Private Cooking Class & Saigon Local Daily Life by Alleys

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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English
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Discover Saigon's hidden gems with a private cooking class. Explore vibrant markets, experience local life, and learn authentic Vietnamese recipes in a welcoming home setting.

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

Experience Details

Getting away from the crowded central area of Saigon, we will take you to District 6, where you will be surrounded by locals. Here, where you get the chance to walk through tiny back alleys until reach the most popular local wet market to buy food ingredients. By learning the Vietnamese language, you will understand what is the real grocery shopping on a daily basis in Vietnam. The most unique part of the experience is that you will have a chance to get into an authentic local house, which is Auntie Tu's house.


Standard Menu

#1 Poached meat with pepper

#2 Fried egg with minced meat

#3 Fried red tilapia

#4 Sauteed garlic spinach

#5 Sour Soup


The itinerary

#1 Back Alleys: Captivated by the vibrant sights and sounds of locals going about their daily lives

#2 Binh Tien Market: Enthralled by the vibrant colors, exotic produce, and lively exchanges between vendors and customers

#3 Cooking Class: Overwhelmed by the small local kitchen and amazed by the secret recipe of Auntie Tu

What You Get

Private transportation
Lunch
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Souvenirs

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

District 6

Arriving Auntie home located in the back alleys and experiencing the realest local daily life.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Đường Hậu Giang

Visiting the biggest local wet market where hundred of people buying food ingredients everyday.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

121 Đ. Hậu Giang

Hands on the authentic cooking class hosted by Auntie. The menu diversifies with 5 different meals. These food are carefully picked by my auntie and she will show you how to cook it with her secret recipes. After the class, we eat together like a true Vietnamese family.
2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Binh Tay Market, Tháp Mười, Quận 6 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, VN, 700900

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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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