"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
Prepare your senses for a hands-on cooking lesson in one of the best local restaurants in Hanoi. Discover Vietnamese produce, herbs and spices as you stroll along the Hang Be Street market, before learning the secrets of traditional Vietnamese food.
Experience Includes
Private tour, exclusive for your party
Pick-up and drop off from Hanoi hotels
One hour walking tour of Hang Be Street market
Hands-on Vietnamese cooking lesson
Use of all equipment including jacket and chef’s hat
Step-by-step recipe booklet to take home, describing the dishes you have learnt
Vietnamese Meal that you have helped prepare
Overview
Getting to know the food is also the great way of getting to know the country. Vietnamese food is healthy, simple to cook and delicious and forms a large part of the culture. Your culinary experience starts with a walking tour of the famous Hang Be Street Market to learn about the local ingredients. See and smell the the decorative small stalls with fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. Then head to Highway4 - one of the very best local restaurants in Hanoi and a culinary institution amongst locals, travellers and expatriates. You will be put in small groups enabling plenty of interaction with the head chef and each member of the group will be given their own work station. There are several menus to choose from and each menu consists of 4 dishes to prepare. You will then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labour plus exchange opinions and tips. Happy eating!