Vietnamese culinary experience
Price From:
90 USD















Our Vietnamese culinary experience is a wonderful and unique experience. Our venue will enchant you with the peaceful beauty of the garden house, where interesting stories are kept. The elaborately decorated worship hall deeply reflects the Vietnamese tradition of ancestor worship. The diverse fish pond also creates a quiet and pleasant atmosphere.
Moreover, the heart of the culinary experience is our lush herb garden. This is not just a garden, but a living classroom, where you can learn and immerse yourself in the fragrant world of typical herbs, important ingredients that create the unique flavor of Vietnamese cuisine.
Come and experience our Vietnamese culinary experience to discover the interesting and unique things about Vietnamese cuisine.
MENU
Our Sample Menu with the 3 iconic dishes that almost everybody would like to try in Hanoi and 1 special homemade dessert (More dishes or Vegan/Vegetarian are available):
▪ NEM (Vietnamese fried spring roll):
Nem (Vietnamese fried spring rolls) are crispy and flavorful delights, symbolizing luck, prosperity and reunion. A must-try dish with a harmonious blend of tastes and textures.
▪ BUN BO NAM BO (Beef noodle salad):
Vietnamese beef noodle salad is packed with fresh herbs, flavorful beef, and refreshing lime fish sauce dressing. This dish says quite a lot about Vietnamese cuisine which values a fresh, pure and clean taste.
▪ PHO GA (Chicken pho)
The special palm sugar cake will be served as dessert. Due to shortage of time throughout the joyful 4 hour experience, we won't have enough time to show the attendants how to make the palm sugar cake directly at the venue but will certainly send them a detailed
tutorial video afterward.
▪ BANH BO THOT NOT (Palm sugar cake)
The special palm sugar cake will be served as dessert. Due to the time limit throughout the joyful 4-hour experience, we won't have enough time to show the attendants how to make the palm sugar cake directly at the venue but will certainly send them a detailed tutorial video afterwards.
Please specify any special requests/ food allergies/ dietary restrictions so that we can adjust an appropriate menu.
Tour Itinerary
Embark on an enchanting exploration of cultural richness through our interactive culinary venture:
▪ Begin your journey with a vibrant cyclo ride from your hotel lobby in the Old Quarter to Dong Xuan Market, where you'll be surrounded by bustling trade and tempting street food.
▪ Experience the energetic ambiance as you weave through the throngs of people, absorbing the local culture. The market acts as a vibrant showcase of sights and sounds, providing insight into the everyday lives of the Vietnamese populace. Allow the vivid colors, enticing aromas, and flavorful offerings of local products to captivate your senses while sampling delectable street food.
▪ Arrive at Thom Culinary, a peaceful haven amidst the vibrant city. Enter a charming garden house that invites you to discover its hidden gems. Explore the sacred worship hall, admire the tranquil fish pond, and stroll through the verdant vegetable garden. Connect with ancestral customs as you gather fresh herbs for your upcoming culinary endeavors.
▪ Take a seat and enjoy welcome beverages and fruits as your host shares captivating stories about Vietnam's culinary heritage. You’ll learn the importance of herbs, spices, and fish sauce in creating the balanced flavors characteristic of Vietnamese cuisine. Uncover the skill of harmonizing diverse tastes and textures, ensuring every ingredient is highlighted.
▪ Engage fully in the cooking experience. From chopping and sautéing to seasoning and plating, you’ll receive practical training in crafting authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Your host’s detailed guidance will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of essential techniques.
▪ Relish your culinary creations, indulging in your meal alongside a special homemade dessert, unlimited herbal drinks, and homemade rice wine, while discussing dining customs and stories associated with each dish.
▪ Conclude your visit at Thom Culinary and be escorted back to your hotel.
Price list
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Cyclo & round trip transportation:
- Vibrant cyclo ride from the hotels in Old Quarter to Dong Xuan market
- Transportation: Market to Thom Culinary & back to the hotels in Old Quarter
4-hour exhilarating experience:
- 3 hands-on cooked authentic dishes with passionate host’s guidance
- 2 tasty snacks at traditional markets
- 1 unique homemade dessert
- Bottomless herbal drinks, homemade rice wine & exotic fruit
The Visit:
- Vivid Dong Xuan & Thanh Ha Market
- Tranquil Family worship hall, fish pond
- Lush green Garden
Exclusions
Other expenses not mentioned above
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