Hanoi After dark begins at our stylish local Cafรฉ with a beer cocktail and a delicious snack from one of the nearby night time vendors, before jumping on the back of the vintage Vespas. After weaving through the magical, busy back streets of the Old Quarter, we soon arrive at a lively local restaurant serving Bun Cha. This is the quintessential must taste Hanoian dish of rice noodles, grilled pork, and meatballs, with a side of โnemโ spring rolls. Simple but delicious.
Itโs back riding through the narrow streets again, as we head toward our next foodie stop, a fascinating local joint, where we try infused rice wine and a buffalo jerky appetizer. We then head out of the Old Quarter, taking in the sites of the Hanoi Flag Tower and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, riding towards the West Lake and Truc Bac area. There we try the local specialty of โpho cuonโ and learn the art of wrap โnโ roll, Vietnamese style, with these fresh and fragrant ingredients, and the pho noodle!
Our next short ride on the Vespas takes us to our final port of call, next to the superb Opera House. The halcyon days of the 1930โs may be over, however, this Jazz Club will wow you with a truly unique blend of styles โ 30โs style Jazz & traditional Vietnamese music!