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M.O.M Cooking Class in Saigon

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • 4 hours (approx.)
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  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Don't just eat delicious Vietnamese food during your time in Ho Chi Minh City—learn how to actually craft some of the dishes at home with this cooking class. Get feedback from professional instructors and practice local cooking techniques. All the ingredients and equipment are included so you won't have to spend hours prepping for each dish.
  • Receive the recipes via email to recreate at home
  • Learn about the staple ingredients that make up Vietnamese cuisine
  • Stay hydrated with iced jasmine tea
  • Visit a market and learn how to shop for ingredients (if option selected)

Sample Menu

Starter

Fresh Spring rolls with Pork and Shrimp

Common dish that combine all the vegetables and herb

Starter

Green Papaya salad with Pork and Shrimp

Starter

Fried Taro Cake with Shrimp

Main

Bún Cha - Vietnamese Grilled meat balls with fresh rice noodles and vegetables

Main

Chicken Pho Soup (Afternoon class)

Main

Banh Mi with Grilled Pork (Afternoon Class)

Only make stuffed and sauce (not make Banh Mi from flour)

What's Included

  • Local equipment
  • Embroidered Apron (Only used in the studio)
  • Recipes ( Send via email)
  • Certificate
  • Ice Jasmine Tea

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Ben Thanh Market
      Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

      Morning class will meet at West Gate - Gate 5 ( Cua Tay ) Ben Thanh Market, Phan Chu Trinh Street , District 1 Afternoon class will meet at M.O.M 's Studio : 1st Floor, 119/2 Yersin Street, District 1

    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
    • Near public transportation
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

    Hannah_B
    This experience was one of the best things we did while we were in Vietnam and was such a nice end to our trip. We would highly recommend this to anyone travelling in the city. We did the southern menu and it was delicious and there was even a desert at the end to enjoy. We were surprisingly the only people signed up to the class so was even a private cooking class for us. The staff are amazing and the tour of the market first thing is so interesting and we learnt a lot about why different foods are used. The studio is so clean and cool and just the perfect place to relax and learn how to cook some delicious Vietnamese dishes. Great value for money, one to try if you’re interested in doing a cooking class.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 61 reviews
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    A must do cooking experience!!

    Melodie_W, Oct 2026
    Fantastic introduction to cooking a variety of Vietnamese dishes. The kitchen studio is very clean. Our chef and tour guide, Spencer, made the cooking experience so easy and enjoyable. It was a group of 12 cooking but we were all given attention and supported.

    M.O.M. is Not to be Missed!

    Stephen_H, Sep 2026
    Such a great experience…First, Spencer arrived right on time and expertly guided us through the local wet market. We shopped for needed ingredients and he shared so much information about the Vietnamese palate, customs, ingredients, cost, and traditions. We then transitioned to the studio where Helen explained the Central Vietnam menu we’d be preparing. She was patient and provided interesting background and context on each recipe beyond its ingredients and preparation. The experience was enjoyable from beginning to end and a tasty treat ll the way through. Not to be missed on anyone’s trip to HCMC!

    Excellent cooking class

    Heather_B, Mar 2026
    This cooking class was excellent. We made some great food. Pho was so good. Unique rice paper for the spring roll. Chef was patient and took his time to teach us.

    Must do to learn about Vietnamese cuisine

    Serena_L, Jan 2026
    We had a wonderful experience. We met at the market and then went to a beautiful studio to create the dishes. Made lots of delicious dishes!

    This experience was one...

    Hannah_B, Apr 2025
    This experience was one of the best things we did while we were in Vietnam and was such a nice end to our trip. We would highly recommend this to anyone travelling in the city. We did the southern menu and it was delicious and there was even a desert at the end to enjoy. We were surprisingly the only people signed up to the class so was even a private cooking class for us. The staff are amazing and the tour of the market first thing is so interesting and we learnt a lot about why different foods are used. The studio is so clean and cool and just the perfect place to relax and learn how to cook some delicious Vietnamese dishes. Great value for money, one to try if you’re interested in doing a cooking class.

    So much fun!

    Kelly_N, Mar 2025
    My partner and I were struggling to find something fun to do in HCM, and this cooking class did not disappoint! So fun yet insightful and well worth it!

    Easy, Very friendly and delicious food!

    Georgia_B, Nov 2024
    This cooking class was so worth it!!! Me and my friend did the Pho and Bahn Mi cooking class at 1:30pm and it was awesome ! We even cooked another dish with these two and they also gave us traditional dessert and free tea all day! it all tasted so good. Their studio is very clean and set up very cute. They also set up your table with everything so after you make your food you can sit down and enjoy! Me and my friend had a question about location of the studio and they replied very fast back on the what’s app number, so they are very easy to contact aswell. We got a little apron to wear and a certificate in the end it was all very cute, we loved it!!! If you are thinking of doing a cooking class in Ho Chi Minh, this is the one !!!!
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