Ho Chi Minh City · SAIGON COOKING CLASSES

The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Saigon

31 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Most classes start at a market and finish at the table with your own spring rolls. These 15 are compared on price, how much you cook versus watch, and whether the recipes come home with you.

HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup - A pagoda stop, then the Tien River
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HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

1.Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,374 reviews · from $16Our pick

Spend about nine hours travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre by bus, motorboat, rowing boat, and tuk tuk or electric car. Expect village visits, honey and wine tastings, coconut candy, fruit, a Vietnamese lunch, and a chance to cook khot cakes. Guides such as Phong, Tim, Lu, and Tam have drawn particular praise, though your guide may vary.

“Tám was an enthusiastic and engaging tour guide throughout the entirety of the day. It was evident he had plenty of knowledge on the past of Vietnam as well as agriculture, Buddhism and general life of people along the Mekong. Especially enjoyed the river coconut tasting and his presentation on how to dehusk and coconut. The included lunch was okay, but was very helpful in accommodating dietary needs. I went as a single person and felt very included and would highly recommend!”

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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages - Cooking lunch, then taking the country lanes
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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

2.Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,881 reviews · from $39

Set out from District 1 for a full-day Cai Be outing with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Tien River’s former floating-market area, watch coconut candy and rice popcorn made, see traditional homes, prepare Vietnamese food, cycle country lanes and travel by boat. Guides have included Abe and Mark; the group limit is 25.

“I had Mark as my tour guide and he was incredible. He had a great attitude towards his work and came off as genuinely interested in what he was showing and ensuring his guests had the best time. The tour itinerary itself was also great, and gave great insight into Vietnam. Definitely recommend anyone to book this tour if they’re down south.”

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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking - A village ride by tuk-tuk or electric cart
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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

3.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23

Ride motorboats and a small rowing boat through the Mekong Delta, visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, and explore village life by tuk-tuk or electric cart. The day includes tropical fruit, honey tea, coconut candy, lunch, and a Bánh Khọt cooking session with a local chef. Pickup is offered in central districts, and groups are capped at 25.

“Bella giornata e guida Tim molto efficiente! Sono venuti a prenderci direttamente in albergo e per il ritorno la stessa cosa! Siamo stati in due isole con prima tappa alla pagoda! Consigliato”

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Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo) - Choosing what goes into the menu
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Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

4.Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · from $46

This four-hour morning class pairs a 30-minute cyclo ride with a guided visit to Ben Thanh Market, where you practice choosing ingredients and paying in Vietnamese dong. At Cyclo Resto, a chef leads hands-on cooking, then you eat the dishes you prepare and finish with egg coffee. Chef Vu is named as the host, though another chef may lead your session.

“Chef Vu makes the whole learning experience very fun. Getting the Cyclo ride, going through the market, learning to cook the menu, and then eating what you made......what's not to like? We are from the States but the others in the class were from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.”

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Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook - Sit down to the meal you made
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Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook

5.Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $49

Start at Ben Thanh market, where a local guide introduces the ingredients used in Vietnamese cooking. Then head to a kitchen on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai for a chef-led class at your own station. Expect hands-on cooking, a shared meal, dessert, and a cookbook with more than 25 recipes. Instructors named by past participants include An, Anh, Sarah, Dung, and Titus.

“Titus has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and a cheerful, funny wit that makes the cooking session enjoyable in every way! Definitely recommended. Do note that the cooking booklet is actually quite nicely made, in both content and design, so it definitely gets a place in your bookshelf both as a memory and as a mini cookbook.”

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Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class... - Vinh Trang Pagoda and a riverside lunch
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Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class…

6.Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $170

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Can Tho in a group of up to 12. The tour pairs Vinh Trang Pagoda and a riverside lunch with an early motorboat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market, plus a village homestay, meals, and a guide. Guide Stark has earned particular praise, though guide assignments can vary.

“excellent all round. activities and quality of accommodation and food and guide. no bad parts. 2 days is plenty”

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Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc - Cooking with a chef, then eating the results
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Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc

7.Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $45

Meet at Hai’s Restaurant for a morning or afternoon class with a market visit and hands-on cooking. An instructor takes you through Ben Thanh Market, then a chef guides you as you prepare three dishes chosen from nine suggestions. Eat your meal afterward, with one non-alcoholic drink or beer and egg or coconut coffee included.

“A great morning of visiting the market before ‘helping’ to cook a delicious 3- course meal. The ingredients were top notch and so fresh. Very well presented and hosted by a really friendly crew. We’ll see if we can replicate it back home now 🤣😉. Thank you”

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HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride - Cai Rang at its busiest
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HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

8.2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $66

From District 1, travel to My Tho for boat trips, fruit, honey tea and coconut candy, then spend the night in Can Tho. Rise early for Cai Rang Floating Market, learn to make a regional pancake and cycle through the village. The package includes meals, a three-star hotel and an English-speaking guide; guide Hau and booking contact Paige are names associated with one departure, not a guarantee.

“The organisation was a mess. Received a message the night before demanding more money. The first day was with 1 tour company, then we got dropped off to a different tour company. After that I think we were on a different similar tour. Read more”

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Mekong Delta Tour with Cooking and Kayaking - From motorboat to sampan
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Mekong Delta Tour with Cooking and Kayaking

9.Mekong Delta Tour with Cooking and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $170

Leave Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned van for a full day of Mekong Delta boats, small canals, orchard fruit, village music, and a Vietnamese cooking class with lunch. Finish with kayaking or a countryside bike ride. Guides Tu and John have led the tour, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“This tour was a highlight of my time in Saigon. Tu is probably the best tour guide out of all of the million tour guides in Vietnam. He is smart, compassionate, interesting, and a great singer, too! Everything listed on the tour was delivered, anRead more”

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Experience half-day cooking class with market visit - A beginner-friendly cooking session
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Experience half-day cooking class with market visit

10.Experience half-day cooking class with market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $42

At Mai Home, you’ll learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes from the north, central region, and south, then sit down to eat what you have made. Morning classes include a guided visit to Ben Thanh Market; the market schedule for afternoon courses is unclear, so confirm before booking. Recipes, a certificate, and a souvenir are included.

“Very nice half day to learn how to cook some local dished. Unfortunately,the market travel was canceled and I was the only one on the course due to the coronavirus breakout ,but they still continue my class. The cooking room is very clean Read more”

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Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City - Meet the farm before the kitchen
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Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

11.Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $67

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to an organic farm and cooking school, where a guide leads a farm tour before you pick ingredients and prepare four dishes. Instructors have included Alice, Aura, Daisy, Chef Tan, and Linh. Hotel pickup is offered at selected hotels, and the class includes lunch, refreshments, recipes, and a certificate.

“Our Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class with Aura was a truly lovely experience. Starting with a prompt hotel pickup, we ventured into the countryside for a hands-on culinary adventure. Aura guided us through their garden, providing insigRead more”

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Vietnamese Cooking Class and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City - Entering the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Vietnamese Cooking Class and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

12.Vietnamese Cooking Class and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $81

Start with hotel pickup and a visit to an organic farm, where you gather ingredients and learn how Vietnamese cooks balance flavors. Prepare and eat four dishes, then head to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided look at the underground network, wartime traps, and local survival. Groups are capped at eight.

“Really fun trip!!! Chef Ten really brings us a lot of knowledge and fun. from visiting the farm to cook on the table. we learn to cook 4 delicious dishes. non-stop laughing. then we went to Cu Chi tunnel for the next adventure. our guild sorry forget the name are nice and knowledgeable.Told us a lot history of the war. highly recommend.”

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1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor - Small Group, Closer Instruction
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1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

13.1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $15Best value

At Hai’s Restaurant in central Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll hear about Vietnamese coffee and egg coffee, watch a demonstration, then make your own cup with an instructor’s help. Adjust the sweetness to suit you, and enjoy a spring roll with your finished drink. Classes last about an hour and allow up to 15 people.

“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!”

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Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon - Sit down to the meal you made
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Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon

14.Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $67

Ride from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to a farm near Cu Chi, where you’ll gather herbs and vegetables before cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Chefs including Tan, Alice, Linh and Nu have led classes here. Expect a roughly 6.5-hour outing, hotel pickup and drop-off, a meal, recipes and a certificate.

“What a fantastic day out. This was a little bit further out of town than we expected, a bit over an hours drive from our hotel but Viator says 6 hr tour, and it was with the drive to/from. We started with a walk around the gardens learning aboRead more”

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Unique Farm to Table Cooking Class with Top Chef in Vietnam - Cooking with a yin-yang approach
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Unique Farm to Table Cooking Class with Top Chef in Vietnam

15.Unique Farm to Table Cooking Class with Top Chef in Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $67

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to an organic farm in Cu Chi, gather vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and spices, then cook Vietnamese dishes with a chef. The class uses a yin-yang approach to ingredients and flavor, and includes recipes and a certificate. Guides have included Chef Tan, Alice, Chef Linh, and Zan.

“I went for the half day farm tour and cooking class because I was searching for a halal option on tiktok and this place popped up.”

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