Da Nang Cooking Class: Market Tour, Coffee & Home Kitchen

Summary

Vietnamese flavors from Da Nang market to Jolie’s kitchen table

You’ll start your Da Nang day sipping coffee with locals before diving into the city’s bustling market to pick fresh ingredients for your cooking class at Jolie’s home. Expect laughter over pancake mishaps, stories shared around the table, and a real taste of Vietnamese food culture—plus lunch you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I showed up at No 10 Tran Quoc Toan thinking I’d be late—turns out, in Da Nang, time is more of a suggestion than a rule. Our guide (Jolie herself, with this contagious laugh) waved me in as if she’d been waiting just for me. The little café smelled like strong coffee and something sweet I couldn’t place. I tried ordering in Vietnamese—Li laughed and fixed it for me. We all swapped stories over tiny cups while scooters buzzed outside. Honestly, I was nervous about the cooking part but the caffeine helped.

The market was next—loud, bright, and kind of overwhelming at first. Jolie showed us how to bargain without being rude (I failed spectacularly; the fruit seller winked at me anyway). We picked out papaya that still had dew on it and herbs so fresh my fingers smelled like basil for hours. There was this moment when an old woman handed me a handful of mint and said something I didn’t understand but it felt like a blessing somehow. The walk back to Jolie’s house was hot but everyone seemed relaxed about it.

Her home kitchen is simple but full of light. She set us up grinding rice milk by hand—harder than it looks—and then we started chopping and stirring together. There were jokes about my clumsy pancake flipping (my “Xeo cake” looked more like scrambled eggs), but nobody cared much about perfection. Lunch was what we made: pho, papaya salad, eggplant in claypot—all somehow better because we’d done it ourselves. Someone played piano in the corner after, not well but with heart.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Market visit, cooking, and meal

• Meet at Cafe No 10 Tran Quoc Toan
• Have coffee and share stories
• Visit Da Nang market and buy ingredients
• Go to Jolie’s house
• Make rice milk and cook 4 dishes
• Enjoy the meal you cooked
• Play piano or guitar
• Return by Grab

Top questions

Is vegetarian food available in this Da Nang cooking class?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

Where does the Da Nang cooking class start?

The meeting point is Café No 10 Tran Quoc Toan Street in Da Nang.

How long does the cooking class last?

The experience runs from 9:00 AM to around 1:30 PM.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the designated café location.

Are children or infants allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What dishes do we cook during the class?

You’ll make pho noodle soup, papaya salad, Vietnamese rice pancake (Xeo cake), and eggplant in claypot.

Do I need to know how to cook?

No experience needed—Jolie guides you through every step.

What’s included

Your day includes coffee at a local café to start things off right, all fresh ingredients from Da Nang’s lively market for your hands-on cooking session at Jolie’s home kitchen, bottled water throughout, guidance from an English or French-speaking local host, plus a full lunch of everything you cook together before heading back on your own schedule.