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My Grandma's Home Cooking from Hoi An in Vietnam

Ngô Quyền 61, Thành phố Hội An, 51000

We offer you more than simply a cooking class. You will embark on an unforgettable voyage into the heart of the Hoi An countryside and be welcomed into my family’s home where you will learn to prepare Vietnamese cuisine.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 5h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

French

Group size

1–20 travelers

Full description

We will nicely embark by boat ( about 35 minutes trip) to join my family’s village on a small and beautiful island on the peaceful river delta of Hoi An. 

Upon your arrival, you will be served a fresh and delicious fruit juice, a typical Vietnamese fruit-based drink. While you enjoy your tasty drink, It will be the opportunity to learn about the Vietnamese countryside life and meet Grandma.

From here, we will go to my family’s home where you will begin your cooking lesson. Learn how the rice paper, used in the flavorful fried eggroll is prepared and how to prepare several typical succulent dishes of this authentic region:

-Banh Xeo (small rice flour crepes) a specialty of Hoi An.

-Grilled, marinated pork brochettes with a special sauce.

-Green papaya salad

 -Fish prepared according to a local recipe.

* Vegetarian menu on request: Banh Xeo, Eggplant grilled, Green papaya salad, Mushroom, and tofu clay pot.

Once this tasty meal has been prepared, we will enjoy the meal in my grandmother’s garden. You will also be served pumpkin soup and “Xí Mà“ a delicious dessert (black sesame pudding).

We will return to Hoi An by boat.

Itinerary

Crossing the Thu Bon River to the Delta by boat. We will embark by boat (a 45-minute trip) to visit my family’s village on a small island in the Hoi An river delta.

Here is our menu. Banh Xeo (small rice flour crepes), a specialty of Hoi An.Grilled, marinated pork brochettes with a special sauce.Green papaya saladFish is prepared according to a local recipe.* Vegetarian menu on request: Banh Xeo, Grilled eggplant, Green papaya salad, Mushroom and tofu clay pot.Once the meal has been prepared, we will enjoy the meal in my grandmother’s garden. You will also be served pumpkin soup and “Xí Mà“ a dessert (black sesame pudding).We will return to Hoi An by boat.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Welcome drink and water
  • Recipes book
  • English and French-speaking teacher and guide
  • All the food for the meal (vegetarian dishes on request).
  • Boat trips (no swimming!)

Not included

  • Additional drink.
  • Insurances.

Important information

Meeting point

Ngô Quyền 61, Thành phố Hội An, 51000

Don’t forget

12 adults max. / groupReturn: 3:00 pm SunscreenHat or cap ( cowboy hat accepted )Sunglasses ( not the disco ones though )Windbreaker for the months of November, December, and January, since it can be a bit chilly on the boat ride.

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 2 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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