This was an exceptionally wonderful experience. Hang is absolutely delightful. The trip through the market was fun and interesting. She gave us each a basket to carry and filled it up with lots of fresh ingredients, while stopping to explain if we had questions. When my daughter said she loved passion fruit, Hang added some to our basket, and took them home to make us a drink with them. She explained every step of each recipe that we prepared in her immaculate home kitchen, as well as sharing family anecdotes. Her daughter came in to help at the end. We sat down to a delicious meal! Highly recommend this!
Our lunch with Maia was a great experience. She was friendly, inviting, curious, patient, and a great cook. Maia’s food was simple and clean and delicious and the presentation was excellent. She prepared many items for us and they were all quite different. She was curious and asked us questions and let us ask many questions as well. She is charming and should definitely earn a spot on the TS map!
Begin your immersive, private, 3-hour food tour in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a warm welcome drink at Hang’s family home, just a five minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. A passionate foodie and storyteller, Hang shares what it was like growing up in the historic Old Quarter, weaving personal stories with culinary history to set the stage for your journey. She will ask about any dishes you're curious to try and tailor the experience based on your preferences. She can make your food tour as adventurous as you'd like! You’ll visit 6 to 8 handpicked food and drink spots, tasting up to 8 local dishes and beverages including traditional Hanoian specialties, street snacks, local beer, and off the eaten path favorites you might not find on your own. Along the way, Hang brings each dish to life with insights into how it’s prepared, its role in Vietnamese family life, and shares fun stories and a lighthearted food quiz exploring regional differences in Vietnamese cuisine. You'll also visit hidden gems like cafes, temples and quaint streets. If you're vegetarian or vegan, let Hang know in advance, and she can tailor your experience accordingly.
Enjoy a 2-hour Hanoi cooking class at Lyon's cozy cooking studio in the Ngoc Ha neighborhood. In this warm, hands-on experience, you’ll learn to cook authentic Vietnamese home-style dishes with guidance from your host. Prepare a salad, main course, and dessert from scratch while discovering cooking tips, stories and culinary traditions behind each recipe. After cooking, sit down with Lyon to share the authentic Vietnamese meal you’ve created together.
