One of the places we stopped on our food tour was a dessert house (Che 95, Hang Bac) very close to our hotel.
Having seen they had a pictorial menu, I resolved to return and try some other treats.
Category Archives: Vietnam
Hanoi Street Food Tour, Hanoi
As much as I like trying to be brave, sometimes language can be a barrier to exploration.
Local knowledge seemed ideal, so I decided to find a guided food tour we could go on, eventually signing us up for a Hanoi Street Food Tour.
Because one of our number didn’t eat meat, I opted for a private tour. As there were 4 of us, it didn’t turn out that much more expensive ($100 vs $80).
We turned up at the office on time, and were introduced to our lovely guide, who had the nickname Miss Smile. She plunged off into the streets (on foot), and we started the tour.
Vietnam Food Exploration: Legendee Coffee
Full disclosure – I did not drink this.
H is fond of Trung Nguyen coffee, and they have a large office/outlet in Hanoi (52 Hai Ba Trung).
Originally we headed there to buy coffee to take home, but while browsing, H noticed that you could have a cup of their extremely expensive Legendee coffee.
Vietnam Food Exploration: Goi Buoi
I have a definite fondness for pomelo. It feels like a magnified citrus – everything enlarged. Thicker skin, larger segments that break up into lots of tiny juice-filled strands.
Vietnam Food Exploration: Salt and Seaweed Crisps
Spotted and purchased at a rest station on the way to Ha Long Bay: an exotic flavour of Pringles!
Official opinion – meh. Neither offensive nor delicious.