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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!
Wheelchair accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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Pho bo
Famous Hanoi beef noodle soup
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Bun Cha
Hanoi BBQ pork noodle
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Papaya Salad
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Nem ran
Fried spring roll
dessert
Egg Coffee
Famous Hanoi egg coffee
Rice vodka
English speaking chef
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
5 popular Vietnamese dishes: Pork rib noodle soup, Banh xeo, fresh roll, chicken salad, egg coffee/ banana ice cream
5,225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
M9235DIjanem,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank you Vy for such a lovely cooking class , showing us many things at the markets and then during the class. It was great watching you cook too. Thank you so much
F5089GCetiennem,Apr 18, 2026
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We did the cooking class with Vy. She was awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable also about culture, history and politics as well. We had a great time
Voyager590919,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience to cook some local dishes in the center of Hanoi! Emmy guided us through each step of our 5-course meal, she did a great job! Afterwards we could eat our home cooked meal, which was delicious!


Alyanna C,Apr 17, 2026
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Excellent cooking class! Hailey was very efficient, helpful and such a fun instructor, always with a smiling face. Definitely a must do in Hanoi!!

Tracey S,Apr 17, 2026
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Haley was very knowledgeable, explained things really well, we had lots of laughs and the food was delicious
huntersW3505UO,Apr 17, 2026
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Food was excellent and Hailey was a brilliant teacher.
Justin B,Apr 16, 2026
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Hazel was an incredible guide. She was funny, informative and kept the class entertaining. Learned a lot about the market and cooking process! Loved the cookbooks!







F4505andrea,Apr 16, 2026
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Hailey did a amazing class. The food and expirience was great.
TanjordiChicken,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience, Vy was really knowledgeable and professional. She demonstrated each step while allowing us to learn at our own pace. She was positive and kept the atmosphere upbeat and exciting.
jeremiahk987,Apr 16, 2026
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Had an awesome time learning and cooking with friends. Vy is an amazing cook and knows her stuff very well. It is worthy and affordable experience. Good vibes only

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