Vietnam · Cooking

4-Hour Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City with a Local Auntie's Home

4 Hours Round trip from 121A Đ. Hậu Giang Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore a hidden local market and meet friendly vendors
02 Learn Vietnamese names for herbs, vegetables, and ingredients
03 Cook authentic dishes using traditional family techniques in Auntie's home
04 Share a homemade meal and experience genuine Vietnamese family life

Join a 4-hour hands-on cooking class in a real Vietnamese home in Hồ Chí Minh City. Explore a hidden local market, learn Vietnamese names for herbs, vegetables, and ingredients, and meet friendly local vendors along the way. Then return to Auntie's kitchen to cook authentic dishes using traditional family techniques under her guidance. Hear family stories, gain cultural insights, and share the meal together for an intimate, genuine taste of Vietnamese family life.

Hear family stories, gain cultural insights, and share the meal together for an intimate, genuine taste of Vietnamese family life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Auntie's Home Cooking Class and Local Market Experience

Auntie Neighborhood - Local Exploration
Start your experience by wandering through the vibrant neighborhood. Observe locals going about their daily lives and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Vietnamese community.
Bình Tiên Market - Hidden Local Market Visit
Visit a hidden local market away from the tourist crowds. Explore the vibrant colors, exotic produce, and lively interactions between vendors and customers. Learn the Vietnamese names for herbs, vegetables, and ingredients while meeting friendly local vendors.
Cooking Class - Hands-On Experience
Return to Auntie's home kitchen and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes using time-honored family techniques. Learn from Auntie, who brings more than 50 years of cooking experience, and hear family stories and cultural insights. Share the prepared meal together, enjoying a warm, cozy, and personal experience.