Taste of Saigon: Market Tour & Vietnamese Cooking in a Cozy Pink Kitchen
What Guests Love
- Expert, supportive instructor
- Spotless, kid‑friendly kitchen
- Hands‑on authentic Vietnamese dishes
- Cultural immersion and lasting skills
Guests say the instructor is caring, knowledgeable and guides participants in clear English, making the experience both fun and educational. The kitchen is spotless and safe, even for children, providing a comfortable setting for hands‑on cooking. Participants leave able to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes such as beef and chicken noodle soups, with restaurant‑quality results. Many note that the class deepens their understanding of local food culture and creates lasting memories.
What to Expect
In a humble alley of the bustling District 1 Ho Chi Minh city, there is a house of Holy Pho Cooking Class. Here you will find the ideal space to cook a 5 dishes traditional Vietnamese meal using only fresh ingredients from a local market near the famous Tan Dinh Catholic "Pink" Church.
With our fluent English-speaking chefs guiding you every steps of the way, you will be able to cook like a real local and the dishes will definitely make your taste buds dancing.
What sets us apart:
- Pink- themed Paradise Kitchen: Our newly renovated pink kitchen is cozy and unique, making it perfect for your Instagram shots or travel vlogs.
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisine: Our menu offers both dishes that make Viet cuisine popular worldwide and Vietnamese home meal dishes with family recipes.
- Fun and interactive classes: Classes are designed separate cooking stations for each guests to make sure everyone got a 100% hands-on experience leaving you with a deeper appreciation toward Vietnamese rich culture.
Note: Children under 5 years old join for free.
Menu
Note: We can also provide vegetarian versions. Feel free to let us know about any special dietary requirements.
Sample Dishes:
- Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup)
- Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)
- Bún Chả (Grilled Pork Noodles)
- Cafe Trứng (Egg Coffee)
- Bún Bò Huế (Beef Noodle Soup in Hue Style)
- Bò Lá Lốt (Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel leaves with Lemongrass)
- Gỏi Cuốn (Prawn & Pork Fresh Spring Rolls)
- Cafe Muối (Salted Coffee)
- Thịt Kho (Braised Pork in Clay Pot serve with Rice)
- Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)
- Rau Cải Xào Nấm Hương ( Sauteed Bok Choy with Mushroom)
- Canh Chua Cá ( Sour Soup with Fish, Pineapple, Tamarind & Okra)
- Cacao Trứng ( Ice cocoa with Egg Cream)
Schedule
- Meet at the designated meeting point
- Guided market tour
- Arrive at the cooking school
- Introduction to ingredients and cooking equipment
- Hands-on cooking session begins
- Enjoy the dishes you've prepared
- End of the experience
Meeting Point
For Morning/Afternoon Classes:
Please meet our guide at Tan Dinh Market at your selected class time. Kindly inform your driver (if booking transportation) to drop you off at 105 Nguyen Huu Cau Street.
Our chef will be waiting with a Holy Pho Cooking Class banner so you can easily recognize us.
After the market tour, we will walk together to our cooking class venue, which is just 400 meters from the market.
For Evening Classes:
Please go directly to our cooking class location at 19 Thach Thi Thanh Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1 (next to Express by M Village Thach Thi Thanh).
From there, we’ll take you to a nearby local market by taxi, as Tan Dinh Market is only open during the daytime. The round-trip transportation is included in your booking fee. After the market visit, we’ll return to the class venue and begin cooking.
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Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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