Top Southern Vietnam Cooking Classes - page 2

Learn the art of Vietnamese cuisine direct from a local cook-instructor rather than written recipes with this cooking class in Saigon. Scour a food market to bargain for fresh ingredients, and then head to a local restaurant to prep and cook assorted dishes with your instructor to show you how. Finally, savor your creations and other dishes over a meal. Return hotel transfers and a choice of time slots included.

Get ready for a fun-filled coffee adventure with our expert Coffee Guide, Ryan! Born in Vietnam but with his coffee love rooted in Australia, Ryan's back in Sài Gòn to take you on a journey through the world of Salted Vietnamese Coffee—one sip at a time. You’ll learn all the secrets behind its salty twist, the history, and how to make it at home with easy-to-find ingredients. This isn’t just any coffee class—it’s a 45-minute ride through Việt Nam’s rich coffee culture, packed with stories, laughs, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out while you’re in Sài Gòn—book now and let the coffee adventure begin!

Don’t just gaze at the sparkling waters off Phu Quoc’s white-sand beaches—sail and snorkel off the coast, too. With this small-group, full-day excursion, you’ll head far from the tourist crowds and island hop to secluded coves and inlets, stopping to snorkel the area’s best reefs. You’ll recharge over a fresh Vietnamese lunch on most days before speeding off for more adventures.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day VIP tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Travel in style and comfort from Ho Chi Minh City in a sleek limo to make the journey as fabulous as the destination. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

Set in a cozy local home on the 24th floor with a spectacular river view, this Bánh Mì baking workshop delivers an intimate, unforgettable experience tailored for small groups of families, friends, and adventurous bakers. Hands-on from start to finish, you’ll craft your own homemade baguettes using premium ingredients and classic techniques. Flexible scheduling makes the class fit into your travel plans. Guided by an expert cook with over a decade of mastery and fluent English, the class ensures personalized instruction, personal attention, and a warm, relaxed vibe.

Distill your very own bottle of gin. Select your botanicals and create your unique recipe and personalize your bottle under the guidance of of our experienced staff. Step inside the District 9 Distillery and experience firsthand how Saigon Baigur — Southeast Asia’s largest premium gin brand — is crafted. Wander through the working distillery, see your stills in action, and discover the rare botanicals that define the signature Vietnamese spice-forward profile. Then, take a seat at Vietnam’s only Gin School. Under the guidance of our distillers, you’ll create your very own gin from scratch. Learn the secrets of Vietnamese botanicals, the science of distillation, and enjoy a refreshing gin cocktail as you work. Your experience concludes in the tropical distillery garden with a final handcrafted cocktail at the bar — the perfect toast to your gin-making journey.

From the market to your plate! Purchase ingredients with your chef at the local market and then head back to our kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Sharp your cooking skills, eat and have fun! Participants cook all together following their chef step by step. Each person will have their own equipment and ingredients so that they have the chance to gain a better understanding of the steps for making their meal.

During the activities, you'll try 6 different coffee drinks (from pure black coffee to the most iconic ones with ingredients) and the stories / origins behind them. There're always reasons, background situations connected to each of the drink. You will understand more about Vietnam history through the coffee tasting, as well as the people characteristics from different parts of the country reflexes on the drinks. Coffee is not just a drink, but how it's much more important to us. Hands-on brewing the coffee yourself. You'll get to know How to use "Phin" (traditional Vietnamese coffee dripper), together with the methods to make the iconic coffee drinks of Southern & Northern Vietnam (the "Ca phe sua" - condensed milk coffee & "Ca phe trung" - egg coffee). You'll be ready to make them at home easily with my tasty recipes/tips, an experienced QC / barista coach. All in all, a complete picture of everything you need to know about Vietnamese coffee.

✅ Make 4 Vietnamese Coffees, the highest number of any workshop! ✅ Home-Friendly Techniques: All recipes use simple equipment you can easily find at home. ✅ Taste Four Iconic Coffees: Includes Cà Phê Đen, Cà Phê Sữa, Bac Xiu, and Egg Coffee in one session. ✅ Led by Coffee-Savvy Guides: Trained by Jovel Chan, a trusted food writer and Travel + Leisure Tastemaker. ✅ Deep Dive into Vietnamese Coffee Culture: Go beyond the cup—discover the history, stories, and what makes Vietnamese coffee special. ✅ Small, Intimate Groups: Get personal attention and ask all your brewing and tasting questions. ✅ Take-Home Skills: Perfect for travelers who want to recreate authentic Vietnamese coffee at home.

The best way to learn how to cook Vietnamese food is from someone who does it every day—an avid home cook. Foodies and travelers who like to try new things will enjoy this hands-on cooking class in a local’s home kitchen. Learn to make typical Vietnamese dishes and then enjoy eating your creations afterwards. This is a fun activity where every participant can learn something new.

Whether you love cocktails or are simply looking for a unique evening activity, this experience will take you to some of the best hidden bars and spaces in Ho Chi Minh City. At each stop on the tour, you’ll be offered a secret signature cocktail. The drinks were developed by some of Vietnam’s top mixologists with ingredients from local producers.

Learn how to recreate the rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine in your own home with this hands-on half-day cooking class. Take on the challenge of making a four-course meal with your own ingredients, gear and cooking space. Walk through each recipe step by step with your teacher; learning in a small group, get answers to your questions without getting lost in the crowd. End with a feast of your own creation.

3-Course + Dessert - Chef-Led Cooking Class & Market Tour: Led by our local head chef, the class introduces guests to flavors, spices and cooking techniques that span Vietnam's broad culinary heritage @Highlights Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request Transportation from the Wet Market Tour Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes!

Delve into Vietnam's rich tea culture with a unique Lotus Tea Show experience in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. This 60-minute event showcases the delicate art of lotus tea, beginning with an introduction to its royal heritage. Witness a skilled tea performer carry out the rare craft of infusing green tea with fresh lotus flowers, followed by a tasting of this iconic blend. Guests will also participate in a hands-on scenting activity and have the opportunity to brew tea themselves under the guidance of a tea artisan. To complete the experience, each guest receives a personalized lotus flower filled with their own tea blend as a memorable keepsake. This engaging cultural journey is perfect for tea enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

Enjoy a day in Ho Chi Minh City that combines food, culture, and history on this full-day tour. You'll experience a bit of what local life is like as you learn about Vietnamese agriculture at an organic farm and enjoy a cooking class with a chef. You'll also check out city attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and Chinatown (Cho Lon)—a 2-for-1 special.

Have the special chance to taste one of Vietnam's most unique drinks—and learn how to master its recipe yourself—during this hands-on egg coffee workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. Coffee topped with whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk, egg coffee is a must-try for visiting foodies. With your guide's instruction, practice the technique while learning about the traditional beverage's history—then savor your cup accompanied by cocoa-coated cashews.

- Pick-up at HCM at 3:00 a.m - Visit the Cai Rang floating market. You will enjoy breakfast in the Mekong. - You will also stop at a rice noodle factory/ traditional bakery mill+ small canals - Visit CACAO orchard on the way - Go to traditional market to buy materials for the cooking class - Learn cooking and have lunch at a local family (my parent's home in the countryside) - Take a nap with hammock and relax at our home in the countryside - Go around the countryside to experience countryside’s life (go to seasonal fruit garden, rice fields…) - Come back around 3 - 4pm. Please note that we don’t do the tour professionally like other tourism company, we do everything very naturally, we bring you to our home in the countryside, there my parents and my sister will prepare lunch for you and teach you how to make some traditional foods, then my sister will take you to rice fields and seasonal fruits orchard where you can pick by yourself and enjoy it….Everything is very naturally.

Spend three hours with a talented local chef to cook a 3 course meal by yourself, following the steps of the instructions given and using only natural ingredients. Explore Vietnamese cuisine with us! Experience a true hands-on cooking class, creating and tasting a 3 courses meal Learn about traditional Vietnemese cooking and ingredients Take home digital recipes

Join our cooking class for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Use fresh, local ingredients and master traditional techniques with expert chefs. Dive into the culture, cook classic dishes, and savor every bite. Experience the essence of Vietnam in every delicious moment—book now and taste the adventure! Our menu changes daily, offering plenty of options—even if you're vegetarian, halal, or vegan. Have allergies? No worries, we've got you covered!

Sitting at a cafe in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be enveloped by the city's vibrant energy—the aroma of rich Vietnamese coffee mingling with the scent of street food, motorbikes whizzing by, locals and tourists chatting animatedly. The blend of tradition and modernity creates a unique, dynamic atmosphere that’s utterly captivating, especially with a local guide showing you the scene.

Discover Vietnam’s rich culinary traditions and visit one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most important historic sites on this full-day tour. Shop for fresh ingredients at Ben Thanh Market, prepare a variety of Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of a local chef, then sit down to share a delicious homemade lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can explore the tunnels, weapon stores, and bunkers used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

Get a comprehensive overview of Vietnam’s culture and history than on typical day trips during a tour that combines a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels with a cooking class and a visit to an organic vegetable farm. Plus, included hotel pickup and drop-off, and a 4-course lunch make for a seamless experience.

Go behind the scenes of Vietnam’s famously fresh cuisine with this hands-on cooking class and farm visit. Picked up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, you’ll soon be on a real-life Vietnamese farm, where you’ll get the chance to pick ingredients—and even try milking a cow. After the farm visit, you’ll settle in for a three-course cooking class, ensuring this is one experience that comes home with you.