Hanoi: Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Market Tour
$40 / Per person
Discover the flavors of Vietnam from the inside out with this hands-on traditional cooking class in the heart of Hanoi. Begin your experience with a guided stroll through a bustling local market, where you’ll learn to select fresh herbs, spices, and seasonal ingredients like a true Vietnamese home cook.
Back in the kitchen, your local chef will guide you step-by-step through the preparation of authentic dishes such as fresh spring rolls, pho, or caramelized pork—depending on the season and your preferences. Learn essential cooking techniques, taste as you go, and enjoy your self-made feast in a cozy, welcoming setting.
Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike, this immersive culinary adventure offers more than a meal—it gives you a deeper connection to Vietnamese culture and daily life.
| Private Tour | 1pax | 2-3pax | 4-7pax | SGL | |||
| Oct 25 – Mar 26 | 80$ | 55$ | 45$ | ||||
| April 25– Sep 25 | 75$ | 50$ | 40$ |
Hanoi: Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Market Tour
Itinerary
Start 8:30 am
🍽️ Menu:
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Phở Trộn – Mixed Pho
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Phở Cuốn – Pho Rolls
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Nem Rán – Fried Spring Rolls
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Nộm Đu Đủ – Green Papaya Salad
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Cà Phê Trứng – Vietnamese Egg Coffee
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Dessert: Seasonal Fruits
🕘 Detailed Itinerary:
➡️ Meet & Greet at the Cooking Studio
Begin your experience with a warm welcome at our centrally located office. From there, head to Yên Thái Market, a lively neighborhood market where locals shop for daily essentials.
🛒 Market Tour
Wander through stalls full of fresh produce, herbs, spices, and more. Your guide will explain the use of typical Vietnamese ingredients and suggest potential substitutes you can use back home.
👩🍳 Cooking Class Begins
Return to the kitchen, roll up your sleeves, and start cooking! Your experienced instructor will walk you through each recipe step by step, beginning with Nem Rán (fried spring rolls), a beloved dish often seen at holidays and family gatherings.
Then, learn how to prepare the green papaya salad with its signature balance of sweet, sour, and crunchy. Follow that with Pho Cuon (fresh pho rolls) and Pho Tron (a dry-mixed version of the classic pho noodle dish).
☕ Egg Coffee & Dessert
No Vietnamese meal is complete without Cà Phê Trứng—a rich and creamy egg coffee. You’ll also enjoy a plate of seasonal fruits to round off the feast.
🍴 Enjoy Your Meal
Finally, sit down to enjoy all the dishes you’ve created with your group. It’s not just a cooking class—it’s a full cultural experience and a delicious, shared memory.
Inclusions:
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Market tour with local guide
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Ingredients and cooking equipment
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Full cooking class with English-speaking chef
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All food and drinks during class (including egg coffee & dessert)
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Recipe booklet to take home
Duration: Approx. 3–3.5 hours
Group Size: Small group for a personal experience
Availability: Daily, morning & afternoon sessions
Inclusions
- Market tour
- Purchases at the market for the class
- Instructor
- All food and drinks
- Seasonal fruits for dessert
- Drinking water
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Policy
Notes
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