Hungry Hanoi
Phở simmered overnight, bún chả smoked over charcoal and chả cá sizzled tableside with dill. Hanoi cooks northern Vietnamese with a chef's eye.
Hosted by one of our Hanoi tastemakers
Experience hosted by Lily, Stella & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Hanoi food tour - Pack the loose trousers. You’re going to need them. We’re heading into the backstreets of the Old Quarter to find the real deal — the street food heroes and the generational cooks keeping the culinary soul of the North alive.
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
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Ô Quan Chưởng is a hidden gem in the bustling streets of Hanoi's Hoàn Kiếm district, revered for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine that offers a true taste of the local culture.
Local Coffee shop at the old gate
Pillow Cake and Tapioca dumpling in Dong Xuan Market , been there for 40 years
You’ll try
Pillow cakeClear tapioca dumplings
Dong Xuan Market, located in the vibrant heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, is a bustling food market offering an authentic glimpse into Vietnam's culinary diversity.
Field notes
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.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
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.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
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
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.
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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.