Vietnamese Home Meal Cooking Class with up to 5 Family Recipes, Free Wine Tasting & Market Tour
Experience Hanoi daily life through food in this 3-hour Vietnamese home meal cooking class with a local market visit. Instead of cooking famous restaurant dishes, you will learn how to prepare authentic Vietnamese home-style meals that families eat every day. After visiting a neighborhood market to select fresh ingredients, you’ll cook 4–5 dishes that make up a traditional Vietnamese family meal.
This experience is especially ideal for travelers who have already spent time in Vietnam and want to explore everyday local cuisine beyond the well-known dishes. After cooking hands-on and exchanging cultural stories with your local host, end the Vietnamese home meal cooking class by enjoying the dishes together and tasting a complimentary homemade Vietnamese rice wine, just like a real Vietnamese family gathering.
Meeting Point: 519 Au Co Street, Nhat Tan Ward, Ha Noi City
Group Size: Small group or private experience
Highlights
- Authentic Vietnamese Home Meal Cooking Class: Instead of famous tourist dishes, you’ll learn how to cook the meals that Vietnamese families enjoy daily.
- Perfect for Long-Stay Travelers: Ideal for guests who have already tried many Hanoi specialties and want to experience the simple, authentic dishes locals eat at home.
- Daily Changing Menu: The menu changes depending on seasonal ingredients and what you find at the market.
- Local Market Experience: Visit a nearby market and learn how locals choose fresh ingredients for their daily meals.
- Cultural Dining Experience: Understand the meaning of the Vietnamese family meal (mâm cơm) and how dishes are shared.
- Homemade Rice Wine Tasting: Enjoy a complimentary taste of traditional homemade Vietnamese rice wine during the meal.
- Short & Flexible Experience: At only 3 hours, this experience is ideal for travelers with limited time.
Sample Menus
Please note that the Vietnamese home meal cooking class menu changes daily depending on the market and season.
Menu Example 1
- Caramelized Pork with Pepper (Thịt kho tiêu)
- Stir-fried Morning Glory with Garlic
- Tomato & Egg Soup
- Fried Tofu with Fish Sauce
- Vietnamese Omelette with Herbs
Menu Example 2
- Braised Fish in Clay Pot (Cá kho tộ)
- Stir-fried Bok Choy with Garlic
- Pumpkin Soup
- Tomato Braised Tofu
- Vietnamese Pickled Eggplant
Menu Example 3
- Wok-fried Beef with Celery and Garlic
- Garlic Stir-fried Green Beans
- Vietnamese Sour Soup with Seasonal Vegetables
- Crispy Fried Tofu
- Fresh Herb Omelette
Menu Example 4
- Ginger Braised Chicken
- Stir-fried Cabbage with Garlic
- Vietnamese Mustard Green Soup
- Steamed Tofu with Soy Sauce
- Tomato Fried Eggs
Menu Example 5
- Hanoi-Style Crispy Caramelized Pork Belly
- Stir-fried Chayote with Garlic
- Malabar Spinach Soup
- Fried Tofu with Scallion Oil
- Vietnamese Herb Egg Omelette
The Vietnamese home meal cooking class is perfect for travellers who:
- Have already spent time in Vietnam and want a deeper food experience
- Want to cook an authentic Vietnamese home meal
- Prefer local culture over tourist restaurants
- Enjoy cooking and sharing meals with locals
- Have limited time but want a meaningful activity
Itinerary
- Local Market Visit (30 minutes)
Meet your host and walk to a nearby neighborhood market.Learn about Vietnamese herbs and vegetables, local sauces and spices, seasonal ingredients, and how locals shop for daily meals. Together, you will choose the ingredients for the cooking session.
- Cooking Session (2 hours)
Return to the kitchen and cook 4–5 dishes that form a traditional Vietnamese home meal.
Your host will guide you through the cooking process while explaining Vietnamese cooking techniques and cultural stories behind each dish. From stir-frying vegetables and mixing sauces to caramelizing meats and tofus, cook hands-on and watch a Vietnamese home meal come together.
- Enjoy the Meal Together (30 minutes)
Sit down together and enjoy the dishes you prepared. Meals are served family-style with steamed rice. During the meal, you can also taste a small glass of homemade Vietnamese rice wine and chat about Vietnamese culture, food traditions, and daily life. After the Vietnamese home meal cooking class, take away culture, memories, friendships, and skills to recreate these traditional dishes back home!
Inclusions
- Local market visit
- Fresh Ingredients & Cooking Equipment: All premium ingredients, herbs, spices, and kitchen tools provided
- Recipes & Cultural Insights: Take home recipes and gain deeper insight into the stories, techniques, and traditions behind local food and Hanoi coffee.
- Vietnamese home meal (4–5 dishes)
- English-speaking Local Host: Friendly, knowledgeable host to guide you through the cooking experience.
- Drinking Tea or Water, snack & Welcome Drink
- Free and unlimited local wine tasting
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Available for private class only)
- Personal expenses (shopping, additional food or drinks not mentioned)
- Gratuities and tips (optional and at your discretion)
