Lan Anh is warm and friendly and genuinely wants to share her passion for food with others. She answered every question we threw at her with excitement and a sense that she wanted to share everything she knew. She was like our adopted Vietnamese mom who wanted to pass on her excitement for Vietnamese food.
Friendly people with good grasp of English. Chi cooked a variety of local dishes that were very tasty and accommodating to our food restrictions (allergies). She, her husband, and her friend happily spoke to us about living in Saigon, the local customs, and the cuisine.
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!
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!
Meet Son at his apartment and then you will drive together to Pham The Hien wet market. It’s a buzzing indoor and outdoor market, you will come across vendors selling fresh produce, clothing, household items and street food. Walk through this local market with Son, while learning about the ingredients, their source and how it is used in Vietnamese cooking. You will also get to interact with Son's favorite vendors while buying ingredients for your cooking class. After an hour, return to Son’s apartment to cook and eat an authentic Vietnamese meal together.
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.
I loved cooking and chatting with Diep and hanging out with her parents as well. Diep is a lovely person, very easy to talk with. And she did a nice job including me in the preparation of our meal and explaining all the ingredients and preparations. We had so much delicious food! Diep's parents speak less English but were also super kind. Overall a fabulous way to enjoy Danang food and culture.
I highly recommend this Hoi An cooking class with Linh. It was undoubtedly the best Vietnamese food we ate in the whole of Vietnam, on our two week trip there. I had the biggest smile on my face when I had this experience with my best friend and I have the biggest smile on my face now while writing this review, reliving the wonderful day. It's the perfect experience for anyone who is curious about Vietnamese food, culture and cuisine. You will not just leave with your stomachs full but would have learned so much about the people, culture, ingredients and how truly special it is to be invited into a local's home and have them share their heritage with you! Linh picked us up at our hotel, she then shared with us a menu where we could choose any four dishes that we would like to learn to cook. After selecting our dishes we arrived at Hoi An Central market where we were given the beautiful Vietnamese conical hat and basket to begin our shopping adventure. This is a farmers market, where you will mostly find locals buying fresh, seasonal produce. Depending on the dishes we chose, Linh guided us with the ingredients we needed to buy, all while explaining to us where it comes from, its significance in Vietnamese cooking and how to choose the freshest ingredients. We bought fresh herbs, vegetables, meat and spices and even tried some local fruits and shared a Vietnamese coffee before heading to Linh's home. The journey to her home was wonderful, we go to see another side of Hoi An, all while hearing fun stories about Linh and her family. Upon arrival we were greeted by Linh's sister and husband, who offered us a refreshment before we went to her beautiful, professional level kitchen for our Hoi An cooking class. In 2 hours, we prepared four dishes from scratch - a private, hands-on experience, which is suitable for all - beginners, professionals, families, couples and even children. I did the cooking class with my best friend and it was the most unique experience we have had together, we often reminisce about it, it was truly the highlight of our trip! Now coming to the best part, sharing the dishes we helped prepare, undoubtedly the best cao lau and banh xeo in Vietnam. And the grilled lemongrass fish in banana leaves was the most flavorful fish dish I've ever eaten! I cannot wait to re-create it, Linh even shared a recipe book with us, so it will not be difficult. This is an unmissable experience in Hoi An, a must do on every traveler's list. The best Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An to learn local, traditional dishes from an expert! Thank you so much Linh, this Vietnamese cooking class is truly unforgettable and so memorable!
Lua’s Kitchen was an absolutely delightful and colorful cooking experience. With fresh fruits and veggies laid out on the table when we entered, I knew it was going to be a delicious and healthy meal. I enjoyed that Lua had a few different selections of rice paper to try out different spring roll options. She was such a great host, offering great conversation and delicious Vietnamese coffee. It was a pleasure to spend the evening learning from Lua, and sampling all the different foods.
Join My for an unforgettable hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, where you'll learn to make three authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Choose your dishes in advance from an extensive menu, and discover local ingredients, cooking techniques, and the culinary traditions of Vietnam. In the warm ambiance of her cooking studio, My will guide you through each step of preparing an authentic Vietnamese meal, sharing stories and anecdotes along the way. With a focus on simple, easy-to-find ingredients, traditional recipes passed down from her grandmother and mother, and high-quality spices, you’ll gain the skills to recreate these authentic dishes at home. This 2-hour cooking class offers a truly immersive experience in Vietnamese food and culture. Perfect for food lovers and travelers eager to learn traditional Vietnamese cooking in Hoi An and explore the culture through food.
Our Traveling Spoon experience with Tam was delightful. She was very friendly, as were her 3 dogs, which we loved being able to pet and cuddle while we sat and chatted with Tam. We enjoyed great conversations with Tam about Vietnam, and her world travels too. She is definitely a great conversationalist. Tam was clearly a talented cook, and explained all the dishes so well, and created some mouthwatering food. We were blown away. I am not much of a fish eater, but everything we ate was delicious. I think my favourite experience was Tam showing us how green leaves and water can be squished and made into jelly. It was almost like a magic trick with food. It was also surprising how tasty it was when we ate some for dessert. Tam’s Kitchen was a great experience and highly recommend to anyone looking for a good meal in Vietnam!
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.
