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Host: Lyon

Hanoi, Vietnam

USD
$34-$140 per person

Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Tour & Hotel Transfers

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Lyon

Born and raised in Hanoi in a family that treasures home cooking, Lyon is passionate about sharing the richness of Vietnamese cuisine. His cooking classes showcase the diversity of Vietnamese food, from family-style meals to northern classics. With years of experience cooking alongside locals and hosting immersive food experiences in Hanoi for travelers, Lyon offers an engaging, hands-on way to discover Vietnamese culture through its cuisine. When Lyon is unavailable, his equally talented colleagues, Charmy and Cherry, step in to host.

Charmy has over 10 years of experience creating unforgettable local experiences, blending her love for Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and community with warmth, humor, and attentiveness that make every guest feel like an old friend.

Cherry brings youthful energy and a passion for preserving Vietnam’s food heritage, sharing traditional dishes and stories while turning every cooking class into a lively and memorable experience.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-20 guests) After being picked up from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel, join Lyon in his cooking studio for an authentic Vietnamese home-style meal. Start with a salad - choose from banana flower salad, green mango salad with seafood, or green papaya salad with dried beef. For your main course, select any two dishes from chicken noodle soup (pho ga), beef noodle soup (pho bo), Hanoi fried spring rolls, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese grilled fish (cha ca la vong), Vietnamese pancake (banh xeo), shrimp with sweet and sour sauce (tom xot chua ngot), or fried tofu with tomato sauce. Conclude your meal with a dessert, such as Vietnamese sweet soup (black bean or green bean) or Vietnamese milk jelly (che khuc bach). Experience the best home-cooked Vietnamese food in Hanoi, prepared with authentic recipes and warm local hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Enjoy a 2-hour Hanoi cooking class at Lyon's cozy cooking studio in the Ngoc Ha neighborhood. In this warm, hands-on experience, you’ll learn to cook authentic Vietnamese home-style dishes with guidance from your host. Prepare a salad, main course, and dessert from scratch while discovering cooking tips, stories and culinary traditions behind each recipe. After cooking, sit down with Lyon to share the authentic Vietnamese meal you’ve created together.

Market visit: (1-20 guests) Join Lyon for a guided Hanoi market tour and discover the city’s local markets. Visit Dong Xuan Market, Ngoc Ha Market, or Ngo Sy Lien Market to shop for fresh meat, seasonal vegetables, and authentic local ingredients that you’ll later use in your Vietnamese cooking class.

Notes:
1. Lyon can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets if informed in advance at the time of booking.
2. On days when Lyon is unavailable, his equally talented colleagues, Charmy or Cherry, will host you.
3. A glass of local wine or beer is included in the cost of the experience.
4. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available only for guests staying within the Hanoi Old Quarter area.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Salad (Choose 1): Banana Flower Salad, Green Mango Salad with Seafood, Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef, Olive Oil & Vinegar Cabbage Salad
  • Mains (Choose 2): Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga), Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo), Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls, Vietnam Fresh Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Fish (Cha Ca La Vong), Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo), Shrimp with Sweet & Sour Sauce (Tom Xot Chua Ngot), Cashew Chicken Baked or Roasted, Eggplants with Ginger Sauce, Fried Tofu with Tomato Sauce
  • Dessert (Choose 1): Vietnamese Sweet Soup (Black Bean or Green Bean), Vietnamese Milk Jelly Dessert (Che Khuc Bach), Three-Color Sweet Potato Dessert Soup (Che Ba Mau), Sweet Dessert Soup with Lotus Seeds and Mung Bean (Che Hat Sen)

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Hanoi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:

Lyon

$34-$140 USD

per person
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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $60 $50 $34
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $118 $82 $52
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $140 $96 $64
Alcohol
 $0 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $60 $50 $34
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $118 $82 $52
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $140 $96 $64
Alcohol
 $0 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 3:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Lyon

Born and raised in Hanoi in a family that treasures home cooking, Lyon is passionate about sharing the richness of Vietnamese cuisine. His cooking classes showcase the diversity of Vietnamese food, from family-style meals to northern classics. With years of experience cooking alongside locals and hosting immersive food experiences in Hanoi for travelers, Lyon offers an engaging, hands-on way to discover Vietnamese culture through its cuisine. When Lyon is unavailable, his equally talented colleagues, Charmy and Cherry, step in to host.

Charmy has over 10 years of experience creating unforgettable local experiences, blending her love for Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and community with warmth, humor, and attentiveness that make every guest feel like an old friend.

Cherry brings youthful energy and a passion for preserving Vietnam’s food heritage, sharing traditional dishes and stories while turning every cooking class into a lively and memorable experience.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (1-20 guests) After being picked up from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel, join Lyon in his cooking studio for an authentic Vietnamese home-style meal. Start with a salad - choose from banana flower salad, green mango salad with seafood, or green papaya salad with dried beef. For your main course, select any two dishes from chicken noodle soup (pho ga), beef noodle soup (pho bo), Hanoi fried spring rolls, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese grilled fish (cha ca la vong), Vietnamese pancake (banh xeo), shrimp with sweet and sour sauce (tom xot chua ngot), or fried tofu with tomato sauce. Conclude your meal with a dessert, such as Vietnamese sweet soup (black bean or green bean) or Vietnamese milk jelly (che khuc bach). Experience the best home-cooked Vietnamese food in Hanoi, prepared with authentic recipes and warm local hospitality.

Cooking experience: (1-20 guests) Enjoy a 2-hour Hanoi cooking class at Lyon's cozy cooking studio in the Ngoc Ha neighborhood. In this warm, hands-on experience, you’ll learn to cook authentic Vietnamese home-style dishes with guidance from your host. Prepare a salad, main course, and dessert from scratch while discovering cooking tips, stories and culinary traditions behind each recipe. After cooking, sit down with Lyon to share the authentic Vietnamese meal you’ve created together.

Market visit: (1-20 guests) Join Lyon for a guided Hanoi market tour and discover the city’s local markets. Visit Dong Xuan Market, Ngoc Ha Market, or Ngo Sy Lien Market to shop for fresh meat, seasonal vegetables, and authentic local ingredients that you’ll later use in your Vietnamese cooking class.

Notes:
1. Lyon can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets if informed in advance at the time of booking.
2. On days when Lyon is unavailable, his equally talented colleagues, Charmy or Cherry, will host you.
3. A glass of local wine or beer is included in the cost of the experience.
4. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available only for guests staying within the Hanoi Old Quarter area.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Salad (Choose 1): Banana Flower Salad, Green Mango Salad with Seafood, Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef, Olive Oil & Vinegar Cabbage Salad
  • Mains (Choose 2): Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga), Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo), Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls, Vietnam Fresh Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Fish (Cha Ca La Vong), Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo), Shrimp with Sweet & Sour Sauce (Tom Xot Chua Ngot), Cashew Chicken Baked or Roasted, Eggplants with Ginger Sauce, Fried Tofu with Tomato Sauce
  • Dessert (Choose 1): Vietnamese Sweet Soup (Black Bean or Green Bean), Vietnamese Milk Jelly Dessert (Che Khuc Bach), Three-Color Sweet Potato Dessert Soup (Che Ba Mau), Sweet Dessert Soup with Lotus Seeds and Mung Bean (Che Hat Sen)

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Hanoi Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $60 $50 $34
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $118 $82 $52
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $140 $96 $64
Alcohol
 $0 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $60 $50 $34
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $118 $82 $52
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $140 $96 $64
Alcohol
 $0 per person
Transportation
 $0 per car
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:00am-1:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-1:00pm 3:00pm-7:00pm
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