1. Overview
Hanoi is not only famous for its historical relics and scenic spots but also for being a diverse and rich culinary paradise. A one-day food tour Hanoi Vietnam, will be a great opportunity for you to enjoy everything from simple, familiar dishes to specialties with strong cultural imprints. This is not just a trip to eat, but also a journey to discover the culture, history, and people of Hanoi through each flavor.
2. Suggested 1-Day Food Tour Hanoi Vietnam
2.1. Morning: Start your day with a cup of hot coffee and pho
Starting a food tour Hanoi Vietnam early in the morning like a local Hanoian, you cannot miss one of the classic dishes that has become a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine, along with famous coffee that helps you stay awake all day.
2.1.1. Pho
The dish that has made the name of Vietnamese cuisine worldwide, indispensable in food tour Hanoi Vietnam. Hanoi Pho has a light, delicate flavor with broth simmered from beef bones, soft pho noodles, and thinly sliced beef.
Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan (49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem): Famous for its traditional pho flavor, it is crowded from early morning. Reference price from 2.15USD/bowl.
Pho Thin Lo Duc (13 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung): Typical rare pho, rich and fatty broth. Reference price from 3.25USD/bowl.
Pho Bat Dan – 100-year-old traditional pho in Hanoi (Source: internet)
2.1.2. Traditional Coffee
After breakfast, a cup of strong filter coffee is the perfect way to start the day. Enjoying a hot cup of filter coffee while watching the bustling streets of Hanoi is an unforgettable experience.
Old Quarter Coffee (11 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem): The coffee shop is located in a prime location, overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, with an ancient and romantic space. Reference price from 1.95USD/cup.
Giang Coffee (39 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem): Famous for egg coffee, a specialty of Hanoi. Reference price from 1.50USD/cup.
Cafe Giang is one of the typical culinary cultural symbols of Hanoi. (Source: internet)
2.2. Lunch: Discover quintessential noodle dishes
Noon is the ideal time for you to continue your food tour Hanoi Vietnam and enjoy diverse, unique, but equally sophisticated noodle dishes.
2.2.1. Bun Cha
A typical dish of Hanoi that once captivated former President Obama. Bun cha is the perfect combination of fragrant grilled meatballs and grilled pork patties, served with fresh vermicelli, raw vegetables, and sweet and sour dipping sauce, not to be missed on your food tour Hanoi Vietnam.
Bun cha Huong Lien (24 Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung): The restaurant is famous for the story of a former US president visiting. Reference price from 2.15USD/portion.
Bun cha Dac Kim (1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem): Famous for its full, flavorful bun cha, listed in the Michelin Selected category. Reference price from 3.00USD/portion.
Bun Cha Hanoi – Rich Flavor of the Thousand-Year-Old Capital. (Source: internet)
2.2.2. Bun rieu cua
A rustic but quintessential dish. The broth is mildly sour from vinegar, fatty crab fat, crispy fried tofu, and a bit of fragrant fried onions.
Bun rieu Pho Co (17 Hang Cot, Hoan Kiem): Bun rieu top te here has existed for many years, impressing with its traditional flavor because the seller is a native of Hanoi. Reference price from 0.85 USD/portion.
2.2.3. Bun dau mam tom
A simple but addictive dish. Vermicelli, hot fried tofu, com sausage, and fried spring rolls dipped in shrimp paste mixed with lemon, chili, and fragrant sugar. If you can’t eat shrimp paste, you can choose another dipping sauce, bringing many new experiences.
Bun dau Goc Da (4 Ngo Gach, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem): A long-standing restaurant famous for its delicious, rich traditional vermicelli and tofu flavor. Reference price from 1.50USD/portion.
2.2.4. Bun oc nguoi
A unique dish of Hanoi, bringing elegance and gentleness. Unlike bun oc, bun oc nguoi with snails has a mild, sour broth and is served with vermicelli and crunchy snails.
Bun oc nguoi O Quan Chuong (1 Hang Chieu, Hoan Kiem): The vermicelli with snails restaurant is located near the O Quan Chuong area, bringing the authentic taste of the past, and is a familiar address for many people. Reference price from 1.75USD/portion.
2.2.5. Bun thang
A sophisticated, delicate dish and one of the specialties of Hanoi. A bowl of vermicelli with snails is full of colors from white vermicelli, thinly sliced fried eggs, shredded chicken, pork roll, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and a bit of Vietnamese coriander. The broth is simmered from chicken bones and is clear and sweet.
Ha Hoi vermicelli with snails (10B Ha Hoi, Hoan Kiem: A long-standing vermicelli restaurant with traditional flavors. Reference price from 1.75USD/bowl.
Bun thang Hanoi: The culinary quintessence of the capital (Source: internet)
2.3. Afternoon: Enjoy coffee and snacks
After lunch, take some time to rest and enjoy Hanoi’s typical snacks.
2.3.1. Trang Tien Ice Cream
A famous ice cream brand in Hanoi with a refreshing, distinctive flavor. A food tour Hanoi Vietnam, will be more complete with a Trang Tien ice cream in hand while walking around Hoan Kiem Lake.
Trang Tien Ice Cream (35 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem): Located right in the city center, it is a familiar destination for locals and tourists. Reference price from 0.65USD.
2.3.2. Ho Tay Shrimp Cake
Crispy shrimp cake with fresh shrimp, served with sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Co Am Shrimp Cake (84 Hang Chieu, Hoan Kiem): Enjoy shrimp cakes right on the bustling sidewalk space with local people. Reference price from 0.65USD/portion.
“Cô Ẩm” shrimp cake, a delicious and memorable street food of the capital’s cuisine (Source: internet)
2.3.3. Fried sour spring rolls
An extremely familiar snack for young people in Hanoi with a crispy, golden outer layer and chewy and flavorful inside, dipped in sweet and spicy chili sauce.
Nem chua ran (40 Ngo Tam Thuong, Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem): Fried sour spring rolls here are placed in a round tray lined with banana leaves and served with chili sauce, cucumber, and green mango. Reference price from 2.60USD/portion.
2.4. Evening: End of a perfect day
Evening is a great time to enjoy dinner and end the food tour Hanoi Vietnam in a cozy atmosphere.
2.4.1. Hot snails
In the evening, sidewalk snail shops are the ideal choice. Snails are prepared hot with many attractive sauces.
Oc Di Tu (144C Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh): The snail restaurant is recommended by Michelin experts and famous for many snail and seafood dishes prepared in many unique ways, such as stir-fried, steamed, grilled, salt-roasted, tamarind sauce… Reference price from 2.15USD/portion.
Oc Nong Ha Trang (1A Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem): The snails here are mainly boiled snails and captivate visitors with the delicious dipping sauce with a unique recipe that cannot be found anywhere else. Reference price from 2.60USD/portion.
2.4.2. Lau rieu cua suon sun
A hotpot dish loved by Hanoians with its light sour broth, fatty crab, and crunchy cartilage.
Lau rieu cua 66 Pho Duc Chinh (66 Pho Duc Chinh, Ba Dinh): The restaurant has a spacious, airy space and is famous for its rich broth and full side dishes. Reference price from 12.00USD/hotpot set.
Lau Cua Dong (685 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho): Coming to 685 Crab Hotpot, visitors will be immersed in a peaceful and airy countryside space, enjoying hotpot dishes with a special crab flavor. Reference price from 19.70USD/hotpot set.
“Lẩu riêu cua bắp bò sườn sụn” attracts diners at first sight. (Source: internet)
3. Conclusion
The food tour Hanoi Vietnam will take you through every corner of the street, where the aroma and flavor encapsulate the culinary essence of the capital. From pho, bun cha to rustic snacks, each experience leaves an unforgettable aftertaste. Let Asia Luxury Travel accompany you, bringing you the most complete and memorable Hanoi culinary experience.
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