Top Hanoi Cooking Classes

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Cook in a Hidden Garden Villa - Escape the crowds and prepare your meal in a peaceful, authentic Vietnamese home. Hands-On with Hanoi’s Signature Dishes - Choose your favorite dish, from Phở and Bún Chả to Bánh Xèo, and cook it step by step. Complimentary Local Coffee – Egg coffee, coconut coffee, or brown drip, a signature Hanoi treat served with your class. Cultural Connection Through Food – Learn the stories, traditions, and meaning behind each ingredient and technique. Giving Back Through Cooking – By joining, you support our community initiative offering stable, respectful roles to elder women from small rural towns, whose warmth adds heart to every class. One of Hanoi’s Top-Rated Cooking Classes – Cook authentic Vietnamese dishes in a cozy villa with friendly, hands-on guidance from local chefs.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese cuisine in this small-group cooking class in Hanoi. Start with a visit to the largest market in the city, where you will get to sample local dishes, purchase fresh ingredients and see a glimpse of the daily life of locals. Learn how to make three authentic Vietnamese dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

Sapa Cooking Class with Local Ethnic Minority Chef Join us for a unique cooking experience in the heart of Sapa, where you'll learn to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of a local ethnic minority chef. Discover the essence of Vietnamese cuisine by shopping at local markets and selecting the freshest ingredients. Experience the joy of recreating authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes in a hands-on class, and take home new recipes to share with your loved ones. Don’t miss this chance to enrich your cooking skills while connecting with the spirit of Vietnamese culture. Join us today! The amount you pay on the app serves as a deposit. An additional 500,000 VND per person must be paid in cash at the begining of the tour.

Our cooking class offers an authentic, hands-on experience that goes beyond just following recipes. You'll explore a bustling local market, uncover hidden culinary secrets, and learn traditional techniques passed down through generations. During the experience, you will indulge in a mini coffee tasting featuring Vietnam’s most beloved brews: salted coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. Pick any of your favorite to enjoy as part of the dessert section. Plus, you'll savor homemade liquors, hear folk tales, and take home a recipe book—ensuring the flavors of Vietnam stay with you long after the class ends! Every passenger who books with us will contribute to our charity meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals. At Dine With Locals, everything we do goes back to the communities we serve, and we cannot fulfill this important responsibility without you.

Unlike standard cooking classes, this activity is fully dedicated to Vietnam’s most iconic street food: banh mi, and pairs it with Hanoi’s legendary egg/coconut or salt coffee. You’ll not only taste these local favorites, but also learn how to make them completely from scratch in an intimate home kitchen setting. From kneading your own baguette dough and pickling vegetables to brewing egg coffee with traditional methods, every step is hands-on and personal. Small groups ensure plenty of interaction with your local host, who shares not just recipes but the cultural stories behind each dish. This is more than a class - it’s a true Hanoi experience that blends food, history, and hospitality, leaving you with both unforgettable memories and the skills to recreate Vietnam’s flavors back home.

Set in a hidden garden villa, offering a tranquil & relaxing atmosphere Hands-on cooking class: cook dishes based on your choice Discovering the cultural significance of tea in Vietnamese life. Eco-friendly setup: stainless-steel containers & canvas bags, no plastic. Your booking directly supports meaningful community programs.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during a cooking class that begins with shopping for fresh ingredients in an authentic market and ends with tasting your creations. Unlike classes that only include the step-by-step processes for making a certain dish, this class brings together all the colorful aspects of Vietnamese food, for a complete experience designed for everyone from culture enthusiasts to chefs.

Instead of eating in a restaurant and doing cooking in big cooking center , why not escape the tourist areas and come to where the locals live? Here you can see first-hand how everyday Hanoians live. Duyen lives just a few kilometres away from the city centre, near the famous Long Bien Bridge.Then, the thing that makes this extra special, is Chef Duyen invites you to her home which is not so far from a famous Long Biên bridge & the local market . It is here you will get to experience a very homely ‘hands on’ cooking class facilitated by Chef Duyen. You will learnhow to make some of these local delicacies. You will find out more about Vietnamese cuisine and experience the flavours and tastes all the foods after chef duyen show you how to you did in the class and enjoy with beer for yourself in the comfortable home of local Hanoian, Chef Duyen offers a range of activities for you: ‍ Home Cooking Class & Market Tour ‍Wholesale Market & Street Food

This workshop is led by true coffee experts: • A certified trainer who has coached head baristas at 5-star hotels and restaurants. • The founder of Sử Quán Roastery, dedicated to preserving the untold stories of Vietnamese coffee. • A passionate coffee enthusiast who loves sharing the beauty and diversity of Vietnam’s brews. Hosted inside an Indochine-style villa tucked away in a quiet hidden alley, this experience blends culture, craft, and connection. What you’ll experience: • Discover lesser-known stories behind Vietnam’s coffee heritage. • Enjoy a fully hands-on session and learn to brew 6 iconic Vietnamese coffees. A gentle part of this workshop also supports children’s education at our Da Lat coffee farm, where families have cared for their land for generations. NOTE: We’ll be enjoying a lot of coffee, so it’s best to have a light meal beforehand!

Learn to cook in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter with this private cooking experience in a local home. Taste authentic cuisine and learn to craft popular dishes from an expert home chef as you master recipes you won't find in any restaurant. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for food lovers and blends culture and cuisine into one amazing experience.

With our guidances, you will be handed on experience how to cook Vietnamese traditional dishes (You can choose 3 dishes for 1 class with other people in the group) We will explain clearly and show you in the class about cooking procedure and send you recipes after the class

Delve into Hanoi's vibrant coffee scene with an immersive coffee workshop. Learn about Vietnam's rich coffee history and unique brewing techniques. Discover how to brew authentic Vietnamese coffee from professionals and learn how to discern between a perfectly brewed cup and an ordinary one.

You'll be immersed in our haven of tranquillity, surrounded by a lush green herb & tropical fruit garden to embrace the joy of cooking and discover the rich tapestry of Vietnamese traditions. As part of your immersive experience, you will have the opportunity to delve into the philosophy behind Vietnamese cooking by exploring the variety of herbs used in our dishes. Discover the art of balancing contrasting tastes and textures, allowing each ingredient to shine. Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the cooking process. From chopping and sautéing to seasoning and plating, you'll gain hands-on experience in creating authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Our serene beauty, friendly ambience and the stories it holds invite you to embark on a culinary journey like no other.

- Groups are kept thoughtful to maintain experience quality - A lived-in local space, ceramic tools, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors - Learn how locals taste, adjust, and enjoy coffee, not just how to brew it - Ingredients explained clearly, with easy home-friendly substitutes - Our bar is your playground — you're always welcome to explore! - Subtle surprises along the way --- let them find you

Learn about the unique ingredients used in Vietnamese cuisine and discover the secrets to creating delicious vegan dishes. After exploring the market, head to a local home for an interactive cooking class. Under the expert guidance of experienced home cooks, learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese vegan dishes from scratch. Master traditional techniques, hone your culinary skills, and create a multi-course vegan feast that will impress your friends and family back home. Once your culinary creations are complete, gather around the table to savor the fruits of your labor alongside traditional accompaniments. Enjoy a delicious and satisfying vegan meal while exchanging stories and cultural insights with your fellow travelers. This vegan cooking class is a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant flavors of Hanoi and learn valuable culinary skills.

Embrace Vietnamese culture with a culinary class at the Old Quarter This hands-on experience starts with a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients and then heading to the kitchen where you will make four classic Vietnamese dishes (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, pho rolls, mixed pho) and Vietnamese specialty - egg coffee. After the class, you can enjoy the meal with all the delicious dishes you’ve just made. Our restaurant has many traditional Vietnamese foods such as: Nom Du Du - Papaya Salad, Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls, Nom du du (Papaya Salad), Cafe Trung (Egg Coffee),...

Based on a coffee shop with long history, we will guide you through steps to get to know about Vietnamese and Hanoi coffees. You will have a chance to see, touch and smell popular coffee beans here in their all forms, learning about the history of coffee in Vietnam and all fun facts about it. Then you will get to make yourself 5 coffee drinks and enjoy them one by one together with some snacks.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.

Simplify the journey between Hanoi Airport and the city with this private transfer, which is available as both an arrival or departure transfer. There’s no need to line up for taxis or navigate public transport with luggage as your driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel and take you to your destination. Relax en route and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for the next stage of your journey.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Vietnam shows up with lots of their beautiful sceneries, and cuisine. Food is amazing taste, but you have no idea how to cook and prepare yourself. To amaze your friends and relatives when coming back home by preparing tasty food is so wonderful. Step up from just eating Vietnamese food to learning the art behind it on this small-group Hanoi cooking and market experience. Learn more about the secrets of Vietnamese cooking and how to make deliciously healthy dishes. Discover Vietnamese culinary culture and create gourmet masterpieces under the guidance of an exper chef. Visit the local market for a taste of real Hanoi and pick the freshest organic ingredients. Choose from 3 different time slots, according to your needs and availability and get a cookbook and certificate after class

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike with a female guide and savor complimentary dishes like *banh cuon* (steamed roll cake), *bun cha* (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and *banh ran ngot* (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites such as the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa and village.