Dong Family Cooking Experience
Dong Family Cooking Experience: Half-Day (8:00 am – 1:30 pm)
Step into the rhythms of local life with a private, family-hosted culinary experience just moments from Hoi An Ancient Town. Your morning begins at Dong’s family home, where you may be welcomed with a short motorbike transfer before setting out together on foot to a lively neighborhood market for a fun cultural experience full of photo opportunities.
Wander through a vibrant tapestry of color and sound as Dong introduces you to the herbs, spices, and seasonal ingredients that define central Vietnamese cuisine. Along the way, he shares local insight, including the art of bargaining - an authentic glimpse into daily life in Hoi An.
From the market, return to the family home by boat, gliding gently along the water as the town slows behind you. Arrive to a moment of calm with iced tea or freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee, prepared just for you.
In Dong’s kitchen, the experience becomes hands-on and deeply personal. Guided by Dong and his family, you’ll prepare a seasonal, home-style Vietnamese meal, learning techniques passed down through generations. Together, you’ll cook four signature dishes that reflect the flavors of Hoi An and the surrounding region. Menus change with the seasons to ensure the freshest local ingredients, and vegetarian options are available upon request.
A sample seasonal menu may include:
Banana Flower Salad with fresh herbs and citrus dressing
Hand-rolled Fresh Spring Rolls
Cao Lầu, Hoi An’s iconic noodle dish with marinated pork
Grilled Fish wrapped in Banana Leaf
More than a cooking class, this is a warm invitation into a family home for an experience shaped by hospitality, tradition, and the beauty of everyday Vietnamese life.
