Taste of Hue: Prepare 5 Vietnamese Specialties from Scratch
What Guests Love
- Delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared from scratch
- Host team is patient, kind, and knowledgeable
- Hands-on cooking with tasty outcomes
- Learned about Hue cuisine and culture
Guests say this class offered a fun and educational cooking experience, where they learned to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch. The host team was praised for their patience and knowledge. Guests enjoyed the hands-on cooking and appreciated learning about Hue cuisine and culture. The experience resulted in delicious dishes and a deeper understanding of local food culture.
What to Expect
Immerse yourself in an authentic Vietnamese cooking experience in Hue, where you’ll prepare 5 iconic local dishes and 1 traditional royal herbal tea completely from scratch. This hands-on class is offered in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, making it suitable for everyone.
Led by a warm and knowledgeable local chef, you’ll learn how to create beloved Hue specialties such as Bun Bo Hue (or its vegetarian version), Banh Xeo, Fresh Spring Rolls, and classic steamed cakes like Banh Bot Loc. The experience also includes preparing a seasonal fruit platter and brewing Hue’s famous royal herbal tea, a fragrant drink once enjoyed by the Nguyen emperors.
Meet Your Host
Menu
Non-Vegetarian Menu
- Bun Bo Hue – spicy beef noodle soup with fresh herbs
- Banh Bot Loc – chewy tapioca dumplings with shrimp and pork, steamed in banana leaves
- Fresh Spring Rolls with pork and shrimp
- Crispy Banh Xeo – Vietnamese pancakes filled with shrimp and pork, served with herbs and dipping sauce
- Seasonal fresh fruit
- Hue royal herbal tea
Vegetarian Menu
- Vegetarian Bun Bo Hue – mushroom-based broth with tofu and vegan sausage
- Banh Bot Loc Chay – banana leaf dumplings with wood ear mushrooms and mung beans
- Fresh Spring Rolls with tofu and mixed vegetables
- Vegetarian Banh Xeo – filled with mushrooms, bean sprouts, and carrots, served with vegan dipping sauce
- Seasonal fresh fruit
- Hue royal herbal tea
Schedule
- Welcome & Introduction
Meet your local chef at the cooking venue. Enjoy a welcome drink and a brief introduction to Hue cuisine, the menu, and ingredients used in the class.
- Ingredient Overview & Preparation
Learn about key herbs, spices, and local ingredients. The chef explains preparation techniques before you begin cooking.
- Hands-on Cooking Session
Prepare 5 traditional Hue dishes step by step, including Bun Bo Hue (or vegetarian version), Banh Xeo, Fresh Spring Rolls, and steamed cakes such as Banh Bot Loc. Guidance is provided throughout the process.
- Royal Herbal Tea & Fruit Preparation
Learn how to brew Hue’s royal herbal tea and prepare a seasonal fresh fruit platter.
- Enjoy Your Meal
Sit down in a peaceful garden setting and enjoy the full meal you’ve cooked together, accompanied by Hue royal herbal tea.
- End of Experience
Meeting Point
Enter Alley 1 on Hoàng Quốc Việt Street and walk about 50 meters. The meeting point is at the “Huế Experience” signboard.
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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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