Hanoi, November, 20th, 2024
Today, under Hanoi's cozy autumn sunshine, we welcomed Soly and Tim, a lovely couple all the way from California, to our Taste of Hanoi tour! 🌏 Fun fact: Tim had never been to Asia before, and guess what? Vietnam proudly became their gateway to this beautiful continent.
From dishes that had them swaying in delight 🕺💃, to nộm (Vietnamese green papaya salad) that felt like stepping into a whole new world of flavors, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐭! And just when they thought it couldn’t get better, in came the bánh rán! A crispy, sweet little wonder that took the crown as their ultimate favorite. 👑✨
What warmed our hearts even more? Hearing Soly and Tim say that this tour was unlike any food tour. they’d ever been on. No fancy restaurants, just the charm of true local gems they wouldn’t have found without us. 🥰
Meet Soly and Tim! When they struck a heart pose in the middle of a narrow Hanoi alley, Cream, our guide, couldn’t help but melt! The alleys may be tiny, but their sweetness? Oh, it’s extra large! 🥰
A cool, breezy day like this calls for nothing less than slurping down a bowl of bún riêu (crab noodle soup) on the sidewalk - perfection achieved! 🍜
And for dessert? A quick boost of dopamine with some sweet soup - refreshing, sugary, and oh-so-satisfying! 🍨
But wait, the showstopper of the day? Bánh rán! These crispy, donut-like treats had Soly and Tim head over heels. 🥯✨ Seriously, does anyone NOT fall in love with these little bites of joy?
Next up: watching bánh cuốn magic happen! A plate of steaming hot rice rolls, freshly rolled right before your eyes. The lovely lady even handed them a plate straight from her cozy kitchen! 👩🍳💛
Soly and Tim couldn’t stop raving about the food - proof that Vietnamese cuisine is simply unbeatable with delicious flavors, diversity, and healthy touch. We’ll proudly take that win! 😉🍴
And here’s the charm of Hanoi: locals flocking to tiny street stalls for warm, wobbly bánh giò to enjoy while chatting away in the morning. The simplest joys, as you can see on screen! ✨
Street food magic doesn’t end there. Watching vendors mix and knead dishes right in front of you is an experience in itself!
This nộm (Vietnamese green papaya salad) was another highlight of the day - a true beauty queen of flavors! Fresh, tangy, and so refreshing, it had everyone saying, "Wow, this is amazing!" 🥗✨
And the perfect way to wrap up a day of feasting? A cup of drink in a tucked-away café deep in a small alley ☕✨ On this special day, November 20th (Teachers' Day in Vietnam), our guide Cream and the couple shared stories about Teachers' Day in both Vietnam and the U.S. Fun fact: in California, they celebrate teacher’s day the whole week! 🎉🎓
Check out our Taste of Hanoi food tour details by following this link!
Ngoc Anh (Ice)
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