Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (3 hours)

5.0 (16 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the delicacies of Vietnamese cuisine during this half day cooking class. You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nuoc mam" (fish sauce) as well as cooking of the multitude of different rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally you will understand the intricacies of the Vietnamese dining Etiquette and the technique to master the chopsticks!

Options

Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (4-5 hours)
Private Transfer option

Transfer back to hotel : after class by private car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Market visiting
  • Hotel pickup 1 way (only in district 1) by Cyclo (Trishaw)
  • Cooking class fee
  • Bottled water
  • Tour escort/host
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Hotel drop-off

What to expect

You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nước mắm" (fish sauce), as well as techniques for cooking different kinds of rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef’s guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past. Also, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine, and on to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally, you will understand the intricacies of Vietnamese dining etiquette and the technique to master chopsticks!

  1. Ben Thanh Market

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

We'll reach out to you one day before to re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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