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Love in every bite - A Heartwarming Hanoi Food Tour with Emily & Reece

  • Oct 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 7, 2025

Hanoi, October, 15th, 2025


Join Emily & Reece on an authentic Hanoi food tour with Beyond Vietnam β€” street eats, laughter, and local stories that make every bite unforgettable.


β€œπ‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’ π‘ π‘œ β„Žπ‘–π‘”β„Žπ‘™π‘¦ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐼 π‘€π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘β„Ž π‘œπ‘’π‘‘.” That’s the message Emily sent us six months ago - and guess what? We finally got to meet her and her partner, Reece, right here in Hanoi!


Together, we wandered through Hanoi’s many corners - from our favorite local eateries where every bite tells a story of culture, history, people and daily life, to the lively Train Street. Emily even jumped in to make a steamed rice roll (bΓ‘nh cuα»‘n) herself (for Reece, of course πŸ˜‰).


We created so many memories and shared so many laughs that even after the tour, the whole team couldn't stop talking about it (and their cat, Bear, back home).


Come join our adventure through the photos below.πŸ‘‡


As true food lovers, Emily & Reece had done plenty of research on Vietnamese cuisine before coming. But during our food tour, even they were amazed by the refreshing taste and crunchy texture of the green papaya salad.

As true food lovers, Emily & Reece had done plenty of research on Vietnamese cuisine before coming. But during our food tour, even they were amazed by the refreshing taste and crunchy texture of the green papaya salad.


With thinly shredded papaya and carrot, tender beef jerky, peanuts, beef tendon, and fresh herbs - all brought together by a secret family dressing perfected over almost 70 years - you won’t find anywhere else this flavor!

With thinly shredded papaya and carrot, tender beef jerky, peanuts, beef tendon, and fresh herbs - all brought together by a secret family dressing perfected over almost 70 years - you won’t find anywhere else this flavor!


And here came another surprise - the Vietnamese donut β€œbΓ‘nh rΓ‘n”! Tiny but super tasty, it’s made from glutinous rice flour instead of wheat flour like in Europe, giving it that special chewy texture that Emily absolutely loved!

And here came another surprise - the Vietnamese donut β€œbΓ‘nh rΓ‘n”! Tiny but super tasty, it’s made from glutinous rice flour instead of wheat flour like in Europe, giving it that special chewy texture that Emily absolutely loved!


Can you sense the love and laughter in the air? Emily made this steamed rice roll and wrapped it with her love for Reece. Needless to say, it was the best for him. πŸ’›

Can you sense the love and laughter in the air?

Emily made this steamed rice roll and wrapped it with her love for Reece. Needless to say, it was the best for him. πŸ’›


Came to the next spot, our couple was amazed not only by the beautiful old house architecture but also by the sweet soup’s texture and flavor - so refreshing, so delicious!!!

Came to the next spot, our couple was amazed not only by the beautiful old house architecture but also by the sweet soup’s texture and flavor - so refreshing, so delicious!!!



Our couple tried many bÑnh mì in the UK and during their a week in Vietnam, from south to north. They happily found differences in taste and ingredients between each place.

Our couple tried many bÑnh mì in the UK and during their a week in Vietnam, from south to north. They happily found differences in taste and ingredients between each place.



And now for the moment we've all been waiting for: seeing the train pass, right next to us, just a few inches away!!!

And now for the moment we've all been waiting for: seeing the train pass, right next to us, just a few inches away!!!



We took lots of photos and shared lots of stories here. Emily even promised to bring her cat, Bear to Hanoi next time so that they could go on our food tour together.

We took lots of photos and shared lots of stories here. Emily even promised to bring her cat, Bear to Hanoi next time so that they could go on our food tour together.


And tada! This is Bear, wearing the tiny conical hat - a special gift from Emily after the trip. Isn’t it so cute? We can’t wait to see him and meet the couple again.

And tada! This is Bear, wearing the tiny conical hat - a special gift from Emily after the

trip. Isn’t it so cute?

We can’t wait to see him and meet the couple again.


Ready to Explore Hanoi’s Hidden Culinary Gems?

Don't hesitate to hit us up - we’d love to show you Hanoi through our eyes, with all its flavors, laughter, and little hidden corners πŸ’›Β click here

Dung (Emma)

Beyond Vietnam


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