About this tour
Spend a day in Hoi An learning to prepare regional dishes alongside a local cook. You'll get hands-on with prawn spring rolls and crispy rice pancakes, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside chef-prepared specialities. This isn't a passive cooking demo—you're in the kitchen making decisions, tasting as you go, and walking away knowing techniques you can recreate at home.
Highlights
- Roll fresh prawn spring rolls from scratch
- Master the technique for crispy banh xeo rice pancakes
- Eat every dish you've cooked yourself
- Taste chef-prepared Vietnamese specialities
- Learn cooking methods specific to Hoi An region
- Flexible scheduling available on request
What to expect
Arrive at the cooking space and jump into prep work—chopping, rolling, mixing. Your instructor will demonstrate each step, then hand you the tools. Expect to work with your hands: wrapping leaves around fillings, getting the wok temperature right, plating. Once everything is cooked, you'll eat together at a table with the chef's other dishes on offer. The pace is relaxed enough to ask questions and absorb techniques, but active enough that you'll leave tired and satisfied.
Good to know
Book your preferred time in advance. Public transport is accessible nearby. Infant seats available if needed. The class involves standing, chopping, and cooking over heat, so it's not suited to anyone with significant fitness limitations.
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