• Experience the authentic flavors and warm hospitality of Vietnamese cuisine through our experience "Dine with Locals".
• This immersive experience will take you beyond the typical tourist spots and into the heart of Hanoi's culinary culture.
• Led by a knowledgeable Chef, you'll explore bustling markets, uncover secret foodie gems, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared and shared with welcoming local hosts.

- COURSE INFORMATION -

• Experience time: Morning (10:30 – 13:30)/ Afternoon (17:00 – 20:00)
• Venue of the class: 173 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Duration: total 3 hours including pick up and drop off time

- ITINERARY -

• Market Tour – 15 minutes

Begin your day by meeting your guide at a central location or your hotel’s
lobby.

Embark on a guided tour of Ngoc Ha's vibrant morning market. Here, you'll
discover an array of fresh produce, spices, and local delicacies while
learning about the ingredients that form the basis of Hanoi's cuisine.

Engage with local vendors, sample seasonal fruits, and aromatic spices as your
guide shares insights into the traditional dishes of the region.

• Sharing the culture + preparing foods – 45 minutes

After exploring the market, head to a local home for a hands-on cooking class.

Under the guidance of experienced home cooks, learn to prepare authentic
vietnamese dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Roll up your sleeves and get involved in some steps of the cooking process,
from chopping vegetables to mastering spice combinations.

• Lunch or Dinner with Local Hosts – 1 hour

Once your dishes are prepared, sit down to enjoy a sumptuous lunch with your
fellow travelers and local hosts.

Share stories, cultural insights, and laughter as you savor the flavors of
your creations alongside traditional accompaniments.

Experience the warmth and hospitality of Hanoian as your hosts welcome you
into their home and share their personal culinary traditions.

Conclude your culinary adventure with heartfelt farewells to your hosts and
newfound friends.

Your guide will be happy to provide recommendations for further exploration or
assist with transportation arrangements back to your accommodation.

Depart with cherished memories, new culinary skills, and a deeper appreciation
for the rich tapestry of Hanoi's gastronomic heritage.

- MENU INFORMATION -

Our Sample Menu with the 4 iconic dishes that almost everybody would like to
try in Hanoi (More dishes or Vegan/Vegetarian are available):

• Nộm Hoa Chuối/Banana Flower Salad: A special appetizer from fresh Banana flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
• Bún Chả/ Obama Noodles - BBQ (Pork) with Dipping Sauce: Sweet and sour dipping sauce with flavorsome marinated pork, Chef Anthony Bourdain and the Former President of the USA - Mr. Barack Obama enjoyed them!
• Nem/ Vietnamese Fried Spring-rolls: Nem and Bun Cha will be the best combination for you to feel the sound of crispy rolls and taste the full flavor of fresh meat or tofu, mushrooms, vegetables dipped in sweet and sour sauce.
• Cafe Trứng/ Egg Coffee (or Chocolate): Egg yolks, condensed milk, honey - altogether in creamy custard floating on Vietnamese black coffee/ chocolate. (or another dessert for vegan)

Please specify any special requests/ food allergies/ dietary restrictions so
that we can adjust an appropriate menu.

• Notes:

  
  

• Some other Vietnamese dishes can be customized in the menu:

  
  
• Pho/ Vietnamese noodle soup with beef or chicken
• Cha ca/ Grilled fish with dill and onion
• Banh xeo/ Vietnamese rice pancake
• Green Mango salad with seafood
• Green Papaya salad (Seasonal)…

- SPECIAL OFFER -

If there is a tour guide accompanying the group:

• The tour guide does not join the class: free lunch and drinks are offered to the tour guide – the same standard as our customers.
• The tour guide joins the class: the contract rate is applied as the normal customers