Hidden bites, heartfelt moments - and a birthday to remember!

Hanoi, July 4th, 2025

We've been waiting to welcome Jacqui’s family all the way from Australia, and what a joy it was to finally meet them on our Taste of Hanoi tour on a lovely day.

Already big fans of Vietnamese cuisine back home, our foodies were thrilled to finally taste it in its homeland - from the fresh, zingy salad - “nộm”, to soft, delicate steamed rolled rice pancakes - “bánh cuốn”. “These are real hidden gems”, they said, and that’s exactly the kind of hidden magic we love to share. 💫 “Cảm ơn” became their favorite word, gently spoken at every stop, showing their appreciation to our lovely vendors.

And just when we thought the day couldn’t get any sweeter, came the best part. “Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Chrissy!” - We’d been secretly planning a surprise birthday for Chrissy with all the love Vietnamese hospitality carries, including a pink cherry flavour cake, her favorite color. With glowing candles, joyful singing, and heartfelt wishes, it became a small but unforgettable celebration, the kind of memory that lingers longer than any flavor.

To Jacqui’s and Chrissy’s lovely family, thank you for spending a special birthday with us. Here’s to many more memories, hidden gems, and bowls of Vietnamese food ahead! 🥢✨

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Dung (Emma)

Beyond Vietnam