From Market to Home Kitchen: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Bánh Xèo & Salt Coffee
What Guests Love
- Market tour with fresh local ingredients
- Friendly, knowledgeable instructor guides cooking
- Hands‑on preparation of classic Vietnamese dishes
- Small, intimate class feels beginner‑friendly
Guests say the class begins with a hotel pickup and a market tour that introduces fresh local produce, then a friendly, knowledgeable instructor leads a hands‑on, beginner‑friendly session cooking classic Vietnamese dishes such as spring rolls, bánh xèo, pho and coffee. The intimate small‑group setting creates a homely atmosphere, making the experience a memorable highlight that teaches authentic flavors and cultural insights easily recreated at home.
What to Expect
Step into a real Vietnamese home kitchen and discover how locals cook, eat, and live. This hands-on cooking class combines a guided local market tour, traditional family recipes, and a relaxed dining experience. Learn to make iconic Vietnamese dishes — including crispy Bánh Xèo — and finish with a unique Vietnamese Salt Coffee.
Perfect for food lovers who want an authentic, cultural experience beyond street food tours.
What You’ll Experience
- Visit a local market with your host to learn about fresh Vietnamese ingredients
- Hands-on cooking in a small group — cook the way locals do
- Learn traditional techniques, tips, and food stories passed down through generations
- Enjoy the meal you cook together in a cozy home setting
- Taste homemade rice wine and enjoy Vietnamese Salt Coffee
Menu
Sample Menu
- Bánh Xèo – Crispy Vietnamese sizzling pancake
- Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls
- Papaya sala
- Vietnamese Salt Coffee
(Menu may vary based on preferences and seasonal ingredients)
Dietary Notes
- Vegan & vegetarian options available
- Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary requirements, including vegetarian or vegan preferences, so we can tailor the menu for you.
Other Possible Dishes (depending on class preference)
- Banana Flower Salad (or seasonal Mango/Papaya salad)
- Phở – Traditional chicken or beef noodle soup
- Fried Spring Rolls
- Bún Chả – Grilled pork with noodles and fresh herbs
- Egg Coffee – Traditional Hanoi-style
Schedule
- Hotel pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Visit a local market to explore fresh ingredients, learn how locals shop, and pick up a few useful Vietnamese words
- Hands-on cooking class with step-by-step guidance — learn traditional techniques and cook the way locals do
- Discover Vietnamese food culture, table manners, and daily life stories shared by your host
- Sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together in a cozy home setting
- Return transfer to your hotel
Getting There
This activity includes a free pick-up to the location.
Additional Information
Pickup Option
Free pick-up available in Hanoi Old Quarter If outside the Old Quarter, meeting point at Ngọc Hà Market, 46–48 Sơn Tây Street, Ba Đình, Hanoi (Meeting details sent in advance)
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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