Cooking Class with Local Family and Hands-on Experience in Hue

Hue, Vietnam
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Cook 5 traditional Hue dishes and make herbal royal tea in this hands-on class. Choose a vegetarian or non-vegetarian menu and prepare everything from scratch

Options

Cooking class only
Cooking Class with Market tour

Duration: 4 hours

What's included

  • Printed recipe card to take home
  • 5-course hands-on cooking class (vegetarian or non-vegetarian menu)
  • Cultural stories and recipe explanations
  • All fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Drinking water throughout the session
  • Guided instruction by a local chef

What to expect

Join a full Vietnamese cooking experience in Hue where you’ll prepare 5 signature dishes and 1 herbal royal tea — all from scratch. This hands-on class is available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. Under the guidance of a friendly local chef, you’ll cook dishes like Bun Bo Hue (or its vegetarian version), Banh Xeo, Fresh Spring Rolls, and traditional steamed cakes like Banh Bot Loc. You’ll also make a seasonal fruit plate and learn to brew Hue's famous royal herbal tea — a fragrant, soothing drink rooted in imperial traditions.

MENU – Traditional Hue Flavors
Non-Vegetarian:
– Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup with fresh herbs)
– Banh Bot Loc (chewy tapioca dumplings with shrimp & pork, steamed in banana leaves)
– Fresh Spring Rolls with pork and shrimp
– Crispy Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancakes with shrimp & pork, served with herbs and dipping sauce)
– Seasonal fresh fruit
– Hue royal herbal tea
All ingredients are prepped for you to cook interactively. The chef will guide you step by step, sharing cultural stories, family recipes, and tips passed down through generations. You’ll also learn how each dish represents the spirit and balance of central Vietnamese cuisine.

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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Enter alley number 1 on Hoàng Quốc Việt Street and walk about 50 meters. You will see the “Huế Experience” signboard – that is the meeting point.

End point

Enter alley number 1 on Hoàng Quốc Việt Street and walk about 50 meters. You will see the “Huế Experience” signboard – that is the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation policy

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