Hanoi Traditional Cooking Experience: Local Market, Local Food

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English
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Immerse yourself in Hanoi's vibrant market life and learn to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with local chefs. Experience the rich culture and flavors firsthand. Perfect for food lovers!

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

Experience Details

Experience the daily life of Hanoi by visiting local markets and interacting with vendors. This provides a glimpse into the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of local commerce. Learn to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes from experienced local chefs. This hands-on experience ensures you not only taste but also understand the techniques and ingredients that make Vietnamese cuisine unique. Visiting local markets allows you to see and select fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This ensures the dishes you prepare are authentic and of the highest quality. Gain insights and tips from local chefs and guides who are passionate about their culture and cuisine. They can share stories and traditions that enrich your understanding of Vietnamese food. Such tours often create lasting memories, as you actively participate and learn something new, rather than just observing.

What You Get

Pick Up at Hotel/Homestay in Old Quarter Area Only
Steamed rice comes along with dishes you have cooked
Learn to cook 3 dishes + learn to make egg coffee/ egg beer
Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips for guide
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Good To Know

  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Old Quarter

1. PICK UP from hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter by walking • MORNING CLASS: 8:00 A.M-8:15 A.M • AFTERNOON CLASS: 1.30 P.M-1.45 P.M
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Old Quarter

2. WELCOME DRINKS at our restaurant with tea/ instant coffee/water. 3. CHEF RECOMMENDS 3 DISHSES to cook + offer extra egg coffee / egg beer + gives you guidelines on ingredients. 4. LEARN SOME BASIC VIETNAMESE SENTENCES to communicate with local shopkeepers. Eg: How to bargain a price? How to greet someone in Vietnam? How much is it? … 5. GO SHOPPING AT LOCAL MARKET with guide to buy all the ingredients according to the guidelines. 6. LEARN TO COOK 7. ENJOY YOUR FOOD YOU HAVE COOKED 8. GET CERTIFICATES
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Old Quarter (Pass By)

MENU: This is a customized menu. Customers have a short discussion with the chef about which dishes everyone agrees to cook. You have 02 free selected dishes and 01 dishes recommended by the chef. We OFFER FREE 01 special drinks from Vietnam to learn how to do it. Your choice of: “Ca Phe Trung”: Local selected coffee with whipping egg yolks is an inspiration of Hanoians “Bia Trung”: Beer with whipping egg yolks is an inspiration of Hanoians who love the taste of beer with whipping eggs. It might seem strange at first but it is worth a try.

Old Quarter (Pass By)

TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE CUISINE: “BUN CHA”: - Grilled pork belly in deeping fish sauce. Comes with fresh noodles and local herbs. “PHO BO HA NOI” - Rice noodle soup with beef, Hanoi style “PHO GA HA NOI” - Rice noodle soup with chicken,Hanoi style “NEM RAN HA NOI” - Traditional spring rolls with minced pork. “PHO CUON HA NOI” - Fresh noodle rolls with beef and fresh local herbs. “NOM GA HOA CHUOI” - Banana flower salad with chicken “GA XAO SA OT” - Sauteed chicken with lemongrass and chili. Served with steam rice. “PHO CHIEN PHONG BO” - Deep fried crispy noodle with sauteed beef and bok-choy VEGAN OPTIONS: “NOM HOA CHUOI CHAY” - Banana flower salad “NAM HAP XA” - Steamed assorted mushrooms with lemongrass “PHO CHIEN PHONG RAU CU” - Deep - fried noodles with sauteed assorted vegetables ‘NEM RAN CHAY” – Deep - fried spring roll with assorted vegetables “PHO NUOC CHAY” - Vegan rice wartery noodle soup “DAU HU SOT ME” - Deep fried tofu, tamarind dressing.
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Old Quarter

9. DROP OFF AT HOTELs (in Hanoi Old Quarter only) - MORNING: 11.30 A.M - AFTERNOON: 5.30 P.M
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your lobby, our tour guide will come and call your name for cooking class.

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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