Hanoi Cooking Class: Learn 5 Vietnamese Dishes in 3.5 Hours

Cook five Hanoi dishes from scratch and eat what you make

A 3.5-hour cooking class in Hanoi's old quarter where you visit the local market with a guide, then learn to prepare five authentic Vietnamese dishes (banh xeo, pho cuon, bun suon chua, chicken salad and egg coffee) before eating your own meal with Vietnamese rice wine. The school provides an English-speaking guide, a cookbook and a certificate. Vegetarian versions are available for all dishes.

The experience

The class starts at the biggest market in Hanoi, steps from the old quarter where the school sits. Your guide walks you through the stalls to learn what each ingredient is, where to find it and how to recognize quality: spices, produce, the things that make Vietnamese food work. That knowledge sticks with you for the rest of your trip when you're shopping on your own or eating at a restaurant and wondering what you're tasting.

Back at the school, you cook the five dishes yourself: banh xeo (the sizzling pancake with beef and prawn), pho cuon (fresh spring rolls), bun suon chua (pork rib noodle soup), chicken and banana blossom salad, and either banana ice cream or egg coffee to finish. The guide is there the whole time, showing technique and answering questions as you work. If you're vegetarian, every dish has a vegetarian version: same methods, different proteins and produce.

When the cooking is done, you sit down with your classmates and eat what you made, with Vietnamese rice wine and light refreshments included. You leave with a cookbook, a certificate, and the actual ability to cook these dishes at home, not just the memory of watching someone else make them.

What’s included

• Market tour with a guide to learn ingredients and where to shop.
• hands-on instruction cooking five authentic Vietnamese dishes.
• light refreshments and Vietnamese rice wine.
• a cookbook and certificate of completion.
• vegetarian versions of all dishes available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30 and 16:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (9 to 80 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Apron Up Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to actually cook these dishes yourself when you get home, not just taste them: the market tour at the start teaches you how to find the right ingredients anywhere, and the hands-on time with a guide means you leave knowing the technique, not just the recipe.

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Top questions

What five dishes do I learn to cook in the Hanoi cooking class?

You cook banh xeo (sizzling pancake with beef and prawn), pho cuon (fresh spring rolls), bun suon chua (pork rib noodle soup), chicken and banana blossom salad, and either banana ice cream or egg coffee. Vegetarian versions of all five are available if you don't eat meat.

Does the cooking class include a market tour?

Yes, the class starts with a market tour in Hanoi's biggest market, right near the old quarter where the school is located. Your guide shows you the ingredients used in Vietnamese cooking and where to buy them, so you know how to shop for these dishes when you're cooking at home.

How long is the cooking class in Hanoi?

The class runs 3.5 hours total, including the market tour, hands-on cooking instruction, and a meal where you eat the dishes you've made together with your classmates.

Is the Hanoi cooking class easy to reach from the city center?

The school is located in the centre of Hanoi's old quarter, so it's very easy to access. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the cooking class besides the instruction?

The class includes an English-speaking guide, light refreshments, Vietnamese rice wine to drink with your meal, a cookbook to take home, and a certificate of completion.

Can I do the cooking class if I've never cooked before?

Yes, the class is designed for all levels, from people who have never cooked before and want to learn Vietnamese food, to experienced cooks who want to open a restaurant. The guide teaches the techniques step by step as you work.