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Hanoi Cooking Class: Tranquil Culinary Haven
Join our Hanoi Cooking Class to master authentic Vietnamese dishes in a serene, lush garden setting. Embrace tradition, balance flavors, and create culinary art.
Join our Hanoi Cooking Class to master authentic Vietnamese dishes in a serene, lush garden setting. Embrace tradition, balance flavors, and create culinary art.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 81 Ngh. 76/32 Phố An Dương - Experience a cultural culinary journey with Thom. Begin with a lively cyclo ride to Dong Xuan market, immersing in street food delights and local trade. Explore Thom Culinary, a tranquil oasis amidst the city, with a serene garden house and hidden treasures. Harvest fresh herbs from our lush green garden. Learn about…
- 81 Ngh. 76/32 Phố An Dương - Experience a cultural culinary journey with Thom. Begin with a lively cyclo ride to Dong Xuan market, immersing in street food delights and local trade. Explore Thom Culinary, a tranquil oasis amidst the city, with a serene garden house and hidden treasures. Harvest fresh herbs from our lush green garden. Learn about Vietnamese culinary traditions, the significance of herbs and spices, and the art of balancing flavors and the simplicity makes the ultimate sophistication in Vietnamese cuisine. Get hands-on cooking experience, from chopping to plating, creating authentic Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy your feast, accompanied by homemade desserts, herbal drinks, and rice wine, while learning eating etiquette and dish stories. Conclude the experience with a transfer back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Unique homemade dessert & traditional sweet treat
- Visit & harvest herbs, exotic fruit from lush green garden
- 4 hands-on cooked authentic dishes with passionate host’s guidance
- Bottomless herbal drinks, homemade rice wine & exotic fruit
- Street food delights tasting at traditional markets
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Visit vivid Dong Xuan, Cau Dong & Thanh Ha Market
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- Unique homemade dessert & traditional sweet treat
- Visit & harvest herbs, exotic fruit from lush green garden
- 4 hands-on cooked authentic dishes with passionate host’s guidance
- Bottomless herbal drinks, homemade rice wine & exotic fruit
- Street food delights tasting at traditional markets
- Visit vivid Dong Xuan, Cau Dong & Thanh Ha Market
- Cyclo & round trip transportation
- Visit tranquil Family worship hall, fish pond
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not mentioned above
Meal Options
- Nem Hanoi
- Bun bo Nam Bo
- Bo cuon la lot
- Pho Ga
- Banh bo
- Nem Hanoi
- Bun bo Nam Bo
- Bo cuon la lot
- Pho Ga
- Banh bo
Additional Information
You’ll be immersed in our haven of tranquillity, surrounded by a lush green herb & tropical fruit garden to embrace the joy of cooking and discover the rich tapestry of Vietnamese traditions. As part of your immersive experience, you will have the opportunity to delve into the philosophy behind Vietnamese cooking by exploring the variety of herbs used…
You’ll be immersed in our haven of tranquillity, surrounded by a lush green herb & tropical fruit garden to embrace the joy of cooking and discover the rich tapestry of Vietnamese traditions. As part of your immersive experience, you will have the opportunity to delve into the philosophy behind Vietnamese cooking by exploring the variety of herbs used in our dishes. Discover the art of balancing contrasting tastes and textures, allowing each ingredient to shine. Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the cooking process. From chopping and sautéing to seasoning and plating, you’ll gain hands-on experience in creating authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Our serene beauty, friendly ambience and the stories it holds invite you to embark on a culinary journey like no other.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jessicatm7439hx
Mar 3, 2026
Must Do in Hanoi!!! - We had the most incredible cooking experience in Hanoi with Thanh. From the very beginning, it felt personal, immersive, and so thoughtful.
The market tour alone was worth it — Thanh guided us through both the wet and dry markets, explaining everything in a way that made the culture come alive. We tasted so many new fruits we would have never tried on our own and learned how locals truly shop and cook day-to-day.
Back at the venue (which is absolutely stunning, by the way), we learned to cook traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho, beef wrapped in betel leaf, and fresh spring rolls. Thanh broke everything down so clearly and made it feel approachable.
What really made the experience unforgettable was Thanh himself — so warm, so knowledgeable, and so generous with his stories about Vietnamese culture and traditions. It felt less like a class and more like spending the day with a friend who genuinely loves sharing his home with you.
If you’re in Hanoi, this is an absolute must. A highlight of our entire trip.
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Kate
Feb 24, 2026
Excellent class - We loved our cooking class with Thanh. He was an amazing host. I feel like we learned a good bit about Vietnamese cooking.
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K9828qekerryc
Feb 17, 2026
Highlight of Hanoi! - Our market tour and cooking class with Trang was the highlight of our time in Hanoi! Trang is a delight, she was so amazing with our kids and had so much history and food knowledge to share! We toured the bustling markets, rode in bicycle carts, and then went to her cooking school in the most tranquil gardens right outside the city! The cooking class was not merely watching her prepare food - we made everything from scratch ourselves, with her helpful guidance. And it was delicious!! Cannot recommend this experience enough!
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Kianyik_w
Feb 1, 2026
Great host, great food - Our family of 4 had so much fun and learnt heaps about one of our favourite cuisines. We are glad that the class was hands-on and the private group setting meant we were able to take the class at our pace and ask questions along the way. Thank you Trang and Thanh for a great day overall!
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Paul
Jan 26, 2026
Serenity in the city. - This was without doubt one of the best things we did on our recent vietnam holiday.The whole experience of going to the local fresh market for produce, the picking of fresh herbs at the inner city oasis where the cooking class takes place, The preparation,cooking and of course the feast at the end was truly amazing.
Jocelyne our host and teacher was fantastic.
She is such a wonderful person who is so friendly and warm she coaches you through the whole class with a huge smile on her face.
Big thanks to all the people at Thom culinary
For a wonderful day.
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Northstar53977274976
Jan 22, 2026
Gteat cooking experience - We had such a lovely morning with Thuong at the market, garden and then cooking 4 amazing dishes. The garden is so tranquil out of the craziness of Hanoi. The cake and rice wine were fantastic. Our teenagers enjoyed it too.
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Profmartin
Jan 20, 2026
Wonderful market and cooking experience; highly recommended - This experience simply could not have been better! John and Trang took me on a fascinating market tour, and then we cooked delicious food at the Thom Culinary site. It was lovely and peaceful, with many plants and trees as well as an herb garden.
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Jeanlouisb380
Jan 15, 2026
Exceptional - Blind experience initially offered by our children
Really amazing to make the market in the company of Linh in order to discover (or rediscover) the herbs the fruits of Vietnam that are in abundance
What about the boiling market with stalls on the ground scooters passing from right and left
Linh has her habits and goes to get the best products reserved for her by the merchants
Then it’s the discovery of a haven of peace in the quiet and quiet greenery
All the ingredients are ready for this cooking class
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B
Jan 12, 2026
Advanced Class, Bespoke Menu - I’m back leaving another review for Thom Culinary after doing a second class, this time a private session with Trang. This was a more advanced experience. We skipped the market and went straight into the menu.
The session was designed to explore some of Trang’s most coveted recipes, dishes passed down from her mentors and elders. She has evolved them, honouring tradition while making them her own.
What did we make?
Bò sốt vang, Hanoi style slow cooked beef with wine and warm spices.
Chả ốc hấp lá gừng, fresh snails infused with the aroma of three garden leaves, ginger leaf, lime leaf and xương sông. A dish where water meets garden, releasing a warm, herbal fragrance deeply rooted in old Hanoi kitchens.
Nộm đu đủ bò khô, green papaya salad with organic beef jerky and fresh herbs.
There were also spirits flowing and a simple, elegant dessert to finish.
Words fall short when trying to describe how Trang’s yin yang flavour profiles land on the tongue, like how Gac fruit brings a buttery, mildly sweet, beta carotene richness and colour to the slow cooked beef gravy.
Her philosophy of balance is not about neutralising flavours, but letting them coexist, so you can experience everything at once.
And she’s just fun. Trang is a rare blend of joy and rigour. Spending time with her and the team at Thom Culinary feels like being with a master chef and family at the same time.
This all may sound hyperbolic, but I’ve done enough cooking classes to know that when she releases a cookbook, it’s going to smash it. 👩🏽🍳🥘🤍
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Emilyrg5656gz
Jan 7, 2026
Great experience! - We had a fantastic experience. Chef Mango took us to a local market, then toured us around the gardens of the space. Finally, she taught us to cook several delicious dishes. She was knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time preparing, cooking, and eating delicious Vietnamese dishes while also learning about their cultural importance, the history of the various ingredients, etc.
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