Day Tour | Hanoi Street Food Tour: Taste the City's Best Local Flavors

— GENERAL INFOMATION —

Tour: Half-day tour.

Tour Duration: 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM.

Meeting Point: Fufiem Cafe, Hanoi (Map).

Group Size: 4–10 Pax.

Itinerary: Please check here!

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Experience Hanoi through its flavors on the "Being Marinated in Hanoi" Walking Food Tour, a unique culinary adventure that goes beyond simply tasting local dishes. Led by passionate local food storytellers, this immersive experience combines food, culture, history, and even culinary science to reveal the fascinating stories behind Hanoi's beloved street food traditions. Throughout the tour, you'll sample four carefully selected afternoon snacks, including one special local specialty, paired with a refreshing signature Hanoi summer drink. Begin your journey with a cup of handcrafted West Lake Lotus Tea, one of Hanoi's most treasured beverages, while learning about the city's afternoon snack culture and local dining customs. Continue with a tasting of Pho Roll (Phở Cuốn), a modern Hanoi specialty that creatively reimagines Vietnam's most famous dish.  As you stroll through Truc Bach Food Street and Chau Long Market, discover local life and enjoy delicious grilled skewers while learning about one of humanity's oldest cooking techniques and the fascinating Maillard reaction that creates irresistible flavors. Watch skilled local artisans prepare traditional fried dough sticks and dumplings using recipes passed down through generations. Gain insight into the craftsmanship behind these everyday favorites before savoring them with a signature sweet-and-sour fish sauce. Complete the experience with a visit to a local "Xôi Chè" stall, where you'll enjoy traditional sticky rice and sweet soup desserts—the perfect ending to an afternoon of culinary exploration. Whether you're a food enthusiast, culture lover, or curious traveler, this tour offers a deeper appreciation of Hanoi's rich gastronomic heritage.

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

2:30 PM: Enjoy West Lake hand-crafted Lotus Tea and discuss about Hanoi afternoon snacks culture and how to enjoy it probably.

3:00 PM: Get started with Pho roll, an innovative culinary creation based on traditional dishes. Pho Roll – born in the 2000s, a dish of instant inspiration and creativity that has become a highlight in Hanoi's street food map.

3:45 PM: Take a walking tour of Truc Bach Food Street and Chau Long Market, and stop to enjoy grilled skewers. Learn about the oldest cooking methods of humankind - grilling and skewering and unlock the science of culinary arts - the Maillard reaction.

4:30 PM: See the handcrafted process of making traditional fried dough sticks and dumplings from perhaps the oldest shop owner in the area. Your palate will be satisf-fried when being dripping-dipped into sweet and sour, generational recipe fish-sauce.

5:00 PM: Put a sweet-ending to this food journey by visiting a "Xoi Che" stall (sticky rice and sweet soup). A best way to fill your afternoon stomach in Hanoi.

INCLUDED:

• Guided walking food tour with a local food expert/storyteller.
• Tasting of 4 local Hanoi snacks as specified in the itinerary.
• 1 signature Hanoi beverage (West Lake Lotus Tea or equivalent).
• Food-related interactive activities and games.
• Admission fees and tickets as specified in the program.

EXCLUDED:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Additional food and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities (optional).