Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
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Explore Hanoi’s food culture through a hands-on cooking class guided by a Cultural Storyteller in a local garden villa.
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Choose 1 of 6 iconic Vietnamese dishes like pho or bun cha, with vegetarian options available for all recipes.
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Learn the cultural meaning behind each ingredient and recipe through step-by-step storytelling during the session.
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Spend 2 or 4 hours based on your option, with English-speaking guidance and a structured small-group format.
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Upgrade to include a guided local market visit with hotel transfers for a deeper farm-to-table experience.
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Hands-on cooking session
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Cultural Storyteller guide
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1 Vietnamese dish (group)
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Vietnamese coffee tasting
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Welcome herbal drink
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Cooking tools and equipment
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Air-conditioned villa access
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Unlimited drinking water
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Luggage storage facility
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off (as per option selected)
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Local market tour (as per option selected)
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Digital recipe book (as per option selected)
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Personal expenses
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Additional food or drinks
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Cook a Vietnamese classic while learning the stories and traditions behind it in a guided, hands-on session in Hanoi.
Getting started
Arrive at the garden villa or opt for hotel pick-up from the Old or French Quarter if your variant includes transfers. Begin with a welcome drink and a short introduction to the session.
What to expect
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Local market visit: Walk through a neighborhood market and learn about herbs, spices, and ingredients used in daily Vietnamese cooking.
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Cooking class in a garden villa: Join a hands-on session led by a Cultural Storyteller and prepare one dish step by step using provided tools and ingredients.
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Cultural storytelling: Understand the origins and traditions behind each recipe as you cook, with insights into regional flavors and cooking techniques.
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Meal and coffee experience: Enjoy the dish you’ve prepared, followed by a complimentary Vietnamese coffee such as egg coffee or coconut coffee.
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What to bring
- Carry a valid government-issued ID for booking verification at the venue before the experience begins.
What’s not allowed
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the venue, and pets are not allowed during the experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to the layout of the villa and the movement involved during the session.
Additional information
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Each booking group prepares one selected Vietnamese dish together during the session, making it a collaborative and shared hands-on cooking experience.
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Your group will choose the dish to prepare at the start of the session from the available menu before cooking begins.
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Vegetarian alternatives are available for every dish on the menu, ensuring all guests can take part in the cooking experience.
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Each guest can select their preferred Vietnamese coffee option, including local specialties like egg coffee or coconut coffee.
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This is a small-group session designed for closer interaction, personalized guidance, and a more engaging cultural exchange.
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The experience lasts either 2 or 4 hours, depending on your selected option, with longer sessions including the guided market visit.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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