Hanoi Food Guide

History of Hanoi in Hoan Kiem

Begin your day in Hanoi’s Old Quarter by fueling up with a traditional Vietnamese coffee. This sweet coffee that’s known to pack a caffeinated punch provides the perfect morning pick-me-up before traversing Hanoi’s narrow streets in search of their oldest relics and most famous monuments. Pause for breaks in between this real-life history lesson for creamy coconut coffee and classic Vietnamese fare before ending the day with an award-winning cocktail.

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A taste of the day

Stop 1

9:00am Traditional Vietnamese Coffee

Begin your day with one of the best cups of coffee in Hanoi at Dream Beans Coffee Roastery. This charming family-run cof…

Stop 2

10:30am Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ride your caffeine high all the way over to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of Hanoi’s most important historical attracti…

Stop 3

12:00pm Lunch Like a Local

Stop for lunch at Quan An Ngon, a modern, spacious restaurant that serves traditional Vietnamese dishes. If you’re looki…

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