Top Southern Vietnam Cooking Classes

Excellent experience. We were met by Lin, our chef & guide at our door, soon after the driver picked us all up and we headed in an ample vehicle to a local market outside the city not far from the cooking school. After seeing all the local produce, meats and fish we headed on the school where we went out back to the fields and picked herbs and vegetables for our menu. The tables were set for us to embark on the preparations of four delicious courses. It was outstanding! Highly recommend Lin and this tour!

I cannot recommend the cooking class and tour more. It was one of the highlights of my time in Ho Chi Minh. Our guide Alice was exceptional! Knowledgable, patient, friendly and had a good sense of humour. I loved learning about the wet and dry markets, collecting our produce and then cooking some delicious traditional dishes.

Excellent experience. Our guide was super customer centric. We learnt a lot about herbs and vegetables. Each dish we cooked was so tasty. We got super full on delicious shrimp, pork and veggies. A fantastic experience I would warmly recommend

I enjoyed learning how to make delicious Vietnamese food and I liked the fact that I could eat my own food. The materials and tools were well prepared and it was fun to make. It was also good to learn about the food.

This was a great experience from beginning to end, It was very informative not just about Vietnamese cooking but also about the ingredients in the fields which go to make the food so delicious, We enjoyed the trip out to to countryside with our small group, the amazing authentic market visit, the foraging on the organic farm and then the cooking experience itself. It was simple and easy to follow and very well organised. My husband who is not a cook, was dubious before we set off but had a very enjoyable day. Thank you Alice and HCM Cooking

10/10 would definitely book again! Thanks to Linh we had a great time walking through the local market, picking our own ingredients in the garden and cooking them under nicely communicated guidance. It was great fun to prepare local dishes! Not only am I taking home a nice certificate, but also the heart warming experiences of this class!

I would 100% recommend doing this cooking class experience!! First stop of the day, our guide Aura took us to an authentic market (no tourists were there, for locals) and it was a completely different experience full of fresh fish, meat, fruits and vegetables plus more. We then arrived at the HCM cooking class place and Aura took us around the farm land to pick all the vegetables and ingredients we would need to complete the recipes which was amazing to know what we picked the ingredients and they were super fresh! We made each course with support and guidance from Aura then we were able to sit together and enjoy what we made. All the food looked and tasted incredible, so much so I had to buy the recipe book to make them again when I get home. All the staff at the cooking class were so friendly, especially Aura who was with us for the day. She was so knowledgeable, kind and was keen to get us involved in every part of the day. I would definitely recommend doing this cooking class experience to get a authentic wholesome Vietnamese experience!

Before we began our cooking class, we were invited to go through the gardens and pick our ingredients. This was an amazing touch as we got to learn about the ingredients we were about to use, and it was more fun than just being told about them.The class itself was such a great introduction into Vietnamese cooking, and our guide was perfect at explaining the importance of each ingredient and how to create a balance.What I really enjoyed about this class was the fact you got to eat each course after cooking it, as opposed to cooking everything at once and eating it all together. This allowed you to appreciate each dish and the amazing flavours.Each guest has their own station and got to be involved in every step of the cook, which is not always the case.I would 100% recommend this to anyone and I’m definitely going to try these recipes at home.

This cooking class with Huy was one of the best experiences we had while visiting Vietnam! He was so knowledgeable on all the different types of fruits, vegetables, and foods not only on the farm but at the local market as well! Any fruit that we had never tried before he bought so that we could have a taste. The custard apple was our favorite!!! The cooking class was so informative and the dishes we made we delicious! The recipes were so easy, we're definitely looking forward to recreating them at home in the US! If you love cooking, this class is for you!

The day started with Huy meeting me in my hotel lobby and then having a car pick us up to go to a local market on the outskirts of the city. He was with me throughout the day from the market, to the farm and then the cooking lesson. Every part of this experience was unique and interesting, made more so by Huy's knowledge and willingness to explain and answer questions. I highly recommend this if you enjoy cooking or just want to have a fun experience outside of the usual touristic spots. And if you get Huy as your teacher I guarantee you will have a great time!

From pick up to drop off, we had a fantastic time. I’d like to specifically thank Rose for making our day particularly awesome. A cool girl, with some great knowledge! (Your English is amazing too!)The cooking class and particularly the garden tour was incredible. Chef Tan was an interesting person, who’s set up a very well run business. Excited to visit his Bankstown Venue.The Cu Chi tunnels were also both frightening and fascinating in equal measures, Rose’s knowledge really impressed us both. Especially the enthusiasm to jump into the tunnels!Grateful, and hope to see you soon!Ryan & Blythe

Having tried many other cooking classes in different countries, I found this to be one of the best. Our guide Rose was excellent, very informative and patient. The class was great, after picking our own ingredients on their farm we were shown some simple and delicious meals we can easily cook at home. Overall a fantastic day out

Morning started with a tour of the market where we saw some interesting items that were as fresh as it could get. The class was very hands on which I appreciated and Chef Tan’s original (and funny) teaching method makes you really understand the basis and foundation for Vietnamese cuisine. If you really want to learn to cook Vietnamese, this class is a must!

Very extensive tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable in vietnamese cuisine. Very authentic experience

love vietnamese cuisine very much and decided to book the class . this class is really the one i look for . not just for fun , you will learn so much from the herbs , spices , medical section , balance section , how to make all different sauce like dipping sauce , stir fry sauce , bbq sauce , soup sauce etc . the techniques is simple ,easy and chef Tan give you a another plus with great humor skills but meaningful that you can remember for life time , great experience you must do

with 15 years experience in the kitchen and want to learn some new techniques and cuisines in different countries but never be easy to find right one . i did saigon cooking class . maihome ,grain cooking class . all the school is set up different and all the purpose just focus for fun not for serious cooked .the last day in vietnam and really love to take another class to give a try . do not expect so much from this class because see so many reviews and think they will be very touristy but I was completely wrong . this school set up in nice open kitchen with many small tables for different groups . one groups about 2-4 people and have their own chefs .6 tables run as the same time . our chef , mr Tan who is owner and have so much passionate about food ,life . he shared a lot different ways to cooked how to make the food always Delicious and never need to check the flavour before you serve . his ways is very simple easy just need 5 fingers ,4 fingers and 3 fingers , you can make all kind of food you like .the food come out very delicious and unique flavour that i can not find in other schools and other restaurant in vietnam . just be wonderful for the last day . must get a try if you like cooking