Hanoi Cooking Class Learning 5 Dishes including Banh Xeo
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This experience 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 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 labor and try Vietnamese rice wine together with your classmates, receiving a cook booklet and certificate!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
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: Banh xeo (sizzling pancake with beef and prawn), Bun suon chua (pork rib noodle soup), Pho cuon (beef fresh spring roll), Nom ga hoa chuoi (chicken and banana blossom salad), kem chuoi/ cafe trung ( banana ice cream/ egg coffee). Vegetarians will learn vegetarian version.
Sample Menu
starter
Chicken salad
Chicken and vegetables Vietnamese style/ or vegetarian salad for vegetarians
main
Banh Xeo - Sizzling pancake with beef and prawn
or vegetarian banh xeo for vegetarians
main
Bun Suon Chua - Pork rib sour noodle soup
or vegetarian sour noodle soup for vegetarians
main
Pho cuon - Hanoi Beef fresh roll
Or vegetarian pho cuon for vegetarians
dessert
Kem chuoi/Cafe trung - Banana ice cream/egg coffee
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Local guide
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
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth doing lots of take away points and tips
markmcc2375,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands on and informative. Particularly the market and purchasing ingredients
Recommend Apron Up Cooking Class
shilom584,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lynn was delightful and very welcoming and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend.
Excellent Food Tour
135niallw,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Bella!
Great experience, would recommend to anybody
callumf166,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience overall, Lynn was very helpful and clear and explained everything perfectly and it gave a real insight into Vietnamese cuisine.
Highlight of our trip!
emilykX4438OQ,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Vietnamese cooking class was absolutely wonderful and truly one of the highlights of our stay. Our teacher Vy led the class with so much warmth, calmness, and knowledge that we felt comfortable from the very first moment. The atmosphere was incredibly pleasant and relaxed – nothing felt rushed or overwhelming. Instead, everything was done in a very natural, welcoming way, where everyone felt included and at ease. Vy explained each step clearly, answered questions patiently, and created a space that felt personal, calm, and genuinely caring. The dishes were authentic, delicious, and still easy to recreate at home. At the end of the class, we were given a recipe book with all the dishes we prepared. What made the experience even more special was that Vy didn’t just teach recipes, but also shared insights into Vietnamese food culture, which added so much depth and meaning to the class. If you’re looking for a cooking class that feels personal, warm, and thoughtfully guided, rather than touristy or hectic, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended – we would do it again anytime! 💛🍜
A Warm and Welcoming Cooking Class Experience
annakV7168DS,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a cooking class guided by Vy. She was a very good instructor, explaining every step and also telling us a lot about the Vietnamese food and culture. Throughout the whole course there was a warm, almost family-like atmosphere and we had a great time. We ended the evening with a generous, delicious multi-course meal.
Wonderful cooking class
A9708ME,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my girlfriend booked this class with Vy (premium option with Banh Xeo) and didn't regret it. The food was amazing and definitely more interesting than the regular option. The price bump compared to the regular is minimal but the experience of likely doing it with less people and making more interesting dishes is totally worth it. Vy has great energy and was super helpful and we also had an amazing chat while eating. To Total recommend it to everyone
Vy gave us an amazing experience!!
Companion48825917336,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy was a brilliant teacher. High energy, encouraging, great English, and taught us a lot about Vietnamese culture whilst we ate. The dishes were fun to cook and it was interesting to see how locals buy fresh ingredients at the market (photos). Highly recommend this class and Vy!
Fun and delicious
chrispG4784TY,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing evening with Vy, the food was amazing the experience even better. Strongly recommended. Doing the premium option was great as it meant we had an experience that was just our family. thanks Vy.
Vy has a great sense of humour and she did an excellent job of teaching us techniques needed to get the best textures tand flavo
Celia P,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vy had a great sense of humour and did an excellent job of teaching us the right technique to get the best out of every dish.
Related Experiences
Operated by Apron Up Cooking Class