VIETNAM – Hanoi – Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class by the River

A cooking class is not only an amazing way to discover Vietnamese culture, but also to enjoy a tasty, hand-made lunch while learning a new skill.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Family, Gastronomy, Honeymoon, Sustainable

Country - City

Vietnam - Hanoi

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$$

Max pax

15

Seasonality

All year long

Arrival city

Hanoi

Departure city

Hanoi

Description

A cooking class isn’t just a great way to learn how to cook some of the most famous dishes of northern Vietnam, but also to discover the wide varieties of Vietnamese food and culture. This cooking class starts with a visit to a market or to a local garden to learn about the vegetables, before starting to prepare northern Vietnam’s most authentic local dishes. By the end, guests will have made a delicious lunch for themselves to enjoy, and will take home the knowledge of northern Vietnamese recipes!

Selling points

  • A cooking class is the best way to learn about Vietnamese food and culinary culture
  • Hands-on cooking class: not only to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, but also to cook and enjoy the dishes
  • The cooking class is located in a local house, outside of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, in a spacious Indochina styled villa with a green garden and an invaluable view to Duong river.

Level Of The Excursion

High – This activity strongly supports local communities and/or helps preserve the culture and environment

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Cultural Conservation

Economic Impact

Community benefits

Additional Information

Positive Impact:

This activity helps to maintain the gastronomy of Vietnam and the traveler to learn about it. It also provides direct income to the owner of the cooking class, with an in-depth experience at the house of the chef. The activity will also provide direct income to the sellers at the local market, since the travelers will go with the chef to purchase ingredients prior to cooking. 

Time And Transportation

From To Kilometer By Duration Road condition
Opera House Tam Cuisine 7 car 15 minutes good
Hanoi Airport Tam Cuisine 25 car 30 minutes good

 

Duration

3.5 to 4.5 hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

  • An authentic cooking class, during which guests cook and taste their own food
  • Discover another side of Hanoi by exploring non-touristic neighborhoods and markets
  • Learn how to cook a few of the most famous northern Vietnamese dishes
  • Hand-make a tasty lunch  with the freshest foods
  • The house at Tam Cuisine is facing the river with a nice garden.
  • Built 20 years ago it is composed of 1 garden – 1 main room with kitchen and dining area and 3 bedrooms
  • The host speaks English and French language.
  • Seasonal menu – Each season has its own menu  following macrobiotics theory.  4 menus per year: summer, autumn, winter & Tet festival.

Why this activity

  • To take part in a different type of immersive cooking class in Hanoi
  • To make sure we have a suitable cooking class for several markets
  • To be able to offer a high-end cooking class in a peaceful environment

Good to combine with

  • Any HD tour in Hanoi
  • Afternoon transfer to the airport/ train station

Do not combine with

  • Street food tour the same day
  • FD Tour in Hanoi
  • Transfer to the airport in the morning

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Pros

Tam Cuisine

  • Easy to organize
  • A very nice house to escape the busy Hanoi
  • The place is very clean and lovely
  • Guests play a major part in the cooking
  • Not impacted by weather

Information

  • Tam Cuisine
    • Visit to local market in Long Bien – small market in the morning
    • Visit to a temple and garden in Long Bien in the afternoon
    • Learn to cook spring rolls, Hanoian Salad (pork on a clay pot and morning glory [not cooked by the guest but served for lunch])
    • dishes of a traditional meal.
    • 9:00 Meeting at Ngoc Thuy market
    • Introduction of shopping habit of Vietnamese people and briefing about the cooking class
      9:30  Start visiting shopping area of alive chicken,  fish and buy all ingredients for the cooking class’ menu.
      Guests are free to taste some local breakfast (Banh cuon, Pho bo, Fruits).
    • 10 AM – Transfer to the house , tea break and rest before the class. Option of visiting some relics of village: Temples of Hero Ly Thuong Kiet; Buddhism pagoda and temple of Vietnamese traditional belief for Natural mother
    • 10:15 – Start cooking 4 main dishes of a traditional meal
    • 12:15 – Lunch time with host.

Alerts

Tam Cuisine:

  • The cooking class in the afternoon is less interesting than the morning class, so we should not offer it except if we have no other option.

Important information

  • Other activity at Tam Cuisine
  • Private dinner along the River – Same price as the cooking class-
  • Note: Menu (Đặc trưng Hà Nội – Quay lại tuyền thống Hanoi authentic – Back to traditional)

1- Salad in Hanoi style
2- Hanoi traditional fried spring rolls
3- Crispy deep fried belly pork
4- Seasonal vegetable with garlic and mushroom
5- Fragrant rice Including:- Welcoming drink (tea or coffee)
– Fruits and cookies
– Food for guide and driver
– One drink/pax (mineral water or local beer) Not included – Extra drink
– VAT
– Tip for cook and staff – Optional: Case by case
– Aperitif
– Vietnamese style soup

Price range

$$$

Quotation guideline

  • Tam Cuisine starts at 50 USD + VAT(net price) per person, based on 2 people.
  • ERP – Hanoi – Activity – Tam Cuisine – Cooking Class in an old house in the outskirt of Hanoi; Per pax

Inclusion

Morning class:

  • Welcoming drink (tea or coffee)
  • Fruits and cookies
  • Cooking class
  • Local market tour
  • One drink/pax (mineral water or local beer)
  • Meal for guide and driver

Afternoon class:

  • Welcoming drink (tea or coffee)
  • Fruits and cookies
  • Cooking class
  • Local temple visit
  • One drink/pax (mineral water or local beer)
  • Meal for guide and driver

Exclusion

  • Extra drink
  • Personal expense while market tour
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned on Include
  • Transportation
  • Easia Guide

Possible Extra

  • Beverage – specific meal – Case by case

Important notes

Tam Cuisine:

  • The new venue is located only 10 minutes walk from the former one and very convenient to access even with 29 or 45 seater.

Different Choice

Cooking class at Quyen’s House

Contact

Tam Cuisine:

Tấm cuisine – Traditional cooking class & traditional house

  • Address: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Telephone Number: 09 45 045 909
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Represented Đặng Hoàng Lam (Ms.)
  • Position: Managing Director

Facebook. www.facebook.com/Tamcookingclass.homestay/

English

Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hanoi by the River – Morning

This morning, head outside of the Old Quarter and arrive at a small, local market, where you will meet with the chef. After wandering through the stalls and learning about the various, fresh vegetables, you will reach the house by the river and enjoy a cup of tea. Then, you will begin to prepare traditional Vietnamese food under the supervision of your host, learning how to cook several dishes and discovering more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Once everything is ready, enjoy your lunch before saying goodbye to your host.

Meal included: Lunch
Notes:

– Meeting point: 9:00 Meeting at Ngoc Thuy market
– Duration: 3h 30 min to 4 hours
– Time: from 9:00 to 13:30

Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class in Hanoi by the river – Afternoon ( better to promote the morning class)

This afternoon, head outside the Old Quarter and arrive at a small village near the river, where you will visit a beautiful temple. Around the temple, there is a small garden, where you will meet with the chef who will teach you all about vegetables in Vietnam. Then, go back to the house and sit down to enjoy a cup of tea. Finally, you will begin to prepare traditional Vietnamese food under the supervision of your host, learning how to cook several dishes and discovering more about Vietnamese culinary culture. Once everything is ready, enjoy your delicious dinner before saying goodbye to your host.

Meals included: Dinner
Duration: 4h 30 min

Notes:
Meeting point: Tam Cuisine: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi, Vietnam
Time: from 14:00 to 18:30

Private dinner by the river in a Vietnamese house

End of afternoon, you will head to a small village to enjoy dinner in a classic Vietnamese house. This peaceful home, facing the river, is surrounded by a tropical garden and is an ideal place to taste and discover the elements of Hanoian cuisine, specially prepared by your host. Enjoy the last light of the day while dining with a view of the river, before heading back to your hotel.

Meals included: Dinner
Distance: 15 minutes from Hanoi City Center

French

Cours de cuisine vietnamienne à Hanoï en bord de rivière – Matinée

Vous sortirez du Vieux Quartier pour vous rendre dans un petit marché local où vous rencontrerez le chef. Vous vous baladerez entre les étals et découvrirez les différents ingrédients et légumes avant de rejoindre la maison pour déguster une tasse de thé. Vous commencerez ensuite à préparer des plats typiques vietnamiens sous le regard de votre hôte. Vous apprendrez ainsi à cuisiner différents plats et comprendrez mieux la culture culinaire vietnamienne. Une fois que tout sera prêt, vous savourerez votre déjeuner avant de quitter votre hôte.

Repas inclus: Déjeuner
Remarques:

– Point de rendez-vous: 9 h 00  marché de Ngoc Thuy 
– Durée: 3h 30min à 4 heures
– Heure: de 9 h 30 à 13 h 30

Cours de cuisine vietnamienne à Hanoï en bord de rivière – Après-midi ( better to promote the morning class)

Vous commencerez par quitter le Vieux Quartier en direction d’un petit village où vous visiterez un beau temple local. Ensuite rencontre avec votre  chef qui vous parlera plus amplement des légumes au Vietnam, avant de rejoindre la maison en bord de rivière  pour déguster une tasse de thé. Après cela, vous commencerez à préparer un plat typique vietnamien sous le regard de votre hôte. Vous apprendrez ainsi à cuisiner différents plats et comprendrez mieux la culture culinaire vietnamienne. Une fois que tout sera prêt, vous savourerez votre dîner avant de quitter votre hôte.

Repas inclus: Dîner
Durée: 4h 30min

Remarques:
– Point de rendez-vous: Tam Cuisine: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi
– Horaires: de 14 h à 18 h 30

Dîner pivé dans une maison vietnamienne le long de la rivière .

En fin d’après-midi, vous vous dirigerez vers un petit village  pour profiter d’un dîner dans une maison vietnamienne. La maison paisible est situee le long de la rivière et est  entourée d’un charmant petit jardin , c’est un endroit idéal pour déguster et découvrir la cuisine  hanoienne, préparée par votre hôte. Profitez des dernières lumières de la journée tout en dînant avant de retourner à votre hôtel.

Repas inclus: Dîner
Distance: 15 minutes du centre-ville de Hanoi

 

Spanish

Clase práctica de cocina vietnamita junto al rio  – Mañana

Viajará a las afueras del Barrio Antiguo y llegará a un pequeño mercado local, donde se encontrará con el chef. Después de pasear entre los puestos y aprender sobre los diversos ingredientes y verduras,  se unirá a la casa con el chef  y disfrutará de una taza de té. Posteriormente, comenzará a preparar comida vietnamita tradicional bajo la supervisión de su anfitrión, aprendiendo la forma en la que cocinar diversos platos y profundizando en su conocimiento sobre la cultura culinaria vietnamita. Una vez esté preparado, disfrutará del almuerzo antes de despedirse de su anfitrión.

Comida incluida: almuerzo

Notas:

Punto de encuentro:
Tam Cuisine: 9:00 Mercado de Ngoc Thuy, Long Bien, Hanoi
Duración: de 3 horas y 30 minutos a 4 horas
Hora: desde las 9:00  a las 13:30

Clase práctica de cocina vietnamita junto al rio  – Tarde ( better to promote the morning class)

Primero, viajará a las afueras del Barrio Antiguo y llegará a un pequeño pueblo junto al rio, donde visitará un precioso templo. Después, descubrirá un pequeño jardín donde se encontrará con el chef, quien le ofrecerá explicaciones sobre las verduras de Vietnam. Posteriormente, regresa a la casa junto al rio y disfrutará de una taza de té. Finalmente, comenzará a preparar comida vietnamita tradicional bajo la supervisión de su anfitrión, aprendiendo la forma en la que cocinar diversos platos y profundizando en su conocimiento sobre la cultura culinaria vietnamita. Una vez esté preparada, disfrutará de la deliciosa cena antes de despedirse de su anfitrión.

Comida incluida: cena
Duración: 4 horas y 30 minutos

Notas:
Punto de encuentro: Tam Cuisine: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi, Vietnam
Hora: desde las 14:00 hasta las 18:30

Cena privada junto al río en una clásica casa vietnamita

Al final de la tarde, se dirigirá a un pequeño pueblo para disfrutar de una cena en una clásica casa vietnamita. Esta apacible casa, frente al río, está rodeada de un jardín tropical y es un lugar ideal para degustar y descubrir los elementos de la cocina de Hanói, especialmente preparados por su anfitrión. Disfrute de las últimas luces del día mientras cena con vistas al río, antes de regresar a su hotel.

Comida incluida: Cena

Distancia: 15 minutos del centro de Hanoi

Italian

Lezione pratica di cucina vietnamita in riva al fiume – Mattina

Viaggerete fuori dal centro storico e arriverete ad un piccolo mercato locale, dove incontrerete lo chef. Dopo aver vagato tra le bancarelle per conoscere i vari ingredienti e verdure, vi unirete la casa in riva al fiume e godrete di una tazza di tè.. Quindi, inizierete a preparare il cibo tradizionale vietnamita sotto la supervisione del vostro ospite, imparando come cucinare diversi piatti e scoprendo di più sulla cultura culinaria vietnamita. Una volta che tutto è pronto, vi godrete il pranzo prima di dire addio al vostro ospite.

Pasto incluso: pranzo

Note:
Punto d’incontro: Tam Cuisine: mercato Ngoc Thuy, Long Bien, Hanoi
Durata: 3h 30min a 4 ore
Orario: dalle 9:00 alle 13:30

 

Lezione pratica di cucina vietnamita in riva al fiume – Pomeriggio (better to promote the morning class)

In primo luogo, viaggerete fuori dal centro storico e arriverete in un piccolo villaggio, dove visiterete un bellissimo tempio. Scoprirete poi un piccolo giardino, dove incontrerete lo chef che darà spiegazioni sulle verdure in Vietnam. Poi, vi unirete la casa in riva al fiume  vi gusterete una tazza di tè. Infine, inizierete a preparare il cibo tradizionale vietnamita sotto la supervisione del vostro ospite, imparando a cucinare diversi piatti e scoprendo di più sulla cultura culinaria vietnamita. Una volta che tutto è pronto, vi godrete una deliziosa cena prima di dire addio al vostro ospite.

Pasto incluso: cena

Durata: 4h 30min

Note:
Punto d’incontro: Tam Cuisine: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi, Vietnam
Orario: dalle 14:00 alle 18:30

 

Cena privata in riva al fiume in una classica casa vietnamita

Alla fine del pomeriggio, vi recherete in un piccolo villaggio per gustare una cena in una classica casa vietnamita. Questa casa tranquilla, affacciata sul fiume, è circondata da un giardino tropicale ed è il luogo ideale per assaggiare e scoprire gli elementi della cucina hanoiana, preparati appositamente dal vostro ospite. Godetevi l’ultima luce del giorno cenando con vista sul fiume, prima di tornare in albergo.

Pasto incluso: cena

Distanza: 15 minuti dal centro di Hanoi

German

Praktischer vietnamesischer Kochkurs in Hanoi am Fluss – am Vormittag

Sie verlassen die Altstadt und kommen zu einem kleinen, lokalen Markt, auf welchem Sie den Koch treffen werden. Nachdem Sie zwischen den Ständen herumgelaufen sind und etwas über die unterschiedlichen Zutaten und Gemüse gelernt haben, gehen Sie mit dem Koch ins Haus, um zunächst eine Tasse Tee zu genießen. Anschließend beginnen Sie unter Anleitung Ihres Gastgebers mit der Zubereitung von traditionellem vietnamesischem Essen. Sie werden lernen, wie man verschiedene Gerichte kocht und mehr über die kulinarische Kultur Vietnams erfahren. Wenn alles fertig ist, genießen Sie Ihr wohlschmeckendes Mittagessen und verabschieden sich dann von Ihrem Gastgeber.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen
Hinweise:

Treffpunkt:  Lokalen Markt : Ngoc Thuy, Long Bien, Hanoi
Dauer: 3 Stunden und 30 Minuten bis 4 Stunden
Zeit: von 9 Uhr bis 13.30

Praktischer vietnamesischer Kochkurs in Hanoi am Fluss – am Nachmittag (better to promote the morning class)

Zunächst verlassen Sie die Altstadt und fahren in ein kleines Dorf, wo Sie einen schönen Tempel sehen. Sie erkunden einen kleinen Garten, wo Sie den Koch treffen, der Ihnen etwas über vietnamesisches Gemüse erklärt. Anschließend erreichen Sie das Haus am Flussufer und genießen zunächst eine Tasse Tee. Schließlich beginnen Sie unter der Anleitung Ihres Gastgebers mit der Zubereitung traditioneller vietnamesischer Gerichte. Sie lernen, wie man verschiedene Gerichte kocht, und erfahren mehr über die vietnamesische Esskultur. Wenn alles fertig ist, genießen Sie Ihr schmackhaftes Abendessen, bevor Sie sich von Ihrem Gastgeber verabschieden

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Abendessen
Dauer: 4 Stunden und 30 Minuten

Hinweise:
Treffpunkt: Tam Cuisine: ngõ 481 Ngọc Thụy, Long Biên Hanoi, Vietnam
Zeit: von 14 Uhr bis 18.30

Privates Abendessen am Fluss in einem klassischen vietnamesischen Haus

Am späten Nachmittag fahren Sie in ein kleines Dorf, um in einem klassischen vietnamesischen Haus zu Abend zu essen. Dieses friedliche Haus mit Blick auf den Fluss ist von einem tropischen Garten umgeben und ist ein idealer Ort, um die Elemente der hanoischen Küche zu probieren und zu entdecken, die speziell von Ihrem Gastgeber zubereitet werden. Genießen Sie das letzte Licht des Tages beim Essen mit Blick auf den Fluss, bevor Sie zu Ihrem Hotel zurückkehren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Abendessen

Entfernung: 15 Minuten vom Stadtzentrum von Hanoi