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
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.
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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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best cooking class!
K6032VSkarinas,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group had an amazing experience!! Would definitely recommend.
I am now a master bakery
Punkovah,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time making egg coffee and bread for banh mi. Host’s English was great and instructions were easy to understand. Bread we made was super tasty (never thought about adding beer to dough). The food was prepared family style (one person did the cutting of the meat while another person prepared the veggies), but I felt involved in every step of the process. Some parts we did do as individuals like the coffee and the rolling of the bread. Highly recommend!
Wonderful course
leek161,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Banh Mi course and had a lot of fun! Jessi showed us how to make egg coffee and how to bake Banh Mi bread. One of our best experiences in Hanoi!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Freedom33944964463,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Classroom easy and fun, tutor Hazel professional teaching, easy to get started, last try-eat session, great satisfaction❤️❤️❤️
Great baking and brewing
Myles R,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Bahn Mi making was great fun. Jesse is a good teacher, very patient, and skilled. I learned a lot about coffee. They are located only 15mins from Lotte shopping mall which is very convenient if you want to shop a little too.
Best cultural experience!!!!
tinavu42,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The BEST cultural experience! Now I can say I’ve made banh mi and egg coffee IN Vietnam! Hazel,our teacher, was hilarious and informative! I can’t recommend this experience enough!!!! The banh mi was sooooo good. We learned how to make coconut and egg coffee. Along the way we ate snacks and drank delicious homemade wine. The best part was getting to meet people around the world who also shared in this one of a kind experience! Thanks so much for such a fun time Hazel, -Tina and Eddy!
Very interesting workshop...
Jiaxin O,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting workshop learning about banh mi (dont see other workshops on this yet) and salt/egg coffee! My partner and I could choose one coffee type to make. Facilitator was well versed in english and friendly!
A really enjoyable experience for us and our boys
A3432LUtonyd,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice experience. I enjoyed every part of it, including the market trip. The host - Alex - spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. The food we cooked was tailored to our requests and was typical Vietnamese dishes. It all tasted really good when we ate it at the end. The pricing was really good. We were there for three and a half hours. I would definitely recommend it.
Lovely place
harrisond241,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely lovely food no comment needed best spring rolls ever lovely vibe and place and Alex was very helpful
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!
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