Authentic Cooking Class in Hanoi with a Vietnamese Grandmother

5.0
(11 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a small group meal and cooking demonstration in a local Hanoi home in the heart of the Old Quarter. Experience authentic Vietnamese life and cuisine with your warm and wonderful hosts as you cook together and dine on family recipes passed down through generations. Truly an off-the-eaten path experience you won't want to miss.

Example Menu

Starter

Vietnamese salad

Green papaya or other seasonal vegetable tossed with fresh herbs and a tangy-sweet fish sauce

Main

Chả cá Lã Vọng

Hanoi’s iconic grilled turmeric fish, served sizzling with fresh dill, herbs, and rice noodles

Dessert

Seasonal fresh fruit and coffee

What's Included

Optional walking market tour with an Old Quarter resident Hang
Local beer
Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class and Meal with a Lovely Local Hang

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Hong at her home in the heart of the Old Quarter neighborhood in Hanoi. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a welcoming Hanoian home in the heart of the Old Quarter and learn to cook like a local with Hang and her mother, grandmother to three lovely kids. In this hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, you’ll prepare beloved family recipes passed down through generations. Start with a fresh, herb-filled salad, then choose between crispy spring rolls or chả cá lã vọng, Hanoi’s iconic turmeric-marinated fish, grilled and served sizzling with dill, herbs, and rice noodles for a bold, unforgettable flavor.

As you cook, sip on homemade tropical teas infused with ginger, lemongrass, or lychee, and pick up time-honored techniques and stories from Hang’s family kitchen. This intimate 2.5-3 hour cooking class and meal experience offers an authentic, heartwarming window into Hanoian cultural and culinary traditions with warm and fun locals.

Enjoy a 1-hour guided walking tour through a local Hanoian market with Hang and discover and sample Vietnamese fruit, herbs and other regional produce. Watch as locals bargain with vendors at this lively Hanoian market before returning to Hang's home to begin your cooking class.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any travelers in your party have any dietary requests or allergies, please advise at time of booking - vegetarian options are available.
  • Hong’s street becomes a walking street after 7:00pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On these days there are often musical performances in the street that last from 8:00-10:00pm and can be seen from her window and balcony.
  • Please note, this experience is in a real home, not a cooking studio. While there will be some hands-on preparation, each individual will not have their own cooking station. This experience is meant to be a visit into a local home to meet a local person and share culture and cuisine together.
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Tags

Cooking Classes
Weddings & Celebrations
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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