Guests taking a photo with the chef after the cooking session.

Participants chopping and preparing ingredients in the cooking class kitchen.

Guest stir-frying ingredients with guidance from a local chef.

A group of international guests enjoying the Hanoi cooking class.

A table full of freshly cooked Vietnamese dishes made by guests.

Guests posing together after finishing the cooking class.

Travelers taking a group photo after completing the lesson.

Fresh and fried spring rolls made during the cooking session.

Guests walking through a Hanoi local market to buy fresh ingredients.

Guests enjoying the cooking experience with laughter and fun.

Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Visit

Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

From

$45.00

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

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Overview

Discover an authentic half-day cooking class in Hanoi with a short market visit to buy fresh ingredients. Learn to cook three traditional Vietnamese dishes, enjoy a special egg coffee or egg beer, and experience hands-on cooking with a friendly local chef. Morning or afternoon sessions are available, perfect for beginners and food lovers.

Hanoi Cooking Class Highlights

Join our Hanoi Cooking Class with a guided market visit where you’ll learn how locals buy fresh herbs, vegetables, and traditional spices. Your chef will introduce the key Vietnamese ingredients used in daily cooking and explain how to select the best produce.

During the class, you’ll cook three authentic Vietnamese dishes, such as spring rolls, stir-fried noodles, grilled pork, or regional specialties depending on the season. Each cooking step is demonstrated clearly, making it easy even for beginners to follow.

After finishing your dishes, enjoy your meal together with the class, followed by a signature Hanoi drink — egg coffee or egg beer. This experience is not only delicious but also fun, interactive, and perfect for travelers who want to explore Vietnamese culture through food.

Private, small-group, and family-friendly options are available.

Included/Exclude

INCLUSIONS: - Pick up and drop off from your hotel (located in Hanoi Old Quarter only) by walking or motorbike.- Learn to cook 3 dishes + learn to make egg coffee/ egg beer.- Steamed rice comes along with dishes you have cooked.

EXCLUSIONS: - Drinks.- Anything mentioned above.

Tour Plan

Itinerary:

PICK UP from hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter by walking/motorbike

MORNING CLASS: 8:00 A.M-8:15 A.M
AFTERNOON CLASS: 1.30 P.M-1.45 P.M

WELCOME DRINKS at our restaurant with tea/ instant coffee/water.
CHEF RECOMMENDS 3 DISHSES to cook + offer extra egg coffee / egg beer + gives you guidelines on ingredients.
LEARN SOME BASIC VIETNAMESE SENTENCES to communicate with local shopkeepers. Eg: How to bargain a price? How to greet someone in Vietnam? How much is it? …
GO SHOPPING AT LOCAL MARKET with guide to buy all the ingredients according to the guidelines.
LEARN TO COOK
ENJOY YOUR FOOD YOU HAVE COOKED
GET CERTIFICATES
DROP OFF AT HOTELs (in Hanoi Old Quarter only)

MORNING: 11.30 A.M
AFTERNOON: 5.30 P.M

Menu:

This is a customized menu. Customers have a short discussion with the chef about which dishes everyone agrees to cook. You have 02 free selected dishes and 01 dishes recommended by the chef.

We OFFER FREE 01 special drinks from Vietnam to learn how to do it.

Your choice of:

“Ca Phe Trung”: Local selected coffee with whipping egg yolks is an inspiration of Hanoians

“Bia Trung”: Beer with whipping egg yolks is an inspiration of Hanoians who love the taste of beer with whipping eggs. It might seem strange at first but it is worth a try.

TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE CUISINE:

“BUN CHA”: - Grilled pork belly in deeping fish sauce. Comes with fresh noodles and local herbs.

“PHO BO HA NOI” - Rice noodle soup with beef, Hanoi style

“PHO GA HA NOI” - Rice noodle soup with chicken,Hanoi style

“NEM RAN HA NOI” - Traditional spring rolls with minced pork.

“PHO CUON HA NOI” - Fresh noodle rolls with beef and fresh local herbs.

“NOM GA HOA CHUOI” - Banana flower salad with chicken

“GA XAO SA OT” - Sauteed chicken with lemongrass and chili. Served with steam rice.

“PHO CHIEN PHONG BO” - Deep fried crispy noodle with sauteed beef and bok-choy

VEGAN OPTIONS:

“NOM HOA CHUOI CHAY” - Banana flower salad

“NAM HAP XA” - Steamed assorted mushrooms with lemongrass

“PHO CHIEN PHONG RAU CU” - Deep - fried noodles with sauteed assorted vegetables

‘NEM RAN CHAY” – Deep - fried spring roll with assorted vegetables

“PHO NUOC CHAY” - Vegan rice wartery noodle soup

“DAU HU SOT ME” - Deep fried tofu, tamarind dressing.

Private Tour Option (On Request):

Experience a fully private cooking class with your own chef and a tailored market visit.

✓ Private hotel pick-up in the Old Quarter
✓ Private market tour – shop like a local
✓ Personalized cooking station with a dedicated chef
✓ Flexible start time (Morning or Afternoon)
✓ Customizable menu (Vegetarian / Vegan / Halal available)

1. Private Pricing (per person)

2 guests: $55
4 guests: $50
6 guests or more: $45 (best value)

2. Contact for Private Booking

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