Hanoi Mountain Cooking and Herbal Bath

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Explore the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities through a hands-on cooking class and herbal ritual in Hanoi.

At Say Reserve Kitchen, delve into traditional mountain ingredients as you prepare authentic dishes like five-color sticky rice and pork with mắc khén pepper. While your meal simmers, unwind with a soothing Dao herbal foot bath, learning about the medicinal herbs vital to local culture.

Share the meal you've crafted, paired with traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine, and conclude your journey with a taste of K’Ho specialty coffee from the Central Highlands.

This intimate experience is limited to just 8 guests, ensuring personalized attention as you connect with Vietnam’s vibrant food traditions.

What's included

  • Traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine tasting
  • English-speaking local host
  • All cooking ingredients and equipment
  • Hands-on cooking activities
  • Traditional Dao herbal foot bath
  • Meal prepared during the cooking class
  • K’Ho specialty coffee experience
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food and drinks not included in the menu
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

Step beyond the usual Hanoi food tour and discover the diverse cultural traditions of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities through food, cooking, herbal rituals and coffee.

Your experience begins at Say Reserve Kitchen, where your host introduces you to the ingredients, flavors and culinary traditions found in Vietnam’s mountain communities. Learn about traditional herbs, spices and cooking techniques from our local hosts.

While the ingredients rest and develop their flavors, take time to relax with a traditional Dao herbal foot bath.

Once everything is ready, gather around the table and enjoy the meal you have prepared together. Your meal is accompanied by a tasting of traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine.

To finish, travel through Vietnam’s coffee culture with a cup of K’Ho specialty coffee from the Central Highlands. Learn about the K’Ho community’s connection to coffee, discover the journey from highland farms to your cup, and prepare Vietnamese specialty coffee together.

From mountain cuisine and traditional herbal wellness to ethnic minority culture and highland coffee, this experience brings together different parts of Vietnam's cultural heritage around one table.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go directly to our venue at Say Reserve Roastery, located at 28/173 Hoang Hoa Tham Street.

End point

Please go directly to our venue at Say Reserve Roastery, located at 28/173 Hoang Hoa Tham Street.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

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