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Hanoi street food isn’t about fancy restaurants or long menus. It’s about timing, balance, and eating what locals eat at the right moment of the day. If you’re visiting the city for the first time, don’t try to eat everything. Eat smart. In this blog, we’re sharing the Hanoi street food dishes you shouldn’t miss, based on how locals actually eat — what we enjoy daily, and what we’d suggest you try if you want to understand the city through food. Pho Made with flat rice noodle

Hanoi, December 14th, 2025 What happens when two families from two different countries come together on a food tour? Different stories, one shared curiosity for Hanoi’s local life and food. Let’s join Deb’s and Monish’s families from Australia and India on our Taste of Hanoi food journey. The food adventure was full of surprises. From bánh rán (Vietnamese donuts) — where the long line finally made sense after just one bite — to a buzzing nộm (papaya salad) spot, sitting on ti

Hanoi, October 1st, 2025 Say hello to Wanda’s lovely family of six from Australia, exploring Hanoi during a two-week family holiday. From the very start, we knew the day would be filled with laughter, curiosity, and great energy. With Casey as their companion for the day, Wanda’s family wandered through Hanoi’s streets on a family-friendly walking food tour, discovering hidden gems, enjoying local street food, and learning the stories behind each dish. Our Aussie crew loved e

Hanoi, August 31st, 2025 From the very first “Hello,” Chantal’s lovely family of four from Australia brought sunshine to Hanoi’s streets. Let’s join them on today’s food journey with us! Chihara - our companion guided everyone through Hanoi’s hidden gems, tasting local street food and uncovering the stories behind each dish. Among them all, “bánh cuốn” - steamed rolled rice pancakes and “bánh rán” - Vietnamese donuts became instant favorites. But today wasn’t just about food

Discover 9 must-try Vietnamese street foods loved by locals, from phở and bánh mì to bún chả and bánh xèo. A local guide to Vietnamese food culture.

A touching story from a winter morning food tour in Hanoi, discovering local places, Hanoi food, hidden alleys, and unforgettable human connections with Alan & Greg from the US

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

Join four friends on their first trip to Hanoi as they discover hidden dishes, meet local vendors and even try making bánh cuốn during our Taste of Hanoi food tour. From bún riêu crab noodle soup to cozy Old Quarter cafés, this experience captures the true flavors and warmth of the city.

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. 💛

Join Sébastien and his lovely French family on a joyful Hanoi food adventure. From bánh rán and bánh gối to making bánh cuốn and playing Ô ăn quan, this heartwarming journey shows how families truly experience local culture in Vietnam. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic Hanoi moments.

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

Rain couldn’t stop Brendan’s family from enjoying our Hanoi food tour — laughter, puddles, and delicious local eats made it a day to remember!

Hanoi, August 11th, 2025 Say hello to our beautiful ladies from Australia, Haley and Heather, ready to dive into the diverse and flavorful taste of Hanoi! From fun poses to bursts of laughter, the energy was infectious and set the tone for a day full of good food and good vibes. We wandered from steaming bowls of river crab noodle soup - “bún riêu” (where even the shop owner couldn’t resist complimenting their beauty – cue more giggles and thank-yous!) to warm bites of bánh g

Hanoi, July 28th, 2025 What’s better than exploring Vietnam? Doing it as one big family reunion! We were delighted to welcome Tracey’s...

Hanoi, July, 11th, 2025 “Hi, I've been enjoying seeing your photos with families” - That was Leah’s very first message to us. Months later, we finally met Leah, her husband, and their 3-year-old son, Jack, in Hanoi. Over two unforgettable days, Milton guided the family through Hanoi’s hidden gems, vibrant street food, and local daily life, from colorful morning markets to bustling night streets. They tasted Hanoi’s unique cuisine, learned the stories behind traditional dishes

Hanoi street food tour with Jacqui's family from Australia

Hanoi street food tour with Shelly's family

Hanoi street food tour with Sarah's family from New Zealand

Hanoi, June 27th, 2025 We were so happy to welcome Ava’s lovely family on their very first trip to Vietnam – especially little Harriet...