Cook Like a Hanoian: Private Home Cooking Class & Market Tour

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Hanoi, Vietnam

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Banana Flower Salad (or Mango Salad/ Papaya Salad with Dried Beef) - Choose 1

Main

Nem rán - Fried Spring Rolls

Main

Bún Chả - Grilled pork with noodles and herbs

Menu may vary based on availability. Possible dishes include: Phở (Chicken or Beef), Fresh spring rolls, Crispy Vietnamese Pancake, and more.

Dessert

Salted Coffee

Option: Egg coffee, Egg Chocolate or Soft tofu dessert

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Coffee and/or Tea

Complimentary welcome drink: herbal tea upon arrival
Meals
Free luggage storage available upon request
An experienced English-speaking local Host
Fresh seasonal fruits served after the meal
Digital Recipe book
Soda/Pop

Beer or Softdrink
Private transportation

Other Personal Expenses
Optional tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer free pickup and drop-off within the Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide your hotel or homestay address so that we may make the necessary logistical arrangements. Our team will contact you with further pickup details one day in advance.

Meeting point

Ngọc Hà Market
22 P. Ngọc Hà, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
If your hotel is outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please meet us at Ngoc Ha Market, 48 Son Tay St, Ba Dinh (opposite Fuji Japanese Restaurant). Morning: 9:20–9:30, Afternoon: 15:20–15:30. We’ll start our journey exploring Vietnamese cuisine and culture from here.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 21 reviews

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Emma_K, Mar 2026

I had an amazing time at this cooking class and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Hanoi. The whole experience felt very authentic and welcoming from start to finish. We began with a visit to a local market to pick out fresh ingredients, which was really interesting and gave great insight into local food and daily life. After that, we went to their home where the class takes place. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, and it felt more like cooking with friends than attending a formal class. The instructions were easy to follow and it was great to actually prepare the dishes ourselves. Everything we made was delicious, and sitting down together to enjoy the meal at the end was the perfect way to finish the experience. I truly loved it and would definitely recommend it!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 💛 We’re really happy you enjoyed the whole experience - from the market visit to cooking and sharing the meal together. That “cooking with friends” feeling is exactly what we hope for! So glad you loved the dishes, and we hope to welcome you back again someday. Safe travels. With love, The Kims

Cooking fun with Kim’s Kitchen

Sarah_M, Jan 2026

This was a fantastic experience. Tung was a great guide and host: taking us around the market and giving tips on bartering before a cooking class and amazing meal. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in Vietnamese food!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the market tour and cooking class with Tung. We hope to welcome you back for another tasty experience in Vietnam soon! With love, The Kims