Hanoi guide · WORKSHOPS
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Hanoi days get easier once the route is clear. This guide compares workshops by price, duration and the part of the city they handle best, so the booking fits the day instead of taking it over.
Rose Kitchen Hanoi cooking class with Old Quarter pickup, a local market walk, hands-on Vietnamese dishes, lunch or dinner, CSR support.
“No hot water to wash hands,found big ball of hair in raw pork and they used Teflon pans with scratches in them.”
Market shopping and a hands-on Hanoi cooking class making 5 classic dishes, plus rice vodka, with take-home recipes and a small group.
“Definitely come with an appetite! Our guide spoke clear English giving us the steps to cook delicious Vietnamese dishes. Plenty of food to enjoy! Walked away with a recipe book for the pho, spring rolls, egg coffee, and more!”
Hanoi coffee workshop at Local Beans Roastery. Taste egg, salt and coconut coffee, learn phin brewing, take recipes home with pickup.
“Absolute must do before leaving Vietnam! I did an 8am workshop with Val and she was AMAZING. She was super funny and taught me a lot about coffee growing in Vietnam and the history behind the famous drinks. I’m so happy to be able to take a piece of Vietnam home with me.”
Hanoi salt coffee workshop teaches you brewing and tasting 6 Vietnamese drinks, from egg coffee to pour-over, plus cocktails and recipes.
“What an experience! Pil and Lin were incredible hosts and we learnt so much about coffee. We learnt how to make 6 different types of coffee and loved all of them. The hosts educated us about coffee and the origins of the coffee from Vietnam. Highly recommend this experience! So glad we booked it.”
Small-group Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi with a Dong Xuan Market visit, choosing 3 dishes plus egg coffee, coffee and tea included.
“A genuine hands on cooking experience in Hanoi with Laura : a great time and delicious food 😊😊😊😊😊”
Handcraft a small wooden souvenir with a local artisan in a calm hidden Hanoi villa, with tools, guidance, water, and a free drink.
“Be prepared to learn how to shop in Vietnamese, and get fully involved in preparing the most delicious meal. Aroma arranged our hotel pick up with great communication beforehand and dropped us off near our evening destination after Read more”
Market visit and hands-on cooking of 5 Hanoi dishes, then lunch or dinner you made, with rice whisky, tea, and a recipe book.
“nothing at all the whole class was amazing 👏 Perla was most amazing teacher & my 13yr old son learnt so much from her plus we all learnt how to speak in Vietnam for ingredients we all were using. HANDS DOWN BEST COOKING CLASS I've ever attended all over world.”
Hanoi market-to-fork cooking class for 4 dishes with hotel pickup, hands-on pho prep, market tour, and dinner with local drinks.
“Chris was a great teacher who can teach even the least experienced person in a kitchen. He took us to local vendors and we got to see how locals source their produce and meat. As a vegetarian, he customized my portion of the menu to fit my dietary restrictions and had my friend make her food without restrictions. This was so much food we invited friends to the restaurant to help us eat it all. One of my favorite experiences in Vietnam”
From Hang Da market to a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi, you’ll make egg coffee and classic dishes, then eat what you cook for $30.
“Lots of fun making and eating . Skip breakfast as there is plenty of food. Ruby also gave us local places to try.”
Cook one Hanoi classic in a hidden garden villa, then choose pho, bun cha, or banh xeo, plus free egg or coconut coffee.
“Maxi was amazing! The food was great and it was a homey fun experience. Nice selection of food, great instruction and environment, and great instructor. 10/10 would recommend.”
Make Bat Trang pottery in Hanoi Old Quarter. 3-hour private wheel class, then glazed pieces ready in 2 to 3 days.
“Two very sweet guys and a fun experience for my family ages 14-74. Nice break from hustle and bustle of old town Hanoi.”
Throw clay on an electric wheel with Bat Trang artisans in Hanoi Old Quarter, make multiple pieces, and take one home after firing.
“Very good experience. We had the best guide, she was very sweet and happy to help get us the best results. Really recommend trying this pottery class.”
Shop Dong Xuan Market, cook 5 Vietnamese dishes you choose, and eat your creations with rice wine in Hanoi.
“We both really enjoyed the private class with Jane. Buying the food in the market was really interesting then we prepared the food and finally ate it. It was great having the choice of dishes to cook and we look forward to making them when we get home to new zealand. We re immensely this as a pleasant and interesting activity for couples.”
Learn Hanoi egg coffee plus two other Vietnamese styles in a small class with an English-speaking teacher, hands-on practice, and take-home skills.
“We had a great coffee class with Iris! She showed us how to make salt coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. She also showed us how to make coffee art on the foam with chocolate syrup! We had a great time and tasty coffee!”
Hanoi hands-on cooking with a market tour, coffee tasting, and unlimited homemade wine and liquor for $32.
“We had a great time cooking with Jesse! It was very cool to see the market and pick up our own ingredients. Jesse was great with our kids, so friendly and found special ways to get them involved. This was a great introduction to Vietnamese food! Loved it!”
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