- Signature welcome drink
- Hands-on Hanoi Banh Mi and Coffee class with English-speaking local chef
- Fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
- Digital recipe booklet
- Cooking certificate (upon request)
- Free and unlimited homemade rice wine
- Complimentary luggage storage (up to 2 days)
- Optional showers before or after the class (subject to availability)
- Mini coffee tasting with Vietnam’s most beloved brews: salted coffee, egg coffee, or coconut coffee
- For the private option, beverages are free & unlimited
Hanoi Banh Mi and Coffee Class: Baking & Brewing a French Legacy with Free Recipe Book, Local Wine Tasting, and More!
Step into the world of Vietnam’s beloved bánh mì with this immersive Hanoi Banh Mi and Coffee class designed for food lovers, cultural seekers, and anyone curious about Hanoi’s vibrant food scene. This isn’t just a lesson in cooking: it’s a journey through history, flavors, and traditions that have made bánh mì one of the most recognized street foods in the world.
The experience begins in a welcoming local home, where your host will introduce you to the story of the bánh mì. Guided step by step, you’ll shape the dough, pickle vegetables, prepare proteins like grilled pork or tofu, and make sauces that give each bánh mì its unforgettable punch. For a true Hanoi touch, you’ll also dive into Vietnam’s coffee culture, discovering why the city is famous for its creative coffee variations.
While cooking, take a journey through the history of bánh mì and its unique place in Vietnam’s culinary landscape. Learn how the French baguette was adapted by Hanoians into a lighter, crispier loaf and how local creativity transformed it into a portable, flavor-packed meal. Your host will share insights into regional variations, from Hanoi’s savory fillings to Saigon’s slightly sweeter style.
When your creations are ready, sit down with your hosts and fellow travelers for a feast that is equal parts delicious and cultural while enjoying free wine tasting. Each bánh mì you craft will be a reflection of Hanoi itself: bold, balanced, and brimming with character. After that, indulge in a mini coffee tasting featuring Vietnam’s most beloved brews: egg coffee, coconut coffee or salt coffee.
Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home not just recipes, but memories and skills to recreate Vietnam’s signature flavors!
Highlights
- Learn how the French baguette became a Vietnamese cultural symbol by blending East and West flavors.
- Hands-On Hanoi Banh Mi and Coffee Class: Knead dough, prepare savory fillings (pork/chicken/tofu), and pickle carrots and radish.
- Experience a small Vietnamese Coffee Workshop to discover the techniques behind egg coffee, coconut coffee, or salted coffee.
- Feast on your handmade bánh mì and freshly brewed coffee in a cozy, intimate local home setting.
- Gain recipes and techniques to recreate Vietnam’s most iconic street food and coffee rituals anywhere in the world.
Sample Menu
- Freshly baked bánh mì
- Marinated char siu pork
- Pickled carrots & radish (đồ chua)
- Homemade pâté or chicken alternative
- Crispy tofu bánh mì with soy-based sauce
- Seasonal fruit dessert
- Choice of traditional Vietnamese: egg coffee, coconut coffee, or salted coffee (choose 1)
What’s included
What’s not included
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel to our meeting point (can be requested for an additional fee)
- Tips for guides or hosts
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra purchases)
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Attention
- In this experience, you’ll be actively involved in the entire cooking process, from preparing dough and fillings to brewing coffee with traditional methods. This makes it ideal for food enthusiasts who want to dive deep into the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine and culture.
- A 50% discount shall be applied to guests with disabilities and to senior guests aged over 80 years within the group.
- Our menu can be customized to accommodate different dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, etc. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns regarding dietary restrictions and accommodation requirements.
- For the PRIVATE option, all aspects of this activity can be customizable upon request, including start/finish time and menu items.
