Culinary Tour: 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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre - The tour kicks off at the renowned Local Grilled Roll. Participants will stroll from one spot to another, savoring the diverse flavors of North Vietnamese cuisine. Expect to visit 7-10 different venues, with a 5-10 minute walk between each stop, offering a glimpse into Hanoi’s vibrant street culture. This tour…
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,”
  • 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.
  • ice cream sticky rice - The ingredients to make…
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
57 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng
Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng
There in a tall green building near by the lake call - thang long water puppet theater, please wait me in front , they have benches you can wait me their.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Williamtq1834ce
Jan 14, 2026
Must experience food tour - We had a lovely few hours with Ella and other guests touring Hanoi and a bunch of local food shops. Ella gave us great knowledge about the food and Hanoi. Would recommend this to anyone in Hanoi.
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Rubymo8136fx
Jan 14, 2026
Ella is the best! - What an amazing experience! Ella is knowledgable, hilarious and warm - she gives a real insight into modern Vietnamese life and culture, and all of the food stops were delicious. Would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi, make it the first thing you do and it will enrich the rest of your stay! Thank you Ella ❤️
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Brooke
Jan 11, 2026
Great and easy intro to Vietnamese food! - Great intro to Vietnamese food for our first night in Vietnam. We had 6 dishes, 2 desserts, and 2 beverages. Some were the popular places you’d see recommended online but a few I hadn’t come across. It ended up being just us on the tour and it was about 2.5hrs. Our guide, Po was fun and showed us a great time. The food itself is obviously cheaper if you go by yourself vs a tour but I highly recommend especially if you aren’t too familiar with Vietnamese cuisine and if you want an easy and entertaining experience with a local!
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N4602burobertn
Jan 6, 2026
Awesome food tasting experience - Awesome food experience with Ella. She brought us to places we would not have went on our own. Very tasty food and she shares so much interesting information. Highly recommend the experience it’s a must do in Hanoi
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Charlotteji6375gp
Jan 6, 2026
Fantastic Food, Fantastic Guide - This Hanoi food tour with Po is an absolute must! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Po is incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the food, but about Hanoi’s culture and hidden gems. The food was outstanding, every stop was so thoughtfully chosen. He really took us to places as a tourist I would never visit alone. I’m vegetarian, and I was honestly blown away by how perfectly catered the tour was for me. Not once did I feel like I was getting a “substitute” option, every dish was delicious. We had 10+ dishes (in manageable portions so you could try it all). Communication was also excellent before, during, and even after the tour, which made the whole experience feel really well organised. If you’re in Hanoi, this tour with Po is an absolute must, can’t recommend it highly enough! We’re from Brisbane, Australia :)
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Calefletcher411
Jan 4, 2026
Would book again in a heartbeat - My partner and I did Ella’s food tour a few days ago and it was the highlight of our trip to Hanoi. Ella is vastly knowledgeable, engaging and charismatic. She has curated an exceptional tour that is snappy and packed with food (so many courses!), while providing opportunistic cultural and linguistic insights into Hanoi and Vietnam. My only regret is not doing the tour on our first day in Hanoi - it would have given us so much more confidence navigating and exploring the city. Can’t recommend highly enough!
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Katerl9296xw
Dec 31, 2025
A really fun introduction to Hanoi (and not just a boring food tour) - Our tour with Ella was hands down the highlight of our trip to Hanoi. The food was excellent, we learned some Vietnamese and Ella taught us about the culture and customs. As well as being really informative, Ella’s style was lighthearted and fun. She has a great sense of humour so we also had a really good laugh! Would recommend Ella to anyone visiting Hanoi.
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Jill
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing Walking Food Tour - Ella is friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. The food was delicious and walking tour was so much fun. Every dish was something I wouldn’t have tried in my own, but glad she introduced us to something different. Her jokes are clever and hilarious. Thank you so much, Ella!
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Billyant47
Dec 30, 2025
Fun way to try different local dishes - Excellent opportunity to try different local dishes that we would not be brave enough to try on our own! Ella is lovely and we were with a fun crowd of other tourists
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R9867nlrachelc
Dec 27, 2025
Ella is fab - I agree with the other reviews - five stars, and I don't give five stars unless I really mean it. Very well curated food stops. Genuinely great examples of each food type. Interesting information and a good pace. Very easy to organise.
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).