New on byFood
Hanoi Mountain Cooking and Herbal Bath
New on byFood
Add to Wishlist
Share
Show all photos
Show all photos
+8
New on byFood
Available TomorrowSpots available tomorrow. Book now to secure your place.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Language
English
US$38.21 per guest
Instant Confirmation
Guest
Adult x1
Date
Add dates
Select Options
Available TomorrowSpots available tomorrow. Book now to secure your place.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?Japan's #1 food travel platform
Japan's #1 food travel platformTrusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
Description
Good to Know
Explore the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities through a hands-on cooking class and herbal ritual in Hanoi.
At Say Reserve Kitchen, delve into traditional mountain ingredients as you prepare authentic dishes like five-color sticky rice and pork with mắc khén pepper. While your meal simmers, unwind with a soothing Dao herbal foot bath, learning about the medicinal herbs vital to local culture.
Share the meal you've crafted, paired with traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine, and conclude your journey with a taste of K’Ho specialty coffee from the Central Highlands.
This intimate experience is limited to just 8 guests, ensuring personalized attention as you connect with Vietnam’s vibrant food traditions.
Traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine tasting
English-speaking local host
All cooking ingredients and equipment
Hands-on cooking activities
Traditional Dao herbal foot bath
Meal prepared during the cooking class
K’Ho specialty coffee experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Additional food and drinks not included in the menu
Tips and gratuities
Step beyond the usual Hanoi food tour and discover the diverse cultural traditions of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities through food, cooking, herbal rituals and coffee.
Your experience begins at Say Reserve Kitchen, where your host introduces you to the ingredients, flavors and culinary traditions found in Vietnam’s mountain communities. Learn about traditional herbs, spices and cooking techniques from our local hosts.
While the ingredients rest and develop their flavors, take time to relax with a traditional Dao herbal foot bath.
Once everything is ready, gather around the table and enjoy the meal you have prepared together. Your meal is accompanied by a tasting of traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine.
To finish, travel through Vietnam’s coffee culture with a cup of K’Ho specialty coffee from the Central Highlands. Learn about the K’Ho community’s connection to coffee, discover the journey from highland farms to your cup, and prepare Vietnamese specialty coffee together.
From mountain cuisine and traditional herbal wellness to ethnic minority culture and highland coffee, this experience brings together different parts of Vietnam's cultural heritage around one table.
MAIN
Five-color sticky rice
A vibrant dish of glutinous rice naturally dyed in five colors (red, purple, yellow, green, and white) using local leaves and plants
MAIN
Pork seasoned with mắc khén mountain pepper
Tender pork marinated and grilled with mắc khén, a fragrant, slightly numbing Northwest Vietnamese mountain pepper
STARTER
Bamboo shoots wrapped with meat
Fresh bamboo shoots are wrapped around seasoned meat and grilled or steamed, creating a smoky, earthy dish
MAIN
Traditional Vietnamese corn rice wine
A fermented alcoholic beverage made from corn, crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations in Vietnam's highland communities
DESSERT
K'Ho specialty coffee
Grown and cultivated by the K'Ho ethnic community in Vietnam's Central Highlands, this coffee is prized for its rich, full-bodied flavor
Meeting Point
Meeting PointSay Reserve Roastery, Ngõ 173 Đường Hoàng Hoa Thám, Ngọc Hà Hà Nội, Vietnam, VN, 11119
Open in Google MapsPlease go directly to our venue at Say Reserve Roastery, located at 28/173 Hoang Hoa Tham Street.
End Point
End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
US$53.07
5.0 (8)
Private: Hanoi Street Food tour with Water Puppet Show and Cyclo
Hanoi
3.5 hours
Private Experience
US$44.58
US$57.31
