Vietnamese Cooking Class Hanoi: Learn & Cook Authentic Dishes
Cook three Vietnamese dishes and eat what you make, guided by a trained chef in a local villa.
A Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi where you learn to prepare authentic dishes in a hidden local villa, then eat them family-style with local customs and traditions. The experience includes a visit to Trấn Quốc Pagoda, Hanoi's oldest temple; hotel pickup and drop-off within the Old and French Quarter; and a portion of your booking supports community programs for cancer patients, disadvantaged children, and ethnic minority women employed as villa staff. You choose between a join-in class or a private option at checkout.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi's Old and French Quarter.
- all cooking equipment and utensils.
- a full Vietnamese lunch or dinner you prepare.
- Vietnamese signature coffee (egg, salt, brown, or coconut).
- fresh seasonal tropical fruits.
- one complimentary tasting of homemade fruit wine.
- a digital certificate.
- a digital guidebook of local eats and favorite hangouts.
- 20% off other hands-on cultural experiences.
- complimentary luggage storage for up to three days.
- and an English-speaking guide trained in cultural storytelling.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 14:00 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Rose Kitchen Cooking Class
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The experience
The class runs 4.5 hours and starts with a visit to Trấn Quốc Pagoda, one of Hanoi's oldest temples, where your guide explains its history and the spiritual life of the local community. From there you head to a hidden villa in the city where the hands-on cooking begins. An English-speaking chef trained by the former Head Chef of Sofitel Metropole walks you through preparing three dishes: you pick one salad (banana flower, papaya, or green mango), one main (Bun Cha or Pho), and one classic (fried spring rolls, summer rolls, or Banh Xeo). The kitchen is air-conditioned and equipped with everything you need.
You cook alongside the guide and villa staff, who offer attentive service throughout. Once the dishes are ready, you sit down to eat them family-style with Vietnamese toasting customs and traditions. The meal includes a complimentary cup of Hanoi's signature egg, salt, brown, or coconut coffee, fresh seasonal tropical fruits afterward, and a free tasting of the villa's homemade fruit wine. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi's Old and French Quarter are included, so transport is arranged before you book.
A portion of every booking supports three community initiatives: monthly charity meals for cancer patients, educational programs for children in remote regions, and sustainable employment for ethnic minority women who work as villa butlers. You also receive a digital certificate, a digital guidebook of local eats and favorite hangouts, 20% off other hands-on cultural experiences at Rose Kitchen, and complimentary luggage storage for up to three days if you need it.
Is this one for you?Book the shared class to cook and eat with other travelers. Choose the private class if your group prefers to learn and dine separately.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What dishes do I learn to cook in the Hanoi cooking class?
You prepare three dishes: one Vietnamese salad (banana flower, papaya, or green mango), one iconic Hanoi main course (Bun Cha or Pho), and one classic (fried spring rolls, summer rolls, or Banh Xeo). You choose which option within each category when you book.
Is hotel pickup included in the cooking class?
Yes, free pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within Hanoi's Old and French Quarter. The driver meets you at your hotel and returns you after the class ends.
What is Trấn Quốc Pagoda and why is it part of this class?
Trấn Quốc Pagoda is Hanoi's oldest and most iconic temple, sitting on a peninsula in the Red River. The class begins with a guided visit to learn about its history, architecture, and the spiritual traditions of the local community before moving to the villa for cooking.
Can I book a private cooking class instead of joining a group?
Yes, you can choose between a join-in class with other travelers or a private option at checkout. Both follow the same itinerary and include the same dishes, villa, and meal.
What happens to the money from my booking?
A portion of every booking supports Rose Kitchen's community programs: monthly charity meals for cancer patients, educational programs for disadvantaged children in remote regions, and sustainable employment for ethnic minority women who work as villa staff.
Is the cooking class wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the villa's cooking and dining spaces are wheelchair accessible, all surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair-accessible as well. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use specialized infant seats if available.
Vietnamese Cooking Class Hanoi: Learn & Cook Authentic Dishes
4h 30m · EN
from US$ 49 per person
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