Cooking Class in Hoi An by Cam Thanh Tours Plus

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Description

A cooking class that skips the market detours and gets straight to the cooking – which is exactly what most people actually want. You’ll make four Vietnamese dishes in a small group setting on the river, and the food you produce is good (not the watered-down tourist version of Vietnamese cooking).

Instructors Quan and Lily get called out by name repeatedly, which tells you something about consistency. Quan in particular has a gift for keeping things entertaining when hands are idle, and both handle kids without making the class feel like a kindergarten activity.

You leave with a physical cookbook of the recipes, which is a rare practical touch. The crispy pancakes (banh xeo) seem to be the crowd favorite – plan to make them the first week you’re home.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Ask specifically for the cooking-only format when booking - some tour packages bundle in a market visit and coconut boat ride, which is fine, but if your time is short and you're here to cook, tell them upfront.
Pros
'- Instructors (Quan and Lily specifically) are warm, funny, and technically skilled
- Focused format - straight to cooking, no mandatory market or garden detours
- Small group sizes that allow for real instruction
- Cookbook of recipes included to take home
Cons
- Some versions of the tour include boat trips and market visits, so confirm the exact itinerary when booking if you want cooking-only
- One review mentions the class location as Hanoi, suggesting possible confusion between branches
Best For
Families, Couples, Beginners, Groups

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