Highlights
- Learn traditional tofu-making step by step
- Experience local Hanoi village life
- Enjoy homemade tofu dishes
- Enjoy a small-group cultural experience
- Discover a sustainable and low-waste food tradition
Description
This is a simple and authentic cultural experience focused on local food traditions, sustainability, and everyday life in Vietnam.
Begin your experience by meeting your guide at Xuan Trach Village Cultural Center - Google Maps link is pinned down below.
Step into the home of one of the last families making tofu the traditional way.
Watch, learn, and even join in each careful stage of the tofu-making process, from soaked soybeans to finished product. See how nothing goes to waste, with even the by-products put to good use. Have a warm, personal Q&A with the tofu makers (with translation support).
Finish with a rustic breakfast or early lunch of freshly made tofu and bun noodles.
“Who is this for?”
• Food lovers
• Vegans/vegetarians
• Slow travellers
• Culture lovers
• Sustainable travel lovers
Includes
Contribution to the family
Hands-on tofu-making experience
Freshly made tofu tasting
Breakfast or early lunch: noodles with tofu
Important Information
- This is a join-in experience - perfect for solo travelers or small groups looking to connect with locals
Start times are flexible - choose 5.30am or 7am from Nhà Văn Hoá Thôn Xuân Trạch
It’s best to go early - the couple starts making tofu at 4am to sell at the morning market. If you come too late, much of the process may already be done
The couple only speak Vietnamese - your friendly host, Ngoc, will translate everything for you
Expect a truly humble home setting - this is a real family kitchen, not a tourist setup
Since this is still a working family business, timing and pace may vary slightly - it’s all part of the charm
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
