Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking
Overview
Available languages
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
4,205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Boat Tour and Cooking Class
dhong1997,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very engaging cooking class with tour guide and cooking chef Hai! The groceries market, boat tour & crab fishing was so fun!
Hoi An food school
704renelleh,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful afternoon exploring the local market, fun coconut boat ride, then on to the village for cooking class. Chef Hai was an excellent teacher, coaching us in a hands on experience & savouring our creations! Highly recommend
Cooking Class - Great Time!
V6141DIbrianc,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time doing this class with Hea - riverboats were beautiful and fun, the cooking was informative and very hands on. Would definitely recommend!
Great
V6500LInicoles,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very great experience. Time on all activities was perfect. Food tasted great and got to keep the recipes.
Great time!
Tom C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Totally worth the money! It was interesting, fun, and one of the best things we did on our trip to Vietnam.
10/10 recommend
F2731PQevar,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, lots of fun. The food is amazing and learnt alot of recipes ✌️✌️✌️thank you
Excellent.
marinerU547DN,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The class was very good! The chef spoke perfect English and we had a great meal.
Five star chef tour
Jacqueline M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience and insight to traditional basket boats. Watching the fishing net being cast was amazing. Visiting a smaller local market was a great experience. Chef Hai Hai was interesting, informative and instructed us all well. A truely great experience and one I would highly recommend “Yes chef!”
Not to miss!
Safari36461956629,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for everything!
The best tour you can take in Hoi An!
sebastianmY2158ZI,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They gave us fun, they gave us action, they gave us laughter, they gave us good vibes, and they gave us the best food class! 1000% recommended! 🫰
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