Hanoi Food, Restaurants and Travel Guide

A collective passion for food coupled with a recent culinary renaissance makes Hanoi a fabulous place to eat.  While restaurants are sprouting up across the city, the food culture here is rooted firmly in the streets where you'll find Hanoians happily grazing through the day.  In addition to the amazing variety and quality of street food and regional Vietnamese dishes Hanoi offers, its charm and mystery will engage and enchant you.  Try our 24, 48 and 72 hour itineraries which combine the best eating experiences with the best of Hanoi's sightseeing. Come with an appetite, an adventurous soul, and an open mind, and you won't be disappointed.

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The Season for Street Food

Ahhh..the dry, cooler weather has arrived (thanks to the "Lao wind"). Now is the time to really take advantage of Hanoi's great street food. Below are a few  of our recommendations: 

Bun cha - Grilled, savoury pork patties lightened by fish sauce with garlic and chili, mixed with soft rice noodles. Hard not to like this Hanoi classic.

Ga nuong (grilled chicken) - On "Chicken Street" a secret medley of spices and a special basting and brining process result in serious juiciness and maximum crispiness.

Bun rieu - This is a full flavored dish typical of Hanoi, with minced freshwater crab and a slightly sour tomato base. Add some chili, garlic, herbs and spices, and you'll soon be slurping.

 
 
UPDATE ON PRICES 
Inflation in Vietnam has been very high over the past year or two. We are updating our street food prices, but be aware that prices change often, and so what you pay may be more than what is listed here.  The average price for a bowl of phở on the street is 16-20,000 dong, and 30,000 dong or more in a restaurant. Other street food like bánh cuốn have increased from 8,000 dong a serving last year to 12-16,000 dong currently. Still a bargain, fortunately.

Come have a taste with us...

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TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT
A colleague was recently in Ha Giang Province, and shared this interesting photo of a public sign for visitors -a kind of "do's and don't" when visiting the many ethinic minority groups in the area. Ha Giang, which borders China in the far north of Vietnam, has breathtaking scenery and far fewer tourists (though also less tourist infrastructure) than the more well known area of Sapa.  Rent a car and enjoy 3-5 days of exploring! 
 Sign for visitors to Ha Giang Province, Vietnam