Half-day Tour | Experience shopping with local and cooking class in Hanoi

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Half-day Tour.

Type: Cultural Experience & Cooking Class.

Departure time: 10:30 AM / 05:00 PM - 12:30 AM / 07:00 PM.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Meeting Point: Love Kitchen Lab, 519 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi (Self-transfer to the meeting point)

Meeting Instructions: Look for the "Love Kitchen Lab" sign at the entrance. Upon arrival, please contact the host, who will come outside to welcome you and open the entrance.

Group Type: Small Group.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Step into a real Vietnamese family kitchen and experience everyday life through food. Unlike many cooking classes that focus on famous dishes such as Pho or Fresh Spring Rolls, this experience introduces you to the comforting home-cooked meals that Vietnamese families prepare and enjoy every day. This experience is especially recommended for travelers who have already explored Vietnam's famous dishes and would like to discover the authentic flavors of everyday Vietnamese home cooking.

– ITINERARY –

10:30 AM / 05:00 PM: Meet at Love Kitchen Lab & Local Market Visit

• Meet your local host at Love Kitchen Lab.
• Brief introduction to the experience.
• Walk to a nearby local market.
• Learn about Vietnamese herbs, vegetables, sauces, spices, and seasonal ingredients.
• Shop together for fresh ingredients used during the cooking class.

 

11:00 AM / 05:30 PM: Cooking Class

• Return to the kitchen.
• Prepare 4–5 authentic Vietnamese family dishes.
• Learn traditional cooking techniques and the stories behind each recipe.

 

12:30 PM / 07:00PM: Family-Style Meal

• Enjoy the dishes you've prepared together.
• Meals are served family-style with steamed rice.
• Sample a complimentary glass of homemade Vietnamese rice wine while chatting about Vietnamese culture, food traditions, and daily life.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Local market tour.
• Hands-on cooking class.
• All cooking ingredients.
• English-speaking cooking instructor.
• Homemade Vietnamese family-style meal.
• Steamed rice.
• Complimentary homemade Vietnamese rice wine tasting.
• Drinking water.

EXCLUDED:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Additional beverages.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.