Hanoi Banana Tapioca Pudding

Hanoi Banana Tapioca Pudding

Following the WW II, a war began among the British, French and Vietnamese for the control of Vietnam. Probably, it was when the British introduced sago pudding, a sweet dessert made with cream.

Hanoi Sweet and Sour Soup

Hanoi Sweet and Sour Shrimp Soup

Hanoi Sweet and Sour Shrimp Soup is one of our traveler’s favorite dishes on our Hanoi cook class, they specially love the taste of the broth as well as the selective ingredients that we put into the soup. If you are thinking of cooking an authentic Vietnamese soup, this soup it is!

Hanoi Sweet Corn Pudding

Hanoi Sweet Corn Pudding

Hanoi is known as one of the best foodie destinations in Southeast Asia, travelers on ou Hanoi food tour totally agreed with the evaluation. Beside noodle dishes such as Pho bo, Bun Cha and Banh mi, Hanoi is also known for being a home of authentic Vietnamese puddings.

Vietnamese coffee with ice cream

Vietnamese Coffee with Ice Cream

French colonists used sweetened condensed milk to lighten the bitter brew in Vietnam. During the World War II, Europeans transported coffee mixed with chicory root to stretch the coffee flavor.

Artichoke iced tea

Vietnamese Artichoke Iced Tea

Travelers exploring Hanoi on our food tour always see groups of locals on sidewalks across the city, sitting on little plastic stool, and sipping on their little glass of tea. Hanoian drinks black tea, herbal tea, and artichoke tea.

Salt and Black Pepper Shrimp

Salt and Black Pepper Shrimp

We sometimes have chance to try shrimp dish on our Hanoi food walking tour, but it’s more of a restaurant and home dishes rather than street dish in Hanoi. People in Hanoi often cook shrimp (or prawn) with salt and black pepper, while Vietnamese along the coast tends to have more of steamed shrimps.