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Hanoi Dusk

Phở steaming from the pot, bún chả smoking over charcoal and chả cá sizzled tableside with dill. Hanoi cooks restrained and clean.

Thuốc lào, wild tobacco.Bún chả with herbs.Café wall art.A evening tipple.Phở tái.Chinese-Vietnamese shrine.Bánh xèo, bánh khọt.Bánh cuốn maker.Bia hơi cheers.Bia hơi table.Bamboo vendor.Café gallery wall.

Hosted by one of our Hanoi tastemakers

Experience hosted by Lily, Stella & other local tastemaker guides

What you can expect

Hanoi food tour - By dusk, Hanoi's streets come alive with the clattering of pans and rising fog of steam. This is the Northern culinary powerhouse in its rawest form — a city that bubbles, boils, and breathes through its street food.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Hanoi's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Hanoi, Vietnam

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Everyday

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Hanoi (Group) food tour
  • Smallest group size in Hanoi (Group)
  • Led by Hanoi (Group) tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Hanoi

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Hanoi

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Nestled in the heart of Hanoi, 9981 Coffee - Wine Tapas offers a unique blend of Vietnamese and European culinary experiences in a cozy, ambient setting.

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Bánh mì Mama in Hanoi is a local favorite, renowned for its authentic Vietnamese sandwiches made with freshly baked baguettes and savory fillings that tantalize the taste buds.

You’ll try

Vietnamese mixed baguette

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Phở bưng Hàng Trống is a beloved local eatery in Hanoi, known for its authentic and aromatic bowls of pho, served on the bustling streets of the Hoàn Kiếm district.

You’ll try

Vietnamese beef noodle soup

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Quán Nước Mía Hàng Điếu, located in the vibrant streets of Hanoi, is a beloved local spot known for its refreshing sugarcane juice, a quintessential Hanoi street food delight.

Hanoi Dusk

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Hanoi (Group) food tour, Smallest group size in Hanoi (Group), Led by Hanoi (Group) tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Ly Bui

Lily

Ly B

Lily leads this tour in Hanoi — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.

Start

9981 Coffee - Wine Tapas

2 P. Nhà Chung, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 111000, Vietnam

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End

St. Joseph Cathedral

1 P. Nhà Thờ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

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Eat Hanoi with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$45 per guest.