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This tour focuses on less known food than pho and banh my. Meeting point (walk distance around the old quarter) will be provided before the tour.
We walk and enjoy food around Hanoi Old Quarter for 3 - 3.5 hours, out of the beaten track, where we may sit on small plastic chairs and use chopsticks like local people. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi is not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands. You will try around 7 - 8 most typical and authentic dishes of Hanoi cuisine cooked by skillful chefs in local restaurants. The thing is most of those places are in small alleys, on the sidewalk or hidden houses, even without any signs, hard to find for tourists.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Meat is used in many Vietnamese dishes, there will be a lot of restriction for strict vegetarians. There are more options if you can eat fish, shrimp and fish sauce.
Example Menu
Starter
Steamed rice rolls
Vietnamese steamed rice rolls filled with a meat and mushroom mixture and served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Main
Cha ca (grilled fish)
Grilled catfish stir fried with dill weed and onion leaves
Main
Bun rieu cua (crab noodle soup)
Fresh rice noodle served with broth cooked from fresh water crab
Main
bánh xèo/ fried pancake
pancake made from a basic blend of rice flour, turmeric, and coconut cream, along with other ingredients
Main
Bun cha (grilled pork)
grilled pork served with fresh rice noodle and dipping sauce
Dessert
Chuoi nep nuong
Grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice marinated with coconut milk
Dessert
Xoi che
Traditional desserts from beans
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point will be provided before the tour
What to expect
- 11am - 2pm
- 6 - 9pm
Meeting point (walk distance around the old quarter) will be provided before the tour.
We walk around Hanoi Old Quarter, out of the beaten track, where we may sit on small plastic chairs and use chopsticks like local people. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi is not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands.
You will try around 8 - 10 most authentic dishes of Hanoi cuisine cooked by skillful chefs in local restaurants. Those families keep heritage recipes passed down through generations. The thing is most of those places are in small alleys or hidden houses, even without any signs, hard to find for tourists
The rotating menu is thoroughly chosen basing on guests' preferences to present the variety of delicious options.
SOME THINGS TO NOTE:
- Please let me know in advance if you are vegetarian, ellergic or if you have any specific dishes in your mind that you want to try
- Meat is used in many Vietnam/ese dishes, there will be restriction for strict vegetarians. There are more options if you can eat some fish, shrimp and fish sauce. Please text me for further information
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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