Vietnamese Bread & Brew: Banh Mi Baking Class & Specialty Coffee
Overview
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4 hours
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Unlike standard cooking classes, this activity is fully dedicated to Vietnam’s most iconic street food: banh mi, and pairs it with Hanoi’s legendary egg/coconut or salt coffee. You’ll not only taste these local favorites, but also learn how to make them completely from scratch in an intimate home kitchen setting.
From kneading your own baguette dough and pickling vegetables to brewing egg coffee with traditional methods, every step is hands-on and personal. Small groups ensure plenty of interaction with your local host, who shares not just recipes but the cultural stories behind each dish.
This is more than a class - it’s a true Hanoi experience that blends food, history, and hospitality, leaving you with both unforgettable memories and the skills to recreate Vietnam’s flavors back home.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dive into Hanoi's food scene with this immersive Bánh Mì cooking class. More than a lesson, it’s a journey through the history and fusion of flavors that made this French-Vietnamese street food iconic. You’ll start in a welcoming local home to learn the story of the bánh mì, from its colonial baguette origins to its vibrant Vietnamese evolution. Then, it's hands-on: you’ll knead the dough from scratch, perfectly pickle the vegetables, prepare savory fillings (meat or tofu), and mix the essential sauces. To complete your cultural feast, you'll also explore Vietnamese coffee culture, tasting and learning about the country's specialty brews with famous egg coffee/ salt coffee or coconut coffee. Finally, enjoy a delicious meal of your own handmade creation alongside your hosts and fellow travelers. Leave with the skills and recipes to recreate the bold, balanced taste of authentic Hanoi bánh mì anywhere in the world.
Sample Menu
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Banh Mi - Vietnamese Signature Bread
Bánh Mì, Vietnam’s iconic baguette sandwich, combines fresh herbs, pickles, and savory fillings in one delicious bite.
dessert
Egg Coffee
Vietnam’s famous egg coffee blends strong espresso with whipped egg yolk for a rich, creamy, dessert-like drink.
What‘s Included
Free homemade wine tasting
All ingredients and cooking equipment.
Guidance from a professional English-speaking home chef.
Free luggage storage space for up to 2 days.
Fresh, top-grade ingredients and never-used oil to ensure hygiene and safe consumption.
Hands-on experience learning how to make banh mi and egg coffee.
Free digital recipe booklet and cooking certificate (upon request)
Beverages not included.
Tips and Personal expenses.
Anything else that is not specified.
Options
PRIVATE
Private Class: Private chef to customize your menu up 5 dishes
Beverages: Free beverages (soda/pop and beer)
Private Transportation
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Reviews
93 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Banh Mi Class in Hanoi
616h ngp,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined Nancy’s banh mi making and coffee class at Love Kitchen Lab, and it was just as memorable! It’s a perfect mix of cooking and culture—you get to learn how to make a classic Vietnamese sandwich from scratch while pairing it with great coffee. Nancy kept the class fun and interactive, guiding us step by step but still giving us space to enjoy the process. Rolling the bread, preparing the fillings, and then brewing coffee to go with it was such a cool experience. If you’re traveling and want something hands-on, tasty, and local, this class at Love Kitchen Lab is definitely worth it!
Very fun experience!
K910KLsamg,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a very good teacher. It turned out to be a private session with her and she was very hands-on and patient with us. It was a very fun experience!
Such a perfect activity!
clarewY1087TN,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great activity! Hazel and the team were so friendly and instructive. The pace was perfect, not too fast. Plus we went to the local market first to buy ingredients and all the while Hazel told us about life in Vietnam. She was super lovely! Would definitely recommend - I was a solo traveller but made very welcome to the cooking group.
Best Cooking Class in Hanoi!
Abbie M,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such an amazing class!! We made some traditional egg coffee and then made banh mi from scratch! The class was around 4 hours long and was such good value for money! I would recommend this to absolutely anyone staying or visiting Hanoi. Staff were so lovely too ❤️
Best cooking experience
Tracy T,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. Hazel was professional and informative as she shared Vietnamese culture and taught us the recipes and how to create our very own tasty cuisine. She walked us through a local market to get the farm fresh ingredients. An amazing shared experience that I highly recommend to everyone that visits Hanoi. My daughter and I had the best afternoon to finish off our visit to Vietnam.
Wonderful class with Hazel!
Trek43616440701,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I went to Hazel's bread and coffee making class and we loved it!!! Hazel was so knowledgable, kind, and welcoming! We would highly recommend this class to anyone who comes to Hanoi and will definitely be recommending to our family and friends:)
My partner and I enjoyed...
MyTruc N,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I enjoyed learning to make egg and salt coffees, which we can’t wait to try at home! Making the banh mi and filling was also great - probably the best banh mi we had in Hanoi haha! They catered for me as a vegetarian too.
Bahn mi Baking experience.
Selwyn P,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time, learning how to prepare the dough and bake Bahn mi as well as how to make egg coffee. The wine tasting was great. The instructor was excellent and friendly. Highly recommend experience 🙂
Amazing class
Joel E,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing class, food was so good and the instructor was amazing. I definitely recommend to anyone wanting to make Bahn mi. Bread was so good.
An unexpected highlight
rachelnK3166AL,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Being a Vietnamese person, I didn’t know whether or not I would have found this class interesting. My favorite activity in Ha Noi yet! Did the banh mi + coffee class - learned so much!
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