Hoi An Home Cooking Class: Authentic Experience in Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture

150 Ratings

Thành phố Hội An

Save

View Gallery (5)

Seeking an authentic cultural immersion? My Grandma’s Home Cooking Class offers exactly that and more! Enjoy an incredible and memorable experience that combines cultural learning with the sharing of unique moments in a genuine local and family setting, enhanced by the delightful flavors of Vietnam!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Hoi An - Begin a delightful journey by boat, approximately a 35-minute trip, to visit a charming family village on a picturesque island within the serene river delta of Hoi An.
Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed with a refreshing and delicious fruit juice, a traditional Vietnamese fruit-based beverage. While savoring this delightful drink,…

What's Included

Boat trip
Bottled water
Recipes book
Lunch
Welcome drink

What's Not Included

Insurance

Additional Information

12 persons max
Departure: 9:30 am Return: 3:00 pm

Location

61 Ngô Quyền

Ngô Quyền

The meeting point is at the agency Heaven & Earth Bicycle Tour, you will find signs on the right side of the street.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

5.0

(150 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Z5349zemiked

Feb 28, 2026

Super, cozy and above all tasty. - Super cozy, good explanation and super good food. Definitely a must for in Hoi An.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Jan_v

Feb 25, 2026

Very enjoyable and professional, lovely food - We were with eight people(a nice small group). The setting on an island near Hoi An in the house of Thõm’s (our teacher cook)mother is perfect. A lovely spot with very nice traditional cooking equipment. We made four dishes that were really delicious. Vegetarian was no problem. We did spring rolls with self made rice paper, papaya salad, an eggplant dish, grilled pork and a fresh tuna dish. The boat trip to the island took about 40 minutes and was also very enjoyable. All in all perfect cooking class.

Review provided by Viator

Annernewman

Feb 16, 2026

Great cooking class in Hoi Ann - We had a day with My Grandmas Cooking class in Hoi Ann. We booked it direct through their website, it was highly recommended in the Rough Guide to Vietnam and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Tom, our guide and teacher for the day spoke excellent English, she was very engaging and worked hard to make sure everyone enjoyed the day. She explained that the island that the cooking class was held on, a 40 minute boat ride from Hoi Ann, was where she was bought up by her grandmother until the age of 18. Her grandmother used to take the classes but she retired a few years ago, she is now 100 years old! Tom has taken over the cooking, using her Grandmother's traditional recipes. The day started in the food market in Hoi Ann, where the different types of fruit, spices , meat, fish, noodles were explained and in some cases tasted. We cooked 4 different dishes, a fresh rice paper, a rice pancake, papaya salad and pork skewers and then we ate them at a communal table or at our work stations. We then returned to Hoi Ann by boat or some people cycled. A great day and well worth the money

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Kurt_b

Feb 15, 2026

Authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine - Grandma’s cooking is the real deal. A boat took us to an island home where our tour guide Thom said she grew up. She demonstrated the whole rice harvesting process using ancestral tools. We then made rice pancakes over an open flame. She instructed us on how to make papaya salad, rice pancakes, spring rolls and tuna in a clay pot. It was all very organized and we really learned a lot while enjoying Thom and fellow travelers. The kitchen was clean and we were served on beautiful blue and white Vietnamese pottery. Expect to spend many hours!

Review provided by Viator

Andrew_d

Feb 14, 2026

Thom was the sweetest,... - Thom was the sweetest, you could tell she loves her job. The tour was very well organized and the food was superb. We were stuffed by the end.

Review provided by Viator

Einvered

Feb 7, 2026

Do not miss this experience - We highly enjoyed the experience, everything was well planned and executed above all expectations. Thom our guide and her supporting team were friendly , knowledgeable and professional. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. We 100% recommend this tire!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

T181heleannes

Jan 31, 2026

Fantastic - Absolutely fantastic tour / cooking class! Thom was an amazing guide, so informative and fascinating! The food was incredible!! Highly recommend!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Angelad100

Jan 28, 2026

Excellent day out! - This experience was the best we did in Vietnam. Thom was knowledgeable and friendly, we visited her Grandmas island and saw a traditional village. The cooking space was clean and a lovely space. I have made the recipes again since coming home - it’s a lovely memory and we use the knowledge a lot at home. Thank you Thom and family 🙏🏻

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Christopher_p

Jan 28, 2026

Don’t miss out - Truly an incredible experience not to be missed while you are visiting Hoi An or Danang. Thom, our tour guide, was a gracious host and great teacher. We learned a lot about Vietnam and got to see a slice of life in the countryside away from the city and tourists. Not to mention the food was delicious! This was the best activity we did while visiting.

Review provided by Viator

Peter_h