Cooking class in Hue

Cooking class in Hue

Learning to cook in Hue means entering a world where gastronomy becomes poetry, where each ingredient tells a story and where flavors are passed down as a precious heritage. From the first moments, the senses awaken: the aroma of fresh herbs, the delicate scent of lemongrass, the sweetness of galangal, the rustle of banana leaves... everything invites to savor the moment.

In a traditional house full of charm, you are welcomed as a privileged guest. Here, cooking is a gesture of love, an act of sharing, a living tradition. Guided by a family settled in Hue for several generations, you discover the secrets of recipes passed down with pride: how to choose the best herbs, balance flavors, create a dish that reflects the culinary finesse of the ancient imperial city.

You put on your apron, you listen, you touch, you feel, you create. Every movement is a learning, every preparation a sensory journey. Then comes the long-awaited moment: sit around a warm table to taste your own creations, in an authentic, delicate and deeply human atmosphere.

This cooking class in Hue is not a simple activity: it is a fabulous immersion, an unforgettable memory, a sincere encounter with the culinary soul of Vietnam.

Program of the cooking class in Hue

Go to this sublime restaurant for 10.30 a.m. or 4.30 p.m. to spend half a day of historical and culinary discovery.

Join a little treasure of Hue where your English-speaking guide Nhien will share with you the history of her family settled in Hue for over 400 years. For about an hour, go back in time by discovering the beautiful garden and the ancestral home to immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture through the history of its many generations.

Then it will be time to put on your aprons and sharpen your knives to make 2 traditional Hué dishes according to the chef’s advice during this cooking class.

Finally, enjoy the fruit of your work and other dishes that will delight your palate in an idyllic setting.

Price 2025 - 2026:

From 2 pax: 1.350.000 VND / pax

Possibility to organize the transfer by private vehicle on request.

Vegetarian cuisine in Vietnam - a tasty and bright tradition

In Vietnam, vegetarian cuisine is not a recent trend: it is an integral part of the culture, deeply linked to Buddhism, spirituality and the Vietnamese way of life. As soon as you push the door of a temple, a small local restaurant or a traditional house, you discover a universe of delicate flavors, natural ingredients and dishes shaped with an astonishing harmony.

Here, eating vegetarian is synonymous with purity, simplicity and respect for nature. The Vietnamese use fresh herbs, vegetables, tofu and mushrooms with incomparable talent, turning every dish into a healthy, fragrant and refined experience. The banana leaves serve as a showcase, the broths are clear and aromatic, subtle textures: everything is designed to enhance the freshness of the products and the balance of flavors.

In the morning markets, stalls overflow with bright vegetables, fragrant roots, herbs with captivating scents. The pho chay, vegetarian soup with light tones, rubs shoulders with meatless bánh cuốn, cơm chay, vegetable grills, sweet curries inspired by the center of the country, or spring rolls made from tofu and crunchy vegetables. Each region brings its touch, its accent, its soul.

What makes Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine so fabulous is its ability to be both simple and subtle, humble and deeply creative. Without artifice, it reveals the very essence of Vietnamese gastronomy: freshness, harmony, balance, respect for life.

For travelers, it is a real invitation to discover the country differently, through authentic flavors, bright and surprisingly varied. A sweet and inspiring way to be carried away by the culinary wealth of Vietnam - while savoring the present moment, in full consciousness.