Authentic Bun Cha Hanoi making - with skyline view of Westlake

5.0 (15 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you come to Hanoi for food and culture, you will not want to miss this. Experience the local wet market, learn to make Bun Cha - the hidden gem of Hanoi cuisine on a rooftop with a spectacular panoramic view of Hanoi city and the iconic West Lake, enjoy delicious homemade food and drinks while exploring Vietnamese culture and eating etiquette from the local host.
Authentic - Unique - Fun are the values we offer to our guests. Highlights:
- Unique and authentic culinary experience of making Bun Cha in Hanoi
- Explore local wet market
- Tasty local food & drinks made by yourself
- From-farm-to-table experience at our organic garden
- Stunning panoramic view of Hanoi city and the iconic West Lake
- Handful of interesting Vietnamese eating etiquette and culture.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off service

What's included

  • Local English-speaking host
  • Learn about Vietnamese culture and eating etiquette as a local.
  • Free 1 beer/soft drinks and free local wine tasting
  • Pick up fresh vegetables and Vietnamese herbs from our organic garden
  • Local market tour
  • Taste and enjoy our secret dessert in a very traditional Hanoian way.
  • Pick up and drop off to/from the experience venue
  • 4 course Menu, including Bun Cha and other traditional Vietnamese dishes
  • Gratitudes
  • Tips

What to expect

You will be picked up at meeting points and transferred to a local wet market to explore the market and purchase fresh ingredients. After getting a glimpse of how locals do shopping for their meals, you will arrive at the experience venue and start your culinary journey with us.

At our kitchen - a rooftop facing the iconic West Lake, you will prepare and make authentic Bun Cha Hanoi and some other local cuisines (such as papaya salad, spring rolls, etc.) under the instruction of the host while learning about the history of the dishes as well as interesting culinary culture of Vietnam in general and Hanoi particularly. Once the food is ready, we will sit down and enjoy our work with fresh draft local beers, a panoramic view of Hanoi city and the lake, and many unique untold stories around Vietnamese eating etiquettes and culinary culture. Last but not least, you will be introduced to a secret homemade dessert made by us and experience it in a very traditional and authentic way.

  1. West Lake

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The address is 108 Nghi Tam street, Yen Phu ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi. It's right in front of Yen Phu wet market, our group will gather there before visiting the local market.

End point

The address is 108 Nghi Tam street, Yen Phu ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi. It's right in front of Yen Phu wet market, our group will gather there before visiting the local market.

Pickup details

Departure:

You will be picked up at meeting points and transferred to a local wet market to explore the market and purchase fresh ingredients. Departure details:
- Pickup service is offered.
- Please send us your hotel’s name and address, we will arrange the closest and most convenient pickup points for you.
- Pick-up Time:
9:00 - 9:30 for Morning Class
15:00 - 15:30 for Afternoon Class

Return: Free return to original pick up places.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • We welcome guests of all ages but please kindly inform us in advance if you bring children under 10 years old so that we can accommodate suitable equipment for them.
  • Guests must be of legal drinking age to be served alcohol. Yet, we have several drink options without alcohol so no worries at all.
  • Please let the host know of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance of the experience.

Cancellation policy

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

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