Hanoi: Street Food Walking Tour with Egg Coffee & Beer

Summary

Walk Hanoi’s old streets tasting rice pancakes egg coffee spring rolls

You’ll wander Hanoi’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting everything from savory rice pancakes to chewy sticky rice ice cream. Learn how to roll your own spring rolls and sip creamy egg coffee in a tucked-away cafe. Expect laughter over chopstick lessons and stories behind every dish — the kind of evening that stays with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway through our first plate of sizzling rice pancakes when I realized how noisy the street was — scooters weaving, someone calling out for more nước chấm. Our guide, Linh, grinned as she handed me chopsticks (and then showed me how to actually hold them — I’m still not sure I’ve got it right). There was this smell in the air, something between grilled pork and fresh herbs. It felt like the city was eating right alongside us.

Every stop on this Hanoi walking food tour was just a few minutes away, but each one felt different. At one spot we tried green papaya salad — crisp and tangy, with roasted peanuts that stuck to my teeth. Linh explained why certain dishes only show up in certain seasons, which made sense once you tasted how fresh everything was. We ducked into a tiny place for bánh mì (I think I dripped sauce down my shirt), then sat elbow-to-elbow with locals at a table so small my knees almost didn’t fit underneath. The conversation around us was loud and fast; nobody seemed to mind us staring at their plates.

I didn’t expect to love egg coffee as much as I did. We squeezed into Dinh Cafe, where the air smelled thickly of sweet milk and strong brew — honestly, it tasted like dessert pretending to be caffeine. Linh laughed when I tried to say “cà phê trứng” in Vietnamese (I probably butchered it). Later there was sticky rice ice cream that somehow managed to be both chewy and cold at once. By the time we ended with a Hanoian beer somewhere near Hoan Kiem Lake, my feet were tired but my head felt light in that good way you get after a long meal with friends you didn’t know you had.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Hanoi's traditional cuisine

• Begin tour at local grilled roll
• Walk between 7-10 food locations
• Taste traditional rice pancakes starter
• Learn chopstick use and rice roll making
• Try green papaya salad
• Eat spring rolls
• Enjoy Banh My Vietnamese sandwich
• Sample noodles - phở
• Drink authentic egg coffee
• Have ice cream sticky rice dessert
• Try Vietnamese dumplings
• End with Hanoian beer

Top questions

How many food stops are included on this Hanoi walking food tour?

You’ll visit 7–10 different locations during the tour.

Is there a vegetarian or vegan option available?

Yes, vegetarian and vegan options are available if requested in advance.

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes, all beverages are included with your booking.

What dishes can I expect to try on this tour?

You’ll taste dishes like rice pancakes, green papaya salad, bánh mì, spring rolls, phở noodles, egg coffee, sticky rice ice cream, dumplings, and Hanoian beer.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; you meet at the starting point.

Is this food tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants can ride in prams or strollers.

How long do we walk between each food stop?

You’ll walk about 5–10 minutes between each location.

Can I join if I have food allergies?

Yes, but let your guide know your allergies in advance so they can accommodate you.

What’s included

Your evening includes all food tastings and drinks across 7–10 stops featuring traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine—rice pancakes, spring rolls, bánh mì sandwiches, phở noodles, sweet sticky rice ice cream—and local favorites like egg coffee and Hanoian beer. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you mention dietary needs ahead of time; just show up hungry and ready to walk between bites.