Vietnamese Cooking Class and Explore Local Market Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
What Guests Love
- Lively market tour with fresh produce
- Warm, knowledgeable instructor guides all steps
- Hands‑on cooking of multiple dishes
- Highlight of the HCMC visit
Guests say the market walk is lively and informative, showcasing fresh herbs and vegetables while the host team explains each ingredient. The instructor is praised for warmth, humor and clear, step‑by‑step guidance that makes authentic Vietnamese dishes easy for beginners. Participants enjoy cooking several courses, tasting their creations, and receiving written recipes. Many describe the experience as a memorable highlight of their time in the city.
What to Expect
Pick up a useful skill while traveling in Vietnam with a fun cooking class in the heart of Saigon. Explore Vietnamese cooking tradition and learn classic recipes to take home.The half day tour starts at a local market, where together with the local chef you will learn how to pick the right type of ingredients for authentic Vietnamese dishes.
Your hands on cooking class happens under the watchful eye of an experienced chef, where you'll learn how to make authentic Vietnamese cuisine! When everything is ready, you get to taste the dishes you have prepared during a relaxing dinner with everyone in the class. If your time in Ho Chi Minh is limited, go for the shorter option, skipping the market visit and getting straight to cooking.
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Menu
TUESDAY
- Cuốn Thừa Lâm - “Thừa Lâm” shrimp rolls with pork, noodle and vegetables
- Gỏi đu đủ tôm thịt - Green papaya salad with pork and shrimp
- Bánh tôm Hồ Tây - “Ho Tay” crispy shrimp cakes
- Bún Chả Hà Nội - Grilled meatballs with fresh rice noodle, vegetables and pickles.
- Sữa chua nếp cẩm - Steamed brown sticky rice with coconut milk and jack fruit.
WEDNESDAY
- Bánh cuốn tôm thịt – Steamed rice cake roll with pork and shrimp, and mango.
- Gỏi xoài tôm thịt – Green Mango salad with shrimp and pork
- Bánh Khoái mini – Mini “Hue” crispy pancake with shrimp and quail eggs.
- Nem Nướng – Grilled pork sausages with fresh rice noodle and vegetables.
- Chè nhãn hạt sen - Longan shiffed with lotus seed sweet dessert.
THURSDAY
- Gỏi cuốn – Fresh spring roll with pork and shrimp.
- Gỏi gà bắp chuối – Banana blossom salad with chicken and herbs.
- Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese crispy pancake with pork and shrimp.
- Bò Lá Lốt - Grilled beef in betel leaf and lemongrass with net rice noodle and vegetables.
- Bánh Flan – Coconut cream caramel with seasonal fruit.
FRIDAY
- Cuốn Thừa Lâm - “Thừa Lâm” shrimp rolls with pork, noodle and vegetables
- Gỏi đu đủ tôm thịt - Green papaya salad with pork and shrimp
- Bánh tôm Hồ Tây - “Ho Tay” crispy shrimp cakes
- Bún Chả Hà Nội - Grilled meatballs with fresh rice noodle, vegetables and pickles.
- Sữa chua nếp cẩm - Steamed brown sticky rice with coconut milk and jack fruit.
SATURDAY
- Bánh cuốn tôm thịt – Steamed rice cake roll with pork and shrimp, and mango.
- Gỏi xoài tôm khô – Green Mango salad with dried shrimp and laska leaf.
- Bánh Khoái mini – Mini “Hue” crispy pancake with shrimp and quail eggs.
- Nem Nướng – Grilled pork sausages with fresh rice noodle and vegetables.
- Chè nhãn hạt sen - Longan shiffed with lotus seed sweet dessert.
SUNDAY
- Gỏi cuốn – Fresh spring roll with pork and shrimp.
- Gỏi gà bắp chuối – Banana blossom salad with chicken and herbs.
- Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese crispy pancake with pork and shrimp.
- Bò Lá Lốt - Grilled beef in betel leaf and lemongrass with net rice noodle and vegetables.
- Bánh Flan – Coconut cream caramel with seasonal fruit.
Schedule
- 08:35 am : Meet at Ben Thanh Market ( West Gate)
- 09:20 am: Arrive at M.O.M Cooking Class
- 09:45 am: Enjoy Welcome drink
- 10:00 am: Cooking Course 1 and tasting
- 10:30 am: Salad demonstrate and tasting
- 10:45 am: Cooking Course 2 and tasting
- 11:30 am: Cooking Course 3 and tasting
- 12:15 pm: Dessert demonstrate and tasting
- 12:30 pm: End of Cooking Class with Certificate and Recipe
Meeting Point
08:35 am - Meeting at Bến Thành Market ( West Gate - Gate 5) . Meet up with chefs at the gate be noted
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Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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