HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best, in one list.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City. The pick of them, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: My Tho boat loop, Ben Tre coconut village, Khot cake cooking, Vinh Trang Pagoda, lunch.
Most Popular“Thanh (Tim) was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide who made our day very special. The tour gave us many different activities and experiences and our group of 6 all would highly recommend.”
Spend a full morning-to-afternoon in Cai Be: craft villages, Tan Phong antique homes, a real cooking class, cycling, and a river boat ride.
“Although this was a guided tour, with Abe, there were so many people along the way who helped make the trip memorable. It was a pleasure to see families at work in their businesses, to see how local food was made. At lunchtime, Read more”
Express Mekong Delta 4-island tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut candy and bánh khọt lunch included.
“We love everything about the trip. The only thing we wished for was better weather and stronger AC in the van. It was just so hot in the van especially after we came back from excursion. Not sure why no one in our group never said anythinRead more”
Chef Vu’s Saigon cooking class pairs a cyclo ride with Ben Thanh Market shopping, then you cook Vietnamese dishes and finish with egg coffee.
“Chef Vu was great! Extremely knowledgeable and he demonstrated how to make a number of transitional dishes, including my favourite, Morning Glory. The cooking class ended with a feast for lunch and a traditional egg coffee (delicious!). Chef Vu even emailed us all the recipes we cooked. My friend and I had a great time!”
Saigon Ben Thanh market walk plus a chef-led 3-course cooking class with dessert. Cookbook, cocktails, and transport included for $33.
“The lesson was fun. As was the tour around the market. The guide was very informative! After the food making class, we also joined their coffee making class that they also were hosting. That was very nice as well. Well worth the price.”
One-day Mekong Delta trip from HCMC with boat cruises, tuk-tuk villages, honey and coconut candy tastings, and a bánh khọt class.
“This tour was a perfect mix of culture, nature, and local traditions. Cruising the Mekong’s lush waterways and exploring villages by tuk-tuk made for an immersive adventure. We loved visiting coconut candy, honey, and handmade goods artisans, gaining insight into local craftsmanship. The fantastic lunch was a highlight—delicious, authentic, and great value for the tour.…”
Shop Ben Thanh market, then cook Vietnamese dishes at your own station with a local chef in Ho Chi Minh City, plus a 25+ recipe cookbook.
“An interesting time going through the markets but the cooking class was the highlight. Sarah was patient and informative. Her step by step instructions easy to follow. I would definitely do this class again”
A fast, well-organized 2-day Mekong Delta intro from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang boat life, temple + food, and an overnight homestay.
“Stark was a great guide. accommodation, transport and organisation was well done. A good introduction to Mekong.”
Join a Ho Chi Minh City market walk and hands-on Vietnamese cooking class at Hai’s Restaurant, with a 3-course meal and egg or coconut coffee.
“Daisy was a great host and I had such a lovely morning walking around the local markets and learning to cook authentic Vietnamese food. I ended up having a private class as I was the only one who had booked so got some great 1 on 1 time Read more”
Shop ingredients at Ben Thanh Market with your chef, then cook a hands-on Vietnamese 3-course meal. MSG-free, recipe book included.
“My partner and I really enjoyed this class and the market tour :) Great way to learn about local food and culture, very much recommend.”
Half-day Vietnamese cooking in Ho Chi Minh City with a Ben Thanh market visit, hands-on lessons, fruit carving, and a full meal plus recipes.
“Nova’s a very good and experienced teacher. And the food we made was good. We did not visit a marked first.”
Farm-to-table healthy cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City with a master chef, organic farm tour, and hands-on prep of four dishes.
“Probably the best thing I did in Ho Chi Minh City! My friend and I took this class and had a great time with Chef Tan. What a talented, fun, and friendly man he is! We learned a lot, ate delicious food, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Read more”
Learn to make Vietnamese egg coffee in a small Ho Chi Minh City class, with step-by-step guidance, snack, and DIY flavor control.
“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”
A small-group Vietnamese home cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City with river-view comfort, fresh no-MSG ingredients, and diet-friendly menus.
“I had a great time with Emily, Lua’s co-host, as well as 3 other guests that booked the same time slot as us. 6 of us in total, from 3 different countries, talking, learning about Vietnamese cooking and life, and then enjoying great food. We diRead more”
Farm-to-table half-day cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City: harvest herbs in a medicine garden, explore mushrooms, cook and eat healthy Vietnamese dishes.
“An amazing hands on experience. You get to learn a philosophy of cooking Vietnamese food not just a collection of recipes. It was great to visit the vegetable gardens to collect the ingredients we were going to use. We had 5 people and some of us were cooking different but similar dishes at the same…”
The whole city and the river country around it, and every way to spend a day.
