Hanoi Cooking Class and Market Tour

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese food and culture with a Hanoi cooking class and market tour. Learn to cook authentic dishes and explore the vibrant local market.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Our cooking class provides an immersive experience in traditional Vietnamese Cooking and culture. In fact, two of these are inextricably linked. The sounds, sights, smells and tastes found in a typical Viet market are emblematic of daily life here, shaping the contours of Vietnamese cuisine. This exciting program is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic…

What's Included
  • Pickup at hotel (in Old Quarter and French Quarter)
  • Local guide/ experienced English-speaking cooking instructor
  • Cooking class with a professional chef
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Seasonal fruits after meal
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Hanoi beer, herbal welcome drink, soft drinks, coffee, and bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Additional Information

Getting to know the food is also a great way of learning about the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook, delicious, and forms a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop for fresh ingredients and cook authentic Vietnamese food.
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Location
69 P. Mã Mây
Phố Mã Mây
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hidalgo70
Jul 20, 2025
- Unforgettable Cooking Class Experience in Hanoi with Chef Hang AKA Pickle We had an absolutely wonderful time at this cooking class in Hanoi! The experience began with a fascinating visit to a local market, where we learned about the cultural background of Vietnamese ingredients and daily food traditions. It was a great way to dive into the heart of local life in the old quarter of Hanoi The class itself took place in a beautiful, antique building full of charm and character. The kitchen was spotlessly clean, warm, and inviting – a perfect setting for cooking. The atmosphere had a touch of elegance, yet felt incredibly cozy and welcoming. Chef Hung was exceptional – kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. He explained every step clearly and made the cooking process approachable, even for beginners. His passion for Vietnamese cuisine was contagious, and there was plenty of space for laughter, stories, and fun while we cooked. We learned to prepare a variety of delicious, authentic Vietnamese dishes, and it was such a joy to enjoy our creations at the end of the session. We would absolutely do this class again – it was one of the highlights of our trip to Vietnam!
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F7546pklucym
Jul 18, 2025
Best thing we did in Hanoi! - Absolutely amazing!! Everyone in the restaurant was so kind, welcoming & friendly!! Pickle, our leader, was so fun & informative! We absolutely loved it - our favourite activity in Hanoi we did
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874angeln
May 27, 2025
Worth the money - My boyfriend and I booked the cooking class with market tour and it was so worth it. Chef Hung was very personable and knowledgeable. We lucked out because it was supposed to be a group class but we got a private tour instead. We started the day at 9am, haven’t had breakfast. We’re glad we didn’t eat because the market tour included some Vietnamese dishes to try. We were pleasantly surprised to get breakfast with the tour! When we got back we learned to make 4 dishes that Chef Hung cleared with us about allergies before we left for the market. At the end we got to eat all 4 dishes and we were STUFFED to say the least. Overall it was such a great experience and so worth the money!
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Nicklp1310xj
May 27, 2025
Fantastic experience for all the senses: Tour, tasting, learning, eating! - Chef Hung was Amazing! My girlfriend and I were the only people in the morning class (yay private class!). He sat us down, asked if we had any allergies and explained the dishes we would cook. It was a very personal and kind experience! I LOVED walking around the market where Chef Hung would point out fun things letting us smell and taste as we walked through the market. Once we collected our food ingredients we headed back to the beautiful resturant where we had a full kitchen where we prepared 4 dishes and sauces. Chef Hung was great at helping us with cutting techniques and helping us home other cooking/preparation skills. After the food was finished we sat down at one of the beautifully prepared tables and enjoyed a delicious meal of our creation. Chef Hung took pictures during the experience, prepared a well written and layer out recipe for each of the dishes and was so fun the entire time. I would highly recommend! It was a highlight of our time in Hanoi!
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890randyk
May 26, 2025
Cooking class in Hanoi - Chef Hung-Pickle is very engaging and a fun teacher. We started stock for Pho, then went to the market to shop for other ingredients. We ate several items along the way. We went back to the restaurant and completed cooking the 4 dishes and then we ate. Delicious! I'd highly recommend the class and the experience.
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942caras
May 26, 2025
Wonderful cooking class with Chef Hung! - Excellent experience! Chef Hung did a fantastic job of explaining everything and educating us about the dishes and how to make them. The food was delicious. Can't wait to try to make them at home. The visit through the markets was incredible! I'd definitely do another class with him the next time we are in town.
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Davidsc8504bg
May 26, 2025
Easy and delicious - Had a great morning with Hung/Pickle today! Cooked some delicious food, had a bit of fun and the walk through the markets was cool! Would definitely recommend doing this cooking lesson with him!
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Nicholasl691
May 24, 2025
An Amazing Cooking Experience in Hanoi - Today I attended Chef Huang's cooking class in Hanoi. We started with a tour of the local market where we learned about local ingredients and tried some fresh local treats. We learned a lot and it was amazing to see all of the vibrant colors of the produce. After that we started cooking a variety of Vietnamese dishes. My favorite was the Bun Cha, which we had been eating the last few days so learning how to make the dish was an amazing experience. I also really loved the Pancake filled with pork and shrimp. Each dish was a blast to make and Chef Huang shared a wealth of knowledge with us. He was patient as well as funny. After we cooked everything we got to enjoy the food and we were stuffed! Looking forward to making the dishes as home.
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Juliscroppo
May 22, 2025
Great experience!!!!! - The cooking class was amazing! We learned not only about the food, but also about Vietnamese culture and language! It was very interesting to explore the street market and learn about several of the ingredients we would use later to prepare the dishes!
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Flaviab822
May 22, 2025
Perfect experience of Vietnamese cuisine - It was a wonderful experience, wonderful smell and flavors. I tried typical Vietnamese dishes and the Chef recthe best. I really recommend it!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).