Vietnamese Cooking Class and Wet Market Tour: Taste and Learn About Traditional Dishes
4.9
256 Ratings
District 1
Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a cooking class and wet market tour. Learn traditional dishes and explore the vibrant flavors of Vietnam.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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Đ. Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai** - 4-Course Chef-Led Cooking Class & Traditional Wet Market Tour:
COOKING CLASS: Each guest is provided a private cook station and all the necessary ingredients to perfect a meticulously assembled menu of classic Vietnamese dishes. Led by our local head chef, the class introduces guests to flavors, spices, and cooking techniques that span Vietnam’s broad culinary heritage.
WET MARKET TOUR: Our guided tour of Saigon’s most iconic market, Cho Ben Thanh, offers insight into how we procure meats and vegetables on a daily basis. Each visitors is given the opportunity to experience first hand the vibrant bustling wet markets that continue to be a part of Vietnamese people’s daily lives.

Come journey with us through the culinary traditions of Vietnam!

What's Included
  • Elegant Vietnamese Cookbook with over 25 recipes
  • Transportation included for the Wet Market Tour
  • Personal cooking stations
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Dinner is included
  • Gratuities included, no extra tipping required
  • Free welcome cocktail
Meal Options
  • Goi Ga - Traditional Poached Chicken & Viet Coriander Salad
    Served with Sweet and Tangy Anchovy Vinaigrette
  • Bo Bia - Jicama & Sweet Sausage Hand-Rolls
    Served with a Light Peanut-Hoisin Sauce
  • Ca Kho To - Braised Clay Pot Fish & Pork Belly Caramel Reduction
  • Che Dau Xanh Banh Lot - Vietnamese Style Sweet Parfait
    with Cendol & Coconut Cream Drizzle
  • Goi Cuon - Prawn and Pork Belly Spring Rolls
    Served with Light Peanut Hoisin Sauce
  • Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Sizzling Crepe
    Stuffed with Prawn & Tender Pork Belly
  • Pho Ga - Traditional Viet Noodle Soup
    with Poached Free Range Chicken
  • Creme Caramel - Topped with Vietnamese Style Espresso & Crushed Ice
Additional Information

Ignite your culinary passion with an immersive 4-course cooking class and wet market expedition. Our homegrown chefs have thoughtfully designed a daily menu featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes that highlight the distinctive tastes and cultural legacy of Vietnam. Each class includes a visit to Cho Ben Thanh, a renowned wet market in Vietnam. During the tour, you’ll gain insight into choosing the best ingredients and incorporating uncommon meats and local produce into authentic Vietnamese cooking. This interactive learning experience will undoubtedly revolutionize your understanding of Vietnamese food.

Location
Ben Thanh Market
The wet market tour will begin promptly from Cua Tay (West Gate, Gate 5) of Ben Thanh Market. Our guide will be awaiting your arrival. Transportation will be provided to our kitchen where chefs will guide you through a traditional Vietnamese four course meal. No returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(256 Ratings)
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Cuong
Apr 13, 2024
Great Experience! - Overall a great experience! Our tour guide was knowledgable and made the experience enjoyable. My fiance and i learned quite a few interesting facts during the market tour, flame cooked some shaking beef for the first time, and then enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal. We would reccommend!
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F4736qfchristinek
Apr 12, 2024
Amazing cooking - Amazing experience! It was a lot of fun to cook this authentic dishes together. Felt like cooking with a family. Recommend big time!
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769nourn
Apr 12, 2024
Best experience - Great market tour and Amazing cooking class with an authentic chef who was very kind and took her time to explain . We felt right at home.
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Margie
Apr 11, 2024
Saigon Cooking Class - We loved this cooking class! Our teacher was informative, very open to our many questions, and fun! We toured the market & learned about the different herbs & veggies we were going to use in preparing our Vietnamese dishes. The kitchen itself was impressive. Clean & well organized. We learned a great deal about the Vietnamese cuisine, enjoyed eating what we made, and made friends from around the globe. We would highly recommend this class.
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Emilysm4957nz
Apr 11, 2024
BEST THING TO DO IN HO CHI MINH - We had the BEST time ever with An, she was an excellent teacher and made it fun with her sense of humour! The food was so delicious, couldn’t believe we made it ourselves. She was also very accommodating to vegetarian needs Would recommend to anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh!
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U3066jthannahb
Apr 11, 2024
BEST COURSE EVER - Was an AMAZING course. Felt so comfortable and was so much fun. An our teacher was so kind and funny. She explained everything so clearly
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Molly
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent Time! - Great experience! We had a great teacher and tour of the Ben Thanh Market. Her English was really good as well. The others in our group also enjoyed themselves. Plus, you can have beer or egg coffee!
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Curious02926410509
Apr 10, 2024
Delicious Vietnamese food - I learned with Chef Dung. She is great! Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Amazed with Vietnamese cuisine, now I understand why Vietnamese people are healthy! They loves their green leaves! Thank you so much Chef Dung for sharing the secrets of Vietnamese dishes.
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D9397vgkristinam
Apr 9, 2024
Great family experience in Saigon! Hihgy recommend! - A fantastic experience!! A must do in Saigon. The food is a generous serve so make sure you’re hungry. We did the market tour first which was very interesting.
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Wmoore10247
Apr 9, 2024
Authentic cooking class - What a surprise, the tour of the market and explanation of what we were going to prepare along with the history was great. The teaching kitchen was set up quite nice and was very clean. The ingredients were fresh and our instructor was very thorough in her presentation and quite knowledgeable. Everything from the traditional spring rolls to the hot pot pork was tremendous, authentic and really tastety. My friends will marvel at my preparation of Vietnamese pancakes from now on.... the eye opener for me was learning how simple and easy preparing the dipping sauces were. They always taste so much more complex than what it took to make them. Completely recommend if you want to learn to make your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
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