Half-Day Vietnamese Cooking Class

Discover the refined and balanced flavors of traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a half-day cooking class with a market visit. Learn from a skilled chef and enjoy a gourmet break full of delights.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Participants will gather at Ben Thanh Central Market, where they will join the Chef to explore the vibrant activities of a Vietnamese market and learn about local ingredients. Upon returning to the activity location, they will enjoy a welcome drink and hear the story of the Kitchen God.
Participants will then engage in each step of the cooking process,…

What's Included
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • others drinks or extra charges (if any), drop-off
Additional Information

Come join us for a delightful learning experience of cooking traditional Vietnamese cuisine, unraveling its finely balanced yin and yang flavors and dexterous application of spice in every dish.
You will be educated about the unique delicacies from three regions via our Chef’s informative tutorial, complemented with a show of carving arts for your…

Location
Phan Chu Trinh
Standing at the West Gate or Gate no. 5 of Ben Thanh Market, Phan Chu Trinh street, Chef is in uniform with business logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(93 Ratings)
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Wanderer62109274829
Jan 19, 2026
Cooking made fun - What a wonderful chef Ngoc Dung is. Her passion for cooking is shown in how she teaches her class. It was amazing. The food was excellent. I really enjoyed myself and wish that I was in Saigon long enough to go again to cook other foods. I would highly recommend taking this tour because you also get to go to the market to learn about some of the food that the Vietnamese use. The knowledge given is worth every dollar.
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Lindoxis
Jan 11, 2026
Four unlikely European cooks of Vietnamese dishes in Saigon - It was great fun to go to Ben Thanh market and then cook a full meal with the help and advice from chef Quy. Perhaps a full afternoon was quite a long session for us, since we had travelled in the morning to Saigon from the Mekong delta. Despite the tiredness, we were held in there and were blown away when we tasted our own creations at the end!
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Kimf351
Jan 9, 2026
Lovely experience - A fantastic morning that started when we met with our chef at the market, where we first learned a little about the local spices and foodstuffs. After that we continued to the center where we learned some classic dishes as well as a little about how to make beautiful decorations of vegetables. After that we ate the food and we were given detailed recipes, so we can try it at home 👍 The staff speaks good English and are very sympathetic so we can only recommend the place. Thanks for a great experience 🙏
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Melissaax9635ix
Dec 29, 2025
Unforgettable cooking class with Chef Quy - We had a private cooking class for two with chef Quy starting at the Ben thanh market- wow! We saw and learned so much about local produce especially the abundance of variety in this country!! Back at the cooking school we learned many techniques as well as how to prepare a delicious three course meal that we then enjoyed eating. Chef Quy was an absolute delight-a professional who shared her expertise with humour and kindness. We highly recommend this cultural experience - through food and the art of cooking we gained such insight to the Vietnamese lifestyle . We are excited to prepare and share these new recipes - which we were given - with our family and friends in Australia.
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Nicole
Nov 24, 2025
Cook like a pro! - This was a great introduction to Vietnamese cuisine starting at the local Market and learning about the different fresh produce herbs and spices and meat and fish. We then returned to the culinary school and spent time watching our fabulous MasterChef Quay and then preparing our lunch . We made a salad spring rolls and made a caramelised fish and prawn dish with fresh pineapple to finish . It was absolutely delicious and fun .
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Voyage52766850881
Sep 26, 2025
Delicious, Fun & Culturally Rich Experience - What an incredible experience from start to finish! We began by meeting our chef at the local market, where we explored and discovered the cultural ingredients and unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. From there, we moved into the cooking class and prepared a delicious curated menu together. Every step was engaging, fun, and full of flavor - leaving us with not only full stomachs but full hearts as well. A huge thank you to Kim for generously sharing your talent, knowledge, and warmth. I highly recommend a cooking class with Mai Home to anyone wanting to elevate their culinary curiosity and add some spice to their cooking skills.
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Peterm2911
Sep 7, 2025
Great cooking - Great fun, really enjoyed cooking some authentic dishes. A good experience buying some of the ingredients at the market, then using them in the cooking
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Davidfw4875rq
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent! - Excellent course! It was great fun and our hosts were helpful and very knowledgable. The food was fresh and despite my limited cooking skills, I was able to produce a delicious meal with the help of our guide.
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Megan
Jun 17, 2025
Delicious cooking class - A wonderful experience, we learnt so much and the food was absolutely delicious. We can’t wait to try ourselves at home. Highly recommend this as a thing to do in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Q2559hbdenisek
Apr 3, 2025
Great way to experience Vietnamese culture - It was an excellent cooking class where we prepared 4 traditional Vietnamese dishes which were all delicious. It was just the two of us so it was a private experience.
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).