5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
Overview
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3 hours 15 minutes
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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
5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
Group class premium
5 popular Vietnamese dishes: Pork rib noodle soup, Banh xeo, fresh roll, chicken salad, egg coffee/ banana ice cream
Reviews
5,337 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you so much!!!!
ala sf2020,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a such beautiful experience with Vi! Everything was well organized and interesting! Vi was very friendly, cherfull, and made the experience even better. We highly recommend it!
Amazing northern Vietnamese cooking experience.
Ben K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this cooking class, hosted by Vy who was a great guide through the market and cooking process. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants to try authentic northern Vietnamese food!
Amazing Cooking Class
A4218AWjoshual,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hazel was so informative and a great chef to learn local Vietnamese cuisine from! We definitely took away some great recipes that we will definitely add to our cook book! Which they thankfully provide along with a nice certificate! Wholly recommend if you enjoy any local dish.
Very nice experience
Dimitri O,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice workshop Good food and Vy was lovely. Market trip was nice as well (right in front of the store) don't look at the market trip with western eyes.
Cooking is not a job, it’s a passion
kenlexm,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy was attentive and guided us through cooking the meals. She speaks good english and I was able to follow her instructions well. The older staff didn’t speak much English, but were polite and attentive as well. Would recommend this activity to appreciate the Vietnamese food we eat
10/10
erikafayet,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 would recommend this class Our teacher Vy explains well the history of the ingredients and guides us very well :) We were able to enjoy what we prepared and it tastes good and well seasoned :)))
Excellent cooking class experience with Vy
598tinkk,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy Was very helpful and clear in instructions. Great experience Ifrom the cooking class and we all had a lot of fun.
Cooking class
ahadanhiangz,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great cooking class with Vy which was quite interactive
Vy's cooking class!
chrislS9158HA,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy was fantastic, cannot rate this any higher. Sensational experience.
Must-try Hanoi Experience
ameliesY1349VA,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best cooking experience with Hazel at Apron Up. They took us to the local market to pickup fresh ingredients and walked us through how to make 5 delicious dishes. I would recommend this class to anyone visiting Hanoi!
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