{"id":61967,"date":"2016-05-17T20:45:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T18:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.misterunique.de\/?p=61967"},"modified":"2025-05-22T07:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T05:41:20","slug":"the-crazy-food-tour-through-hanoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.misterunique.de\/?p=61967&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Crazy Food Tour through Hanoi"},"content":{"rendered":"

My travel guide says, \u201cVietnamese cuisine is one of Asia\u2019s greatest culinary secrets\u201d<\/em> (Lonely Planet, Vietnam 2012). But as a first-time visitor to the country\u2014especially in Hanoi\u2014you quickly get the impression that the city knows exactly how to keep these secrets to itself\u2026<\/p>\n

Local cuisine is always an exciting and insightful part of traveling, especially in foreign countries, as you often get to know a lot about the culture and the people through their culinary specialties. But particularly in Asia, this can be a bit overwhelming for outsiders, as the street food scene is constantly changing.<\/p>\n

The food stalls and street kitchens that offer these local delicacies often change location, opening hours, and sometimes even their quality. And let\u2019s not forget: in a bustling and confusing city like Hanoi, it\u2019s tricky to name addresses that a newcomer could actually find.<\/p>\n

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So where do you find authentic food and the right places to go?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How can a hungry traveler find their way? The simplest and quickest tip: ask the local staff at your hotel\u2019s reception. You\u2019ll soon realize that Vietnamese people are very proud\u2014and that includes pride in their cuisine. They\u2019re always happy to introduce travelers to it. Important: always ask specifically for tips on authentic street food. Otherwise, they might direct you to more touristy places\u2014not out of bad intentions, but just to play it safe. So, don\u2019t hesitate to ask again.<\/p>\n

My second tip\u2014and the one I want to describe a bit more here\u2014is booking a food tour through Hanoi, usually lasting around three hours. With a local tour guide\u2014let\u2019s face it, \u201cguide\u201d sounds way better than \u201cleader\u201d\u2014you quickly get a good overview of local specialties and discover a few hidden gems in the Old Quarter. Just ask at your reception. They\u2019ll usually know right away.<\/p>\n

At first, I thought: I hope the tour is good… and who else will be on it?!<\/em> But I hadn\u2019t expected such a sweet and charming Vietnamese guide\u2014nor this funny and crazy family from Singapore.<\/p>\n

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\nHere’s what the „Crazy Food Tour“ looked like \u2013 check it out in this video:
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