Culinary Tour: Traditional Northern Vietnamese Cuisine

Embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant streets of Hanoi, exploring the rich flavors and traditions of Northern Vietnamese cuisine. Join a knowledgeable local host to discover the secrets behind each dish and learn the art of eating with chopsticks and rolling rice paper rolls.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 198 P. Hàng Bông - We will begin our tour at the famous Local food Banh Khoái ( satisfied cake From there we will walk from location to location to experience the full spectrum of North Vietnamese cuisine. You will patron 7-10 different locations, with a 5-10 minute walk between each meal, giving you a taste of the street culture in Hanoi. This tour focuses on traditional seasonal dishes and relevant cultural history of this 1000 year old city.
What's Included
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Meal Options
  • Rice pancakes - Traditional Vietnamese Savory rice pancakes are the best for having a delicious appetizer: The name literally translates to “sizzling cake,”
  • ice cream sticky rice - The ingredients to make kem xoi include sticky rice, fresh ice cream, fresh milk, yoghurt, coconut juice, white sugar, and la nep (pandan leaves)
  • egg coffee - Egg coffee is like a bomb! We will have it in a place is very authentic in Dinhcafe , nice atmosphere. Locals come here and chill.
  • Green papaya salad - super fresh green papaya salad is packed with raw crunchy veggies, roasted peanuts
  • vietnamese dumplings - Banh bao or Vietnamese steamed buns is a dish that is a fusion of Vietnamese and Cantonese cuisines.
  • Banh My- Vietnamese sandwich - “That’s a symphony in a sandwich” is how Anthony Bourdain described the most famous Vietnamese sandwich called the Banh Mì.
  • Spring roll - Spring roll is not an everyday dish but it is more preferred on special occasions such as family gatherings, family festivities or Tet holidays.
  • noodles - phở - The history of phở begins at the end of the 19th century, at the peak of French colonialism: it is a dish loved by both rich and poor.
  • Hanoian Beer
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive gastronomic journey through a millennial city with a culture dating even further back. Savor the complete range of authentic Northern Vietnamese delicacies, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide explaining the significance of each dish. Understand the traditional method of enjoying each dish, inclusive of a tutorial on using chopsticks and crafting your individual rice paper roll.

Location
198 P. Hàng Bông
Phố Hàng Bông
We would like to see you inside Net Hue restaurant- 198 hàng Bông
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Seyons223
Aug 16, 2024
Amazing food tour in Hanoi - We had an amazing time wandering through Hanoi with Ella as we sampled some of the best Vietnamese food the city had to offer. We tried a good variety of foods and beverages, and along the way Ella talked to us about Vietnamese culture and history. She was super informative and provided us with lots of additional restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend!
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890gayar
Aug 16, 2024
The best tour! - The tour was great! All the dishes were very tasty and Ella is charming and warm-hearted, knows all the best places and also tells about the culture of Vietnam. Definitely worth going!
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Q2680kqoliviam
Aug 16, 2024
Tasty food and personable guide - I had a lovely experience with Audrey who was knowledgable on the food and local area. The food was more than enough for one person and covered a range of local food. Overall I’m really pleased with my tour.
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Michaelak7734qs
Aug 16, 2024
Linh is the best!!! - Lính was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He was super accommodating and knowledgeable, and it was nice to have conversations with him. If we ever come back to Vietnam, I’d love to reunite with him. And if he wishes to visit the Philippines or California, we would welcome him with open arms. Cảm ơn và chúc mừng sinh nhật!! 🎂 🥳
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Theor896
Aug 14, 2024
Ella Hanoi Food Tour - Myself, my wife, and our friend joined Ella and a small group on a food tour of Hanoi at the 10:30am time slot and had an incredible time! She introduced us to Hanoi food staples as well as showed us some cuisines we may not have found on our own and everything was delicious! She is a wealth of knowledge about Vietnamese culture and history and we all had a great time learning from her. Highly highly recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi!!
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Explorer21531180327
Aug 14, 2024
So much delicious food!! You will be full! :) You will not be disappointed - Today I went with a group of friends (3 people total) and it was a great experience! I would recommend to any of my friends and anyone interested, to participate in this walking food tour! Ella is a character! She is funny, knowledgeable, and a great guide. We were having the time of our lives, laughing, learning, and trying new and delicious food. We went in not having eaten anything before our 1:30 PM meetup, and let me tell you, YOU WILL GET FULL! You will be eating a lot of food, trying different coffee, etc... It was so delicious. We were so full that we asked to skip out on the pho, haha. I would honestly do it again. I found Ella's by word-of-mouth through some Reddit comments. And I decided to give those comments a try, and now I'm one of those who would vouch for her. It's definitely worth the price for this great experience. We all had a blast!
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B2014xatims
Aug 10, 2024
The BEST food tour in Hanoi - Ella provided the best afternoon for my wife and I. We did a 3hr motorbike tour around Hanoi. Ella showed us many authentic secret spots and also visited popular cultural landmarks around the city. Ella's communication was great and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a unique experience in Hanoi.
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Gaya1919
Aug 7, 2024
Best tour with Ella! - Ella was amazing, great food tasting, and great experience. She told us all about vietnams culture and history. highly recommended
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Junhoc735
Aug 7, 2024
Great people, great food and an even greater guide! - Highly recommended tour to explore authentic Hanoi streetfood. Great people, great food and an even greater guide. Thank you Ella!! Love that she recommended additional places to visit post-tour!
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895canhl
Aug 6, 2024
Unforgettable Culinary Experience with Ella's Food Tour - Our family of nine had an amazing time on Ella's Food Tour. Despite regularly enjoying Vietnamese cuisine at home, the food we tasted on this tour was by far the best of our entire Southeast Asia trip. Ella was informative, positive, and deeply knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Weeks later, we're still talking about the incredible dishes we tried. Highly recommend Ella's Food Tour for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
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