Discover Hanoi Cuisine: Maya Kitchen Cooking Class & Market Tour

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Experience the heart of Hanoi’s culinary heritage with the Maya Kitchen Traditional Cooking Class & Market Tour. This immersive journey begins with a guided exploration of a vibrant local market, where your instructor will introduce you to fresh seasonal produce, fragrant herbs, and essential ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine. As you observe local vendors, you’ll gain valuable purchasing tips and learn how carefully selected ingredients create the balanced and vibrant flavors that define Vietnamese dishes.

Following the market visit, return to our cozy kitchen in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a hands-on cooking session. Guided by an experienced and welcoming local chef, you’ll prepare a variety of classic Vietnamese dishes using authentic techniques. The class focuses on practical skills such as knife handling, flavor layering, and food presentation, enabling you to confidently recreate the recipes at home.

Suitable for all skill levels, the experience features step-by-step instruction, engaging demonstrations, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. After cooking, gather with fellow participants to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, fostering warm conversation and cultural exchange.

More than just a cooking class, this experience offers meaningful insights into Vietnamese culinary traditions, food culture, and everyday local life. Guests leave feeling inspired, equipped with new culinary skills, and enriched with a deeper appreciation for Hanoi’s food heritage. All ingredients, cooking tools, and a printed recipe booklet are provided, and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice for groups.

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• Welcome smoothie/seasonal drinks 
• Nom Du Du - Papaya Salad
• Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls
• Pho Cuon - Pho Rolls
• Pho Tron - Mixed Pho
• Ca Phe Trung - Egg Coffee
• Dessert: Seasonal fruits

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1. Welcome & Cultural Introduction

• Meet at our office at No. 38 Bat Su Street.
• Walk to Yen Thai Market, passing by the historic Yen Thai Communal House, a National Historical and Cultural Relic.
• Explore the local market, observe daily life, and learn about fresh Vietnamese ingredients and their possible substitutes.

2. Hands-On Cooking Class

• Return to the kitchen for a guided cooking session led by an experienced instructor.
• Prepare four classic Vietnamese dishes:
  • Fried Spring Rolls (Nem Ran) – a festive national favorite.
  • Papaya Salad – a refreshing balance of sweet and sour flavors.
  • Pho Rolls (Pho Cuon) – delicate rice noodle rolls with savory fillings.
  • Mixed Pho (Pho Tron) – a flavorful variation of traditional pho noodles.
• Learn the cultural stories and culinary techniques behind each dish.

3. Vietnamese Egg Coffee Experience

• Create Hanoi’s signature egg coffee, featuring rich Vietnamese brewed coffee topped with frothy egg cream.
• Decorate your drink with cocoa for a personal touch.

4. Meal & Memories

• Enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared.
• Capture memorable moments with photos to commemorate your culinary achievements.

5. End of the experience