About this experience
Enhance your culinary skills in this half-day Vietnamese cooking class led by an experienced professional chef. Begin with a 30-minute cyclo ride, then head to a local market, where your guide will give tips on bargaining with vendors while you select fresh ingredients. Afterward, learn kitchen essentials like knife skills and food presentation, all while cooking traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Why you'll love it
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Cyclo ride through District 1
30 minutesBoard a traditional cyclo for a 30-minute ride through the streets surrounding the meeting point, taking in the neighbourhood atmosphere before the class.
Local market visit
Walk through a local market with your guide, selecting the fresh herbs, vegetables and proteins you'll use in your chosen dishes while picking up bargaining tips along the way.
Choose your menu
Back at the kitchen, browse the full class menu with your guide and decide on your starter, main, soup, the must-have pancake and a free morning glory stir-fry.
Hands-on cooking session
Chef Vu leads you through each dish, covering knife technique, seasoning balance and presentation as you cook.
Sit-down meal and egg coffee
Eat the full spread you've prepared at the table, finishing with a classic Vietnamese egg coffee as a sweet close to the morning.
Certificate presentation
Receive your commemorative certificate before departing on the included one-way shared transfer.
Meeting point
Chef Vu Cooking Class, Đường Nguyễn Du, Bến Thành, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Make your way to the Chef Vu Cooking Class address on Nguyễn Du Street in District 1. Your mobile ticket is accepted on arrival — no printing required. Shared transfers are one-way, so check your booking confirmation for pick-up details.
Open in Google MapsWhat to bring
- Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little messy
- Closed-toe shoes for the kitchen
- Your mobile ticket (screenshot or app)
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Frequently asked questions
Can I choose what I cook, or is the menu fixed?
You choose your own dishes on arrival. Your guide will go through the full menu with you — starters, mains, soups, the must-have pancake and a free morning glory stir-fry — and you pick what appeals to you.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — a screenshot or your booking app is fine.
Is the class suitable for children?
Children aged 6 and over are welcome to participate. Children under 6 are not permitted on this activity.
I have dietary requirements — can the class accommodate them?
The menu covers a wide range of dishes including vegetable-based options. Contact the operator ahead of your visit to discuss specific dietary needs so they can advise on suitable choices.
Where does the shared transfer pick me up?
The shared transfer is one-way. Check your booking confirmation for the specific pick-up point and time, as this can vary by departure location.
How many people will be in the class?
This is a shared class. Exact group sizes are not specified, but the format is designed for small groups to ensure you get proper attention from Chef Vu.
Chef Vu Cooking Class
Based in District 1, Chef Vu's kitchen has built a strong local reputation for hands-on Vietnamese cooking classes that go beyond recipes, with over 630 traveller reviews to its name.
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Free cancellation.Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.