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Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Market Visit
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Highlights

  • Explore Hanoi’s food culture through a hands-on cooking class guided by a Cultural Storyteller in a local garden villa.
  • Choose 1 of 6 iconic Vietnamese dishes like pho or bun cha, with vegetarian options available for all recipes.
  • Learn the cultural meaning behind each ingredient and recipe through step-by-step storytelling during the session.
  • Spend 2 or 4 hours based on your option, with English-speaking guidance and a structured small-group format.
  • Upgrade to include a guided local market visit with hotel transfers for a deeper farm-to-table experience.

Your Experience

Cook a Vietnamese classic while learning the stories and traditions behind it in a guided, hands-on session in Hanoi.

Getting started

Arrive at the garden villa or opt for hotel pick-up from the Old or French Quarter if your variant includes transfers. Begin with a welcome drink and a short introduction to the session.

What to expect

  • Local market visit: Walk through a neighborhood market and learn about herbs, spices, and ingredients used in daily Vietnamese cooking.

  • Cooking class in a garden villa: Join a hands-on session led by a Cultural Storyteller and prepare one dish step by step using provided tools and ingredients.

  • Cultural storytelling: Understand the origins and traditions behind each recipe as you cook, with insights into regional flavors and cooking techniques.

  • Meal and coffee experience: Enjoy the dish you’ve prepared, followed by a complimentary Vietnamese coffee such as egg coffee or coconut coffee.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Hands-on cooking session
  • Cultural Storyteller guide
  • 1 Vietnamese dish (group)
  • Vietnamese coffee tasting
  • Welcome herbal drink
  • Cooking tools and equipment
  • Air-conditioned villa access
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • Luggage storage facility
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (as per option selected)
  • Local market tour (as per option selected)
  • Digital recipe book (as per option selected)
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food or drinks

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Carry a valid government-issued ID for booking verification at the venue before the experience begins.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue, and pets are not allowed during the experience.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to the layout of the villa and the movement involved during the session.

Each booking group prepares one selected Vietnamese dish together during the session, making it a collaborative and shared hands-on cooking experience. Your group will choose the dish to prepare at the start of the session from the available menu before cooking begins. Vegetarian alternatives are available for every dish on the menu, ensuring all guests can take part in the cooking experience. Each guest can select their preferred Vietnamese coffee option, including local specialties like egg coffee or coconut coffee. This is a small-group session designed for closer interaction, personalized guidance, and a more engaging cultural exchange. The experience lasts either 2 or 4 hours, depending on your selected option, with longer sessions including the guided market visit.

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