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.

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.

It’s easy to find delicious food at Vietnam’s streetside stalls and in restaurants, but if you want to learn how to recreate local dishes yourself, you need expert guidance. Enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local chef to teach you tips and tricks. Make dishes such as spring rolls, papaya salad, and egg coffee while getting personalized attention during a small-group experience.

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.

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!

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Hanoi in a Vietnamese legendary army UAZ jeep. See a mix of city highlights and hidden gems in the capital of Vietnam and learn about the country’s history from your guide. Choose from morning, afternoon, or evening tours and enjoy a delicious street food meal.

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.

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

Whether you’re afraid of the kitchen or consider yourself a home chef, you’ll leave this cooking class in Hanoi with new skills and authentic Vietnamese recipes to try out at home. In addition to learning how to pick good ingredients at the market, you’ll also try local drinks with a wine tasting. After the class, you’ll be sent the recipes so you can make them again and again.

Experience Vietnamese cuisine beyond the tourist scene at our private villa & a lovely garden cafe. Learn how to use fresh, local ingredients. We'll guide you through the art of balancing flavors, a cornerstone of Viet cuisine, using both traditional and modern techniques, as well as tip & tricks to choose local ingredients. Join us for a fun and interactive hands on cooking experience suitable for all skill levels. We'll guide you through every step, from selecting ingredients to plating your creations.

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.

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.

Indulge your love of Vietnamese cuisine with this authentic cooking class in Hanoi. After a convenient hotel pickup, select the dishes you’d like to prepare and head to a local market with an experienced instructor. Learn about Vietnamese food while choosing the ingredients for your meal, then get cooking at a nearby villa. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and other drinks, and feast on dishes like green papaya salad, phở, and fresh spring rolls.

Founded in 2006 the restaurant located in this old French house (more than 100 years old) at 69 MaMay street (1km from Hoan Kiem Lake). Blue Buterfly is the first class organizer in Hanoi. Our cooking class offers a hands-on journey into the heart of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and culture, allowing you to make it at home for your family. Our chef is professional chefs and over 15 years cook in our restaurant. We also have masterclass for professional chefs, and restaurant owners around the world.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Delve into the rich world of Vietnamese coffee culture with a hands-on workshop in the heart of Hanoi. Designed for small groups of up to eight, this intimate experience begins with an engaging introduction to Vietnam’s coffee heritage and the country’s signature Robusta beans—the key export that makes Vietnam the world’s second-largest coffee producer. Guided step by step by a friendly local barista, you’ll master the art of brewing with the traditional phin filter, create the iconic Hanoi egg coffee, and explore up to six distinct local styles, including two trending favorites — salt coffee and coconut coffee. Each guest will brew and taste their own cup, receive easy-to-follow recipes and a small takeaway gift, and leave with the confidence to recreate these authentic flavors at home. Beyond coffee, you’ll also enjoy a warm, creative atmosphere and receive personalized local tips on food, cafés, and hidden gems to make your time in Hanoi unforgettable.