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15 Best Dining Experiences In Vietnam

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The 15 most popular dining experiences in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Dining Experiences In Vietnam

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Boarding and cruising: the river stretch and the skyline moment

1.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

Most Popular★ 4.5

Saigon River dinner cruise with skyline night views, Vietnamese music, and choice of buffet or set menu, with central pickup.

“We had a wonderful experience on the cruise from Ho Chi Minh City. The food was tasty and nicely presented, and the entertainment was lively — there was a group singing songs, some belly dancing, and beautiful fan dancing, which made the evening feel festive and fun. We also really appreciated the smooth organization. A…”

592 reviewsFrom $50.00by Asiana Link Travel

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Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise - The Cocktail Hour: Unlimited Drinks and Live Music on Deck

2.Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

★ 5.0

Sunset dinner cruise in Nha Trang Bay with unlimited drinks, live music, and a 5-course lobster meal, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

“A great cruise with plenty of food and drink. A lovely duet played throughout the night making for a magical evening. The view from the ship is fantastic. It's decimated so this again and would recommend it for the food, drinks, view, and super friendly and attentive staff.”

396 reviewsFrom $96by Emperor Cruises Nha Trang

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Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show

Da Nang: Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show - Getting there the right way: 36 Bach Dang Street and smooth boarding

Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience - Opening bites: Hu Tieu Bo Kho and xa xiu

4.Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

★ 4.7

Saigon at Sunset street food walk: Hu Tieu Bo Kho, xa xiu, temple stops, local coffee, street beer, flan. $29, 3 hours.

“Fantastic tour… excellent tour that was not only about the food but about the life in Saigon. Our guide David was definitely a top man, super friendly and really knowing his city. Many thanks”

153 reviews3 hoursFrom $29by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia

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3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Lunch/ Dinner

3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Lunch/ Dinner - The Noon Gate and Flag Tower: how power moves and announces itself

5.3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Lunch/ Dinner

★ 5.0

A 3–4 hour Hue Imperial City walking tour with an English-speaking guide, photo stops, emperor stories, and lunch/dinner. Entrance fees extra.

“i expected to learn more about the history of that place ...the truth is she showed us what is each place but she didnt tell much about the History ...she spoke good english and was kind but she wrote messages in her mobile like all the time... maybe she wasnt historian and thats why she…”

125 reviewsFrom $30.00by Hue Local Tour

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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise - Getting there: District 1 hotel pickup and the 17:30 meeting point

6.Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

★ 4.4

Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise with District 1 pickup, culture, music, city lights for $68.

“The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it…”

111 reviewsFrom $68by MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD

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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise - How the 3-hour flow works (with the exact timings)

7.HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

★ 4.6

Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City’s night lights from the Saigon River with a 3-hour dinner cruise, transfers, and Vietnamese buffet plus live music.

“The dinner cruise was a great way to see the city lights. We really enjoyed dinner and the entertainment. Tú contacted us promptly to confirm the booking details and Leon was our guide for the evening. He picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off afterwards. Leon was very kind.”

110 reviewsFrom $55by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An - Boarding at Cinnamon Cruises Pier: When the Evening Actually Starts

8.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

★ 4.7

A 2-hour Hoi An sunset dinner cruise on the Thu Bon River with a welcome drink, seafood dinner, music, and lantern release.

“Absolutely fantastic- we were never only 3 couple aboard so felt very Private, meal was wonderful, cocktails were delicious and we even got to release a latern into the river - would definitely recommend”

108 reviewsFrom $39by Le Nguyen Travel - Cinnamon Cruises

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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise - Getting there: District 1 hotel pickup and the 17:30 meeting point

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Starting at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House: Easy to Find, Easy to Repeat

10.Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★ 4.6

Short cyclo or scooter tour in Ho Chi Minh City, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet and live traditional dance.

“This was a great combination: cyclo city tour followed by dinner on the Saigon River. Our guide was awesome, very attentive and very informative. Perfect for someone who has limited time in the city, which we had.”

97 reviewsFrom $54by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Hoi An Food Tour by Motorbike with Tastings and Dinner

Hoi An Food Tour by Motorbike with Tastings and Dinner - Price and what $55 buys you in real terms

11.Hoi An Food Tour by Motorbike with Tastings and Dinner

★ 5.0

Ride behind a guide on a Hoi An motorbike for market tastings, a pagoda stop, rice paddies views, then dinner and a beer.

“Did the motorbike food tour with Lan and Molly ~ what an awesome evening we had! Both girls were very knowledgeable, professional and courteous in every way! We had so much food and learnt so much in one night. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you girls, hope you get to visit us in Australia sometime.…”

95 reviewsFrom $55.00by Hoi An Food Tour - Private Day Tours

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Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner

Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner - Getting picked up in Duong Dong and heading to the harbor

12.Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner

★ 3.3

Phu Quoc sunset cruise plus night squid fishing with dinner on board, including pickup and basic gear for about $14.

“Too many people on the boat Started 20 min late then waited another 20 min in the port looking for some lost guests. Squid fishing underwhelming Doubtful cleanliness of Food preparation”

93 reviews3 hoursFrom $14by JOHNS TOURS PHU QUOC

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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience


13.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience

★ 5.0

A private 3-hour Old Quarter street-food walk in Hanoi with an English guide, featuring banh mi, bun cha, banh cuon, egg coffee, and more.

“Darcy took really good care of us during our fabulous food walking tour. She brought us to great places that we would not have been able to find ourselves. As it was a private tour, she could really cater to our taste and appetite.”

91 reviewsFrom $75.00by Red Gecko Travel

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Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner

Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner - Getting picked up in Duong Dong and heading to the harbor

14.Phu Quoc Sunset and Night Squid Fishing with Dinner

★ 3.5

Phu Quoc sunset squid fishing with dinner: ride a local boat at golden hour, try night squid fishing, then eat your catch for about $15.

“Yes, we did squid fishing and yes, we had dinner on the boat. But please be aware that dinner is not served until after 7:30 (ostensibly so that you can eat the squid you catch. However on our boat only two people were lucky to catch one each). While the boat is going out to…”

86 reviewsFrom $15by JOHNS TOURS PHU QUOC

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Hanoi: Street Food Experience with 5 Food Stops

Hanoi: Street Food Experience with 5 Food Stops - Old Quarter walking: tasting banh mi and banh cuon without guessing

15.Hanoi: Street Food Experience with 5 Food Stops

★ 4.8

Hanoi street food in 3 hours with 5 food stops, a local guide, and egg coffee by Hoan Kiem Lake for about $29.

“We really enjoyed this tour. Sun was our tour guide who was knowledgable & friendly. We tried foods that we wouldn’t have on our own. Overall would recommend tbis tour!”

63 reviews3 hoursFrom $29by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia

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