5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our Apron Up Cooking Class has been gaining popularity through years in giving people an intensive and interesting lessons. People who come to us can be experts who want to open Vietnamese restaurant back home or a person who never cook before but want to be able to eat delicious Viet food when they have to come back after vacation.
Our school locates right in the centre of the old quarter so very easy to access and hence, after the market tour in the biggest market in Hanoi which is right near the old quarter, you can also know where to buy what in the rest of your trip here.
Within only 3 - 4 hours, you get to learn about the ingredients ( spices and Vietnamese produces), get your hands on cooking a whole meal of the most popular and authentic 5 dishes in Hanoi (or its vegetarian version for vegetarian attendants, enjoying your fruits of labour and try Vietnamese rice wine together with your classmates, receiving a cook booklet and certificate!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Explore local market and shopping with our guide, cook 5 Vietnamese dishes, eat your own fruits of labour together with Vietnamese rice vodka. Get a cook book and certificate. Menu: Pho bo (beef noodle soup), Bun cha (Hanoi BBQ pork noodle), Nem ran (fried spring roll), papaya salad, egg coffee/ chocolate. Vegetarians/ non-red meat eaters will learn vegetarian version.
Sample Menu
main
Pho bo
Famous Hanoi beef noodle soup
main
Bun Cha
Hanoi BBQ pork noodle
starter
Papaya Salad
main
Nem ran
Fried spring roll
dessert
Egg Coffee
Famous Hanoi egg coffee
What‘s Included
Rice vodka
English speaking chef
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Group class premium
5 popular Vietnamese dishes: Pork rib noodle soup, Banh xeo, fresh roll, chicken salad, egg coffee/ banana ice cream
5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
Reviews
5,124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Immersion into Vietnamese Culture
tamarrak2026,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly the best experience, with the amazing guide Emmy who has been nothing short of helpful and entertaining. Anyone looking to grasp an understanding of market life and common dishes to try should absolutely book in with Apron Cooking Classes. Just a little tip: don't eat beforehand 😅
Best cooking experience in Hanoi
attillah2026,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmy was an absolute delight to learn from! Amazing food and lovely company, would highly recommend to anyone 10/10 !
Highly recommend!! Emmy is a legend!!
leshamurf,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time!! Delicious food and great company! Emmy was an absolute gem and very informative! Would definitely recommend!! ❤️
Cool and fun experience of the vietnamese cuisine
joepk99,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun and cultural experience. Enjoyed every single bit!
Great experience!
254libbya,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really lovely time! Emmy was a great host, helpful and informative and super friendly. The food was so yummy and we made a great variety of dishes. I would recommend this experience!
Apron up cooking class with Emmy
Rashida R,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmy was an amazing host and very kind. Had a great experience. Food tasted lovely and love the recipient book!!!
Best tour of Hanoi
emmahD4076XI,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best dinner and cooking class with outstanding and most spectacular host and cooking extraordinaire Vy!! Vy is honestly the best. She is so knowledgeable and friendly and can describe all the wonderful ingredients used to make some delicious Vietnamese staples. A must do for your time in Hanoi 🙂.
The best cooking class with Vy!
tomdN7240PQ,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy was my favourite she was so good we cooked so much it was so fun the best thing I’ve ever done in my entire life I want to do it every day until I leave it was so much fun and so informative and just the best I’ve ever done anywhere ever
Best food tour
kellied391,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time, food was amazing and loved learning to make the egg coffee. We had Vy as an instructor, and she was so fun and a great teacher. I will be recommending this class to everyone:)
Amazing Class
cliodhnao479,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class was amazing. I went with a group of friends and we had a great time. Emmy was a great teacher. We made some amazing meals. I cannot wait to make them back home in Ireland.
Related Experiences
Operated by Apron Up Cooking Class