their second time in Vietnam, and what draws them back is not only the fla

Hanoi street food tour with Jacqui's family from Australia

Coffee Workshop with Sam & Natalia

A Taste of Hanoi food tour with Pete & Doreen on Pete's birthday, also their first day in Hanoi.

Taste of Hanoi food tour with the Marina & Brad & his wife

A Taste of Hanoi food tour with Pete & Doreen on Pete's birthday, also their first day in Hanoi.