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Street Food tours, Hanoi

By Mark Bowyer | 07 Jan 2015

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In his element. Mark Lowerson on Hanoi's streets.
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Street food, Old Quarter, Hanoi
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Streetside eatery Hanoi
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Hanoi's food culture is still focused on the streets.
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For many travellers, food is a major reason for visiting Hanoi.
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Street Food tours, Hanoi

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By Mark Bowyer 07 Jan 2015

If all those Hanoi outdoor eateries of low tables, plastic stools and unrecognisable culinary concoctions, spark your curiosity, Mark and Tu’s Hanoi Street Food tours are well worth a look.

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Street eating is a big part of the magic of Hanoi and Mark and Tu are devotees of unrivalled enthusiasm and experience introducing the city’s unique culinary scene to travellers. I haven’t yet had a chance to jump aboard a tour but plenty of others I know have and the feedback is excellent.

The street food experience isn't for everyone. You'll want to be a devoted foodie ready for new flavours and comfortable with very local settings.

Mark Lowerson is an Australian who’s been based in Hanoi for years churning out the acclaimed Sticky Rice food blog. His partner Tu, from the central coast town of Nha Trang, has been based in Hanoi since 2005 and is also a blogger.

You can make bookings via the website listed above.

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