Hanoi Cooking Class with Local Market & Guide (3,5 Hours) in Vietnam, Hà Nội

39 Ng. Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm

Authentic Experience: Shopping Cooking Eating (Starting at 8AM or 2PM)

Cancellation policy

Review the supplier policy below before booking.

Duration 3h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–9 travelers

Full description

This cooking class provides an immersive experience in traditional Vietnamese cuisine and culture. The sounds, sights, smells and tastes found in a typical Vietnamese market are yours to experience before creating a fantastic culinary experience.
Highlights of Cooking Class :
*Delight your senses with the aromas and flavors of Vietnamese cuisine
*Visit a local market to get a glimpse of traditional life in Hanoi
*Join a guided cooking experience and listen to insightful local tales
*Learn how to make iconic recipes with fresh ingredients from the market
*Acquire new cooking skills and feast on your creations with your friends

HANOI COOKING CLASS

ITINERARY:

1. 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

2. WELCOME DRINKS at our restaurant with tea/ instant coffee/water.

3. CHEF RECOMMENDS 3 DISHSES to cook + offer extra egg coffee / egg beer + gives you guidelines on ingredients.

4. 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? …

5. GO SHOPPING AT LOCAL MARKET with guide to buy all the ingredients according to the guidelines.

6. LEARN TO COOK

7.  ENJOY YOUR FOOD YOU HAVE COOKED

8. GET CERTIFICATES

9. DROP OFF AT HOTELs (in Hanoi Old Quarter only)

- MORNING: 11.30 A.M

- AFTERNOON: 5.30 A.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.

What’s included

Included

  • Pick Up/Drop off at your hotel 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

Not included

  • Beverages & Personal Expenses
  • Tips for guide/chelf are appreciated

Important information

Meeting point

39 Ng. Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm

Don’t forget

Infant seats unavailable Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps Pick up and drop off the guests from your hotel (located in Hanoi Old Quarter only) by walking or motorbike.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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