Small-group Cooking Class with Market visiting (3 hours)
Description
Discover the delicacies of Vietnamese cuisine during this half day cooking class. You will have the opportunity to learn a selection of favorite dishes, an ability to recognize the basic ingredients, the blending of these many ingredients and spices to create the famous "nuoc mam" (fish sauce) as well as cooking of the multitude of different rice. Apart from the preparation and cooking under our Chef guidance, you will be introduced to the traditional Vietnamese kitchen with cooking utensils still closely linked to the Vietnamese way of life in the past, you will learn a touch of oriental science with the Yin-Yang balance to respect, some of the history of Vietnamese Cuisine from its roots in the Hue Citadel Imperial Cuisine to the effects of various influences from both the West and other Eastern Cultures. Finally you will understand the intricacies of the Vietnamese dining Etiquette and the technique to master the chopsticks!
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We'll reach out to you one day before to re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(16)
The cyclo ride sightseeing before the cooking part was great fun. Remember to bring a hat! Our guide Camellia was amazing and so accommodating. Her English was excellent. Our chef Dung was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. The cooking experience was so much fun and easy to follow. Very highly recommend.
Xin chào Angela! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cyclo sightseeing ride and the cooking class experience — it truly is a fun way to discover the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. And yes, a hat is definitely a good tip in our sunny Sai Gon weather! A special thank you for your kind words about Camellia (My) and Chef Dung. They will be very happy to know you appreciated their guidance, knowledge, and the care they took to make the class enjoyable and easy to follow. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own delicious adventure in Viet Nam! Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
We were glad to choose this activity! It was fun and well planned, and our guide Camellia is amazing. Money well spent, and definitely a must try if you are bored of cafe hopping and shopping.
Xin Chao! Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class and found it fun, well planned, and worth every moment. Camellia will be very happy to know she made such a positive impression on your experience. At Asiana Link Travel, we love creating hands-on, authentic activities like this for travelers who want something beyond cafés and shopping. We’re glad this was a highlight of your time in Ho Chi Minh City and hope to welcome you again for another unique experience. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
I was fortunate to have been the only customer, which made me feel like a true VIP! Camellia delivered an exceptional experience—she was patient, knowledgeable, and thorough in answering all of my questions. Her deep understanding of Saigon’s history and culture made the tour both educational and engaging. I truly appreciated her professionalism, flexibility, and friendly demeanor. For anyone seeking a first-class tour experience in Saigon, I highly recommend Camellia.
Xin chào, What a wonderful message — thank you for your glowing words about Camellia! We’re so glad your private Cooking Class & Market Visit felt truly special and personal. Camellia takes pride in making each guest feel like a VIP while sharing her love for Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Your compliments mean the world to her and the whole Asiana Link team. We hope to cook with you again soon! Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
Our experience was wonderful. Daniel the leader of tour was excellent. My wife and me enjoyed the experience of cooking Vietnamese food. All was amazing
Xin chào, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your wife enjoyed the market visit and cooking class. Daniel will be so happy to know that his enthusiasm and guidance made the experience memorable for you both. We hope to welcome you again for another authentic culinary adventure in Vietnam! Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
Such a wonderful experience, our host Camellia was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, she made us feel so comfortable and overall we had a fabulous morning!
Xin chào, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy you had a wonderful morning with Camellia. Her warmth, expertise, and storytelling make each cooking class a special experience — from the market visit to hands-on cooking. We’re glad she made you feel comfortable and inspired throughout the session. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
Camellia was the perfect guide for our Saigon experience! From start to finish, she was nothing short of spectacular - knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. Our tour included a visit to the famous Central Post Office, where she shared fascinating insights into the city’s history and heritage. She then took us through the local market, introducing us to the incredible world of Vietnamese ingredients and flavours, before guiding us on an unforgettable cooking tour. Her knowledge of the culture, food, and traditions made the entire experience both fun and insightful. She was so helpful throughout the day, making everything easy and enjoyable. We had such an incredible time and can’t thank her enough. This is an absolute must-book tour when visiting Saigon!
Xin Chao! Thank you for choosing Asiana Link Travel and for sharing such a glowing review of your culture-and-cuisine day with Camellia. We’re thrilled that her warmth, clear storytelling at the Central Post Office, guided market walk through Vietnamese ingredients, and hands-on cooking session made the experience both insightful and genuinely fun. This blend of history, local flavors, and personal guidance is exactly how we love to welcome travelers to Saigon—your “must-book” note will inspire fellow guests to try it, too. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
We had a wonderful time with our guide, My. She was kind and friendly, making us feel comfortable right away. My shared a lot of interesting information about Ho Chi Minh City's history and its connection to France. The cooking class was great, and we really liked Chef Qi. This is something you should definitely try when visiting Ho Chi Minh City!
Xin Chao! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are truly delighted to hear that My made you feel comfortable and enriched your day with insights into Ho Chi Minh City’s history and its French connection. The cooking class with Chef Qi is indeed a highlight for many of our guests, as it combines culture, history, and cuisine in such a personal way. At Asiana Link Travel, we believe food is one of the most authentic windows into Vietnamese culture, and it makes us happy to know that you enjoyed this hands-on experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with My and Chef Qi, who will be thrilled to know they made your time so memorable. We would be honored to welcome you again on another one of our tours, whether exploring the countryside or joining more culinary adventures. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
An excellent time shared with family to finish and on a very good meal. Our chef accompanied us well in French throughout the cooking course.
Xin Chao, Merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi nos services et d'avoir partagé votre belle expérience avec Asiana Link ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent moment en famille lors de la visite du marché et du cours de cuisine. Nous sommes également heureux que notre chef ait pu vous accompagner en français tout au long de cette belle expérience culinaire. Chez Asiana Link, nous avons à cœur d'offrir des expériences authentiques et mémorables à nos voyageurs. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'une prochaine aventure au Vietnam ! Bien à vous, Asiana Link Travel
Joey was an amazing guide, very informative and friendly, highly recommend. The chef Quy, was a fantastic teacher, very patient and knowledgeable. Had a great time at the cooking class.
Xin Chao, Davids! Thank you for such a warm review of your cooking class experience with Asiana Link Travel! Joey and Chef Quy will be delighted to know that you found the session both fun and educational. Learning to cook Vietnamese food is a wonderful way to connect with the culture, and we’re so glad you had a great time from the market to the final dish. Sam Tran. advisor@asianalink.com
We had a great time on this halfday cooking tour. Our guide, Joey, was lovely and very informative taking us to a couple of sites which we hadn't expected to visit. We got to ride on bike rickshaws which was fun and then learnt some really useful cooking tips in our class.
Xin Chao! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled that Joey’s guidance made your cooking class and market visit such a delightful experience. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the unexpected sites, the fun rickshaw ride, and the valuable cooking tips. We hope to see you again on another Asiana Link Travel adventure! Sam Tran advisor@asianalink.com
