Top Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Classes

Come home from your Vietnam trip with more than a bag of souvenirs—come home with authentic Vietnamese cooking skills and insight into the culinary traditions of this beautiful country. Starting at the iconic Ben Thanh market, you’ll select fresh ingredients before sitting down to your own cooking station, where you’ll then follow a chef across four iconic dishes, learning skills and techniques. At the end, celebrate by tasting your creations.

No trip to Vietnam would be complete without experiencing the nation's cuisine. This short cooking class, tailored to beginners, introduces you to the specialties of the country's three regions (north, south, and central), as well as spectacular fruit carving techniques. Morning and afternoon courses include a visit to Ben Thanh Market, but evening courses are shorter and omit the market tour.

There’s no better way to learn about Vietnamese cuisine than a cooking class. And Cyclo Resto’s cooking course doesn’t just include a feast of fantastic food but a ride on the classic Vietnamese “cyclo” and a shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market. Choose from different menus for the class, then savor the results followed by an egg coffee for dessert.

Step right into an exhilarating adventure that teaches you how to make three delicious Vietnamese coffees and enjoy ‘bánh mì’ in a way usually only locals do. Make and drink coffees from the past, present, and future!

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

To experience Ho Chi Minh City, you need to do two things: Ride a motorbike, and eat the food. On this tour, you’ll do both. Zooming across five districts with your English-speaking guide, you’ll hop on and off your motorbike to taste bun bo hue, nuoc mia, banh mi, goi cuon, and so much more—including ice-cold juice, perfect for those hot Saigon nights. Menu can be slightly changed depends on Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner CHOOSE YOUR OPTION: 1. SAIGON SIGHTSEEING + 6 TASTINGS: 26$ 2. SAIGON SIGHTSEEING + 11 TASTINGS: 30$ 3. 11 TASTINGS W/ BEER & SEAFOOD: 35$ Our Tastings Menu: 1. Bun Bo Hue - Unique Noodle Soup 2. Grilled Oyster with black pepper sauce 3. Grilled Banana with coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of of tropical fruit 4. Banh Mi- No1 Street food 5. Bánh Tráng Nướng - a great mix of melted butter, cheese, egg & sausage 6. Banana cracker 7. Jasmine Tea 8. SURPRISE DISH 9. Fresh spring roll with shrimp 10. Cold sugarcane juice 11. Dessert Flan cake

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene on this half-day tasting tour, dedicated to local favorites that many culinary tours overlook. Drop in on hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where vendors have spent decades perfecting small but tasty menus. Enjoy eight tastings, including freshly made banh mi, sugar cane drink and sweet soup dessert.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an integral part of Vietnam’s history, making them a must-see attraction. Opt for a luxurious experience of the tunnels on a tour that includes round-trip transport by luxury limousine and a cruise on the Mekong River. In an intimate group limited to seven, travel in air-conditioned comfort, explore the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat and motorboat to discover rural life

Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day and enjoy a River Saigon dinner-and-sightseeing cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, when it's time, board a traditional or modern riverboat and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City—formerly called Saigon. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

The street food choices of Ho Chi Minh City can be astounding—and overwhelming. A personal guide makes the decisions and communications easier on this evening walking tour. After a convenient hotel pickup by taxi, savor a menu of delicious dishes washed down with beer and homemade Vietnamese rice wine.

Benefit from a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is paired with sightseeing by motorbike for the ultimate half-day combo tour of this important city in southern Vietnam. Observe daily life as your driver-guide zips through the streets while you ride as a passenger on the motorbike. Stop at popular local eateries and sample enough dishes to make up a meal, including delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert.

Step into the mesmerizing universe of Vietnamese coffee and unravel the magic behind the iconic ‘egg coffee,’ a legendary concoction born in 1946 in Hà Nội and still an irresistible delight to this day!

Cooking classes are a great way to commemorate a trip—but this one will also level up your skills. Built for those who already have confidence in the kitchen, you’ll follow a professional chef across several classic Vietnamese dishes, concentrating on technique and the nuance of flavor. Morning and afternoon sessions are paired with a market visit, turning this into a cultural excursion as well.

Step right into the heart of Việt Nam’s cultural coffee odyssey, a thrilling escapade you simply can’t miss while in vibrant Hồ Chí Minh City aka Sài Gòn!

Make a delicious meal with a master chef on this 5-hour, farm-to-table cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn simple, healthy cooking techniques, and prepare four dishes of food with fresh, organic herbs and vegetables. Pick, cook, then enjoy the results.

Immerse yourself in all things coffee during this experience at a Ho Chi Minh City coffee shop. Enjoy a coffee tasting of five different types of beans and learn about the coffee-making process, from the origin of the bean to roasting (similar to wine). Plus, hear about the history of how coffee came to Vietnam and its importance in today's culture. Finally, learn how to make traditional Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, known as "ca phe sua da."

Experience the culinary and cultural history of Vietnam in one day, including a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. Get an overview of Vietnamese agriculture at an organic farm and learn cooking skills during a hands-on lesson with a professional chef. After a delicious lunch, visit the subterranean network of tunnels built by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Get a look underground and hear about wartime struggles on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.

Homestyle cooking techniques that can be easily repeated at home. Top high quality and fresh ingredients from trusted stores. Learn how to choose the best ingredients/natural seasoning, exclusive of MSG, artificial seasoning or premix powder. Tailor traditional menus to vegetarian/vegan palates, pescatarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or special diets, etc. Time and menu could be flexible at your convenience/ purpose (of parties, celebration, team building, restaurant opening). Just text me. Spending time together to cook, eat, talk, share insights into Vietnamese culture, life, business (I also run another online biz), traveling experiences, meditation, etc. Stunning Saigon river view kitchen from the top 24th floor.

Spend a day exploring Vietnamese cuisine in Ho Chi Minh City, starting with a market visit, on this private excursion. On arrival at the cooking school, take a tour of the garden farm and harvest its fruits. A professional chef demonstrates how to prepare four authentic dishes that you sit down to enjoy for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in this full-day tour.

Enhance your cultural experience of Vietnam on an enriching full-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City to the rural countryside of the Cai Be. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, feast your senses on the enticing aromas of fruit orchards; tantalize your taste buds at a traditional candy factory; and browse stalls bursting with exotic produce during a visit to a floating market. Interact with locals as you uncover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine and enjoy a bicycle ride around the town of Cai Be on this intimate small-group tour.

During an 80-minute experience, we will be crafting 3 main cocktails and 3 optional ones. It’s a fun and relaxed experience with an Asian touch. We will be sharing our stories and would love to hear yours! It’s also a great excuse if you feel like dressing up and having a fancy “night in”.