Vietnamese Bread & Brew: Banh Mi Baking Class & Specialty Coffee

About this tour

Roll up your sleeves in a Hanoi home kitchen to master banh mi and egg coffee from scratch. Over four hours, you'll knead baguette dough, pickle vegetables, and brew coffee using traditional methods alongside your local host. This intimate class goes beyond recipes—your instructor shares the cultural weight of these dishes whilst you work through every step hands-on. Walk away with skills to recreate authentic Vietnamese flavours at home and a deeper understanding of what makes these street-food staples so integral to Hanoi life.

Highlights

• Knead and bake your own banh mi baguettes from dough
• Master egg or coconut coffee brewing the traditional way
• Pickle vegetables and assemble complete banh mi sandwiches
• Small group setting with a professional English-speaking host
• Learn the cultural history behind each dish and technique
• Take home digital recipe booklet and cooking certificate
• Complimentary homemade wine tasting included

What to expect

You'll arrive at your host's home kitchen and jump straight into the work. Start by mixing and kneading baguette dough, understanding fermentation and timing. While the bread rises, prepare pickled vegetables and learn the balance of flavours that defines a proper banh mi. Watch your host demonstrate egg coffee preparation—the technique matters more than you'd expect—then try brewing your own cup. Taste everything you've made together. The pace is unhurried; your host answers questions and shares stories tied to these everyday foods. By the end, you'll have handled every component yourself and tasted your results.

Good to know

The class runs four hours in a private home with nearby public transport access. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting flour on. Bring an appetite—you'll eat what you make. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Luggage storage is available for up to two days if you're arriving with bags.