Top Hanoi Cooking Classes

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breath the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Taking our cooking class is a wonderful way to learn and prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes. You will get to visit local market, explore the vibrant market stalls, learn about ingredients, explaining the different herbs, spices, vegetables, and other key ingredients used in food cuisine. The chef will demonstrate how to prepare several traditional Vietnamese dishes. You'll have the chance to observe and participate in the cooking process, learning techniques and tips along the way. Then you'll hands-on and prepare the dishes yourself under the guidance of the chef and provide step-by-step instructions and answer any questions you may have. This hands-on experience allows you to practice the techniques and ensure a deeper understanding of the recipes. Once all the dishes are prepared, it's time to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor. The class duration 4 hours with 02 options: - Morning Class: 9:00 to 13:30 - Afternoon Class: 15:00 to 19:00

Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This half-day private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.

A cooking class is the easiest way to learn the art of Vietnamese food—as you’ll get instruction, equipment, and transportation provided. Visit a local market to explore Vietnamese daily life and choose fresh vegetables for your dishes followed by a cooking lesson in a villa. Make five several dishes with step-by-step guidance, and then savor your creations with your fellow cooks. A choice of time slots is included.

Learn how to make the very freshest egg coffee in Hanoi—and how to replicate it at home with the ingredients available in your country—on this small-group egg coffee–making course. You’ll discover the ingredients, watch a demonstration cup being made, then prepare your own version—including crafting your own edible egg coffee art.

Rather than commercial tea production, this group workshop offers a more artisan look at specialty lotus tea in Hanoi. Practice traditional brewing methods to get the ideal cup, and learn about the smaller-scale production process from your instructor. Get brewing tips from your guide and pair your tea with traditional Vietnamese snacks to energize you.

Unlike a typical coffee tasting, this is a fully instructor-led, 3-hour specialty coffee workshop where you train like a real barista using professional espresso machines and equipment. You’ll practice espresso extraction, milk texturing, and latte art step by step under the guidance of an experienced local barista. During the workshop, you will explore how local beans are transformed through Western espresso techniques in today’s café scene. You won’t just make drinks; you’ll understand café workflow, quality control, and the cultural exchange shaping Vietnam’s contemporary coffee culture. With dedicated practice time in a private workshop space and personalized instruction, this experience is ideal for coffee lovers, curious beginners, digital nomads, couples, and travelers seeking a deeper, skill-based cultural activity in Hanoi. You’ll leave not only with new barista skills, but with a true understanding of Vietnam’s evolving coffee identity.

Instead of just dining at Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi, learn how to whip up four of the country's famous dishes at home during this hands-on cooking class. Shop like a local during a visit to a nearby market and see the ingredients that make up the core of Vietnamese cuisine up close. Give back to the community, too—a portion of class proceeds fund charity meals for local hospital patients.

One of the most interesting things when traveling to a new land is enjoying its culinary delights. Take part in a cooking class that provides an immersive experience in Vietnamese traditional life. Shop for local ingredients before cooking and eating your own Vietnamese culinary delights over a glass of local wine. 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.

Book this small group tour for an intimate foodie experience, while keeping costs down by sharing your guide. Try several of Hanoi’s top dishes as you walk the city streets. Your guide will take you to spots you couldn’t find on your own, and explain the intricacies of the dishes you taste along the way. The tour is stroller accessible but does not provide infant seats.

Vietnamese food is world renowned, and this cooking class lets you discover the unique flavors that make up its traditional cuisine with a focus on vegetarian dishes. Join your host to shop for herbs and seasonal ingredients at the local market, then head back to the kitchen for a fun, hands-on cooking class. Help prepare a variety of typical Vietnamese dishes, such as vegan Pho, Vegan Banh Xeo, and stuffed aubergine.

Discover Hanoi through the warmth of a home-style cooking class with Lyon. In his cozy cooking studio, you’ll prepare a traditional three-course Vietnamese meal while learning family recipes, cooking tips, and cultural stories. This intimate experience feels less like a class and more like cooking with a friend. For a deeper connection to the city, add the optional guided market tour, where you’ll explore vibrant local markets and shop for fresh ingredients before returning to cook together.

Come ready to party on this fun-filled Halong Bay boat tour. Departing Hanoi's Old Quarter early, you’ll get a full day out on the water amongst the thousands of islands that dot the sea in this unique landscape. Enjoy kayaking and swimming at the beach, and see panoramic views from Titop Island. Local seafood lunch is fuel for a gentle trek on Titop Island, plus you can explore a massive limestone cave.

Learn the art of Vietnamese cooking and get hands-on experience as you create tasty local dishes. Enjoy a guided visit to a neighborhood market, then take part in a cooking class with a home chef. After learning to make various dishes, sit down to enjoy a multiple-course meal accompanied by homemade wines. Transfers use an air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort.

Escape the busy city and experience authentic countryside life through a relaxing farm-to-table cooking experience near Hanoi. Cycle through peaceful village roads, visit a local market with local hosts, and harvest seasonal vegetables and herbs directly from the garden before cooking traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Unlike standard cooking classes, this experience focuses on real local daily life, fresh farm ingredients, and a slower countryside atmosphere. Vegetarian travelers are also fully welcome, with flexible menu options available based on dietary preferences and seasonal ingredients.

There’s no better souvenir to bring home from your vacation than the gift of Vietnamese food. Learn to cook like a local from a local on this small-group experience in a French-era villa, with a market tour too. You’ll prepare classics like spring rolls, egg coffee, bun cha, and banana flower salad, and wash them down with mineral water, herbal tea, and alcoholic drinks, including a taste of local wine.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in Vietnam's capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Plus, you can upgrade to add an egg coffee class or visit to the famous Train Street to your itinerary.

Discover the cuisine of northern Vietnam on a food tour of Hanoi. Hop on the back of a vintage motorbike and zoom through the streets of the city in search of delicious dishes. Choose from a morning, afternoon, or evening departure and enjoy tastings of delectable street foods as well as a complimentary drink over the course of a few hours.

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.

Learn about Vietnamese home cooking from a local chef at their home. Visit a typical Hanoian market to shop for fresh ingredients, then meet your host and set to work creating a selection of tasty local dishes. Choose from three different menu options and learn to make dishes such as spring rolls, BBQ pork, Vietnamese Egg Coffee, or ‘Pho’ noodle soup. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or dinner, accompanied by traditional rice wine.

Experience the hospitality and cuisine of northern Vietnam during a private meal and hands-on cooking lesson at a local home in Hanoi. Your host takes you to her urban home and shares her style of Vietnamese home cooking. Help to prepare 2-3 fresh seasonal dishes, then sit down with your host for a meal and conversation.

Have confidence when discovering the street food of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by traveling with a guide who shows you the best places to eat. Stop at popular food stalls and local restaurants to sample up to eight different authentic Vietnamese dishes. Visit places that most visitors miss, and hear live commentary from your guide about Hanoi’s culinary traditions as you enjoy a safe and delicious food tour in Hanoi.

There’s no better gift to treat yourself to when in Hanoi than the gift of Vietnamese cuisine. This small-group cooking class makes a great introduction, with a considered menu of five different dishes (all with vegetarian alternatives available) and a tour of Hanoi’s biggest produce market thrown in. Once you’re done cheffing, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor, washed down with coffee and Vietnamese rice liquor.

Discover the authentic flavors of Hanoi on a guided food adventure through the city’s bustling Old Quarter. Led by a local expert, this experience takes you beyond the tourist trail to hidden gems where locals truly dine. Sample a wide variety of traditional dishes, from savory street bites to refreshing local beverages, with options for both vegan and vegetarian travelers. As you eat your way through Hanoi, you’ll also uncover the stories, history, and unique architecture that make the city’s food culture so special.