About this tour
Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes alongside locals in a family-run villa garden near Hanoi's Old Quarter. This 4.5-hour session starts with a guided market browse to source ingredients, then moves to an intimate kitchen where your English-speaking instructor walks you through preparing and eating a full meal. You'll leave with recipes and the confidence to recreate these dishes at home.
Highlights
- Browse Hanoi's bustling local market with your guide
- Prepare three dishes in a home kitchen, not a school
- Eat what you've cooked in a quiet garden setting
- Taste homemade fruit liquor and local wine
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Old Quarter
What to expect
After collection from your Old Quarter hotel, you'll walk through a neighbourhood market with your guide, learning how locals source vegetables, proteins and seasonings. Back at the villa—a peaceful 500m² property with garden space—you'll work through a short menu of regional dishes. Your instructor shares cooking techniques and stories about Vietnamese food culture whilst keeping things relaxed and collaborative. You'll sit down to eat your finished meals with drinks, then receive a digital copy of recipes to take away. The whole experience feels more like cooking dinner at a friend's place than attending a class.
Good to know
Vegetarian and vegan menus are available if requested. The villa accommodates up to 45 people, though smaller private groups can be arranged. Transport is wheelchair accessible; all surfaces within the villa are level. Bring nothing—water, tea and a welcome drink are provided.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.