A memorable Hanoi food journey - Flavors, laughter & local life

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 instant favorite. Light, flavorful and full of herbs, it was exactly the kind of Vietnamese taste they loved: gentle and easy to enjoy. “Bánh cuốn” - steamed rolled rice pancakes and “chè” - Vietnamese sweet soup also won everyone over. The name “sweet soup” sounded a bit surprising at first, but one spoonful later and it became a big yes.

Not just eating, our friends truly lived the local experience and connected with the life here. Each story about the dishes, the places, and the people told by Cihara left a big impression on them. “Xin chào”, “cảm ơn”, “ngon quá”,… - they learnt and proudly used the phrases at every stop. Each time they spoke, the vendors lit up and complimented their pronunciation. Those small interactions, the greetings, the thank-yous, the laughter, made the streets of Hanoi feel incredibly close and lively.

Enjoy this memorable Taste of Hanoi with us and Nicola and Karen’s group through the photos below!

Here we are at the “bánh giò” - pyramid rice dumpling stall. Our friends had so much fun chatting an

Not just exploring the flavors of Hanoi, everyone also learnt more about the Vietnamese culture. Her

The star of today? Definitely “bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup from Cihara’s favorite stall. One

Everywhere we went, Nicola and Karen’s group brought laughter to the streets. Chatting, picking up V

Another hightlight was “bánh cuốn” - steamed rolled rice pancakes. The soft, silky rice layer wrappe

“Cảm ơn, ngon quá!” - Our friend said to Mrs Thu - the vendor, and a lady complimented her Vietnames

We ended the day at a traditional coffee shop, sipping and chatting about everything like close frie

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