• This is not a street food tour, this is a chef’s curated tasting journey, where the Head Chef of Dine With Locals personally guides guests through the Old Quarter — sharing insider culinary knowledge, ingredient secrets, cooking techniques, and untold food stories.
• Guests don’t just eat, they understand Vietnamese cuisine from a professional chef’s perspective.
• Expert in ingredient pairing and flavor balance
• Connected with long-standing family vendors

Experience a refined and story-driven culinary walk through the heart of Hanoi
with the Head Chef of Dine With Locals as your personal guide. This 3–3.5 hour
premium food tasting tour blends authentic street flavors with professional
culinary insight.

Meeting Point: hotels in Hanoi OLd Quarter areas

Ending Point: Train Street area or your hotel

Group Size: Small group or private experience

Your journey begins at the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter or your hotel with a
short introduction to Northern Vietnamese cuisine — flavor balance, fresh
herbs, broth philosophy, and street food culture. Then, together with the
Chef, you step into the vibrant Old Quarter.

Along hidden alleys and family-run eateries, you may taste up to 8–10
carefully selected local specialties (depending on appetite and pace), such
as:

• Phở Bò – Hanoi’s iconic slow-simmered beef noodle soup
• Bún Chả – charcoal-grilled pork with sweet and sour soup
• Bánh Cuốn – delicate steamed rice rolls
• Nem Rán – crispy traditional spring rolls
• Bánh Mì – Vietnamese baguette with classic fillings
• Xôi or Bánh Khúc – sticky rice with savory toppings
• Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng) – Hanoi’s famous creamy coffee
• Vietnamese Specialty Coffee tasting (Arabica/Robusta comparison)
• Tràng Tiền Ice Cream – a nostalgic Hanoi classic
• Banh My - Hanoi's heritage from French
• Seasonal dessert such as Chè (sweet soup)
• Local Beer Experience

At every stop, the Chef explains ingredient sourcing, cooking techniques,
flavor layering, and how locals truly enjoy each dish. You’ll learn how to
recognize authentic vendors, understand regional differences, and appreciate
the culinary history behind every bite.

The tour may include a visit to Train Street (schedule permitting), where you
can enjoy a drink while observing one of Hanoi’s most unique urban scenes.

This is not just a food tour — it is a chef-guided tasting experience designed
for travelers who want depth, quality, and genuine local connection.

Notes:

• Route and stops may vary depending on vendor availability, time of day, and dietary needs
• Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
• Portions are tasting-sized but contribute to a well-balanced food experience