Join a Vietnamese Cooking Class & Market Tour in a charming garden villa, with free pick-up, unlimited wine, and a recipe book included. Explore a lively local market before cooking iconic dishes with a friendly local chef. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for food lovers, couples, and families.
🌟 Class Details:
Class Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Morning (09:00 – 14:00) / Afternoon (15:00 – 20:00) – Market Stroll (~30 minutes):
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Guided walk through Ngoc Ha’s vibrant market.
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Meet friendly vendors and explore seasonal fruits, herbs, and other local ingredients.
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Learn about the essential components of traditional Vietnamese cuisine from your guide.
Cultural Exchange & Hands-On Cooking (~2 hours 30 minutes):
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Enter a local home to start your cooking class with experienced home cooks.
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Learn authentic preparation techniques and proper knife handling.
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Prepare a full Vietnamese meal from scratch using fresh, regional ingredients.
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Gain cultural insights while engaging directly with your hosts.
Shared Meal & Local Hospitality (~1 hour 30 minutes):
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Sit down at the family table to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared.
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Share stories and laughter with your hosts and fellow travelers.
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Experience the warmth and generosity of Hanoi locals while savoring traditional flavors.
🚐 Pick-Up Information: Round-trip transfer to/from the Old Quarter Area.
🍴 Sample Menu:
Featuring four beloved Hanoi-style dishes—fresh, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Salad Options (Choose 1):
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Banana Flower Salad
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Green Mango Salad with Seafood
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Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef
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Cabbage Salad with Olive Oil & Vinegar
Main Dish Options (Choose 2–3):
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Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà)
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Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò)
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Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls (Nem Rán)
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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)
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Grilled Fish Hanoi Style (Chả Cá Lã Vọng)
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Crispy Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo)
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Shrimp in Sweet & Sour Sauce
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Roasted or Baked Cashew Chicken
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Braised Eggplant with Ginger Sauce
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Fried Tofu in Tomato Sauce
Dessert Options (Choose 1):
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Vietnamese Sweet Soup (Chè Đậu Đen or Chè Đậu Xanh)
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Milk Jelly with Lychee & Almond (Chè Khúc Bạch)
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Three-Color Sweet Potato Dessert (Chè Ba Màu)
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Lotus Seed & Mung Bean Dessert (Chè Hạt Sen)