National Geographic Traveller highlights Hanoi breakfast food tour

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has featured a unique early-morning culinary journey in Hanoi, titled ‘Follow Hanoi's Breakfast Trail for a Feast Before Sunrise’. Author Natasha Bazika explores the city's food scene starting at 4:00 AM, following a local chef to experience the capital's rhythm before dawn.

The itinerary includes visiting the Dong Xuan area to witness vendors preparing broths and ingredients, as well as the Long Bien wholesale market to observe the distribution of fresh produce, meat, and seafood that supplies the city's restaurants.

The tour highlights traditional local breakfast staples, such as hot steamed rice rolls (banh cuon), grilled pork with vermicelli (bun cha), and the iconic beef pho, emphasizing the importance of fresh herbs and traditional spices in Hanoi's distinct culinary identity.