Hanoi Evening Food Tour

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter after dark through neighborhood eateries and Vietnamese cuisine. Taste your way through a full evening meal while learning about the city’s food culture.

• Explore backstreets and hidden corners of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
• Taste more than 10 Vietnamese dishes across local eateries
• Learn about Vietnamese culinary traditions and everyday food culture
• Enjoy an evening walk between food stops and local sights

Itinerary

Bánh Cuốn: Steamed Rice Rolls Meet Mrs. Xuan, the third-generation owner of this restaurant, and watch her steam rice sheets and roll them with minced pork, mushrooms, and a secret blend seasonings. Then learn why the dipping sauce and garnishes are the staple of Vietnamese cuisine.

Visit Long Biên Bridge & Hanoi's Central Market Hanoi’s “Horizontal Eiffel Tower” was the first bridge to span the Red River in Hanoi and was a groundbreaking engineering feat when constructed by the French over 100 years ago. Stroll across the tracks to grab some sunset pics (look both ways first!), and then visit Hanoi’s largest wet market to try some street snacks.

Make Your Own Bánh Mì! Discover the fascinating story of bánh mì with a hands-on mini cooking class led by Mrs. Huyền, a seasoned local vendor. This is a unique opportunity to personalize your sandwich with fresh, authentic ingredients while connecting to the special people behind Hanoi’s vibrant street food culture.

Hanoi Old-Quarter Evening Food Tour Porridge Bowl Cháo Sườn Sụn: Creamy Rice Porridge This is every Hanoian’s favorite comfort food. Famous for its silky texture and nostalgic flavors, this beloved eatery simmers their porridge all day in a rich broth, and serves each bowl with a variety of toppings (and a side of childhood memories).

Chả Cá: Grilled Turmeric Fish Prepared directly on your table, marinated fish is cooked in a sizzling pan with fresh dill and green onions, then enjoyed with rice noodles and a unique dipping sauce. Full of flavor and fragrance, this is a celebration of Hanoi’s culinary traditions.

Chè: Local Dessert You definitely need to save room for dessert! This wife-husband team transformed their shop into an otherworldly oasis full of nostalgic antiques and rustic wooden furniture. Oh, and their homemade desserts aren’t bad either!

Unique Local Cocktails Concealed down an alley and up some stairs, this speakeasy offers a special menu just for us with exclusive cocktails inspired by Vietnamese flavors and locals spirits. Tucked away from the old-quarter’s bustle, this intimate gem displays the creativity and passion of today’s younger generations.

What's Included

• Food at five sit-down restaurants
• Local market snacks
• Local beer
• Soft drinks and bottled water
• Premium cocktail at a speakeasy bar

Important details

• Arrive 10 minutes early; tours depart on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated
• Requires walking about 1.5 miles (2.5 km), with 5–10 minutes between stops
• Dress for the weather; tours run rain or shine
• Share dietary requirements immediately; same-day requests cannot be guaranteed
• Vegetarian, dairy-free, and no-spicy dietary needs can be accommodated
• Vegan diets cannot be accommodated
• Severe food allergies are not recommended because cross-contamination cannot be controlled