Hanoi Garden Banh Mi Class: Dough, Baguette & Grilled Pork Skewers

About

Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and discover Vietnamese cuisine in a peaceful, nature-inspired garden setting.

In this unique hands-on experience, you will learn how to create Banh Mi from the very beginning — starting with the dough. Guided by a local chef, you will mix, shape, and bake your own Vietnamese baguette, gaining insight into the balance between French influence and Vietnamese flavors.

While your bread is baking, you will prepare the essential fillings that make Banh Mi so special. You will learn how to make traditional pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and signature sauces, creating the perfect balance of flavors.

You will also cook Vietnamese grilled pork skewers (Thit Xien Nuong), marinated with local spices and grilled to perfection.

Finally, you will assemble your own Banh Mi — crispy, fresh, and completely handmade by you — and enjoy it in a relaxing garden space.

This experience is designed to be immersive, personal, and deeply connected to Vietnamese food culture, suitable for beginners and food lovers alike.

Menu

• Vietnamese baguette (made from scratch)
• Banh Mi (build your own sandwich)
• Grilled pork skewers (Thit Xien Nuong)
• Pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and homemade sauces

(Vegetarian options available upon request). 

Schedule

• Welcome & Introduction
  Meet your instructor and get an overview of the class.

• Dough Preparation & Bread Shaping
  Learn to make the traditional Vietnamese baguette dough and shape it for baking.

• Prepare Fillings
  Get hands-on with pickles, fresh herbs, and flavorful sauces.

• Grill Pork Skewers
  Marinate and grill tender pork skewers to perfection.

• Bake Vietnamese Baguette
  Bake your freshly shaped baguette in the oven.

• Assemble Your Own Banh Mi
  Combine bread, fillings, and grilled pork to create your personalized sandwich.

• Enjoy Your Meal in the Garden
  Sit back and savor the Banh Mi you made in a relaxing garden setting.