5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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5.0

· Tiago_M ·

Feb 2026

The Vietnamese cooking class was absolutely incredible! It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my trip. The flavors, the fresh ingredients, and the techniques we learned were fascinating. I still find myself missing the aromas and the fun we had in the kitchen. If you want to truly connect with Vietnamese culture, you must take this class. I can't wait to try these recipes at home!

· Adjia_G ·

Apr 2026

Emmy was a great cooking teacher. She took us to the nearby market and explained the product we will be using for each dish. We really enjoyed the cooking class and she even made my teenagers cook! I really recommend all to do this experience plus this is in a nice dynamic area of Hanoi. Thank you Emmy for making this moment so special!

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Overview

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

Enjoy a culinary experience in Hanoi during this authentic cooking class
Go shopping at Hanoi’s largest market with a knowledgeable local expert
Learn about Vietnamese cuisine with this fun and hands-on experience
Craft delicious and authentic dishes—then savor your incredible meal

Sample Menu

Main

Pho bo

Famous Hanoi beef noodle soup

Main

Bun Cha

Hanoi BBQ pork noodle

Starter

Papaya Salad

Main

Nem ran

Fried spring roll

Dessert

Egg Coffee

Famous Hanoi egg coffee

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Rice vodka
English speaking chef

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

8 P. Gia Ngư, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 08404, Vietnam

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

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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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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Featured review

David_O

Coco was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job explaining what we were making and the reason for each ingredient. She made sure everyone got hands on in each step. The trip to the market to get ingredients was wonderful. And, of course, the food we prepared was delicious. Highly recommend this class. Ask for Coco to be your chef.

Reviews

5.0

based on 5,243 reviews

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Must do food experience.

Helen_P, Apr 2026

Must do experience.Small group of 9 in total.Emmy our hostess made it interactive and fun.The food we created tasted amazing .No real cooking skills required just a fun attitude .

Best tour in Hanoi

Cynthia_B, Apr 2026

Awesome experience!! Loved this. Vy was the best and we got to do so much. Our food was good! Would 100% recommend.

Well organized and authentic cooking class. Highly recommended.

Sue_R, Apr 2026

Really well organized cooking class. We went to the market where our chef/guide explained what she was looking for and why, and also how the farmers bring their meat to market each day. We cooked 5 traditional dishes and had so much to eat at the end that we all rolled out. I think this is the best class I have ever done.

A must do when in Hanoi - this will make you love the food even more!

Jacquelyn_H, Apr 2026

Fantastic experience led by our chef Emmy! We started off heading out the market to buy some of the ingrdients we needed. This was so interesting learning about the meat required, the different fruit, veg and herbs that you probably dont recognise from home and the different types of noodles. Then back to the kitchen to start cooking - and be prepared... this is not a 'watch someone else cook' kind of class - you are going to get involved. We made Pho, Bun Cha, Spring Rolls, Egg Coffee and Papaya Salad. Some things like the Spring Rolls everyone makes, other recipes you are contributing to before ending the class with a feast of all the food we had prepared - and it was all so good! Emmy was a great leader - confident, a great communicator both in her clear instructions and her information and anecdotes about where some of the ingredients came from and what we could substitute them for at home, and a great sense of humour about our cooking failures! She is clearly very passionate about her city and cooking heritage and we learnt so much from her. We all went away very full and with a cookery book of recipes including those we had made with her to try at home. Weve been home a week and already made the Bun Cha and Papaya Salad - they were so good!!!

Excellent

Susan_Q, Apr 2026

Excellent. Our cooking instructor Hazel was great and our food was delicious. We had a fantastic group of fellow cooks which made the whole experience excellent

Delicious food and the...

Nehha_D, Apr 2026

Delicious food and the process was very organized. Emmy was so nice and kept everything running smoothly. Must do in Hoian!

This was a fun experience...

Lance_M, Apr 2026

This was a fun experience with an enthusiastic instructor. We all had a great time and the meal at the end was great. Thank you!

Cook and Eat Hanoi Favorites

Sharon_A, Apr 2026

Had a lot of fun cooking with Hazel. She had us participate in making all the dishes. And adapted everything for the vegetarians in the group.

Vietnamese Cooking class.

bhavani_s, Apr 2026

It was super good as we, actually learnt to cook 5 famous Vietnamese dishes. Our instructor Hazel was so lovely and friendly. She gave detailed instructions and tips. Ensured we all participated equally.

My Hanoi cooking class

LauraOsawa_Z, Apr 2026

Menu dishes are fix for your session - and you will enjoy them after your cooking. I would like them to offer the options to select a variation of your dish.

This was a really great...

Darcy_H, Apr 2026

This was a really great experience, our instructor Hazel did a great job explaining the cooking process and the ingredients which made the process very easy, stress free and informative. The food also tasted great.

Fantastic cooking class experience

Adjia_G, Apr 2026

Fun morning activity

Mette_K, Mar 2026

The cooking class was well organised, and although it was a lot of dishes, the instructor had full control and managed to engage us all. Lovely food, and I enjoyed our short walk to buy some ingredients. Hazel was a great instructor.

Cooking class with Emmy

Leigh_W, Mar 2026

Our instructor Emmy was awesome. Food was delicious and class was very fun. Would recommend for everyone.

Great experience and learning.

Donald_W, Mar 2026

The chef who worked with us was wonderful and the facility was good to work in. We had a small group of 6 people and we all got to know each other during the class. We made tasty food which we will try to duplicate at home. This was a wonderful experience in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. We would highly recommend this class. Easy to understand and hands on.

Great experience cooking local Hanoi dishes.

Michael_S, Mar 2026

Nice cooking class with lots of hands on cooking / prep work. Lots of food to eat for lunch at the end of the class. Instructor was enthusiastic and encouraging. Class size was great at 6 adults.

Delicious and fun. Highly recommend.

David_O, Mar 2026

Morning cooking class

TerezaTachovska, Mar 2026

It was overall a great experience. Emmy explained everything related to the food preparation and let everybody participate. She was happily replying all the questions we had and was very attentive so everyone felt welcomed.

Great, fun experience

Ruth_M, Mar 2026

In Hanoi for 24 hours, great little experience to learn about food, origins of the dishes and preparation. Delcious meal at the end. Host had very good English and humourous.

Highly recommended

Patricia_K, Mar 2026

This was a really enjoyable experience and excellent value. We learnt about the ingredients and the dishes, prepared, cooked, and ate a delicious feast of Hanoi spring rolls, beef pho, bun cha, papaya salad and egg coffee. The shot of vodka was a perfect finish to a wonderful experience.

I had a great experience...

Samantha_L, Mar 2026

I had a great experience at this cooking class and would highly recommend it! First, the menu was very diverse and truly represented authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It was exciting to learn how to cook several traditional dishes that felt very local and unique. One of the highlights was starting the day with a visit to the local market. We were guided through where the ingredients are sourced and learned about the different herbs, vegetables, and products used in Vietnamese cooking. It made the experience much more educational and immersive. The chef spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly. Each step of the cooking process was taught patiently, so it was easy to follow even for beginners. Overall, the class was fun, well-organized, and the recipes were very clear. At the end, we also received a certificate and a cookbook, which made the whole experience feel even more worth it. Definitely very highly recommended! 👏🍜

Wonderful authentic experience

Roula_H, Mar 2026

Wonderful experience! Vi, our chef and host was very kind, easy to talk to and gave us amazing recipes! My husband and I enjoyed the class and the whole menu we prepared along the other participants that made the whole experience pleasant and fun!

Yummy menu and delightful cooking class

Beverly_H, Mar 2026

Our instructor was a pleasure to spend 3-4 hours with. Menu well organized and food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Great class!

Megan_L, Feb 2026

Emmy was great!! Her explanations in English were so helpful and clear. The class was very well organized with time well spent. The food being so delicious was also a bonus! Would definitely recommend.

Awesome experience!!

Dena_S, Feb 2026

It’s an amazing experience. If you like food and Vietnamese culture u must do this while you’re in Hanoi. Lynn was fabulous!

A Nice Introduction to Vietnamese Cooking

Neha_N, Feb 2026

The cooking class in Hanoi was a solid experience overall. It wasn’t anything overly exceptional, but it also wasn’t disappointing — just a nice, relaxed way to spend a few hours learning about Vietnamese cuisine. The instructor was friendly and explained the steps clearly, and it was fun getting hands-on and making the dishes ourselves. While it didn’t completely wow us, I’d still recommend doing it if you’re interested in local food and want a casual, interactive experience during your time in Hanoi.

Fabulous five course cooking class!

Danielle_H, Feb 2026

This was a fantastic experience! Bella did such a great job of explaining each dish and giving us good instructions as we chopped, stirred, stuffed, fried and ATE five amazing traditional dishes! Highly recommend!

An unforgettable culinary journey – I miss it already!

Tiago_M, Feb 2026

Fun and Informative

Liz_H, Jan 2026

Fun and informative. Our instructor Vy did an amazing job teaching and keeping the class fun and interactive. We left with fond memories.

Hands on

Nancy_T, Jan 2026

Great hands on cooking class. first, we went to a local market and picked up our ingredients and then re-returned back to the studio and everybody in our small group was able to participate.