Vietnamese Cooking Class: Authentic Culinary Experience

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese food and culture with a Hanoi cooking class and market tour. Learn to cook authentic dishes and explore the vibrant local market.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Our cooking class provides an immersive experience in traditional Vietnamese Cooking and culture. In fact, two of these are inextricably linked. The sounds, sights, smells and tastes found in a typical Viet market are emblematic of daily life here, shaping the contours of Vietnamese cuisine. This exciting program is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic…

What's Included
  • Pickup at hotel (in Old Quarter and French Quarter)
  • Local guide/ experienced English-speaking cooking instructor
  • Cooking class with a professional chef
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch/Dinner
  • Seasonal fruits after meal
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Hanoi beer, herbal welcome drink, soft drinks, coffee, and bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Additional Information

Getting to know the food is also a great way of learning about the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook, delicious, and forms a large part of the culture. This half day tour gives you a hands-on lesson on how to shop for fresh ingredients and cook authentic Vietnamese food.
Blue Butterfly Cooking classes are offered every day in the…

Location
69 P. Mã Mây
Phố Mã Mây
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kurtm873
Mar 22, 2026
Hung Pickle cooking class. - We had a wonderful time with hung pickle! He was very informative and fun to work with. The only thing I didn’t get was the recipe for ginger tea.
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623juliel
Mar 17, 2026
Fun cooking experience - I had a fantastic experience with Chef Hung Pickle. He took us to the market and showed us lots of ingredients and then we went to their cooking studio offsite. It was in a beautiful garden setting, very well equipped and we got to cook and enjoy 4 Vietnamese specialties. It was fun and the food was delicious. We also got a copy of the recipes to keep. I can highly recommend Chef Hung and this cooking class.
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Bonnie
Mar 14, 2026
Highly recommended cooking lesson - A very pleasant vietnamese cooking experience with Chef Pickle. He is funny and knowledgeable, he teaches with patience and heart. Foods we made were excellent.
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Veronikav298
Mar 5, 2026
Excellent Experience - I took the cooking class mit chef Hung: he was very nice, explained the recipe step by step and gave good tips!
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Nicholas
Feb 13, 2026
Excellent Class! - I had a fantastic time at the Blue Butterfly Cooking Class. I was solo in a class of 8 students. I appreciate that everyone got an equal amount of practice on the cooking duties. The market visit was very informative, Chef Pickle was happy to answer any questions we had, and it was an excellent opportunity for some to buy a new fruit or grab a cup of coffee. The pho we made was served with a side of chili sauce, I asked to see the bottle to buy some, Chef said it’s was made in-house, very tasty, will definitely come back for dinner.
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226paull
Feb 2, 2026
Fantastic Vietnamese cooking experience - This was one of the highlights of our time in Hanoi. Chef Hung Pickle led us on a wonderful half-day cooking course that was both informative and great fun. We began at the Blue Butterfly Restaurant in the Old Quarter, where we started preparing Phở Bò (beef noodle soup). Normally the broth takes up to 48 hours, but for our six-hour course we put the beef bones on as early as possible so the flavours could develop while we headed out to explore the markets. The market visit was absolutely fascinating – lively, colourful, and full of energy. There was an incredible variety of produce, from river worms to cashew nuts, and everything in between. Along the way, we stopped to sample a few local treats, including roasted pork and sweet custard apples. After returning to the restaurant’s upstairs kitchen, we got to work preparing the four dishes we would later enjoy for lunch: • Phở Bò (beef noodle soup) • Bún Chả (BBQ pork with noodles and dipping sauce) • Nộm Đu Đủ (green papaya salad) • Nem Hà Nội (Hanoi spring rolls) Chef Hung explained each step clearly and kept the class relaxed and engaging. The results were excellent, and we were especially proud of learning how to firmly roll our own spring rolls! Congratulations to Chef Hung for an outstanding experience. I would highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to truly experience Vietnamese cuisine in Hanoi.
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Jffwad64
Jan 22, 2026
Awesome Immersion of Hanoi Culture - Chef Hung “aka Pickle” was awesome teacher and truly passionate about sharing the favorite dishes and delights of Hanoi. A informative tour of the local market , tasting some of its delights.. it was a wicked experience….
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Fayruzk
Dec 12, 2025
Amazing vegetarian cooking class! - What an amazing experience! We took the Blue Butterfly Market Tour and Cooking Class which was incredible. The market tour where we shopped for ingredients was so informative. The owner of the restaurant was our guide and chef and he explained all the ingredients and arranged for delicious samples. Then we cooked a scrumptious 4-course meal together. He was super attentive to our dietary deeds as vegetarians and explained any substitutions we can make with ingredients back home. The experience was fun, delicious, and interesting. Highly recommend it!
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E1677eetimol
Dec 2, 2025
Amazing cooking class experience - This was excellent, a very nice experience! We had fun time with the chef and made - with some help - great food for our dinner. We learned how much work is needed and how many ingredients are used for the traditional local foods, that seem to be simple at the first glance. The admission fee was 55 USD/ person and it of course included the dinner (4 dishes) we prepared. In total the experience lasted some 3 hours - this was time and money very well spent! This might take longer with more participants, we had by lucky bounce a private class just for us two. We enjoyed the atmosphere a lot, the staff is very friendly. Prior to the cooking class we had dinner at the same restaurant twice, we can recommend this restaurant for nice dinners as well.
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Explorer00314821139
Nov 27, 2025
Hanoi culinary delights - Fantastic culinary experience, cooking with Hung. He explained each process very clearly and passed on some of his top tips gained from over a decade of professional cooking. The shopping trip to the market is one of of my Hanoi highlights. I can highly recommend this cookery school lesson !
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).