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Private Culinary Class - Private Engagement with Head Chef
5.0
14 Ratings
District 1
Join a private 4-course cooking class and wet market tour in Vietnam. Discover authentic flavors, select fresh ingredients, and cook with local chefs.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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131/3 Đ. Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai - 4-Course Chef-Led Cooking Class & Traditional Wet Market Tour:
COOKING CLASS: Each guest is provided a private cook station and all the necessary ingredients to perfect a meticulously assembled menu of classic Vietnamese dishes. Led by our local head chef, the class introduces guests to flavors, spices, and cooking techniques that span Vietnam’s broad culinary heritage.
WET MARKET TOUR: Our guided tour of Saigon’s most iconic market, Cho Ben Thanh, offers insight into how we procure meats and vegetables on a daily basis. Each visitors is given the opportunity to experience first hand the vibrant bustling wet markets that continue to be a part of Vietnamese people’s daily lives.
Come journey with us through the culinary traditions of Vietnam!
What's Included
- Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook w/ 25+ Recipes
- Transportation from the Wet Market Tour
- Private Cook Stations
- Dinner
- Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request
- Gratuity Included
Meal Options
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Bo Bia - Jicama & Sweet Sausage Hand-Rolls
Served with a Light Peanut-Hoisin Sauce -
Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Sizzling Crepe
Stuffed with Prawn & Tender Pork Belly - Flan caramel - Topped with Vietnamese Style Espresso & Crushed Ice
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Pho Ga - Traditional Viet Noodle Soup
with Poached Free Range Chicken -
Goi Cuon - Prawn and Pork Belly Spring Rolls
Served with Light Peanut Hoisin Sauce - Ca Kho To - Clay pot - Braised Clay Pot Fish & Pork Belly Caramel Reduction
Additional Information
Inspire your inner chef through a fully interactive 4-course cooking class & wet market tour. Our local chefs have meticulously curated a daily menu of classic Vietnamese dishes showcasing the unique flavors and cultural heritage of Vietnam. As part of each class, you’ll also be taken on a tour through Vietnam’s most iconic wet market, Cho Ben Thanh. Here, you’ll learn how to select choice ingredients and how exotic meats and produce are incorporated into traditional Vietnamese cooking. Enjoy this hands-on experience that will change your perspective on Vietnamese cuisine.
Location
Ben Thanh Market
The wet market tour will begin promptly from Cua Tay (West Gate, Gate 5) Ben Thanh Market. Our guide will be awaiting your arrival. Transportation will be provided to our kitchen where chefs will guide you through a traditional Vietnamese four course meal. No returns to original departure point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Cheryl
Aug 9, 2024
Educational Vietnamese Cooking Class - I booked the Private Chef Session, but suggest the Cooking Course & Market tour better value, as only the market tour was private, because three other people on same cooking course with me didn't include the Market visit in their tours. I enjoyed the market tour, where I got to sample a few different fruits and herbs, and shown best places to purchase spices etc. before heading over to meet up with the others at the cooking school. Chef very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. Unfortunately Pho and Banh Xeo were not on our menu, so maybe another cooking class is required.
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Kitmuic
Jul 29, 2024
Love it - I have to say the cooking class with An is the highlight of my visit so far. I met my personal chef An in the market. She showed me around and explained to me the fresh ingredients I see here in Vietnam. She also showed me the items unique to making the local dishes. Then we took a taxi to the cooking school. It’s a lovely atmosphere with lots of charm. I have selected 3 dishes for the cooking menu: beef pho, stir fry chicken pho and beef steak salads. An explained to me in details of the ingredients and we had a fun time cooking together. The dishes came out super delicious. I enjoyed these 4 hours a lot- the food, the atmosphere, friendless. I highly recommend you try it yourself.
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Zildjianb2024
Jul 23, 2024
An worthwhile, meaningful and enjoyable experience with a skilled chef. - The chef was kind, skillful, and helpful. Every step was carefully guided and explained. She is very understanding with beginners such as myself.
I enjoyed her stories regarding the backgrounds of the ingredients, and her stories about her mother.
The kitchen was clean and beautiful, the music was great, and the ingredients were fresh.
10/10, I would come and enjoy the experience and learn more from the chef if I ever had another chance to.
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A5861wrlydiap
Jul 16, 2024
Such a Delicious moment in Vietnam! - It was so memorable and delight experience. I took a 3-hr cooking class with mom and we just loved it. The chef was very professional. We learned not only how to cook but also the background story of dishes or ingredients from the head chef. And most importantly the foods we made were so scrumptious! Can’t wait to cook again at home again. I’m so willing to take another class on another day and try market tour, too.
Thanks, chef! (*the certificate we received at the end of course was so cute ;))
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K1010iedeborahp
Jul 4, 2024
Fantastic! I would do it again. - The experience today has definitely been a highlight of my trip. Thank you An for sharing with me the authentic way to cook traditional Vietnamese food. You were excellent,friendly and very accommodating. Thank you so much.
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Aarongi1908zd
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic class - Ann is not just an amazing chef she is a fantastic teacher who offers great encouragement and has so much patience. Will teach you foods you’d like to eat yourself
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Georgiay704
Jun 9, 2024
Best cooking class - Best cooking class we’ve ever done!
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Was very hands on and Dung the instructor was so helpful.
All the dishes were amazing. The pho we made was the most delicious I’ve ever had.
This class is a must do in Ho Chi Minh!
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Toddcook
Jun 5, 2024
A great cooking class experience - We had a fantastic at our cooking class. The staff was wonderful. Our instructor/chef was very helpful and answered all our questions. She even went above and beyond by showing us how to make egg coffee. It was delicious
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Q3503sxcharlottem
May 28, 2024
Amazing cooking class - We had the best cooking experience, the head chef (I am so sorry I don't want to misspell your name!!) was absolutely brilliant, she was extremely knowledgeable, super friendly and fun to chat to and really let us learn properly which is great at some cooking classes you can end to watching too much. The food was incredible too, which says something because I am not the best cook :) would highly recommend.
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Trail777871
May 11, 2024
Recomend this place :) - I had a really good few hours. First, we went to a nearby market. In the market Djng, the teacher, taught me really well. We made delicious food and it was an overall nice vibe!
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