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Vietnamese Cooking: Cultural Immersion Experience
5.0
36 Ratings
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Dive into Vietnamese culture with hands-on cooking classes in Saigon. Enjoy local market tours, personal cooking stations, and a special souvenir.
Dive into Vietnamese culture with hands-on cooking classes in Saigon. Enjoy local market tours, personal cooking stations, and a special souvenir.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hẻm 19 Thạch Thị Thanh - Nestled in a quaint alley of the vibrant District 1, there is a newly refurbished Vietnamese cooking studio with a team passionate about sharing culture. This cooking class offers a rich cultural experience for guests seeking more than just a meal — they desire connection and authenticity.
The adventure starts with a visit…
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Hẻm 19 Thạch Thị Thanh - Nestled in a quaint alley of the vibrant District 1, there is a newly refurbished Vietnamese cooking studio with a team passionate about sharing culture. This cooking class offers a rich cultural experience for guests seeking more than just a meal — they desire connection and authenticity.
The adventure starts with a visit to a wet market. This is not the polished, touristy version - guests will navigate through bustling vendors like true locals to discover the herbs, spices, and produce that make Vietnamese dishes unique.
Insider Knowledge & Immersive Experience
In our cozy kitchen, each guest is provided with their own cooking station for a fully hands-on learning experience. Our chefs guide participants to understand not only how to prepare dishes but also why they are crafted in specific ways depending on the region.
Additionally, guests will learn kitchen hacks used by Vietnamese home cooks that are not available online.
Participants will leave not only with a belly full of delicious food but also with a certificate, a cookbook, and unforgettable memories.
This activity is ideal for all types of travelers:
• Adventure seekers
• Families with children
• Couples seeking unique bonding time
• Solo travelers looking to meet new people
• Content creators — our pink-themed venue is an Instagram dream!
What's Included
- Local Market Tour
- Cooking station and equipment
- English-speaking local guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Local Market Tour
- Cooking station and equipment
- English-speaking local guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Gratuities
- Carbonated beverages
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup)
- Bún Bò Huế (Beef Noodle Soup in Hue Style)
- Bún Chả (Grilled Pork Noodles )
- Gỏi Cuốn (Prawn & Pork Fresh Spring Rolls)
- Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)
- Cafe Muối (Salted Coffee)
- Cafe Trứng (Egg Coffee)
- Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Crispy Fried Pancake
- Thịt Kho (Braised Pork in Clay Pot serve with Rice)
- Bò Lá Lốt (Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel leaves with Lemongrass)
- Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup)
- Bún Bò Huế (Beef Noodle Soup in Hue Style)
- Bún Chả (Grilled Pork Noodles )
- Gỏi Cuốn (Prawn & Pork Fresh Spring Rolls)
- Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)
- Cafe Muối (Salted Coffee)
- Cafe Trứng (Egg Coffee)
- Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Crispy Fried Pancake
- Thịt Kho (Braised Pork in Clay Pot serve with Rice)
- Bò Lá Lốt (Grilled Beef Wrapped in Betel leaves with Lemongrass)
Additional Information
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Beyond Cooking – A Cultural Journey
Experience more than just cooking; delve into Vietnamese culture from the inside out. Enjoy visits to local markets, uncover the stories behind herbs and sauces, and gain deep insights into regional dishes. -
Individual Cooking Stations/100% Hands-On Experience
Every guest is provided with a personal cooking…
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Beyond Cooking – A Cultural Journey
Experience more than just cooking; delve into Vietnamese culture from the inside out. Enjoy visits to local markets, uncover the stories behind herbs and sauces, and gain deep insights into regional dishes. -
Individual Cooking Stations/100% Hands-On Experience
Every guest is provided with a personal cooking station, fully equipped and sanitized, to prepare each dish from scratch like a true Vietnamese chef. -
Host with Heart and Humor
Guided by a passionate, fluent English-speaking chef who knows how to connect and entertain, ensuring guests feel engaged and can easily follow along. -
Ideal for Everyone – Solo Travelers, Couples, Families & Kids
Vegetarian options are available. -
Prime Location in District 1 – Easy to Find, Hard to Forget
Situated in the heart of Saigon, just minutes from Bùi Viện and other famous tourist attractions, it’s the perfect stop during your city adventure. - Cook a Full 4-Course Meal from Scratch (3 Main Dishes + 1 Dessert)
Location
97 Nguyễn Hữu Cầu
Đường Nguyễn Hữu Cầu
For morning class, meet us at Family Mart Convenience Store 97-99 Nguyễn Hữu Cầu, D1. For afternoon/evening, please arrive at the starting time ( 2PM/6PM ) and meet us at Mi Hong Jewelry Store (306 Bùi Hữu Nghĩa, Binh Thanh) to start market trip. >10 minutes late will be marked as cancel booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Maria
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing! - From start to finish, everything was well organized, welcoming, and so much fun. The flavors were incredible, and it was so rewarding to sit down at the end and enjoy a meal we had cooked ourselves. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves Vietnamese food or wants to learn something new!
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E75nwbernadetted
Jan 6, 2026
Holy Pho I can now make Pho - Holy Pho I’ve just learned how to make Pho from one of the best! If you like a small intimate cooking class that is as authentic as it is delicious then this class is for you.
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Elisams29
Dec 28, 2025
Fabulous, fun, and delicious! - We booked this class last minute and are so glad we did! Small Eva and Kelsey met up right on time and guided us through the rush hour scooter ballet as we shopped at market stalls along narrow streets. We learned so much about Vietnamese culture and food during the cooking class with Eva's patient can-do guidance. In addition to the delicious food, we made genuine connections and had fantastic conversations about culture, language, and lots of other things. Thank you so much Eva! <3
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36kiwikiri
Dec 19, 2025
Amazing class amazing teacher - Thank you so much Eva for the wonderful class. I had the best time attending your cooking class! I highly recommend it. She’s a wonderful teacher, she answers all your questions and the food is delicious.
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301jacintat
Dec 6, 2025
Simply lovely - The cooking class was such a lovely experience. All the food was absolutely delicious and Eva was such an amazing teacher. We were given many tips and tricks as well as our own take home cook books filled with many local Vietnamese recipies. Definitely recommend coming and making your own Vietnamese foods yourself!
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571lianat
Dec 6, 2025
FUN & REWARDING - This was such a fun and rewarding experience with my family! Eva was such a wonderful host who took us through the markets and guided us with joy in every part of the cooking journey! All the food was delicious (with a complimentary recipe book at the end) Would recommend for all!
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Martin
Dec 3, 2025
Absolutely best cooking class! - Best cooking class we could wish for, and it was a cherry on the top on our 2 month trip. They even let me ride their CBR600R from the market, which was awesome bonus! Wouldn't think twice to go for another class to try a different menu. Definitely recommended!
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Dominikabv4842lt
Nov 30, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had such a wonderful experience at this cooking class! Even though we arrived a little late, Eva and Kelsey kindly waited for us and welcomed us with big smiles. We really appreciated how patient and understanding they were.
Before the class, they even let us ride their Honda CBR 650F to the local market, which was such a fun surprise and honestly the cherry on top of the whole experience. At the local market, we got to see fresh ingredients and learn a bit about Vietnamese food culture. It felt very authentic and we enjoyed walking around and hearing their explanations.
The cooking part was even better. Eva and Kelsey were friendly, helpful and made everything easy to understand. We learned how to make delicious Vietnamese dishes. Bun Cha, Pho Bo, Fried Spring rolls and Egg coffee. Thanks to their great guidance.
This was one of the best experiences of our whole trip in Vietnam. It was a perfect and memorable way to end our journey. We would definitely recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Vietnam! 🩷🇻🇳🍲
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478tabear
Nov 28, 2025
100% recommended! - 100% recommended! Eva is super friendly and has taken so much time to explain everything to us very precisely - not only to prepare the food but also to Vietnamese culture.
Everything was delicious and we had great fun.
Those looking for a personal and authentic experience should definitely come here!
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Kchu323
Nov 21, 2025
Best Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh! - If you love Vietnamese food, you’ll want to learn how to make a selection of dishes while you’re visiting Ho Chi Minh City! I learned so much in detail which I didn’t expect coming into this class. The flavors were excellent across all the dishes I made. I feel confident that I can make a great northern style beef pho, spring rolls and even Vietnamese Egg Coffee!
Highly recommend this class for anyone trying to learn and have a great memorable experience while in Vietnam. You will not regret this one.
My instructor spoke great English and was very attentive from the Market to the classroom. The Staff were also very organized and helpful. Everyone was so nice and caring. I can’t wait to get home and make these dishes for my family!
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