A flavorful Hanoi food tour and Hanoi Train Street

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”, “phở” to the lesser-known ones like “bánh khúc”, “nộm”,..., our friends loved “chè” - Vietnamese sweet soup most. If “chè khúc bạch” was a pleasant 9/10, “chè xoài” broke the record! “Wow… how can something be this good?” - that’s Grady’s reaction after the first bite!

But can you guess the most special part of today? Hanoi Train Street! Everyone was so excited to experience the joy and thrill of the train passing by close up. Wide smiles filled the street, creating an unforgettable moment for our friends. By the end of the night, we really became friends through all the shared moments and stories along the way.

Come explore Hanoi with us through the photos below.👇

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  Let’s welcome Grady and his friends in our Taste of Hanoi tour today, ready to dive into Hanoi’s str

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  Everyone especially enjoyed Vietnamese iconic “bánh mì”. Although they had eaten it before in the US

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  Our next stop: “nộm” - green papaya salad with beef jerky - a local shop that’s sold “nộm” for over

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  Sitting on tiny stools on the sidewalk, enjoying the fresh, tangy sauce and the flavorful toppings o

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  Everyone was so excited to try “bánh khúc” - cudweed balls - a traditional Vietnamese dish that not

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  “How can it taste so good?” - Our friends kept saying when having “phở gà” - chicken rice noodles. I

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  Sitting in a traditional house setting of the “chè” - Vietnamese sweet soup stop, they just couldn’t

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  The highlight of the day? Definitely visiting Hanoi Train Street. Sipping Vietnamese coffee, watchin

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  By the end of the day, it wasn’t just a tour, but a hang out with friends. Happy face, happy belly

If you’re looking for a family-friendly food tour in Hanoi, we’d love to show you the city the way locals do. 👉 Check out our Taste of Hanoi walking street food tour

Ngan (Hazel)

Beyond Vietnam