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Hue: Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Cook 5 traditional Hue dishes and 1 royal herbal tea from scratch.
- Choose from vegetarian or non-vegetarian menus with seasonal options
- Hands-on cooking class led by a passionate local chef in a cosy space
- Learn cultural stories and techniques behind each traditional dish
Activity location
- Hue
- Hue, Hue City, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 14/1 Hoàng Quốc Việt, An Đông, Huế, Thành phố Huế 49000, Việt Nam | Enter alley number 1 on Hoàng Quốc Việt Street and walk about 50 meters. You will see the “Huế Experience” signboard – that is the meeting point.
- Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam
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Hue: Traditional Vietnamese Cooking Class
- 2h 30m
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes 2h 30m - English
What's included, what's not
- 5-course hands-on cooking class (vegetarian or non-vegetarian menu)
What's included What's included - All fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
What's included What's included - Guided instruction by a local chef
What's included What's included - Cultural stories and recipe explanations
What's included What's included - Herbal royal tea brewing session
What's included What's included - Full meal tasting of all dishes you prepared
What's included What's included - Printed recipe card to take home
What's included What's included - Use of apron during the class
What's included What's included - Drinking water throughout the session
What's included What's included - Cosy, local kitchen atmosphere
What's included What's included
What you can expect
Join a full Vietnamese cooking experience in Hue where you’ll prepare 5 signature dishes and 1 herbal royal tea — all from scratch. This hands-on class is available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. Under the guidance of a friendly local chef, you’ll cook dishes like Bun Bo Hue (or its vegetarian version), Banh Xeo, Fresh Spring Rolls, and traditional steamed cakes like Banh Bot Loc. You’ll also make a seasonal fruit plate and learn to brew Hue's famous royal herbal tea — a fragrant, soothing drink rooted in imperial traditions.
MENU – Traditional Hue Flavours
Non-Vegetarian:
– Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup with fresh herbs)
– Banh Bot Loc (chewy tapioca dumplings with shrimp & pork, steamed in banana leaves)
– Fresh Spring Rolls with pork and shrimp
– Crispy Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancakes with shrimp & pork, served with herbs and dipping sauce)
– Seasonal fresh fruit
– Hue royal herbal tea
Vegetarian:
– Vegetarian Bun Bo Hue (mushroom broth with tofu and vegan sausage)
– Banh Bot Loc Chay (banana leaf dumplings filled with wood ear mushrooms and mung beans)
– Fresh Spring Rolls with tofu and vegetables
– Vegetarian Banh Xeo (stuffed with mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrots, served with vegan dipping sauce)
– Seasonal fresh fruit
– Hue royal herbal tea
All ingredients are prepped for you to cook interactively. The chef will guide you step by step, sharing cultural stories, family recipes, and tips passed down through generations. You’ll also learn how each dish represents the spirit and balance of central Vietnamese cuisine.
After cooking, sit down in a cosy garden space to enjoy the full meal you’ve made yourself. This class is perfect for curious travellers, food lovers, and anyone who wants a fun, meaningful way to connect with Vietnam’s culinary roots.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Hue
- Hue, Hue City, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 14/1 Hoàng Quốc Việt, An Đông, Huế, Thành phố Huế 49000, Việt Nam | Enter alley number 1 on Hoàng Quốc Việt Street and walk about 50 meters. You will see the “Huế Experience” signboard – that is the meeting point.
- Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam