Hanoi street food tour 3 hours itinerary:
Starting Point: Old Quarter

• Most street food tours begin in the Old Quarter, the historic heart of Hanoi with narrow alleys packed with food stalls, cafes, and local eateries.

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Top Street Foods to Try

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Phở (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

• Where: Pho Bat Dan (49 Bat Dan Street) or Pho Thin
• What it is: Iconic beef noodle soup with herbs and broth.

2. 

Bún Chả

• Where: 34 Hang Than or 1 Hang Manh
• What it is: Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles, herbs, and dipping sauce. (President Obama tried it in Hanoi!)

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Nem Rán (Fried Spring Rolls)

• Served as a side with bún chả or as a snack.

4. 

Bánh Mì

• Where: Banh Mi 25 (25 Hang Ca Street)
• What it is: Vietnamese baguette sandwich with pork, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

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Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls)

• Where: Banh Cuon Ba Hanh
• Thin rice flour pancakes filled with minced pork and mushrooms.

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Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)

• Where: Café Giang or Café Dinh
• What it is: Sweet whipped egg yolk layered over Vietnamese coffee.

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Suggested Tour Path (Walking Route)

1. Start at Hoan Kiem Lake
2. Head into the Old Quarter
3. Sample pho at Pho Bat Dan
4. Try banh mi at Banh Mi 25
5. Enjoy bún chả at Hang Manh
6. Stop for egg coffee at Café Giang
7. End with a sweet treat like che (Vietnamese dessert soup)

📝 Tips

• Join a guided street food tour for context and translation help.
• Tours often cost around $20–$30 USD/person, lasting 2.5–4 hours.
• Wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be walking a lot!
• Bring small bills (VND) for easier transactions.

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