Cooking classes in Hoi An: 11 amazing places to learn & taste

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1. Coconut Fragrance Cooking Class

• Location: Van Lang Hamlet, Hoi An Dong Ward

• Opening hours: 8 AM – 7 PM

• Phone number: 0793 966 059

Coconut Fragrance Cooking Center is a perfect place to experience the food culture in Hoi An. You will start at a local market, where the chefs will show you how to pick fresh ingredients. Then, you will hop on a basket boat with local fishermen, try traditional fishing techniques, and enjoy the peaceful countryside. Back in the kitchen, you will cook a homemade meal with the chef and their family, sharing stories and delicious food together. It is a fun way to learn about Vietnamese cuisine while making unforgettable memories in Hoi An.

This Hoi An cooking class offers a hands-on experience (Source: Collected)

2. Ms. Hanh Cooking Class in Hoi An

• Location: 61/4 Le Hong Phong Street, Hoi An Tay Ward

• Opening hours: 8 AM – 8 PM

• Phone number: 0921 912 921

If you are after an affordable cooking class in Hoi An or want to learn from a skilled chef with a professional background, Ms. Hanh Cooking Class is the place for you. For just $23, you will benefit from over 15 years of experience in hotel kitchens and 5 years of teaching private classes. Chef Hanh will guide you through preparing local dishes, sharing tips on selecting fresh ingredients and combining flavors to create standout meals.

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3. Hoi An Eco Cooking Class by Kien Nguyen

• Location: Hamlet 2, Hoi An Dong Ward

• Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM (7 AM – 2:30 PM on Sunday)

• Phone number: 0983 084 085

Hoi An Eco Cooking Class, led by Kien Nguyen, offers a perfect escape from the city, allowing you to relax and immerse yourself in the peaceful charm of rural life. This Vietnamese cooking class includes a visit to the local market. The Morning Tour for adults is priced at $32, while kids aged 7-11 can join for just $22.

Kien Nguyen provides the best cooking class in Hoi An (Source: Collected)

4. Red Bridge Cooking School

• Location: Hamlet 4, Hoi An Dong Ward

• Opening hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

• Phone number: 0905 452 092

Red Bridge Cooking School sits along the Thu Bon River, just 3 kilometers away from central Hoi An. Participating in this cooking class in Hoi An, you will get to visit local markets, take a boat ride, stroll through an herb garden, and cook traditional dishes. They offer a half-day and deluxe day tour, plus an evening class at Hai Café. The cost for a half-day tour per person is $35.

5. Vinh Vo Cooking Class

• Location: Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hoi An Dong Ward

• Opening hours: 7 AM – 6 PM

• Phone number: 0932 162 177

Vinh Vo Cooking Class presents a distinctive way to explore Vietnamese cuisine. You can choose morning (8:15 AM – 12:30 PM) or afternoon (1:15 PM – 5:30 PM) sessions, which are priced at 570,000 VND per adult and 350,000 VND per child (aged 4-10). The experience includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a market visit, a basket boat ride, and a cooking session.

Vinh Vo Cooking Class in Hoi An offers both basket boat rides and cooking sessions (Source: Collected)

6. Cooking with Jolie in Hoi An

• Location: 16 Luu Trong Lu Street, Hoi An Tay Ward

• Opening hours: 6 AM – 10 PM

• Phone number: 0934 414 311

For over 7 years, Jolie has welcomed guests into their home, sharing traditional recipes and a love for cooking. Jolie Cooking Class provides an authentic experience with family secrets passed down for generations. More than just a class, it supports the Poor Children’s Fund, helping ethnic minority schools and underprivileged kids. By joining, you will learn to make delicious dishes while contributing to a meaningful cause.

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7. Mimi Cooking Class

• Location: Communal Road 20, Hoi An Dong Ward

• Opening hours: 9 AM – 10 PM

• Phone number: 0764 200 434

Mimi Cooking Class is another Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An set in the peaceful countryside. Perfect for small groups, the experience here includes hotel pick-up, a market visit, refreshing drinks, and a guided cooking session where you will prepare traditional dishes before enjoying the meal together. Each session lasts around 3 hours and is available in the morning or afternoon.

8. Green Bamboo Cooking School

• Location: 21 Truong Minh Hung Street, Hoi An Tay Ward

• Opening hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

• Phone number: 0905 815 600

If you want to learn how to make the best food in Hoi An, come to Green Bamboo Cooking School. This place offers a full-day cooking class in a small group setting (2-12 participants). This cooking class in Hoi An runs from 8 AM to 3 PM and includes hotel pick-up, a market visit, a hands-on cooking session, and a meal. Fees are around $45 per adult, $35 per child (aged 8-12), and free for kids aged 1-7.

Green Bamboo Cooking School is free for kids aged 1-7 (Source: Collected)

9. Gioan Cookery School

• Location: 222/17 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoi An Ward

• Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM from Monday to Wednesday | 8 AM – 9 PM from Thursday to Sunday

• Phone number: 0948 479 598

Gioan Cookery School is a cooking class in Hoi An with over 20 years of experience, giving participants a chance to explore the local cuisine in an engaging way. You can learn to make classics like pho, banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake), and caramelized pork, which are staples found on every local family’s table.

10. Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour

• Location: Cam Thanh Village

• Opening hours: 6:30 AM – 10 PM

• Phone number: 0905 131 149

Since 2002, Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour has been teaching tourists about Vietnamese cuisine and helping them explore the beauty of Cam Thanh Coconut Village by bamboo basket boat. This cooking class in Hoi An is housed in a traditional stilt house with a beautiful river view. Here, you will be taught to pound and grind rice to make rice milk and rice paper using traditional tools like a stone mortar, grinder, and wooden pestle, etc. For just $30, you will get to enjoy the best Hoi An cooking class.

Explore the beauty of Cam Thanh Coconut Village (Source: Collected)

11. Mai Home Hoi An

• Location: Cam Ha Village

• Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

• Phone number: 0905 392 324

Mai Home Hoi An, founded by husband-and-wife Hung and Thanh, brings together their passion for food and hospitality. Hung, a skilled local chef, shares his deep knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine, while Thanh ensures every guest feels at home. Whether you are into joining a cooking class or enjoying a home-cook meal, Mai Home will show you the vibrant flavors of Vietnam. Here, cooking is more than a skill – it is a way to connect, share, and celebrate Vietnamese food.

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*Note: The information in this article is for reference purposes only and may be subject to change over time

Taking a cooking class in Hoi An is a great way to dive into Vietnamese culture and cuisine. With plenty of options to choose from, you will learn local recipes and create unforgettable memories. Whether you are a food lover or just looking for something unique, it is a must-try experience in Vietnam.

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