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Learn to make bánh mì and brew Vietnamese coffee in a hands-on cooking class in Hanoi. Discover the history of these iconic foods and enjoy a meal with your creations.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Vietnam as you learn to make bánh mì from scratch
• Discover the history of bánh mì and its unique place in Vietnamese cuisine
• Make iconic Vietnamese drinks like egg coffee or salt coffee
• Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with a local chef in a cozy home kitchen
• Take home a digital recipe booklet and a cooking certificate as souvenirs

Description

Step into the world of Vietnam’s beloved bánh mì with this immersive cooking class designed for food lovers, cultural seekers, and anyone curious about Hanoi’s vibrant food scene. This isn’t just a lesson in cooking: it’s a journey through history, flavors, and traditions that have made bánh mì one of the most recognized street foods in the world. Begin in a welcoming local home, where your host chef will introduce you to the story of the bánh mì. First inspired by the French baguette during the colonial era, bánh mì has since evolved into a distinctly Vietnamese creation, blending East and West into a single bite. The crisp baguette is filled with colorful pickled vegetables, savory meats or tofu, fresh herbs, and flavorful sauces that balance sweet, salty, sour, and spicy notes. Today, you’ll not only taste it—you’ll learn how to make it from scratch. Guided step by step, knead the dough, pickle vegetables, prepare proteins like grilled pork or chicken, and make sauces that give each bánh mì its unforgettable punch. For a true Hanoi touch, dive into Vietnam’s coffee culture, discovering why the city is famous for its creative coffee variations. When your creations are ready, sit down with your hosts and fellow travelers for a feast that is equal parts delicious and cultural. Each bánh mì you craft will be a reflection of Hanoi itself: bold, balanced, and brimming with character. Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home not just recipes, but memories and skills to recreate Vietnam’s most iconic flavors wherever you are in the world. Every guest who books with us will contribute $1 to our charity meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals. At Dine With Locals, everything we do goes back to the communities we serve, and we cannot fulfill this important responsibility without you.

Includes

Signature welcome drink Hands-on cooking class with English-speaking local chef Fresh ingredients and cooking equipment Free digital recipe booklet and cooking certificate (upon request) Complimentary luggage storage (up to 2 days) Optional showers before or after the class (subject to availability)

Important Information

• In this experience, you’ll be actively involved in the entire cooking process, from preparing dough and fillings to brewing coffee with traditional methods. This makes it ideal for food enthusiasts who want to dive deep into the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. A 50% discount shall be applied to guests with disabilities and to senior guests aged over 80 years within the group. Our menu can be customized to accommodate different dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns regarding dietary restrictions and accommodation requirements.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund