Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Tales, Local Market, Free Pick-Up

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4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover Vietnam's vibrant cuisine with a Hanoi cooking class. Tour a local market, learn authentic recipes, and savor your creations. Includes free city pick-up for convenience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into a cultural hub nestled in a charming French villa, where Vietnamese cuisine comes alive.


More than a cooking class, this is a warm, hands-on journey through Hanoi’s local life. Shop in a bustling market, cook iconic dishes like bún chả, nem rán, and egg coffee, and dine like family in a peaceful garden setting.


Led by cultural storytellers, this experience offers not just a normal cooking class, but deep cultural connection, authenticity, and unforgettable memories.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Nộm Hoa Chuối - Banana Flower Salad - With vegan/vegetarian option
Kick off your meal with a light and refreshing starter that’s sure to excite your taste buds.
MAIN
Bun Cha- BBQ Pork with Dipping Sauce- With vegan/vegetarian option
Juicy, umami-packed grilled meatballs together with rice noodles and dipping sauce, a Northern speciality loved by Chef Bourdain and President Obama.
MAIN
Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls- With vegan/vegetarian option
A crispy shell meets a soft, flavorful filling of local ingredients, such a perfect companion to bún chả.
DESSERT
Ca Phe Trung - Egg Coffee (or Chocolate)- With vegan/vegetarian option
Wrap up your culinary adventure with a signature surprise: egg and coffee like you’ve never imagined. (or a customised drink for a our vegan option)

What You Get

Full Vietnamese lunch or dinner (depending on your session)
Friendly tour escort and on-site host for your comfort
Complimentary tasting of our signature homemade fruit wine
Other Personal Expenses

Good To Know

  • Please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Beginning your experience with a guided visit to a vibrant local market, where you'll pick out fresh ingredients while immersing in the colors, scents, and daily rhythm of Hanoi life. It’s a rare peek into how locals shop, cook, and connect. Back at our cozy French villa tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, you’ll join a hands-on cooking session in a lush garden setting. Under the guidance of our friendly local host and cultural storyteller, you’ll learn to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes, including bún chả, nem rán, banana flower salad, and traditional egg coffee. This isn’t a professional school, it’s a cultural hub. A warm, family-style kitchen where guests from around the world cook, share stories, and enjoy a homemade meal together like true locals. Whether you're a foodie, a curious traveler, or simply someone seeking something more soulful, this experience offers an authentic taste of Vietnam with full hearts and full plates.

Meeting & Pickup

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Please message us your hotel name and address, we will arrange pickup service in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Pick-up Time: • 9:00 - 9:30 for Morning Class  • 15:00 - 15:30 for Afternoon Class Note: We are offering free pick up and drop off at hotels located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Please always provide us your hotel name and address so that we can arrange the best pick-up/meet-up route. More specific pick-up time will be informed via mobile phone (WhatsApp/ LINE/ WeChat/ Kakao Talk/ Imessage/ Viber), hotel receptionist, or Viator message at least 02 hours before the starting time. If possible, please provide us your contact number (with the country code). It'd be easier for us to contact you for the pick-up/meet-up. Thank you so much!
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Meeting Point

52 P. Sơn Tây, Phố Sơn Tây, Hoàn Kiếm Hà Nội, Vietnam, VN

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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A rich blend of culture, market life, and delicious food!
July 05, 2025
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My friend Steven and I had the pleasure of joining this cooking class offered by Rose Kitchen, and it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we were picked up in the Old Quarter, the expe...read more

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Amazing, delicious and fun! Would defo recommend!!
July 05, 2025
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Incredible cooking class! One of the best experiences we’ve had in Vietnam. Aroma was amazing - so knowledgable, really talented and such good vibes. The food was delicious and fresh, some of the b...read more

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Best Bun Cha in Hanoi
July 05, 2025
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Such a great time with Aroma. From the market tour to the cooking class, everything was well organized, rightly time, and so informative. This is probably the best bun cha and rolls I’ve had in Han...read more

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Great cooking class and Aroma was great fun!
July 05, 2025
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Full on day that starts in the market gathering ingredients, but the food you make is fantastic! Best Bun Cha I’ve had in Vietnam, the sauce was other worldly!

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Wonderful experience
July 05, 2025
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Fantastic cooking class with Aroma. She was very knowledgeable about Vietnamese food and culture. The class was very engaging, the location where we cooked was beautiful and the food tasted delicio...read more

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