Cozy Hanoi Cooking Class with Cultural Escape in a Secret Villa
Tucked inside a peaceful French villa, this hidden gem offers more than just a cooking class, it’s a cultural hub where stories, flavors, and people come together. Guests don’t just learn recipes, they experience authentic Vietnamese home cooking the way locals do: hands-on, heartfelt, and full of meaning.
Guided by passionate local hosts, you’ll prepare iconic dishes starting with banana blossom salad, phở, fresh spring rolls, and finishing your culinary journey with creamy coconut coffee in a cosy garden kitchen. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories, cultural traditions, and tips passed down through generations.
This intimate setting creates a warm, family-style atmosphere where you cook, connect, and share a meal like a true local. It’s not about mastering techniques; it’s about living Vietnamese culture through every bite.
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What's included in Cozy Hanoi Cooking Class with Cultural Escape in a Secret Villa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)It starts with a smile and a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and from there, the day only gets better. The first stop? A lively neighborhood market, where vendors greet you with laughter, baskets overflow with herbs and noodles, and every corner hums with the rhythm of real Vietnamese life. It’s not just a place to buy ingredients, but it’s where stories begin. Then, a quiet turn off the main road leads to something unexpected: a French villa tucked into a peaceful garden, where bougainvillea spills over the walls and the scent of lemongrass drifts from the kitchen. Here, aprons go on, woks heat up, and new friends gather around the table. You’ll make dishes that locals love, banana blossom salad, phở, spring rolls, and creamy coconut coffee, all while laughing, learning, and sharing stories like family. It’s warm, welcoming, and full of flavor - a true celebration of Vietnamese culture, one dish at a time.
Food Menu
STARTER - Nộm Hoa Chuối/Banana Flower Salad - With vegan/ vegetarian option
A refreshing creation that blends a variety of tropical fruits and vegetables into one flavorful fusion.
MAIN - Phở - With vegan/ vegetarian option
A Vietnamese dish in the world’s top 100, with a rich, earthy, and subtly sweet broth from simmered bones, sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
MAIN - Nem/ Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls- With vegan/ vegetarian option
Famous around the world, spring rolls are an unmissable icon with their crispy shell and juicy, flavorful filling.
DESSERT - Coconut Coffee- With vegan/ vegetarian option
Hailing from the tropics, coconut makes a one-of-a-kind combo when paired with coffee.
Inclusions
- Full Vietnamese lunch or dinner (depending on your session)
- Friendly tour escort and on-site host for your comfort
- Unlimited free mineral water throughout the experience.
- Complimentary tasting of our signature homemade fruit wine
- Complimentary welcome drink: herbal tea upon arrival
- A local market journey to gather fresh ingredients and discover the rich culture behind them.
- Fresh seasonal fruits served after the meal
- All cooking equipment and utensils are provided for your use
- Free luggage storage during the class
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Comfortable, air-conditioned cooking and dining space
- An experienced English-speaking local guide & cultural storyteller
- Other personal expenses
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please message us your hotel name and address, we will arrange pickup service in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Pick-up Time: • 9:00 - 9:30 for Morning Class • 15:00 - 15:30 for Afternoon Class Note: We are offering free pick up and drop off at hotels located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Please always provide us your hotel name and address so that we can arrange the best pick-up/meet-up route. More specific pick-up time will be informed via mobile phone (WhatsApp/ LINE/ WeChat/ Kakao Talk/ Imessage/ Viber), hotel receptionist, or Viator message at least 02 hours before the starting time. If possible, please provide us your contact number (with the country code). It'd be easier for us to contact you for the pick-up/meet-up. Thank you so much!
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Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
