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Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (3 hours)

5.0 (16 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (3 hours)

About this activity

Discover the delicacies of Vietnamese cuisine during this half day cooking class. You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nuoc mam" (fish sauce) as well as cooking of the multitude of different rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally you will understand the intricacies of the Vietnamese dining Etiquette and the technique to master the chopsticks!

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Asiana Link Travel

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Market visiting
  • Included: Hotel pickup 1 way (only in district 1) by Cyclo (Trishaw)
  • Included: Cooking class fee
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Tour escort/host
  • Included: Lunch

Not included

  • Not included: Drinks
  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nước mắm" (fish sauce), as well as techniques for cooking different kinds of rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef’s guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past. Also, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine, and on to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally, you will understand the intricacies of Vietnamese dining etiquette and the technique to master chopsticks!

  1. Stop 1

  2. Ben Thanh Market

Spring rolls — Served with rice noodles and vegetable , dipped in fish-sauce · Morning glory salad with pork and shrimp · Caramel pork in clay-pot · Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Moc Lan 3 Hotel
  • Silverland Min Hotel
  • Roseland Point Hotel
  • Golden Crown Hotel
  • The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
  • Minh Anh Go Vap Hotel
  • Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
  • Signature by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle
  • Huong Sen Hotel
  • Lamo Boutique Hotel
  • Saga Hotel
  • GK Central Hotel

and 489 more pickup points

We'll reach out to you one day before to re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Dress code is smart casual

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

  • Private Transfer option

    Transfer back to hotel : after class by private car

    Pickup included

  • Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (4-5 hours)

Traveller ratings

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Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (3 hours)

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