Hanoi Food Tour for 500,000 VND: Eat all kinds of delicious dishes, specialties of the Old Quarter

Hanoi is a culinary paradise with a wide range of delicious dishes, from a fragrant bowl of beef pho in the morning, hot banh duc at noon to rich garlic-fried duck for dinner.

If you only have one day to explore the cuisine, you can completely experience the most typical flavors of the Capital through the food tour below.

Pho Duc Khoi

Start your day with a bowl of Pho Duc Khoi on Phung Hung street, you will feel the rich sweetness of the broth with the standard flavor of Hanoi Pho.

Although there are countless pho restaurants in the capital, Pho Duc Khoi still maintains its traditional flavor, not following modern variations, and is a worthy choice for those who love classic pho.

The bowl of pho here is highly appreciated by many diners for its rich flavor, imbued with the traditional flavor of Hanoi pho (Photo: Khoi Vu).

The restaurant is located on Phung Hung Street, known for its meticulous and meticulous owner. The beef here is carefully selected, especially the rare beef, which is still sticky when sliced.

The broth is clear and sweet from stewed bones, without using cinnamon or star anise to avoid a strong smell or discoloration of the pho broth.

A hot bowl of pho with chewy noodles, tender beef, and rich broth will help you start a new day full of energy.

Address: 77 Phung Hung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening hours: 6am-10pm

Reference price: 40,000-50,000 VND

Le Ngoc Han hot rice cake

At noon, diners can enjoy hot rice cakes from Le Ngoc Han - a childhood dish of Hanoians.

Hot rice cake is one of the simple but attractive lunch dishes. In a small alley on Le Ngoc Han street, Ba Noi's hot rice cake shop has existed for more than 30 years, becoming a childhood memory of many generations.

Hot rice cake has been a favorite dish of many diners for decades (Photo: Nguyen Ha Nam).

The rice cake here has a moderate viscosity, served with minced meat stir-fried with wood ear mushrooms, fried shallots and bone broth. When eating, you will feel the richness of the cake, the richness of the fried tofu and the spiciness of pepper and chili.

In addition to banh duc, the restaurant also serves many other delicious dishes such as vermicelli with snails, banana and bean curd, vermicelli salad, vermicelli with crab soup... very suitable for a light lunch.

Address: Alley 8 Le Ngoc Han, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi

Opening hours: 8am-9pm

Reference price: 20,000-40,000 VND

Dinh Liet Pandan Jelly Yogurt

After a hearty lunch, visitors can stroll around the old quarter and stop by the pandan jelly yogurt shop on Dinh Liet Street to enjoy a cool, delicious dessert.

Pandan jelly yogurt is a harmonious combination of smooth yogurt, cool green pandan jelly, chewy coconut tapioca pearls, a little condensed milk and rich coconut milk.

In addition to the usual pandan jelly yogurt or fruit jelly, the special dish here is eye-catching heart-shaped pearl cheese jelly yogurt, which makes diners excited at first sight.

Pandan jelly yogurt and fruit jelly are two consistent best-sellers (Photo: Character provided).

When eating, you will feel the light aroma of pandan leaves, the cool sour taste of yogurt and a little sweetness from the coconut milk layer, creating a dish that both cools and soothes the body on hot, sweltering days.

This place attracts a lot of students and foreign tourists. The restaurant is located near Hoan Kiem Lake, an extremely convenient location for those who want to walk around the old quarter.

After enjoying the cool pandan jelly yogurt, visitors can easily continue their journey to explore the streets around the lake, enjoying the fresh air and ancient beauty of Hanoi.

This will definitely be an ideal stop for those who love the combination of cuisine and relaxing space.

Address: 5B Dinh Liet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening hours: 8am-11pm

Reference price: 20,000 VND/cup

Four Seasons Tea Hang Can

If you want to try another special dessert, don't forget to visit Hang Can dessert shop - a famous address with traditional desserts typical of Hanoi.

Located right on Hang Can Street, the shop serves many types of sweet soup such as green bean sweet soup, Ba Ba sweet soup, mixed sweet soup with a variety of toppings such as pearls, coconut, sticky rice, red beans, or lotus sweet soup, sesame sweet soup, bringing new experiences to diners.

The nearly 50-year-old tea shop has accompanied many generations, becoming an unforgettable part of many people's childhood memories (Photo: Provided by the character).

Each bowl of sweet soup here is carefully prepared, the tea is moderately sweet, refreshing, pleasant, not too sweet, very suitable for hot summer days.

The restaurant stands out not only for the quality of its food but also for its simple space, imbued with the style of old Hanoi.

Opening hours: 9am-11pm

Address: No. 4 Hang Can, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Reference price: 20,000-40,000 VND

Grilled duck with garlic Hang Thiec

When night falls, Hanoi puts on its own bustling look. If you are looking for a place to enjoy a delicious, attractive meal, Dung Huyen duck restaurant on Hang Thiec street is a suggestion worth considering.

This place has long been a familiar destination for many diners who love goose dishes.

The highlight here is the garlic-fried duck - a dish that makes a strong impression right from the first time you taste it. Each piece of duck meat is fried over a large fire, the skin is golden brown and crispy, while the meat inside is soft, sweet, and well-seasoned. The special thing that makes this dish so attractive is the layer of fragrant fried garlic, evenly covering the surface, creating an unforgettable flavor.

A full tray of food with garlic-fried duck, boiled duck, bamboo shoot soup, salad, and vermicelli (Photo: Provided by the character).

Not only fried duck with garlic, the restaurant's menu is also rich with many other dishes such as boiled duck, grilled duck, duck vermicelli or especially boneless duck leg salad - an appetizer loved by many people. Boneless duck legs are mixed with papaya, carrots, herbs and sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a dish that is both crispy and refreshing, very suitable to be served with main dishes.

With a casual space, quick service and reasonable prices, the restaurant not only attracts locals but is also a familiar stop for many tourists who want to explore Hanoi's night cuisine.

Address: 71 Hang Thiec, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening hours: 5pm-10pm

Reference price: 250,000-500,000 VND

Mrs. Khanh's egg cream

A journey to discover Hanoi cuisine would not be complete without a special dessert. To end a long day full of flavors, Mrs. Khanh's egg ice cream shop on Hai Ba Trung Street is a destination not to be missed.

For a long time, egg cream has become an indispensable part of the memories of many generations of Hanoians, especially for those who love the simplicity and rusticity of old street snacks.

Delicious, creamy egg cream is the perfect choice for those who love dishes with the traditional imprint of Hanoi (Photo: Character provided).

A cup of egg ice cream at the shop brings a rich, smooth feeling, with a characteristic natural egg flavor, whipped until smooth. The combination of ice cream and crispy bread further highlights the delicious and unique flavor of this ice cream.

In particular, the shop also creates unique ice cream flavors such as cocoa, coffee, honey, matcha, bringing richness and diversity to diners who love novelty.

However, traditional egg cream is still a popular choice, retaining the classic flavor of the dish that has been associated with many generations.

Address: 55B Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening hours: 8am-10pm

Reference price: 25,000-30,000 VND

Ta Hien Street

If you have time after the food tour, you can stop by Ta Hien Street - one of the most vibrant and famous streets in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

This place is known as the "international crossroads" because it is always crowded with tourists, especially in the evenings and on weekends.

Ta Hien Street is always bustling with people, especially in the evening, creating a bustling atmosphere typical of Hanoi's Old Quarter (Photo: Nguyen Ha Nam).

Ta Hien is not only attractive because of its bustling atmosphere, but also because of its familiar snacks such as fried sour spring rolls, french fries, grilled chicken feet, and cold glasses of beer - indispensable specialties every time you come to this street.

Walking on the ancient brick-paved streets, immersing yourself in the bustling crowd, listening to the melodious tunes from street music groups, visitors will feel more clearly about a Hanoi that is both ancient and modern, full of vitality.

This is also the ideal ending point for a day of exploring the capital's cuisine.

Address: Ta Hien Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Opening hours: 5pm-2am (depending on the shop)

Reference price: 30,000-100,000 VND

Some small notes

When participating in a food tour, there are some notes to help everyone have a complete experience. If going on the weekend, the restaurants are often very crowded, so visitors should leave early to avoid long waiting times.

Wear comfortable shoes as there may be a lot of walking between food stalls. Don’t forget to bring a small bottle of water to quench your thirst after enjoying the delicious food.

With only about 500,000 VND/person, diners can explore Hanoi's typical delicacies.

If you have more time, don't hesitate to explore other interesting culinary destinations to gain a deeper insight into the capital's culinary culture.

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