Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up
Step into a cultural hub nestled in a charming French villa, where Vietnamese cuisine comes alive.
More than a cooking class, this is a warm, hands-on journey through Hanoi’s local life. Shop in a bustling market, cook iconic dishes like bún chả, nem rán, and egg coffee, and dine like family in a peaceful garden setting.
Led by cultural storytellers, this experience offers not just a normal cooking class, but deep cultural connection, authenticity, and unforgettable memories.
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What's included in Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Beginning your experience with a guided visit to a vibrant local market, where you'll pick out fresh ingredients while immersing in the colors, scents, and daily rhythm of Hanoi life. It’s a rare peek into how locals shop, cook, and connect. Back at our cozy French villa tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, you’ll join a hands-on cooking session in a lush garden setting. Under the guidance of our friendly local host and cultural storyteller, you’ll learn to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes, including bún chả, nem rán, banana flower salad, and traditional egg coffee. This isn’t a professional school, it’s a cultural hub. A warm, family-style kitchen where guests from around the world cook, share stories, and enjoy a homemade meal together like true locals. Whether you're a foodie, a curious traveler, or simply someone seeking something more soulful, this experience offers an authentic taste of Vietnam with full hearts and full plates.
Food Menu
STARTER - Nộm Hoa Chuối - Banana Flower Salad - With vegan/vegetarian option
Kick off your meal with a light and refreshing starter that’s sure to excite your taste buds.
MAIN - Bun Cha- BBQ Pork with Dipping Sauce- With vegan/vegetarian option
Juicy, umami-packed grilled meatballs together with rice noodles and dipping sauce, a Northern speciality loved by Chef Bourdain and President Obama.
MAIN - Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls- With vegan/vegetarian option
A crispy shell meets a soft, flavorful filling of local ingredients, such a perfect companion to bún chả.
DESSERT - Ca Phe Trung - Egg Coffee (or Chocolate)- With vegan/vegetarian option
Wrap up your culinary adventure with a signature surprise: egg and coffee like you’ve never imagined. (or a customised drink for a our vegan option)
Inclusions
- Full Vietnamese lunch or dinner (depending on your session)
- Friendly tour escort and on-site host for your comfort
- Complimentary tasting of our signature homemade fruit wine
- Complimentary welcome drink: herbal tea upon arrival
- Free luggage storage available upon request
- Fresh seasonal fruits served after the meal
- All cooking equipment and utensils are provided for your use
- Unlimited free mineral water throughout the experience
- 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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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• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
