HCM Cooking Class
HCM Cooking Class
5
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
The HCM Cooking Class is a unique and healthy cooking class. Not only will we teach you how to cook, but you will learn how to use food as medicine and discover Vietnamese food culture. Vietnamese food is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Our class is held in the most beautiful Agricultural Village where you will see our Vietnamese Medicine Garden with many different kinds of herbs, spices and vegetables. You will learn how to grow many kinds of mushrooms in our Mushroom House and experience what it is like to be a Vietnamese farmer.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Wendy M
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Aura from HCM cooking class. We were picked up from the hotel and travelled to the farm. Aura showed us around the gardens where we picked a selection of fabulous produce and herbs to use . We also met local cows in the paddock and saw a closeby baby buffalo .
The cooking school facility was spacious and lovely . Aura instructed us as we prepared delicious food . Included was prawn and chicken spring rolls ,papaya salad with bbq pork / chicken, clay pot chicken , spiced meat and banana spring roll with coconut ice cream . Delicious !!
We had fun and learnt a lot about the use of simple ingredients to make amazing sauces and dips. We met the famous chef Tan and gained a signed cookbook which is a favourite souvenir of our travels.
After the cooking class we continued to the CuChi tunnels . Aura had amazing knowledge of this region due to family experiences living there . Our understanding of past conflicts here was greatly enhanced by the visit and insights passed on by Aura .
Totally recommended!!
Written 28 November 2023
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Katie E
4 contributions
Amazing day and must do experience in HCMC. Linh was an amazing guide - kind, knowledgeable and very thorough. The cooking class was amazing and we learnt so much - we enjoy cooking and it was great to expand our knowledge on Vietnamese cooking! Brilliant day!
Written 19 November 2023
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Ophelia K
3 contributions
10/10 would definitely book again!
Thanks to Linh we had a great time walking through the local market, picking our own ingredients in the garden and cooking them under nicely communicated guidance.
It was great fun to prepare local dishes! Not only am I taking home a nice certificate, but also the heart warming experiences of this class!
Written 14 November 2023
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CL&MMadventures
United Kingdom102 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I would 100% recommend doing this cooking class experience!!
First stop of the day, our guide Aura took us to an authentic market (no tourists were there, for locals) and it was a completely different experience full of fresh fish, meat, fruits and vegetables plus more.
We then arrived at the HCM cooking class place and Aura took us around the farm land to pick all the vegetables and ingredients we would need to complete the recipes which was amazing to know what we picked the ingredients and they were super fresh!
We made each course with support and guidance from Aura then we were able to sit together and enjoy what we made. All the food looked and tasted incredible, so much so I had to buy the recipe book to make them again when I get home.
All the staff at the cooking class were so friendly, especially Aura who was with us for the day. She was so knowledgeable, kind and was keen to get us involved in every part of the day.
I would definitely recommend doing this cooking class experience to get a authentic wholesome Vietnamese experience!
Written 11 November 2023
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Kevin McKevFace
46 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Before we began our cooking class, we were invited to go through the gardens and pick our ingredients. This was an amazing touch as we got to learn about the ingredients we were about to use, and it was more fun than just being told about them.

The class itself was such a great introduction into Vietnamese cooking, and our guide was perfect at explaining the importance of each ingredient and how to create a balance.

What I really enjoyed about this class was the fact you got to eat each course after cooking it, as opposed to cooking everything at once and eating it all together. This allowed you to appreciate each dish and the amazing flavours.

Each guest has their own station and got to be involved in every step of the cook, which is not always the case.

I would 100% recommend this to anyone and I’m definitely going to try these recipes at home.
Written 7 November 2023
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Danielle N
10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This was an amazing cultural experience lead by our tour guide and chef Linh who was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about traditional Vietnamese farming and cooking as well as the history of the Cu Chi tunnels. We enjoyed eating all of the delicious food that we harvested and cooked ourselves. Overall it was a very rewarding and informative experience. I would recommend wearing closed in shoes that you don’t mind if they get a little dirty (eg no white shoes like we made the mistake of doing) and if you would like to adventure through the Cu Chi tunnels some longer pants is a must. Thank you so much Linh it was a wonderful experience!
Written 27 October 2023
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Varkser
Sydney, Australia21 contributions
This was such a great experience. I loved everything, even the trip out to the farm and school was great. Aura was such a fantastic guide - friendly, supporting, encouraging, informative and such a sweet person overall. She took me through a fantastic tour of the garden, explaining the plants and their medicinal values along the way. The cookery sessions were delivered at just the right pace and overall meals were delicious! I LOVED the chicken hot pot!!! I was very lucky to have the tour to myself which made me feel very special. Chef Tan and all the other staff also made me feel very welcome. Thank you to everyone for this experience. I highly recommend this tour to those who want a little time out from the city while engaging in some fresh Vietnamese cooking. Exceptional day - 5 stars!!!
Written 11 October 2023
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Hi Varkser thanks for wonderful reviews . we enjoyed great memories times with you from picking , cooking ,chatting and exploring vietnamese cuisines . you are did very good job /.hope you warm up you kitchen withour recipes soon keep in Touch Best Take care chef Tan
Written 13 October 2023
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candacechiu
Taipei4 contributions
Sep 2023
to have a new experience here, nice to see various plant in the farm. although only me join the tour, they are still kind to guild me and share me the Vietnamese cuisine cooking skills and tips
Written 11 September 2023
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Hi Candace thanks for nice reviews .we enjoyed great times with you . you are so nice and did great job . hope you try out some recipes from us at home soon keep in Touch Best Take Care chef Tan
Written 13 October 2023
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Marcel W
10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We didnthe cooking class with Aura. She is well educated and knows a lot of the plants and the gardening. Even for medical treatments she is an expert.
The cooking class is excellent planed and she works step by step with us.
Her english is clear an fluently.
We cook four menus.
Shrimp-rolles
Stired caramelized chicken
Papaya salad with pork
Banana rolles.

After the class we got our exames and the receipts for the meals we cooked.

For extra of 10 dollars we bought the 100 receipt book of the chef of the cooking school.

As well we were picked up and brought back to our hotel by a save driving sympatic young man.

Absoluty recommendation :)

Best regards Anne and Marcel from Germany
Written 5 September 2023
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Hi Marcel and Anne thanks for amazing reviews . we got wonderful times with you . You are so nice , fun and have great cooking skills . we love all our times with you . hope you spend sometimes to try all our recipes at home keep in Touch Best Take Care chef Tan
Written 13 October 2023
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John T
1 contribution
Thanks to the Chef ~Alice Doan for a fantastic cooking session and her adventure from the farm to the Dining Table , excellent experience do it again recommend to all
Written 25 August 2023
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Hi John thanks for so nice reviews and great times adventure vietnamese agriculture and cuisines with you . you are so nice , friendly and handle great job . we hope you work out more recipes from us back home soon keep in Touch Best Take Care chef Tan
Written 3 September 2023
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