Best Vietnam street food tour North to South in 2023

Vietnam street food tour is a great chance for you to taste all of the specialities in Vietnam North to South. One of the best thing about Vietnamese food is that they’re not only quite cheap but also extremely delicious. If you’re craving tasty food, then Sao La tours suggest taking a look at the best street food tour below to discover every aspect if Vietnamese cuisine.

Hanoi Food Tour by Motorbike at Night

Discover the beauty of Hanoi at night and explore every corner of the city on your motorbike food tour. Through this food tour, you’ll get to know more about the food culture of Hanoi, sample flavorful Vietnamese cuisine and experience the lifestyle of a true Hanoian.

Destinations: Hanoi Opera House - Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi Old Quarter - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - West lake - Long Bien Bridge

Duration: 4 hours in total

Activities:

• Explore the Old Quarter and non-tourist area

• Observe the flag-lowering ceremony

• Pass through the most important historical destinations of Hanoi such as the railway house, West Lake region, Long Bien Bridge etc.

• Enjoy local foods at an authentic Vietnamese-themed restaurant and sidewalk eateries

Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike

Ho Chi Minh City offers a wide variety of street food that will definitely satisfy your taste buds. And what’s more perfect way to go on a street food tour than hoping on a motorbike? In this food tour, you’ll get to taste the finest of Saigon’s cuisine.

Destinations: Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monumen - Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market - District 10 - District 4

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Activities:

• Try out various Vietnamese specialities, including Banh Xeo, Beef Noodle Soup in Hue Style, Banana cracker, Grilled banana with coconut milk, Banh Mi, Ba La Lot, Saigon pizza, jasmine tea, flan cake etc.

• Visit the Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument and learn about the story of a monk who protested the torment of Buddhists in Vietnam by setting himself on fire.

• Climb up Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings to observe the unique architecture

• Explore the flower market of Ho Thi Ky and stop by a street food market

• Drive through District 10 and experience a colorful Saigon at night

• Visit Xom Chieu market to get an in-depth understanding of the “snack culture” in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An Food Tour

The old town of Hoi An is not only famous for its historical sites but also has to offer different kinds of street food.

• On this Hoi An food tour, you’ll get to know about local family businesses. Learn how the Hoi An’s local produce and sell Cao Lau noodles and organic bean sprouts.

• Continue with the local trails and find out the market life, family temple, local’s lifestyle and one-of-a-kind architecture in Hoi An.

• Get to know how Hoi An’s cuisine has been deeply affected by Chinese, Japanese and Westerners.

• Eat like a local by trying out 5 to 7 local treats at various stops.

• Stop by a coffee shop and get a relaxing drink to finish off the street food tour

An essential guide to Vietnamese street food tour for beginners

Eat when the locals do

You should eat during Vietnam’s mealtimes, because after that it can be quite difficult to find any stalls still opened. In the morning, you might want to try out a bowl of hot noodles. Morning vendors can usually be found in the areas near markets or schools.

The lunch stalls in Vietnam open 11:300 am – 1pm. There’s a wide range of street food for you to choose from, such as caramelised fish and roasted pork, garlicky greens, fluffy omelette. At around 5pm, you’ll see that the stalls and restaurants in Vietnam are back to business again. 6 – 8pm is the ideal time to taste some grilled barbecue seafood or flaming hotpots.

Choose the right stalls

Don’t just choose any stall you can find on the road. Check if the eatery can meet the following criteria:

• The stalls need to be clean and organized

• The dishes needs to be fresh and nicely presented

• Choose the busier stalls

Spice things up with sauces and condiments

To perfect to your dining experience, don’t forget to add the right sauces and condiments to your dish. On the table you’ll likely to find chili paste, garlic and chili in vinegar fish sauce, limes, freshly chopped chili etc. 

These are the best street food tours in Vietnam to taste your way through Vietnamese culinary. If you want to know more about Vietnam street food tour, don’t be hesitant to contact Sao La Tours’ hotline. It’s always a pleasure for us to answer all of your questions.