Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00/Afternoon tour: 14:30 – 19:00 with small group for 1 class. Going to experience a local colorful market how to deal with the local sellers and know all ingredients for the meals.
Take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal.
Welcome drink and join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you traditional methods of how to cook 4 dishes of Vietnamese foods.
After the lesson, you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes.
Tour end, the tour guide will drop you off back at the hotel.
4 prepared side dishes such as: morning glory, soup, steamed rice & dessert
Note: We can cater to vegetarian & dietary requirements
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
everybody can join
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war as well as immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like as hats, watches, rings ... Learn how to catch fish by throwing fishing -net and “ Purple Crabs” in the canal. Welcome drink at our family restaurant by bamboo house with rustic style in the countryside. Our chef will you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to cook Vietnamese food. At the end of the course, we will provide you with recipes so you can cook Vietnamese good with your family and friends at your home. You learn 4 courses but enjoy 8 Vietnamese foods. After have lunch/dinner, our guide will drop you off back your hotel.
Sample Menu
starter
Papaya Salad
Green papaya with prawn, mint, lemon basil, peanut, sesame, garlic oil, chili powder, BBQ rice paper, sweet and sour fish sauce
main
Deep-Fried Spring Roll
Deep-fry spring roll with chicken & local ingredients, served with sauce
main
Braised Chicken in Clay-pot with steamed rice
Braised chicken breast fillet without skin, lemongrass, ginger, shallot with local spice & local sauce.Served with hot steamed rice.
main
Vietnamese Pancake
Crispy Vietnamese crepes filled with pork, chicken & local ingredients. Served with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs & sauce.
main
Chef Hai's Soup
main
Morning Glory
dessert
Seasonal fruits
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Welcome drink
Air-conditioned vehicle
you enjoy what you cooked and 4 prepared side dishes.
English guide
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking
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Reviews
4,093 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The cooking and overall...
maxine F,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The cooking and overall tour was great but the communication and pick up was a major stuff up due to time chosen on app at time of booking not matching up with the pick up time.
Cooking Class Hoi An
Dream29408639850,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time in Hoi An at this cooking class! The food was fabulous and the guide was very kind and knowledgable.
A full experience and a great masterclass
Kwingy,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A full experience and thoroughly enjoyed. We brought a 3 and 5 year old join in and this event was suitable for them as well. Had a great time and feed!
Nice cooking class
Sherpa08035455474,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice Experience, the cooking was a lot of fun and really delicious!
Absolute hoot and a holler
Jared S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing! The food was incredible that we were taught to cook. The activities were an absolute hoot. Meeting new friends to cook with was a great cultural experience. Hai Hai was absolutely amazing. Very gifted and very fun to be
Amazing !!!
danieltJ6788KV,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience from start to end. Very big value for money.
Brilliant
Mounira72,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant! Would definitely recommend this!
Great day out in Hoi An
U8960VYjonathana,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun experience! Hai Hai is the perfect guide and knows his way around Hoi A markets and the kitchen. Learned so much from him in the cooking class, and the river boat ride was a great touch. Thank you! Would definitely recommend.
Must do local cooking class in Hoi An
richardperki,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning. Can use these recipes at home. An absolute must
Go do it
fromsydney2016,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun and had some totally delicious food.
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