US$ 29 per person

Time

Persons

Total US$ 29

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Hands on Cooking Class with Lily & Friends and Explore Local Neighborhoods

US$ 29 per person

5.00 3 reviews

Starting times

11am • 5pm

Duration

3.5 hours

Group Size

1–5 guests

Language

English, Vietnamese

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

What Guests Love

Friendly, accommodating host
Authentic local cooking
Healthy, delicious dishes
Easy-to-follow recipes

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the host is friendly and goes out of their way to share tips about the city, making the experience feel personal and welcoming. They appreciate the authentic flavor of the dishes, noting that the cooking feels genuine to local cuisine. Participants find the recipes easy to follow, resulting in healthy and delicious meals they can recreate at home. Overall, the class offers a warm, hands‑on introduction to the region’s food culture.

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What to Expect

Vietnamese food is known by Pho and Spring roll. But Pho is an outdoor breakfast and Spring roll is for weekends and special occasion only. A Vietnamese home meal usually come with 3-4 dishes. One savory dish: beef, fish, chicken, pork, shrimp; One soup; One vegetable or beans: stir-fried or boil and Steam rice.

Book the private class for 1 - 2 participants for $113 USD and cook like a local!

For groups of more than 2 participants please contact us for details.

Meet Your Host

Vo Thi Bao Vi

In the more than 10 years I have been a freelance tour guide, I have met many tourists who eventually became my friends. They have one thing in common - they all are mesmerized by Vietnamese cuisine and fell in love with it. I am also a travelholic and have set my foot in many countries from east to west and experienced various cultures, and got to try different foods where I landed. I can say with confidence and pride that Vietnamese cuisine is one of the most delicious and healthiest in the world. The country’s dishes not only have a distinctive flavour reflecting the wide range of fresh ingredients, they are also easy to make.

Vietnamese pancake (bánh xèo)
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Roll (Gỏi cuốn)
Chicken/ Beef Pho
Desert fried banana with tapioca pudding and ice-cream

*Vegetarian/Vegan options are available

Schedule

Make Vietnamese coffee or welcome tea.
Learn to cook three dishes and one dessert.
Enjoy a brief visit to our rooftop garden, filled with various herbs.
End of the experience.

Note:

Vegetarian and vegan options are offered.
Custom menus can be arranged with advance notice.
Come hungry for this cooking class!
Please inform me of any food allergies or if there's a dish you'd like to make that's not on the menu.

Meeting Point

460/19 Đ. Nguyen Tat Thanh, ward 18, District 4 A tight house in a small alley. It is a great opportunity to see the local neighborhood

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Included Highlights

Cook at local home

Full course meal

Home style

Vietnamese Coffee

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.

Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Guest Photos

Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 3 verified reviews

Li lei

May 2022

Fantastic!

Vi was a wonderful host, very happy to accommodate to us and even gave us tips and insights into Saigon’s hustle and bustle to make our trip a more complete experience. Will visit her again to learn more dishes. Highly recommended!

Channi

Jan 2020

best class! Vi is so accommodating and speaks amazing English. Was an incredible experience!

Couldn't ask for a more authentic cooking experience

Hongjiang

Dec 2019

Awesome I recommend this class

The class is great, the owner is very friendly, and the food is very easy to cook - healthy and delicious.