Duration: 2 hours
Available time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM – 04:00 PM.

Itinerary:

• Start your journey at Viet Rice Essence restaurant, located at 93 Phung Hung, Hoan Kiem district. From here, you will walk through bustling old streets in Hanoi to get to Dong Xuan market.
  
  
• Shopping at the Local Market: The journey takes you to a bustling local market where you can explore and select fresh ingredients for your meal. With the attentive guidance of the chef, you’ll not only learn how to choose ingredients but also interact with friendly vendors and gain a deeper understanding of Hanoi’s culinary characteristics.
  
  
• Cooking with the Chef: In the restaurant’s kitchen, you’ll work alongside the head chef to prepare and cook the dishes. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the cooking process, gaining insight into the meaning and stories behind each traditional dish. The chef will share cooking knowledge and tips, as well as interesting stories about local cuisine.
  
  
• Enjoy and Converse: After cooking, you’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant. The chef will taste and share their thoughts on the dish you’ve completed. You’ll also receive a complimentary drink, a video of your experience to keep as a memento, and the recipes for the dishes you’ve prepared.