Experience Hanoi Cooking Class with Free Wine Tasting

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Vietnamese Banana Flower Salad

Did you know that banana flowers are edible? Even better—they make a delicious salad and are a staple in traditional Vietnamese cuisine!

Main

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Did you know Vietnamese spring rolls can be fresh or fried? Either way, they’re a must-try, packed with vibrant flavors.

Main

Pho

The stable of Vietnamese cuisine, but do you know the secrets behind the dish? Join us to find out!

Main

Vietnamese Pancakes

Crispy on the outside, soft inside—Vietnamese pancakes are a savory delight filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.

Main

Bun Cha

You’ve heard of Pho and Banh Mi, but what about Bun Cha? It’s so delicious that even Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama had to try it first!

Dessert

Traditional Sweet Corn Soup

Did you know Vietnam has a sweet side? Traditional sweet corn soup is a creamy, comforting dessert enjoyed by locals for generations!

Dessert

Egg Coffee

Egg coffee is a rich, velvety treat with a creamy egg yolk foam on top—sweet, bold, and unforgettable!

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

All welcome tea & drinks.
Air-conditioned vehicle

Free pick-up from the Old Quarter area! For private tour options, pick-up is included within a 20km range of downtown.
Hands-on experience learning how to cook four (4) iconic Vietnamese dishes:
Guidance from an English-speaking home chef
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Local wet market tour
Free digital recipe book
Soda/Pop

Only for private option, beverages are free & unlimited.
Free & unlimited local homemade high quality wine & liquor
Digital certificate upon request
Free shower available if you’ve just landed from a flight! (Subject to availability.)
Free luggage storing space up to 2 days!
Fresh, top-grade ingredients and never-used oil to ensure hygiene and safe consumption
Donation of $1 per person to our charity meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals
Coffee tasting: salted, egg, and coconut coffee. Pick any of your favorite as part of dessert

Tips
Personal expenses
Anything else that is not specified.
Transportation outside the Old Quarter area

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will reach out to confirm your pick-up address and arrange a car for you on your departure date. Once confirmed, we’ll provide you with the details.

Meeting point

Đồng Xuân Market
Chợ Đồng Xuân, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
You can meet us at Dong Xuan Market, just right in the centre of the Old Quarter, and we will notify you once the local chef arrives. They will confirm with you again before you join the group.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews

5.0

based on 215 reviews

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Great experience and delicious meal

Melanie_H, Mar 2026

The hotel pickup & drop off was well organized. Our young guide Alex spoke good English and taught us well. We got to choose our courses (e.g., fresh vs fried spring rolls). The trip to the market was fun. We visited a few stalls in the market to buy our ingredients and Alex explained how locals shop. Then we caught Grabs to the cooking school. Our workstations were ready and waiting. We sampled some exotic fruit and tea. Then the cooking started. Alex was patient and engaged us all. The food was delicious. There was unlimited tasting of 3 different rice wines. At the end, we made egg or coconut coffee (or hot chocolate). We took a group photo and Alex ordered us Grabs back to our hotels.

Unforgettable Hanoi Cooking Experience

Ramon_R, Mar 2026

Our "Hanoi Cooking Class" with two other couples lived up to the hype! We started by sourcing fresh ingredients at a local market before heading back to prep and cook together around a beautiful wooden table. Our young chef instructor, Alex, was organized, engaging, and spoke excellent English. The meal was fantastic: a fruit appetizer, fresh green salad, two main dishes, a taste of homemade wine, and delicious egg coffee for dessert. Highly recommended!

Wonderful Experience

Edwina_T, Dec 2025

It was a wonderful way to spend Christmas Day, in a beautiful Vietnamese family home preparing a delicious meal and meeting new people. Jane, our chef, was amazing - so friendly and welcoming. She made sure everyone felt included. I would highly recommend this cooking class.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Edwina, thank you for spending your Christmas Day with us and for your lovely words. We’re so glad you enjoyed cooking together in a Vietnamese family home and sharing a festive, flavorful meal with new friends, and Jane will be happy to hear her warm hosting made everyone feel included. It truly means a lot to know you had such a special time with us, and we’re grateful you joined the experience. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Love Kitchen Lab

Fun for our whole family

Callum_M, Dec 2025

We had a great time cooking with Jesse! It was very cool to see the market and pick up our own ingredients. Jesse was great with our kids, so friendly and found special ways to get them involved. This was a great introduction to Vietnamese food! Loved it!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback! We’re happy to hear your whole family enjoyed cooking with Jesse, especially the market visit and hands-on moments with your kids. It’s great to know the class felt like a welcoming first step into Vietnamese cuisine. We’re truly glad to have you joined us and hope to see your family again one day! A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Dine With Locals

Such a fun experience ☺️

Fonda_F, Nov 2025

Chef Mango provides such a fun experience from explaining the ingredients while at the market to preparing each dish step by step. She has a lovely, welcoming kitchen to cook in, I would definitely do another class.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

What a joy to read this, thank you so much for sharing! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the market, learning each step, and cooking in Chef Mango’s cozy kitchen with her warm guidance. It truly means a lot to know you’d love to join another class, and we’re so glad you chose to spend this time with us. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warmly, Dine With Locals