My special tour is off the beaten track. Try very special snacks and street finger foods never listed on any food tour around Hanoi.
You will walk through many backstreets and hidden alleyways in the old quarter, hitting all the food stops and learning about the history and local culture
Why should be my tour
More Special, off the beaten track street eats and bites
Adventurous Foodie Tour
Hanoi culture and background stories
Local market tour
Guided by expert foodie guide
At your hotel
I will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Once setting foot in Hanoi, you should not miss the chance to taste a special drink which is Hanoi egg coffee. It first seems quite weird, why can eggs be added to coffee? It’s the secret recipe of Mr. Nguyen Van Giang, the father of this unique beverage. We will learn intrerstingly why and how egg coffee was created.
We stroll down to the shortest street of just 52 meters long for your first bite of Vietnamese favorite dish of shredded young papaya with beef jerky
Check out a busy outdoor local market with lots of fresh food, veggies and flowers. Try very unique crispy fried fish meat roll.Through the market, a tiny alley reveals an old historic temple that was built by the Ly dynasty.
Try a hot Vietnamese donut from sticky rice flower since the lady keeps busy of making and frying the donuts all day.
Cha ruoi (sand worm omelet) is a Vietnamese dish made from ruoi (sand worms or Nereididae) which has been popular in Hanoi for quite a while.
While the worms themselves may look frightening to some, when mixed into an omelet, they add a delicious flavor that perfectly represents the city of Hanoi.
The lady has 2-3 hours to sell out all of her pillow cakes. Her house is way deep inside the alley. She rent the small corner in front of big road. Her main customers are Vietnamese people who are real foodie. Her pillow cake is crispy outside & flavorful inside.
As I researched Banh Mi Que, I found out that it is a traditional Vietnamese snack that has been around for centuries. The literal translation of Banh Mi Que is “stick bread,” which refers to the shape of the snack. It is a cylindrical-shaped bread that is about the size of a finger.
The name literally means rolled cakes because these delicious little treats are a batter of primarily rice flour, and the traditional filling is made of pork, onion, jicama, and mushrooms which are then rolled up. The texture is just amazing. The cooked dipping fish sauce makes it perfect.
Sweet sweet dessert
Walk through the old streets. Try the delicious famous snack to northern Vietnam, then get to a small alley where you try a very simple but creative bite from southern Vietnam.
Discover a few more very hidden spots before we head over to some sweet desserts.
End the tour with a warm goodbye and enjoy the rest of your evening.
At your hotel
Professional English speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
All the best food tastings
Unique egg coffee
Signature dessert
Transportation fee (such as taxi if your hotel is far from the Old Quarter)
Drinks (if any)
- For the tour that you book the guide only, kindly understand that the transportation and lunch fees for yourself and the guide will be paid by the customer.
- Hotel meetup inside the Old Quarter. This is considered to be the best location for tourists.
We could have a tremendous volume of information on Hanoi and Vietnam during the limited hours from Rose-san. Also, the restaurant and dishes she selected for us were fantastic much much more than we expected. Thank her for the beautiful Hanoi evening with her.
We had booked a privately arranged trip with Nhung aka Rose and we had an awesome time! We were travelling with our 83yr old Mother who had some mobility issues and she planned our tour accordingly. Rose had a great understanding and knowledge of her culture and history plus her communication in English was excellent. Rose took care of us very well, especially my Mother, and her food choices were remarkable. Only regret is we didn't stay longer in Hanoi to continue touring with Rose.
Dear Elisa and dearest sisters and mother, I could not exporess enough my gratitude for your kind appreciation on my services. It was my great honor to be your guide and show you the best of Hanoi. For short days, we had a chance to explore the hidden sites of Hanoi capital city, Ninh Binh - a beautiful ancient capital city and HaLong Bay - New Seven World Natural Wonders. I am so glad that you throughly enjoyed my food choices. I wish you a wonderful trip in Ho Chi Minh city. Lots of love from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
Rose took us on a tour of Hanoi. She is fabulous. She is warm and friendly, her English is excellent and her storytelling as well. She is full of knowledge and knows much about the history of this country. She took us efficiently to all the sites, as well as on a food tour . All in all our experience with her was fantastic. I highly recommend her as your tour guide if you are visiting the city.
Dear Brynie, Thank you so much for such wonderful review. This really made my day. It was my great honor to be your guide and show you an amazing Hanoi through sightseeings, hidden gems and best street food tastings. I am so glad that you had a beautiful time in HaLong Bay. I wish you all the best wishes and lots of love from Hanoi, Rose Nhung
When I first arrived in Hanoi, my preferred mode of transportation would be walk or use a Grab car to go from point A to B. When I started the tour, it was a bit rocky for me to keep my balance, as I wasn't very familiar with motorbikes. However, I had nothing to worry about, as Nhung was a safe driver.If anything, the motorbike tours have not only improved my confidence but also enhanced my overall mindset and experience in Vietnam. Now, I can't get enough of using a Grab bike instead of a car. During the food tour with Nhung, I found one of the best banh mi in Hanoi, which I hadn't found anywhere else during my travels in Vietnam.
Dear Colin, I am so blessed to see your kind feedback. I cannot express enough my sincerest thanks for choosing my services and enjoying the tours with me. I am so glad that you loved the Banh Mi that I show you. Introducing the hidden treasures of my city from sightseeings, local people to local food is my passion. I am so excited to welcome you back next time. With my warmest regards from Hanoi, Nhung Rose