I didn't see the 6 hours go by! Our cook, Loulou, was charming, very attentive and answered all our questions. Very punctual to pick me up from the hotel, she then started the afternoon with a discovery of the Hoi An market, stopping at some stalls to present us some fruits and vegetables, their flavor and their use. We did some shopping for the preparation of the dishes and then we went to Tra Que to discover the organic gardens and to see how hard the farmers worked. Then the class started, Loulou was helped by some very smiling ladies. The three dishes chosen were made by me from start to finish. I learned how to make spring rolls, Bahn Xao, as well as sweet, salted fish. I was proud of myself, Loulou, too, I think, and the tasting that followed enchanted me. Everything was very well organized, there was no downtime. I really enjoyed this afternoon which actually ended, with a foot and back massage, at 9:30 pm: I really recommend this activity.
A wonderful morning spent with Hung and Lulu visiting a local market, taking a tour of the gardens, cooking and enjoying several delicious dishes we cooked before getting a surprise massage. The schedule is fun, informative, well-organized and I highly recommend this if you have a half day to spare in Hoi An. Definitely one of the highlights of my Vietnam trip so far!
After years of providing lunch meals for organized tour visitors at their home in Hội An, Hùng and Thanh decided to set up their own restaurant and cooking class in a beautiful herb and vegetables village called TRA QUE, in order to offer more professional services and unique experiences to all of their valued guests.
Set in a stunning location with a picturesque view of the vegetable garden and the Co Co River, Mai Home Hoi An Cooking Class & Restaurant is an ideal stop for lunch or dinner and the perfect place to have a cooking class. We make use of the freshest herbs, vegetables, meat, and seafood from the famous Tra Que village and local market every day. We commit to offering you truly fresh, tasty, and authentic local food with our own created recipes.