Step into the world of Vietnam’s beloved bánh mì with this immersive cooking 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 chef will introduce you to the story of the bánh mì. Guided step by step, you’ll knead the dough, pickle vegetables, prepare proteins like grilled pork or chicken, 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.
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 most iconic flavors wherever you are in the world.
Every passenger who books with us will contribute $1 to our charity meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals. At Dine With Locals, everything we do goes back to the communities we serve, and we cannot fulfill this important responsibility without you.