Hanoi Maya Kitchen: Traditional Cooking Class & Market Tour

4.5 (2 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

This hands-on experience starts with a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients and then heading to the kitchen where you will make four classic Vietnamese dishes (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, pho rolls, mixed pho) and Vietnamese specialty - egg coffee. After the class, you can enjoy lunch with all the delicious dishes you’ve just made.

What's included

  • Seasonal fruits after meal
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Cooking utensils
  • Welcome drink
  • Cooking Ingredients
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket included
    08:30 - 09:00 AM/1:30 - 2:00 PM: Start with a welcome at our office at No. 47 Hang Bong Street and then head to Yen Thai market, a local market nearby where you can get a glimpse of local life, buy fresh food and have a better understanding of Vietnamese ingredients plus their substitutes. On the way to the market, you will pass by and get a brief introduction to Yen Thai Communal House, a National Historical and Cultural Relic of Vietnam.
  2. Maya Kitchen
    3m · Admission ticket included
    09:00 - 11:30 AM/2:00 - 4:30 PM: After visiting the market, head to the kitchen for the cooking class. Learn how to make four classic Vietnamese dishes (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, pho rolls, mixed pho) and Vietnamese specialty egg coffee.
    Our instructor will guide you step by step to make fried spring rolls first.
    Pho rolls and mixed pho are variants of our traditional rice noodles - Pho. These are locals’ favorites especially on summer days.
    As for mixed Pho, let’s roll your sleeves and blanch Pho noodles, it will require hot water to make them soft and warm.
    Finally, let’s make Hanoi’s signature drink - egg coffee. Prepare to taste the frothy egg cream with traditional Vietnamese brewed coffee. Feel free to get creative and decorate your own coffee cup using cocoa sauce.
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM/4:30 - 5:30 PM: Enjoy lunch/dinner with all the dishes made by you. Let’s take some photos together to save the moments and your ‘masterpieces’.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Crossing Vietnam Tour Booking Office

End point

Our instructor will lead you to this location!

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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