Hanoi Street Eats: An Evening Small Group Tour Exploring Northern Cuisine

Experience the culinary delights of the North on a night-time food expedition in the Old Quarter. Navigate the complex network of narrow streets and diverse tastes that distinguish Hanoi as a prime food-destination. Savor traditional Vietnamese dishes like Pho and Banh Mi, and watch as the city becomes vibrant after sundown.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Quarter - Get enjoy culinary whirlwind tour in the evening, sinking your teeth into the flavors of the North on a street food tour through the alleys of the Old Quarter.
    The Old Quarter (Vietnamese: Phố cổ Hà Nội) is the name commonly given to the historical civic urban core of Hanoi, located outside the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. This…
What's Included
  • Sightseeing and permit fees included
  • All service charges and government VAT tax covered
  • Guidance from an expert English-speaking local guide
  • Meals as per the itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Services and meals if not mentioned in itinerary
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfer
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Additional Information
  • This tour is suitable for travelers who enjoy walking and have a decent level of fitness.
  • Please bring hat/ umbrella and be prepared for rainy season or high temperatures during summer season. Drinking water is highly encouraged during summer months
Location
Hidden Gem Coffee - Quán Cà Phê Tái Chế
Hàng Mắm
Our Tour guide will be waiting for you at meeting point: Hidden Gem Coffee: 3B Hang Tre Street, Hoan Kiem District.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nickm252
Feb 24, 2020
A great way to try authentic Vietnamese food! - We loved this tour - Our guide Mai was just fantastic. She took us into tiny local restaurants that we would not have ventured into on our own and as a result we got to try some amazing food! Believe me - you'll be full by the end of this corner, especially with a stop on "beer corner"! We got to see some interesting sites as well, including the bars along the Hanoi railway line (you have to see it to believe it!) Recommended.
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Richard
Oct 14, 2019
Private tour led by Ti Do Van Huan exceptional value and most interesting - Explored the old part of Hanoi and tasted traditional food. Watched preparation. Enjoyed explanation of cooking. Absolutely tasty. This private tour was led by Ti Do Van Huan and was exceptional value and most interesting. Ti even helped us cross any busy streets and walk down narrow laneways. Ti's English is very good, most trustworthy and only deals with reliable vendors. Highly recommended.
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Ciara
Jan 7, 2019
Great introduction to Vietnamese Street food - We had a fantastic evening walking the streets of Hanoi with our tour guide Huien (hope that's spelled right). He explained everything we were eating and drinking to us along with the history of how this came to be a popular vietnamese dish. It was highly educational and gave us more confidence to choose what to eat for the rest of our trip in Vietnam. Definitely recommend!
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Rachel
Sep 13, 2018
Great street food tour! - Our guide, Dat, was fab! We definitely hit a bunch of the “best of” restaurants found online, but also had bbq chicken feet and wings, fried bread, and spring rolls from street vendors that won’t be on any list and were delicious (and safe/checked out by Buffalo Tours in advance). The dessert was even amazing. I left totally satisfied but not overly full and feel like I had an authentic Hanoi food experience! We got lucky and didn’t have anyone else join our group tour, which was fun, too.
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Cheriewilson13
Jul 9, 2018
ONE OF THE BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD!! - We had the most wonderful guide and group as we experienced the Hanoi Street Eats! It was incredible! Honestly, I am not usually one to eat street food however the guides knew exactly where to take us, it was clean enough whilst still authentic street food. The food and the beer was some of the best Vietnamese I have ever eaten in my life! Highly recommended!!!!
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698agm698
Apr 9, 2018
Terrific authentic foods of Hanoi with a great guide - We never would have found any of this ourselves. Our guide Ten showed us all the best places for typical Vietnamese street food, restaurants, and Hanoi specialties. We discovered delicious egg coffee. The transfers and the guiding were superlative.
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Ramesh
Dec 13, 2017
Simply Excellent !!!!!! - Exploring food in a new country can be tough choice for most. This street eats by Buffalo Tours, took it to next level. The choice of street foods were simple mind blowing. I would not have even bought the food from those restaurants/stalls if I were strolling the streets by my own. Would have been a huge loss and our tour guide (Tuon) was really fun, chatty and informative. He ensured that we are safe (if you walk the streets of Hanoi - you would know what I mean). Three of my favorite street eat foods are; #1 Nom Thit Bo Kho - is a light and refreshing salad of fresh green papaya, strips of beef and sweet beef jerky, topped with toasted peanuts and a fish sauce dressing. #2 Banh Mi - is a local sandwich comes in 3 choice; chicken, beef or pork served in french bread #3 Fried Spring Roll
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Lynleyas
Jul 30, 2018
Street Eats - great intro to Hanoi street food - We did this tour the night we arrived in Hanoi (and Vietnam for the first time). Our guide for the evening, Dat, ensured we had a great night, introducing us to some of the street food we had been hearing about. Including a huge bowl of Pho that we still talk about! There was a lot to take in and Dat made sure we learned how to negotiate the streets safely and some of the specialities to look out for. He was great company and we had a lot of laughs. Totally recommend.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).