Vietnam Flavour Cooking Class: From Garden Trails to Coffee Tales

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Join our cooking class for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Use fresh, local ingredients and master traditional techniques with expert chefs. Dive into the culture, cook classic dishes, and savor every bite. Experience the essence of Vietnam in every delicious moment—book now and taste the adventure!

Our menu changes daily, offering plenty of options—even if you're vegetarian, halal, or vegan. Have allergies? No worries, we've got you covered!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with kids under 6

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1. Warm Welcome: Start with a friendly introduction and a brief overview of the dishes you'll be preparing. Enjoy a refreshing drink as you meet fellow food enthusiasts. 2. Hands-On Cooking: Under the guidance of our expert chefs, you’ll learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch. 3. Culinary Techniques: Gain valuable cooking skills as you master essential techniques, including chopping, sautéing, and balancing flavors. We’ll share tips and tricks to help you recreate these dishes at home. 4. Taste and Savor: Once your dishes are ready, it’s time to enjoy your culinary creations. Sit down in a relaxed setting to savor the flavors of your hard work and share a meal with fellow participants. 5. Recipe Takeaway: Leave with detailed recipes and a newfound confidence in Vietnamese cooking. Our chefs will provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to impress friends and family back home.

Sample Menu

starter

Gỏi Cuốn - Fresh Sping Roll

Filled with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli noodles, served with a tasty peanut dipping sauce.

main

Canh Chua Cá - Sweet & Sour Fish Soup

Flavourful and tangy soup with fish, pineapple, tomatoes, and bean sprouts, perfectly balancing sweet, sour, and savoury notes.

main

Thịt Kho - Caramelized Pork

Featuring tender pork belly slowly caramelized in a clay pot with rich and savoury flavours.

dessert

Chè Bắp - Corn Sweet Soup

Delight in the preparation and taste of this popular Vietnamese dessert, a creamy and sweet corn soup made with coconut milk.

main

Cá Kho - Caramelized Fish

Typically catfish, with fish sauce, sugar, and spices. This method infuses the fish with rich, sweet, and savory flavors.

main

Canh Khổ Qua - Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

Mixture of ground pork, mushrooms, and seasonings before being simmered in a clear broth.

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Bánh Xèo - Sizzling Vietnamese Crepe

Made from rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk. Filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, then served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

dessert

Chè Đậu Xanh - Green Bean Sweet Soup

Vietnamese sweet dessert soup made from mung beans, sugar, and coconut milk. It's served hot or cold, offering a creamy and mildly sweet treat.

main

Phở Gà - Chicken Pho

Made with chicken, rice noodles, and a flavorful broth infused with ginger, onions, and spices. It's garnished with fresh herbs, lime, and chili.

starter

Gỏi Rau Muống - Morning Glory Salad

Made with morning glory, shrimp, and pork. It's tossed with a tangy dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, then topped with peanuts and herbs.

What‘s Included

Your own private station

Enjoy small, intimate class sizes

Market Tour for Morning & Afternoon Classes

All Fees and Taxes

Egg Coffee session

Vietnamese Coffee making guidance

Chef guide 3 main courses

Vegetarian & Halal options upon request

Received a few souvenirs to bring home

Gratuities

Options

Daily Delights & Market Tour

Private Night W/o Market

Private Class with Chef

Reviews

5.00

49 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic experience in HCMC
Rayner T,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience, 1000% recommended! Thao brought us around her bustling neighbourhood morning market, picking up fresh veggies for the day and showing us the various stalls in the area - how locals go about their daily routines. For the cooking class (a short bike ride away), she showed us how to make a few simple but perfectly well balanced dishes - mango salad, sour fish soup, banh xeo, a pandan banana dessert, and egg coffee. (We were so full! Could have done a half banh xeo!) Thao was warm, fun, and friendly, and her instructions were clear and easy to follow. She took the class at a relaxed pace, and showed us tips and tricks to fix some basic cooking problems. What I appreciated most was that she took the time to make a personal connection and share with us little snippets of her life and daily routines. This was such a treat. Thank you Thao and the Vietnam Flavour company!
Amazing experience of Vietnamese kitchen
Quest39271755354,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class was truly exceptional. It began with a visit to a real local market in the 5th District — not the tourist one — and from the very first moments, you could feel that Masterchef Thao is not only an expert in Vietnamese cuisine, but also deeply connected to the local community and the region. Her knowledge and passion made the market tour both insightful and authentic. We prepared five dishes: the famous Pho Bo soup, salad, banana dessert in panda leaves, and egg coffee. The cooking studio is located outdoors in a beautiful garden, creating a fantastic atmosphere. I had the privilege of a 1:1 cooking session lasting around five hours, and Thao made every minute worthwhile. She was incredibly attentive, generous with background information, and explained everything in clear, excellent English. She is friendly, patient, and genuinely cares about your experience and understanding of Vietnamese flavours and techniques. She also tells you many stories about the region, country, and culture, and it becomes not only a cooking class but also a Vietnam class, which I loved. I enjoyed every moment — not only as a culinary adventure but also as a deep dive into Vietnamese culture, traditions, and attitudes. One of the best experiences I’ve had in Vietnam and highly recommended! At the end, you also get the receipt book via mail so that you can cook it again at home.
Top “master” chef cooking class
65Kees,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Authentic, lot of dishes cooked. Friendly chef. Learned a lot. Loved it. One of the better cooking classes I followed. Don’t hesitate, do it, you won’t regret it
It was an amazing...
John I,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an amazing experience, we went to a local market and picked out all the fresh produce, herbs and spices to use for our meal. We got back to the kitchen in the garden and everything was explained and instructed very well and the food turned out great. I would highly recommend this cooking class.
Great experience
15darlenek,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome cooking class where we made some yummy dishes. We were taken to the local markets to buy our food and spices which was interesting. Our chef was amazimg and the cooking class was held outdoors, under cover. Wish we had done this at the start of our trip so we were more familiar with the cuisisne.
Delicious
E5497IEsamuelm,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extremely lovely class, full of flavour and knowledge. Loved learning about. Vietnamese food and the love they have for all ingredients. Would highly recommend.
Vietnam Flavour Cooking Class:From Garden Trails to Coffee Tails
Christine B,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a must do experience when in Ho Chi Ming city. The food experience is local, with fresh ingredients and a relaxed cooking class in a beautiful outdoor environment. The food we prepared was delicious. Our chef Thao was outgoing, friendly, yet very professional and extremely knowledgeable. She went out of her way to ensure that we had a fabulous experience - you can see her passion for what she does. Definitely a gem!
Delicious and so fun!!
Freedom10245942989,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class was so fun! My partner and I learnt so much and are feeling so inspired to cook more Vietnamese food. It honestly was such a fantastic afternoon. One tip: make sure you have a bit more time than what is listed on the website! We had to run off before dessert because of a flight booking.
Very authentic and friendly experience, loved this class! 🤩
joellenh708,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chef Thao was amazing, super nice and knowledgeable! I learnt so much and the food was all delicious, she was so kind she even took me to go and get the coffee maker for the egg coffee at the supermarket on her bike! 10/10 would recommend this class 🥰
Come hungry, leave with your senses fully engaged
382joyb,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An extraordinary culinary journey awaits in this class. Every flavour and texture is masterfully presented, thanks to Tao’s exceptional expertise—not only does Tao guide participants through herb identification by touch and aroma, but provides insightful explanations of the science behind flavour combinations and precise temperature techniques for crafting truly remarkable dishes. The food market tour is an immersive celebration of culture and diversity, offering a vibrant backdrop for the day’s creations. Prepare to be amazed by how much food is served—portions are impressively generous, so arriving with a hearty appetite is highly recommended. By far, this has been the most memorable and rewarding experience in the city to date.