Vietnam, Hanoi is a heaven for addicts of special food. I visited with my son and we did a food tour in Hanoi. We like to try a lot of things too and because we had only little time we hired some experts to show us around! After a short search on the internet I came to only one who could assist us on short notice (one day before we booked): http://www.VietnamAwesomeTravel.com. They where just great, our guide Ms. Lily walked us around the old quarter to taste the various things Hanoi has to offer and explained in detail what it is.
After the actual food tour in Hanoi ended I wanted more. I went with my son to Snake Village (on our request, not standard). Read about that experience here: VIETNAM – Live snake in Vietnam, a beating heart! (do not open if you have a weak stomach).
VIETNAM – Must see things in two weeks; a sample Vietnam itinerary
Why do this one a (private) tour? It’s time efficient. Of course you can try it all yourselves but you probably end up spending to much time to check where to get it (you can see it below also) and you probably pay more anyway than with the tour. Book a private tour! It’s the best way.
The food my son and I tried on this food tour in Hanoi
- Bun Cha = Grilled Pork with Noodle
We added Ca Cuong, it’s an extract from the Belostomatid, a giant water bug. A few drops are added for a great aroma.
VIETNAM – Must see things in two weeks; a sample Vietnam itinerary
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