Morning Glory Cooking School & Culinary Academy
Description
The 5-hour Holiday Masterclass is the move here – market tour first, then hands-on cooking of four dishes with a guide who actually makes the whole thing fun rather than a lecture. Chef Tam has apparently built a small fan club among visitors, which tracks given the reviews. Groups up to 32 people have done it without the whole thing falling apart, which is impressive logistics.
If you have dietary restrictions, don’t write this place off. The private gluten-free class gets specific callouts for going deep on Vietnamese technique rather than just swapping ingredients and hoping for the best. That level of accommodation is rarer than it should be in cooking school setups.
The school sits in central Hoi An and connects to Vy’s Market, so you’re already in the thick of where ingredients actually come from. Practical note: the surrounding streets can flood during wet season, so check conditions before you show up confidently on a motorbike.
Highlights
- Chef Tam runs an engaging, well-paced class that doesn't feel like a tourist conveyor belt
- handles dietary restrictions (including gluten-free) with real knowledge, not just goodwill
- Works well for groups without losing the hands-on feel
- Large group sessions (32 people) mean your experience depends partly on who else shows up






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