You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous “nước mắm” (fish sauce) as well as cooking of the multitude of different rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally, you will understand the intricacies of the Vietnamese dining Etiquette and the technique to master the chopsticks!
Departure Schedule
Pick-up time
07:30 - 08:00
End tour
12:00 - 12:30
Take a front seat ride to one of the local markets by cyclo
Accompany your chef to buy some ingredients for your cooking
Enjoy cooking Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of your amazing Chef
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention
What to expect
07:30 – 08:00
We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 07:30a.m.
08:00 – 08:30
Our friendly drivers will take you on a tour of the vibrant and bustling streets of Hồ Chí Minh city to a local market.
08:30 – 09:00
At the market, you’ll meet your chef and explore the stalls to learn about and purchase ingredients for the class on Vietnamese cooking.
09:00 – 11:00
During the class, the chef will guide you through the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine, including unique spices and the importance of balancing flavors. You will receive detailed demonstrations and step-by-step instructions to prepare each culinary creation. Our professional staff will be on hand to assist you with any questions, and after each dish is prepared, you’ll learn how to check if your technique and seasoning are properly applied.
11:00 – 12:00
The best part is when you get to enjoy the delicious dishes you created yourself. After your culinary masterpiece is complete, you’ll receive a recipe book and a certificate to commemorate your journey.
12:00 – 12:30
Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.
MONDAY MENU
Spring rolls
Morning glory salad with pork and shrimps
Caramel pork in clay-pot
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
TUESDAY MENU
Lotus stem salad with pork and prawn
Grilled beef with lemongrass served with fresh noodle and vegetable
Imperial fried rice
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
WEDNESDAY MENU
Dumpling with spring onion sauce
Vegetable salad with pork and shrimps
Grilled pork rib with broken rice
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
THURSDAY MENU
Beef salad with star fruit and young banana
Grilled pork rib with rice noodle
Caramel fish in clay pot
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
FRIDAY MENU
Mango salad with pork and shrimps
Braised chicken with ginger
Skewed ball pork meat
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MENU
Salad rolls
Chicken noodle soup
Vietnamese sizzling pancake
Amazing dessert will be offered by Chef
***Menus are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.
