Hanoi Cooking Class: Market Tour, Free Liquor & Coffee Tasting

I had an absolutely wonderful experience taking a" private cooking class with Chef Mango in Hanoi. The experience started with a fantastic market tour where she took me to shop for the fresh ingredients needed for the recipes, explaining everything in rich detail. The class itself was held at her home, which was perfectly equipped and set up for workshops. I learned how to make shrimp dumplings, fresh rolls, and traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. The session was incredibly beneficial, and I enjoyed every single moment. Chef Mango is an exceptionally kind, welcoming, and talented chef. I am so grateful for her warm hospitality and highly recommend her class. I truly look forward to learning even more delicious dishes with her in the future. Thank you so "!much, Chef Mango

Jess was our chef and was fantastic. He engaged us in all parts of the session, from shopping in the market for the freshest ingredients, choosing what we wanted to cook and clear instructions on how to make the dishes. The whole session was excellent and I would recommend this.

We had an absolute blast at the Hanoi Cooking Class! The experience started with a fun trip to the local market before diving into cooking. Mango was an incredible instructor—engaging, super friendly, and fluent in English, which made the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable throughout. ​We learned how to prepare traditional dishes that were both delicious and straightforward to make at home. Everything was handled professionally, and the food perfectly catered to our tastes. It was a fantastic activity, and we’re taking home great memories! ​100% recommended for anyone visiting Hanoi! Wishing Mango and the team continued success.

We had a fantastic cooking workshop yesterday led by Cherry. Dine with Locals handles things in a particularly professional manner. The dishes were delicious and easy to prepare. The atmosphere was good and the people were friendly. We are taking home a wonderful memory. We wish Cherry and her colleagues many more wonderful workshops and success in the future. Warm regards, Joop and Judith from the Netherlands

Amazing cooking class in Hanoi ! We visited the local market before learning how to make delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes with Jesse, including papaya salad, pho, and fresh summer rolls. Super fun, authentic experience and great food !

We had a wonderful time during this cooking class with Jesse. We discovered a few new vegetables at the market and cooked some delicious dishes. All the dishes that we cooked were decided together and Jesse took in account all preferences and dietary requirements. Hygiene was priority at all times. We really enjoyed this unique experience and highly recommend this experience.

We absolutely enjoyed learning about and preparing Vietnamese dishes and the differences between regional cuisines. Our chef and host, Jessie, was outstanding at keeping everyone engaged and informed while we toured the market to buy ingredients and during preparation. He was an expert in accommodating vegetarian diners in our group and also keeping two under-4 year olds occupied over 4 hours! The recipes he gave us will be put to good use when we get home. We had a dinner reservation that night and we’re so full from our daytime class we barely ordered any dinner… 😀 If we were in Hanoi for longer, we would go again.

This was such a fantastic class. Mango was a fantastic chef, so fun, so knowledgable and a great teacher. The food tasted so good, the market experience was great. I would 100% recommend doing this tour as a dinner option for a night in Hanoi.

Fantastic afternoon! Mango was such a great instructor. From getting fresh ingredients at the market to experiencing authentic Vietnamese cooking. Very clear instructions and everyone had turns doing different things. Will definitely join the class again next time I am in Hanoi. Big shoutout to all the staff that were there to help out with other stuff. Thank you Mango for all the fun.

Great family activity to do while visiting Hanoi. Jessie is an amazing English speaker with great conversation creating a happy and comfortable environment. The food was amazing and perfectly catered to our wants and dietary requirements. Would 100% recommend for all age groups.

I loved the food and the atmosphere and is a perfect place for a family to spend the afternoon and the night. I would 100% recommend to everyone to go here. Jessie is amazing and extremely funny and the pricing is fair for the services that you receive. Perfect for a family of around 4 but could accommodate for higher

This was the best cooking class we've been to. Jesse was fantastic. The food unbelievable and the venue amazing.. I have kitchen envy! I would highly recommend.

We had a great time learning all about how to prepare some traditional vietnamese dish , highly recommend had a fantastic time.

Visit to a local market was eye opening. The guide explained to us how locals shop. Once we arrived at a venu, she explained to us what we are going to cook. We had total of 8 participants but she ensured we each got to experience in each process. They had enough helpers to help us at once. Food we made was tasty as well as homemade wine they let us taste with lunch. It was about 4 hours experience and the time flew so fast as we were having fun. Highly recommend for something locals to experience

Very informative, fun, and enjoyable! Giang was a great instructor and was very kind. I learned so much and can’t wait to recreate it.

The class was very interesting and informative! Learned and tried 6 different types of Vietnamese coffee. Also learned about the methods of growing and processing coffee.

Really informative and fun lesson. Luka and the staff were so friendly . The practical and tasting were so fun. Drop off was also provided which was really nice

Recently took part in this cooking experience & definitely the highlight of our trip! Mango is the best! Enjoyed the shopping trip at the market, received heaps of info on the fresh produce. Cooking experience was amazing! So much background on the culture, techniques & ingredients - food was delicious!

My fiancée and I had the privilege—and a bit of luck—to be the only two participants in this cooking class (though it typically accommodates up to 10 people). The experience felt incredibly personal and immersive. Our host, Cherry, was fantastic. She’s a university student with a deep knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. She guided us through a local market, explaining how it operates and introducing us to a variety of ingredients. We also had the chance to sample several house-made Vietnamese wines, which was a unique and fun touch. Back at the lovely home where the class was held, Cherry taught us how to make traditional dishes like spring rolls and egg coffee, along with other Vietnamese specialties. Her teaching style was clear, engaging, and hands-on. Transportation to and from our hotel was included, which made the whole experience seamless. Overall, we highly recommend this class to anyone looking to dive deeper into Vietnamese food and culture in a warm, welcoming setting.

That was the best experience we’ve ever had, we knew not only about coffee itself but also about Vietnamese history! The coffee tasted good and very tasty!

Our guide Mango speaks amazing English and was super nice! She could answer all of my questions and as a vegan they made the whole menu with vegan options for me. We made very nice dishes and we still get a cookbook online! Also as a dessert we could choose an egg of coconut coffee. So good! I really learned about the Vietnamese food but also about other different vietnamese culture! Thankyou!

Enjoyed every part of this experience from shopping in the market to cooking delicious food and learning about Vietnamese culture. The facilities were nice and the chef was great. Highly recommend!

From start to finish Cherry was amazing and a lot of fun. We had a great tour of the market then proceeded to cook some delicious meals with the beautiful produce we picked up. Everything was delicious and awesome to be able to take home some new recipes!

The whole experience was amazing- Cherry was amazing to deal with and knew heaps about everything. Would highly recommend.

Cherry was an amazing host and went out of her way to make sure that everyone in the group was included and involved at every step. Her kind and friendly nature really made the afternoon feel special. A wonderful way to start my Vietnam journey

The class was very engaging and informative. I loved the market tour in particular. My instructor Cherry was also a delight. Had such a fun time learning to cook local dishes with her. The Banana Lead salad is my fav. Highly recommended.

Fantastic cooking class, enjoyed every minute, the food was so great! And our host Cherry was amazing! FYI: don’t eat breakfast 👍🏼

I had a great time cooking Vietnamese food and enjoying lunch together. Highly recommend it if you’re interested in learning how to cook Vietnamese cuisine!

The best cooking class I have ever attended. Cherry was so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing. I highly recommend.

Cherry, our host, made our class so enjoyable. She was knowledgeable in the cooking skills and the history behind the things we cooked. We made a great meal and had a great time. I would highly recommend.

Chef Cherry was a very fun instructor to work with! She shared a lot of cultural influences behind the food that we cooked and ate today. An added bonus was we had unlimited homemade wine and some egg coffee afterwards.

I had an incredible experience taking a cooking class with Cherry in Hanoi! From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind and welcoming, making sure everyone felt involved. She took us to a local market, where she introduced us to fresh ingredients and shared interesting insights about Vietnamese cuisine. Back in the kitchen, she guided us through every step of the cooking process, ensuring we were all actively participating. The dishes we made were absolutely delicious, and I now feel confident enough to try making them at home! Cherry speaks excellent English and is a wonderful conversationalist. She’s happy to chat about anything you bring up, making the class not just educational but also a really fun and engaging experience. If you’re in Hanoi and looking for an authentic and enjoyable cooking class, I highly recommend booking with Cherry!

This was an amazing experience! Me and my girlfriend had the pleasure to even have the cooking class only for the 2 of us (so cool that they still held the class). Ethan, our instructor was excellent! He was super fluent in English and explained us so many different things, starting from local market insights, to cooking skills and even Vietnamese cultures & traditions. The cooking room was very nice and well equipped. The ingredients were partially homemade which is a nice extra touch. We had an absolutely great time!

Cherry was amazing! We shopped for food at the local markets and enjoyed learning about how locals Shop. After shopping, we enjoyed a delightful cooking class. Cherry was knowledgeable and used hunor appropriately! We made spring rolls, banana flower salad with tofu and the best Pho we had in Vietnam. As a special treat, we made egg coffee. I would highly recommend this experience.

We had a great time. Ethan was very informative and friendly. We got to explore a local market, and ate LOADS of food. Good value for money and would defo recommend. The facility is really well decorated too.

I had an amazing time at this cooking class with Cherry! She was passionate and knowledgeable, guiding us through making spring rolls, banana fruit salad, pork noodle soup, and egg coffee. The small class size made it feel personal, and visiting the local market was a highlight. I learned a lot about Vietnamese cuisine and culture—highly recommend this experience if you’re in Hanoi!

Cherry was fantastic. We really enjoyed the class (and all of the lovely food) topped off by a great egg coffee. 100% recommend.

We had so much fun today! It was a small intimate group and we got to know each other and shared our travel stories. The tour guide Cherry gave us a lovely tour of the market to buy fresh ingredients and once we got back to the location for the class she was fun, kind and welcoming! Surprised by a lovely wine tasting and her beautiful decorating! The lesson was informative and fun! We learnt 4 recipes and finished the night with delicious egg coffee!

The cooking class with Cherry was very fun and engaging! The food was also delicious! We cooked spring rolla, salad, bun cha, and at the end we made egg coffee!

It was a fun experience to cook and eat as a group. Our host Cherry was very fun and informative. We learned a lot about Vietnamese culture and ate good food.

It was a lovely experience. Good food and nice tourguide! We made spring rolls, soup, salad and egg coffee, so very local!

This was a super fun, lively, educational, and delicious afternoon and evening. Ethan was an exceptional guide and teacher, who answered all of our random questions and made the time delightful. As we don’t speak any Vietnamese, his English fluency was a huge bonus and allowed us to deeply engage in the information and stories. His understanding of Vietnamese culture and cuisine is nuanced and complex and he was happy to share. The food we made was all vegetarian and delicious. The space is lovely and the housekeeper was so helpful when we got started later than expected! Ethan especially distinguished himself by engaging our kids (10&13) — so much so that our younger daughter was peppering him with questions and joyfully sharing by the end. He involved them both in the whole experience, matching activities with their skills and talking with them like real humans! All in all, this could not have been a more worthwhile and compelling experience for our family!

We were met at our hotel by Cherry, our guide who started out by taking us to the food market. We chose our ingredients and then set off to the cooking school where we were taught the art of Vietnamese cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and recommend Cherry.

The food experience was terrific! I loved all of the food we prepared. A great variety of dishes. The Spring Rolls were the best. Very clean kitchen! I will make them when I get home. Ethan was a great teacher. He was friendly and had a good sense of humor.!

The experience of this cooking class was really good, interesting and funny too. Ethan, was lovely and passionate about the experience in general , he answered all the tons of questions that we had , and he gave us some tips about food and vietnamite tradition. ❤️ Highly recommended ✌🏼

This was the best cooking class ever, so educational, and the food was just amazing. We went to the market and than cooked amazing dishes. Would recommend everyone who likes to cook new stuff and learn Vietnam cuisine

Amazing class, you get to go through the market and experience buyung everything you need for the meals, and then ye prepare some of the best things you can eat in Hanoi! Great guides and great experience!

I really enjoyed the cooking class and I can just recommend it! Our guide was really friendly and helpful, explained everything and created a good overall vibe. We visited a local market and started the cooking after that. We learned different dishes but my favourite were definitely the spring rolls. Soo good!!!

I had a really fantastic time! The course was really informative, the hosts were really friendly and the people in the group were all really lovely! The organisation was also made really simple on WhatsApp.