Hanoi Cooking Class Learning 5 Dishes including Banh Xeo

About this tour

Learn to cook five signature Hanoi dishes in 3.5 hours at a cooking school in the Old Quarter. Start with a market tour through the city's largest market to source ingredients, then return to the kitchen to prepare authentic Vietnamese meals from scratch. You'll master techniques for crafting everything from bánh xèo to traditional accompaniments, taste what you've made, and leave with a recipe booklet and certificate. Suited to complete beginners and experienced cooks alike.

Highlights

• Market tour in Hanoi's largest market near Old Quarter
• Master five authentic Hanoi dishes hands-on
• Learn to identify Vietnamese spices and local produces
• Sample your cooked meal with Vietnamese rice wine
• Receive printed recipe booklet and completion certificate
• Vegetarian menu available on request

What to expect

You'll meet your guide at the cooking school in the heart of the Old Quarter, then head to the bustling central market to shop for fresh ingredients—a practical introduction to where locals buy what. Back in the kitchen, you'll work through five dishes step by step, learning foundational techniques and flavour combinations. The instructor will walk you through ingredient selection and cooking methods. After finishing, you'll sit down to eat what you've prepared alongside classmates, with tea or coffee and optional Vietnamese rice wine (for those 18+). Expect roughly three hours of active cooking, with the remainder spent shopping and eating together.

Good to know

The school sits centrally in the Old Quarter, making it easy to reach by public transport—no hotel pickup provided. Vegetarian versions of all five dishes are available. Children under 18 are welcome but cannot participate in rice wine tasting. You'll receive a take-home recipe booklet and certificate.