Vietnam Cooking Classes Top 10 for Authentic Cuisine

Looking for the perfect cooking class in Vietnam? Discover our top 10 recommendations for authentic culinary experiences. Whether in the vibrant streets of Saigon, on an idyllic organic farm in Hoi An, or directly in the Mekong Delta – get to know the secrets of Pho, Banh Xeo, and more up close!

Your perfect cooking class in Vietnam: Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine up close

Vietnamese Cooking Class

1. M.O.M Cooking Class (Ho Chi Minh City)

This cooking class in Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City offers you a relaxing experience with a focus on Vietnamese family recipes. The cosy, modern kitchen studio is adorned in characteristic shades of pink..

M.O.M Cooking Class
  • Location District 1 and District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Price: Groups from 700,000 VND (approx. €23.30) per adult. Regular website price: 900,000 VND (€30.00).

  • Duration: 4 hours (8:35 AM – 12:30 PM).

  • Highlights: Depending on the day of the week, you cook dishes from North, Central, or South Vietnam.. The course is ideal for beginners..

2. Holy Pho Cooking Class (Ho Chi Minh City)

An absolute must for all pho lovers and travellers who want to develop a deeper understanding of Vietnamese cuisine.

Holy Pho Cooking Class
  • Location Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Price: 890,000 VND (approx. €29.60) per person.

  • Duration: 4 hours (courses available in the morning, afternoon or evening).

  • Highlights: You are experiencing a cultural journey that brings you closer to the traditions and the meaning behind each recipe.. This studio also impresses with a modern design in warm pink tones..

3. Hoa Tuc Cooking Class (Ho Chi Minh City)

This cooking course in Vietnam combines hands-on cooking with exciting storytelling in Ho Chi Minh City – ideal for guests seeking deeper cultural insight.

Hoa Tuc Cooking Class
  • Location District 1 or Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Price: From 850,000 VND (approx. €28.30) per adult.

  • Duration: 3-4 hours.

  • Highlights: Look forward to a vibrant market tour. and friendly instructors with excellent English skills. You will learn, among other things, how to prepare Banh Xeo and Vietnamese dips..

4. Rose Kitchen Cooking Class (Hanoi)

Are you looking for a cooking class in Hanoi ? This popular course takes place in a garden-style villa..

Rose Kitchen
  • Location Ngoc Ha, Hanoi.

  • Price: £33 per person (approx. €31.00).

  • Duration: 4-4.5 hours.

  • Highlights: After a visit to the local market prepare traditional dishes like Bun Cha, spring rolls and the famous egg coffee.

5. AZ Kitchen - Hanoi Cooking Class (Hanoi)

Perfect for travellers seeking a comprehensive culinary and cultural experience.

AZ Kitchen - Ha Noi Cooking Class
  • Location Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

  • Price: From 45 USD per person (approx. 42.00 €).

  • Highlights: Alongside the guided market tour, you will learn essential Vietnamese phrases (such as greetings and bargaining).. As a special memento, you will receive a cooking certificate.. There is also an excellent vegetarian selection, such as banana blossom salad..

6. Apron Up Cooking Class (Hanoi)

A very practical course with authentic recipes that you can easily recreate at home.

Apron Up Cooking Class (Hanoi)
  • Location Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

  • Price: 32 USD per person (approx. €30.00).

  • Duration: 3-4 hours.

  • Highlights: Under the professional guidance of the English-speaking instructors prepare icons of Vietnamese cuisine such as Pho, Bun Cha and papaya salad.

7. Tra Que Water Wheel (Hoi An / Da Nang)

A unique eco-experience in a peaceful vegetable garden in Hoi An, away from the crowds.

Tra Que Water Wheel
  • Location Tra Que Herb Village, Da Nang.

  • Price: From 800,000 VND (approx. £23.00) per person.

  • Duration: 4-5 hours.

  • Highlights: You learn from local farmers how vegetables are traditionally grown and irrigated using a bamboo water wheel. The fresh herbs are harvested directly in Tra Que village.

8. Cocolocal Farm Hoi An

This course takes place in a relaxed outdoor cooking area and is particularly suitable for families.

Cocolocal Farm Hội An
  • Location Cam Thanh, Hoi An.

  • Price: From 700,000 VND (approx. €23.30) per person.

  • Duration: About 4 hours.

  • Highlights: Besides their own organic vegetable garden Look forward to a fun coracle boat ride through the coconut canal as a unique experience..

9. NonLa Cooking Class (Can Tho)

An authentic experience in the Mekong Delta Can Tho for travellers who want to discover South Vietnamese cuisine.

. NonLa Cooking Class
  • Location Tan An, Can Tho.

  • Price: From 800,000 VND (approx. £23.00) per person.

  • Duration: 3-4 hours.

  • Highlights: You visit a traditional market or a floating market to buy fresh ingredients. The course is very interactive and led by friendly hosts, making it ideal for beginners..

10. Troc's Kitchen & Cooking Class (Phu Quoc)

A very personal experience on Phu Quoc, where you feel like you're cooking directly in the kitchen of a local family.

Troc's Kitchen & Cooking Class
  • Location Cua Lap Hamlet, Phu Quoc.

  • Price: From 1,000,000 VND (approx. €33.30) per person. Private lesson: $356 USD (approx. €335.00).

  • Duration: 4 hours.

  • Highlights: The focus is on authentic home cooking at a relaxed pace without any pressure.. As a market tour is deliberately being forgone , you can fully concentrate on the simple but delicious techniques.

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