Vietnamese Bread & Brew: Banh Mi Baking Class & Specialty Coffee
Description
Unlike standard cooking classes, this activity is fully dedicated to Vietnam’s most iconic street food: banh mi, and pairs it with Hanoi’s legendary egg/coconut or salt coffee. You’ll not only taste these local favorites, but also learn how to make them completely from scratch in an intimate home kitchen setting. From kneading your own baguette dough and pickling vegetables to brewing egg coffee with traditional methods, every step is hands-on and personal. Small groups ensure plenty of interaction with your local host, who shares not just recipes but the cultural stories behind each dish. This is more than a class - it’s a true Hanoi experience that blends food, history, and hospitality, leaving you with both unforgettable memories and the skills to recreate Vietnam’s flavors back home.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Reviews(105)
Jesse was a fantastic instructor who carefully showed our class of four how to brew coconut, egg and salted coffees. We were all very proud to have baked our own bahn mi and went on to construct a delicious meal with a perfect combination of flavours and textures. Jesse was welcoming and generous in sharing his knowledge of coffee and great food. Thank you for helping us in making such a special Hanoi memory, along with our new brewing and baking friends Cindy and Emily. Could not fault the cooking facilities. Many thanks Jesse, and your team!
It was a great experience where to guide showed and explained many things about making bahn mi and we were all included in making a batch of dough then our own small bahn mi. also learnt about thier coffee and differnet types. Go hungry
Our group had an amazing experience!! Would definitely recommend.
Hi Karina, Thank you for your review! We're glad you and your friends had a memorable time at our Banh Mi & Coffee Class! We appreciate your recommendation and are looking forward to seeing you in our Hanoi kitchen again! Take care, Love Kitchen Lab
Had a great time making egg coffee and bread for banh mi. Host’s English was great and instructions were easy to understand. Bread we made was super tasty (never thought about adding beer to dough). The food was prepared family style (one person did the cutting of the meat while another person prepared the veggies), but I felt involved in every step of the process. Some parts we did do as individuals like the coffee and the rolling of the bread. Highly recommend!
Hello, thank you so much for sharing your experience! Great to know that you found the Banh Mi workshop fun, easy to follow, and interactive. Thanks again for joining us and we hope to see you again in another Vietnamese cooking class! Warmly, Love Kitchen Lab
We booked the Banh Mi course and had a lot of fun! Jessi showed us how to make egg coffee and how to bake Banh Mi bread. One of our best experiences in Hanoi!
Hello, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun time learning egg coffee and baking bánh mì with Jesse. It means a lot that it was one of your best experiences in Hanoi. Thanks again for joining us, we’re really glad to have had you with us 😊 Warmly, Love Kitchen Lab
Classroom easy and fun, tutor Hazel professional teaching, easy to get started, last try-eat session, great satisfaction❤️❤️❤️
Hello, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed and fun atmosphere, and that Hazel made everything easy to follow. Sounds like the banh mi tasting at the end was a great finish too ❤️ Thanks again for joining us, we’re really happy to have had you with us 😊 Cheers, Love Kitchen Lab
The Bahn Mi making was great fun. Jesse is a good teacher, very patient, and skilled. I learned a lot about coffee. They are located only 15mins from Lotte shopping mall which is very convenient if you want to shop a little too.
Hello, thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you had fun with the bánh mì baking and picked up a lot from the coffee session as well. Great to hear Jesse’s patient and skilled guidance made the class easy to follow. Thanks again for joining us, we’re really happy to have had you in our cooking class 😊 Best regards, Love Kitchen Lab
The BEST cultural experience! Now I can say I’ve made banh mi and egg coffee IN Vietnam! Hazel,our teacher, was hilarious and informative! I can’t recommend this experience enough!!!! The banh mi was sooooo good. We learned how to make coconut and egg coffee. Along the way we ate snacks and drank delicious homemade wine. The best part was getting to meet people around the world who also shared in this one of a kind experience! Thanks so much for such a fun time Hazel, -Tina and Eddy!
Hi Tina and Eddy, thank you for such an amazing review! Love that you got to make bánh mì and egg coffee right here in Vietnam, and share the experience with people from around the world. Sounds like Hazel kept things lively while guiding you through everything, plus a few tasty extras along the way 🍷 We’re so glad you joined the cooking class, and hope to see you both again on your next trip! Cheers, Love Kitchen Lab
Very interesting workshop learning about banh mi (dont see other workshops on this yet) and salt/egg coffee! My partner and I could choose one coffee type to make. Facilitator was well versed in english and friendly!
Hello, thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you and your partner enjoyed learning about bánh mì and trying out salted and egg coffee. It’s great to hear the cooking class felt clear and welcoming throughout. Thanks again for joining us, we’re really happy to have had you with us 😊 Warmly, Love Kitchen Lab
A really nice experience. I enjoyed every part of it, including the market trip. The host - Alex - spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. The food we cooked was tailored to our requests and was typical Vietnamese dishes. It all tasted really good when we ate it at the end. The pricing was really good. We were there for three and a half hours. I would definitely recommend it.
Hello, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you and your boys enjoyed the full culinary experience, especially the market visit and cooking together. It’s great to hear Alex made everything clear and engaging, and that the dishes suited your preferences. Thanks again for joining us, we’re really happy to have had your family with us 😊 Cheers, Love Kitchen Lab
