Vietnam food has quickly become world renowned as a healthy, balanced, delicious, and aesthetically unique change from other national foods. Taking part in a cooking class is not only a fun activity but also offers great insight into local culinary culture. In addition to learning awesome recipes, you get to make delicious food and memories to last a lifetime. There are 3 cooking classes in Hoi An you should experience.

1. Cam Thanh Cooking Class

Cam Thanh is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An. During the Vietnamese war, this was the shelter of local people and soldiers. Nowadays, this is the most famous place for seafood production. Coming to Cam Thanh village, you will have a chance to discover the daily life of a fishing man, how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, explore the tranquil coconut palm, and hand on of experience cast net.

*Location: Cam Thanh Village, Hoi An.

*Time: Classes ara held daily from 08:30am or 01:30 pm.

*Included: English speaking tour guide, Hotel pick-up and return, Cooking, Life-jacket, Ticket, Fruits juice, mineral water and cool tissue, and Lunch or Dinner.

*Activities: Go to the Market, and take experience daily life of local people and cook local food.

*Menu: Papaya Salad, Hoi An Spring Rolls, Hoi An Rice pancake, Water morning glory with garlic, Grilled Clam, Fish in clay pot with Steam Rice, and Dessert: Fresh Fruit.

2. Tra Que Herb Garden

Tra Que Her Garden Cooking Class is a must-try dining area in Hoi An which offers you a brand new dining experience and a great chance of tasting organic food.

*Location: Tra Que hamlet, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An.

*Time: Classes ara held daily from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm.

*Included: 3 dishes (2 main courses + 1 starter) and Water be served during meal.

*Activities: Going to experience a local colorful market how to deal with the local sellers and know all the ingredients for the meals.

Menu: Peanut Sauce, Tra Que Fresh Spring Roll, Tra Que Banana Flower Salad, Tra Que Fried Spring Roll, Tra Que Rice-Pancake, and Food Decoration.

3. Green Mango Cooking Class

Green Mango Cooking Class has been an institution since 2004, with locations in Cat Ba, Hanoi, and Hoian. Head Chef Hai Nguyen is renowned throughout Vietnam for his creative and modern approach to traditional dishes.

At Green Mango Cooking Class, you learn from the best; not just traditional recipes, but also tips and tricks for preparing food in your home kitchen.

Green Mango Cooking Class has been an institution since 2004, with locations in Cat Ba, Hanoi, and Hoian. Head Chef Hai Nguyen is renowned throughout Vietnam for his creative and modern approach to traditional dishes.

At Green Mango Cooking Class, you learn from the best; not just traditional recipes, but also tips and tricks for preparing food in your home kitchen.

*Location: 54 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Hoi An Old Town.

*Time: Classes ara held daily from 09:00am; 10:00am; 11:00am; 1:00pm; 2:00pm; 3:00pm; 4:00pm.

*Included: Dinner and Digital Recipe Book will be emailed to you after the class.

*Activities: Not just a lesson in cooking, but a culinary tour through Vietnamese culture, tradition, and history. Learn about the essential ingredients and their importance in Vietnamese cuisine. Visits to our local market are an optional add-on.

*Menu: Choose from five different five-course menus, each representing a unique aspect of Vietnamese cuisine and culture.

These essential everyday dishes are mainstays of the Vietnamese dining table and introduce tourists to the basic techniques necessary to master Vietnamese cookery from your own kitchen. Your 3-hour class will introduce you to the fascinating art of Vietnamese cuisine with a brief talk about the special ingredients, utensils used, and cooking demonstrations and you will have 'hands-on' experience making each dish. You will go to the market, learn stylistically appropriate cooking techniques, and will gain hands-on experience in preparing each dish.

Above are interesting cooking classes that Zen Retreat Hoi An suggests for you. If you are exploring the beautiful Ancient Town of Hoi An and want to prepare the local dishes of Hoi An, Vietnam by yourself. Please contact now with us via Hotline: (+84) 96 5079141 or Email: xinchao@zenretreat.vn for more details to thoughtful support.