Cooking Classes in Ho Chi Minh City, All 4 Weighed Up

1.Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · from $46Our pick

Ride a cyclo through central Ho Chi Minh City, shop for Vietnamese ingredients at Ben Thanh Market, then cook lunch with Chef Vu’s team. You will practice knife work, seasoning, plating, and traditional dishes such as spring rolls, clay-pot fish, pork ribs, morning glory, and egg coffee. The class lasts about four hours and accepts up to 12 guests.

“Really well thought out and organized cooking class. Everything prepared for maximum time use and opportunity to do all the “fun” cooking parts. Chef was interactive and easy to follow.”

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2.Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $49

Start at Ben Thanh Market with a local guide, then travel to 131/3 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai for a chef-led class. You will prepare three dishes plus dessert, or up to four Vietnamese specialties depending on the menu, using your own station. Chefs including An, Anh, Sarah, Titus, and Dung have led sessions, with recipes in a take-home cookbook.

“Titus has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and a cheerful, funny wit that makes the cooking session enjoyable in every way! Definitely recommended. Do note that the cooking booklet is actually quite nicely made, in both content and design, so it definitely gets a place in your bookshelf both as a memory and as a mini cookbook.”

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3.Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $45

Meet at Hai’s Restaurant in District 1 for a 3.5-hour class with a market walk, hands-on cooking, and a meal of three Vietnamese dishes. Daisy, Jack, and chef Thieu may lead the session, with nine dishes available to choose from. A soft drink, beer, and egg or coconut coffee are included.

“Daisy was a great host and I had such a lovely morning walking around the local markets and learning to cook authentic Vietnamese food. I ended up having a private class as I was the only one who had booked so got some great 1 on 1 time Read more”

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4.1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $15Best value

At Hai’s Restaurant in District 1, your local instructor explains Vietnam’s coffee culture, demonstrates egg coffee, then helps you whip up your own cup. The one-hour class costs $15, includes ingredients, coffee or tea, and a spring roll. Small groups, adjustable sweetness, and personal help make it friendly for first-time cooks.

“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”

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