{"id":2872,"date":"2020-04-27T06:09:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T06:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2872"},"modified":"2024-12-18T13:09:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:09:33","slug":"a-hanoi-street-food-tour-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/a-hanoi-street-food-tour-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanoi Street Food Tour Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh ingredients are the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of street food in Hanoi, Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi put the country on the foodie map, and quite rightly so. Vietnam\u2019s cuisine is as diverse as the country: in Hanoi, the food focuses on a subtle blend of flavours and light seasoning with a distinct presence of dill. The light perfume aroma of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/6-day-mountainous-escape-to-northern-vietnam-itinerary-1792017383\">northern cuisine<\/a> stands in contrast with the food of Ho Chi Minh City, which Hanoians <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be sweet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discover this for yourself, take it to the streets on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/16-day-vietnam-tour-1792003242\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food tour in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: try things in markets and get your fill of steaming hot soups, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pho<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which Hanoi is the proud home of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect on Hanoi Street Food Tours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small street stands with the freshest\u00a0 food and dirt cheap prices; most Hanoi street food tours go to clean, well-established street food restaurants. However, to really get to the best street food, it\u2019s better to pull up a tiny plastic chair and enjoy an authentic local street-side experience. Organising a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/22-day-complete-tour-of-vietnam-1792012137\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">street food tour in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a local guide will introduce you to all the must-try dishes while in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food tour in Hanoi will take you deep into the Old Quarter and beyond in search of the perfect dish. To start, you\u2019ll visit the local market where the magic happens, then your Hanoi walking food tour will take you for a taste of the food and drinks that the country is famous for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Good to Know about Hanoi Street Food Tours<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best street food tours in Hanoi will teach you the ways of the city. You\u2019ll learn what the average prices are and when the best time to haggle is. The golden rule is that if there is a sign with a price on it, don\u2019t haggle. This is a set price for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are specific times for set dishes, while on your Hanoi food tasting tour, your guide will get you there early so you won\u2019t be disappointed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To eat the best and cheapest meals, stick to Vietnamese meal times:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast, 5.30 am &#8211; 8.30 am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch, 11.30 am -1.30 pm. They close at 2 pm but the food will be gone by then<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner, 5.30 pm &#8211; 9 pm. Restaurants can and do close after this.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A popular pastime in Vietnam is eating and drinking to your heart&#8217;s content, it\u2019s called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nhau<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/8-day-northern-vietnam-highlights-1791998452\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best street food tour in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, get some friends together and try it for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/E1MbvlMJfUc\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/E1MbvlMJfUc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2874 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hanoi street food tours\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"hanoi street food tours\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-1170x878.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060703\/van-thanh-E1MbvlMJfUc-unsplash-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culinary Recommendations for a Food Tour in Hanoi<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pho<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s national dish is simple yet complex. The steaming broth is cooked slowly to ensure you have a smooth but strong flavour that will quickly make this your favourite meal in the city, if not the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly only to be eaten from small local shops, you\u2019ll have a choice of chicken or beef <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pho<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; a good <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pho<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shop will only have one choice of meat. Vegetarian restaurants will have their own variation which can range from fake beef or chicken to tofu with a choice of vegetables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you choose on your food tour in Hanoi, you\u2019ll be given a plate of basil, salad leaves, bean sprouts and chilli to add by yourself. The steaming hot broth is a favourite on a cold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/23-day-vietnam-off-the-beaten-track-1792024579\">Hanoi morning<\/a> for breakfast, however, you will be able to get this dish throughout the day, so it is possible to enjoy this on an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/10-day-vietnam-itinerary-1791991660\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evening Hanoi food tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cha Ca La Vong<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more decadent addition to the Hanoi street food scene, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cha Ca La Vong<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is grilled fish with turmeric and dill, stir-fried to add another level to the flavour. The dish is served on a hot flame to keep it sizzling as you eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cha Ca La Vong<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes with lots of green vegetables, a staple in Vietnamese cuisine that earns its reputation as a healthy and nutritious cuisine &#8211; just don\u2019t ask how much sugar is in things!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could try <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cha Ca La Vong<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your very own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/12-day-vietnam-highlights-tour-1791991513#details#DETAIL_DAY_8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi street food tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to experience a true eating experience while in the capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bun Cha<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An essential when you come to Hanoi, you cannot leave the capital without trying <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bun Cha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/8-day-vietnam-s-northern-highlights-1791996014\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi local food tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Made famous by the late Anthony Bourdain and former president Barack Obama, this noodle dish is popular throughout Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made up of grilled pork patties, fresh rice \u2018bun\u2019 noodles, and heaps of fresh herbs, carrot, cucumber and salad leaves; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bun cha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is served with a flavoursome soup that completes the dish. To maximise the taste, mix the herbs into the soup along with a little chilli and dip the noodles and pork in, you can wrap the pork in the leaves for extra freshness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banh Mi<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A staple in life, this simple sandwich is loved by everyone. Whether you are looking for char sui Chinese-style marinated pork, pate, which came from the French like the sandwich itself, or the Vietnamese style questionable processed meats, there is a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banh mi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banh mi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies from vendor to vendor and city to city. In Hanoi, the bread tends to be thicker, however, the ingredients will never change. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banh mi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically made up of pate, pickled carrots, cucumber, meat or egg and topped with lashing of soy sauce, fresh chilli (optional), sweet chilli sauce and cilantro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many variations of these combinations; your street-side vendor will sometimes ask you, however, it is best to pay attention when they make it to avoid any nasty, or spicy, surprises. Half a chilli for breakfast anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has their favourite <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banh mi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vendor, only the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/17-day-vietnam-travel-itinerary-1791993872\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best food tours in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> know where to go, however, it\u2019s just a matter of testing them out for yourself to find your personal favourite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trung Vit Lon<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you eat, the luckier you are! Only for the adventurous, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trung Vit Lon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fertilised duck fetus. You may want to read that again to make sure you understood. The eggs are of different ages, meaning different levels of fertility; some have beaks and feet &#8211; some don\u2019t!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trung Vit Lon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a delicacy that will shock you, but what will shock you, even more, is that it is actually quite tasty. This popular street food snack is not for the faint-hearted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street-Side BBQ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump into the heart of the street life in Hanoi with a street-side BBQ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This DIY meal will start with a small barbecue that will be put down in front of you. You\u2019ll be given a tub of margarine and then it is time to get cooking! It is best to order a variety of meat, seafood and vegetables to make the most of your experience. You can add a side of cold Hanoi beer in a glass with ice to look the part.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This buttery barbecue is perfect to share with friends. With barbeque restaurants lining the streets of the Old Quarter, it\u2019s a quintessential introduction to the city while on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/vietnam-food-drink-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food tour in Hanoi, Vietnam.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2875 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/street-food-3559149_1920.jpg\" alt=\"hanoi street food tours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1280;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/street-food-3559149_1920.jpg\" alt=\"hanoi street food tours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/27060928\/street-food-3559149_1920-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian Food Tours in Hanoi<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Buddhist country that is predominately Mahayana, vegetarian restaurants and vegetarian dishes in Vietnam are in abundance. These restaurants are predominately for monks who do not eat meat, and for people who wish to eat vegetarian food on the 1st and 16th day of the lunar calendar for good luck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam is one of the most vegetarian-friendly countries in the world because of this. As an introduction, you could organise a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/vietnam-tours\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetarian street food tour in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out what you like and where you typically find these restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, you will find most of the above food recommendations with tofu or fake meat, to substitute the meat and fish &#8211; a healthy and equally delicious alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans will be delighted to discover that a vegetarian street food tour in Hanoi is a vegan one too! Vietnamese food is based around fresh vegetables and tofu with very little egg or dairy, making the country a haven for the vegan lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden Foodie Spots in Hanoi<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dong Xuan Market<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest market in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Dong Xuan is set in a large, communist-style building. This market is a starting place for any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/5-day-northern-vietnamese-landscape-1792003496\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi street food walking tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, few travellers know that this is where to get the best street food in Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by fresh ingredients, stall-owners have everything at their fingertips to offer the best Vietnamese food. The market is a popular local spot for an early breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Play the wild card and shop with your eyes on a food tour in Hanoi at the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pho Thin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look no further than Pho Thin for the ultimate experience of this national dish. Pho Thin has you shoulder-to-shoulder with locals as you slurp your way through a big bowl of pho.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a cantina-kitchen style setting, you\u2019ll do just as locals do, which is sit, eat, pay and leave. All for a very small price. While pho is typically eaten for breakfast, you can visit Pho Thin throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cha Ca Phan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull up a chair for the longest dining experience of these hidden gems! While most would recommend visiting Cha Ca La Vong for the infamous dish, for a more authentic experience, visit Cha Ca Phan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order a range of dishes to share for an authentic Vietnamese experience, but don\u2019t forget the star of the show, Cha Ca La Vong. Watch your main dish sizzle away as you tuck into Vietnamese favourites like pork with chilli and lemongrass and morning glory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bun Cha Huong Lien<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is far from a hidden gem, but who doesn\u2019t want to dine in one of Anthony Bourdain\u2019s favourite restaurants on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/14-day-ho-chi-minh-to-hanoi-tour-1791992876\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food tour of Hanoi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put on the map for the iconic picture of Barack Obama and Anthony Bourdain sipping on a beer, Bun Cha Huong Lien is one of the best Bun Cha places in town. While still retaining its cantina-kitchen feel, Huong Lien\u2019s restaurant has a more relaxed feel to it, where you don\u2019t mind taking your time to catch up with friends around delicious food and a beer or two. You can expect a lot more western people to be around here, however, there are still many locals to balance it out a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a Street Food Tour in Hanoi to Your Trip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Vietnam, instead of being greeted with \u2018how are you?\u2019 locals ask, \u2018have you eaten yet?\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food is a quintessential part of Vietnamese culture. 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