Ho Chi Minh Cultural experiences

Did the market tour + cooking class and didn’t regret choosing this option. The market tour not only showed us what ingredients they use and where it came from but also gave us suggestions on where we could buy it (great for people wanting to bring home the exact spices used in the class). The cooking class was very interactive and had a good instructor that didn’t rush us when we struggled with some steps. The dishes we made were also really delicious and it was so cool that each student had the chance to flambé the meat we used for the salad. Would recommend for those wanting to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine or maybe for those who simply want to have fun while eating good food🫶

Amazing experience... going to the market with Chef Helenand her assistant at first and buying the fresh ingredients for the recipes.. back to M.O.M studio and we have learned to cook 4 vietnames recipes ..

Our experience was absolutely outstanding! Chef Vivian and the entire staff were so friendly and welcoming. Chef Vivian really knows her craft and kept the whole class fun and entertaining from start to finish. She even shared great recommendations for places to eat and visit. Kudos to Chef Vivian and the team for an unforgettable experience. We had such an amazing time and highly recommend this class!

I found out that the restaurant where I had a delicious meal on my previous trip to Vietnam offered a cooking class tour, so I arranged it. In the morning, I took a Grab (self-arranged) from the hotel to the meeting point at the market. From 8:00 AM, Chef Phu and the other participants (a father and son from Taiwan, a cheerful couple from the Philippines, and two of us cooking enthusiasts from Japan) listened to Chef Phu's friendly and cheerful explanations while touring dried goods, grains, fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, and chè. We moved to the kitchen in a taxi arranged by the chef. We learned while relaxing, with considerations to avoid fatigue, such as sitting down to cut vegetables in a system where we cooked and ate three dishes. The quantity was so generous that we didn't need lunch, and the taste was excellent. There were so many dishes I wanted to recreate after returning home. Finally, while enjoying a dessert of white balls in ginger syrup prepared by the chef, we joined the classmates even though we only spoke simple English, asked the chef questions, and had a wonderful four hours. A local Vietnamese madam who hadn't participated in the market tour joined us from the kitchen. Everyone was interested and asked about the seasoning because they were using very good fish sauce in the lesson. I was convinced that "Hoa Tuc" is an attractive restaurant even for locals. I heard that they make different dishes on different days of the week, so I would like to change the day and participate again when I visit Vietnam. The lesson, a cute recipe book, and photos with everyone became souvenirs for myself.

Another cultural immersion to do in Saigon. Sarah was an excellent teacher, explaining how to make coffee and its history. The friends you make during the class are also a very nice experience. The coffee was great. We made Egg coffee salted coffee, coconut coffee and Cafe Sua, the class offers great value for the money you pay. It's a nice thing to do if you don't know what to do in Saigon.

truly a fun and interesting experience learning more about Vietnam's coffee culture and how they brew their coffee! the group size was just right (7 people) and our instructor gave clear instructions and guided us through the whole process well. highly recommend !!

I really enjoy participating in workshops when I come to Vietnam. It's a great way to learn more about Vietnamese food and how to make it. Making egg coffee with instructor Tom was easy, and the steps were clear. It's helpful to memorize the steps a little, as the numbers in the recipe PDF provided after the class are slightly different. The history of egg coffee was also explained clearly, making it a very insightful and relaxed activity. The whole thing takes about an hour, and you even get a certificate at the end – I know students really appreciate that. There are also promotional coffee bean sets available for students to buy, and you get a coffee discount coupon. I recommend ordering a different coffee after the workshop. I give this experience a very high rating.

The class was very very good as compared to what my daughter had in Singapore. Well pace and the instructor was very patient with our questions too. Will definitely come back!

The trip to the convenience store near the pink church involves walking into the alley not far, but the church does not allow tourists to enter on Saturdays and Sundays. There are quite a few costume styles to choose from. There are small lockers to store things like clothes. The staff provides good service, is friendly, lets you try things on comfortably, and recommends sizes. Costume rentals are for 6 hours.