Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi, Vietnam
About This Activity
Morning cooking classes begin with a guided market trip to Dong Xuan or Hom Market to select ingredients, then move to a traditional Old Quarter kitchen. Small groups (6–10 students) cook northern Vietnamese classics: goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) with nuoc cham, pho broth from scratch, and a seasonal stir-fry. Classes are taught in English, end with a sit-down meal of everything cooked, and include a recipe book. Operators like Apron Up Cooking Class and local home kitchens charge around $32–40 per person for the full 4-hour experience with transfer.
Seasonal note: Year-round activity; avoid Tet (late Jan/early Feb) when many classes are closed.
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