Sweet bowls, big life stories, A Taste of Hanoi to remember

Hanoi, January 8th, 2026

We’re so happy to welcome Karen and Anthony from the UK & Laura’s group from the US to our Hanoi food tour today, ready to discover the taste of Hanoi with Casey, our local friend.

Casey led everyone into hidden spots where locals eat and let the city slowly unfold through its flavors and stories. Every dish was a yes, with curious bites, bright eyes, and happy nods after each taste: from “bánh cuốn” – steamed rolled rice pancakes, to “bún riêu” - River crab noodle soup,.... And just when they thought the brown sugar “bánh rán” – Vietnamese donuts were the star of the day, then came “chè” - Vietnamese sweet soup - the ultimate favorite with the creamy coconut milk.

But the most memorable moments were between bites and sips, when stories flowed and connection grew. Along the way, especially at the “chè” - sweet soup stop, Karen shared pieces of her life while Casey and others listened, adding their own stories about travel, work, and life. Somehow a group of strangers felt completely connected like old friends who had known each other for years.

Let’s join us and feel the warmth of this shared journey through the photos below!

We started the day with “nộm” - papaya salad with beef jerky. Our friends loved the fresh, tangy fla

There’s nothing like munching on “bánh gối” - fried pillow dumplings with your loved ones while wand

We can see the excitement and positive energy from her face when trying “bánh gối”. Crispy on the ou

The star of today has to be “bánh cuốn” - steamed rolled rice pancakes - soft, delicate and flavorfu

Casey also led everyone to her favorite “bún riêu” - river crab noodle soup spot. Sitting on tiny st

Anthony slurped all that steaming bowl in a blink of an eye. So fresh, no fishy at all and many topp

Here’s another favorite of today: “bánh rán” - Vietnamese donuts. The special part? Watching them b

“Chè” - Vietnamese sweet soup definitely won their hearts. Simple, comforting, refreshing and a bit

The food tour may have come to an end, but we know that our friendships just began. Casey and us can

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