Mekong Delta Cooking Class: Immersive Market Exploration & Authentic Cuisine Creation
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40 Ratings
thành phố Bến Tre
Immerse yourself in the Mekong Delta with our cooking class. Explore local markets, learn authentic cuisine creation, and create delicious dishes. Join us for a day of food, fun, and memories!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ba Danh Homestay - Our experience is all about getting your hands on fresh, local ingredients that make our dishes pop with flavor. No supermarket stuff here
Picture this: you’ll head to the bustling market with locals, picking out ingredients that catch your eye. Back in the kitchen, you’ll cook up a storm alongside your new friends. And guess what? The tranquil surroundings will add a touch of serenity to the whole experience.
One thing that makes us stand out? Ben Tre, the land of coconuts! We’ll show you how to rock that coconut milk in dishes that’ll leave your taste buds dancing.
What's Included
- Full set of tools and equipment provided
- Professional instructor guidance
- Street food or drinks included
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Ben Tre city
- Tea and coffee available
- Cooking class for 4-5 traditional Mekong dishes
What's Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
Meal Options
- Water lily and yellow mini flowers salad - Vibrant colorful healthy salad
- Coconut core salad - Sweet and sour yummy salad
- Steamed rice - Steameed rice and childhood Mekong rice soup
- Caramelised Braised pork - Yummy with secret ingredients
- Prawns stir-fried with Coconut milk - Mekong Delta / Ben Tre ‘s specialty
- Vegan curry / Stewed vegetable - For vegetarian/ vegan option
- Local fruit - Fruit that you have never tried before
Additional Information
We prioritize genuine enjoyment and knowledge gain. Our previous workshops have been incredibly fun, with participants and chefs both engaging in cheerful banter while accruing substantial knowledge. We don’t just adhere to recipe instructions – we delve into the granular aspects like mastering the art of dipping sauces and tricks for perfect sticky rice. Our trainers share your enthusiasm, ensuring you grasp every aspect of the process.
Here’s the difference: we’re not a conventional cooking course. We steer clear of the touristic approach. Our aim is to offer you a glimpse into the day-to-day of a local. From market adventures, conversations about the city, and then returning to our cooking area to create something appetizing from our findings. The dishes? That’s dictated by the market’s offerings, but be rest assured, we’re adaptable – we’ll cook what your heart desires.
Prepare to discover the tastes of Ben Tre in a manner that’s bound to delight both your heart and your tummy. Enlist for our Mekong Delta cooking class for a day teeming with gastronomy, enjoyment, and unforgettable moments. Can’t wait to see you there!
Location
Ba Danh Homestay
It is in Nhon Thanh Village, please ask the local people the way to Ba Danh Homestay, or just simply text or call us to pick you up when you are nearby.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(40 Ratings)
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Sascha
Apr 29, 2024
Delicious!!! - The trip is highly recommended. The family is very hospitable and polite. Everything was very authentic and super super delicious! Everything was bought locally and a lot of things were even made in the homestay, e.g. coconut oil. They also pay a lot of attention to sustainability. The vegetable churro is highly recommended - delicious!
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R2818nnkarineb
Apr 10, 2024
Do not miss ! - This moment shared around the kitchen is a real 100% local pleasure. It starts with a Vietnamese breakfast and is filled with meetings and smiles! Chi is a guide who knows her environment perfectly and knows how to adapt to each request, which makes shopping at the market super pleasant! The cooking part, with the family, is so good… and the tasting is a real joy. Thank you Chi and the whole family ❤️
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Louness89
Apr 10, 2024
Magnificent introduction to local cuisine. A fabulous experience in Ben Tre! - A very nice culinary experience with Schi and her sisters! On the program: a local breakfast, a market tour punctuated with tastings and a fabulous local cooking class! Thanks for the experience 🤩.
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Shelo2022
Apr 9, 2024
Wonderful moment - We were last December in the Mekong, in Bentre with my brother, and we were really happy to meet Chi and his family, and it was an incredible moment for us, and I think about it very often! Thanks again for the wonderful welcome and I hope everyone is well!
Chi and Linh offered us their cooking class, and we had a blast, both participating in the class, spending time together, and also eating afterwards! The formula is really fun and interesting, and the girls are really adorable. Very interesting. I would like to be there again, I often think of this place and this family, long live this project, Chi and Linh!!!
And thanks for everything !
(Very late, I'm really sorry)
My regards to all of you, many thoughts for Chi
Rachael
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Juliebr3818oq
Apr 8, 2024
Amaziiing ! - I had the privilege to have Linh just for me. It was such a good experience ! She gave spontaneous explanations and her English is perfect so it's giving you the opportunity to ask plenty of questions. She is brillant. It was a very intimate class and you can choose what you cook ( it's all dishes from South Vietnam).
Would definitely recommended to do it here instead of Hoi an.
Also deeply recommend to stay at Bahn Da homestay (where the lesson take place), it is such a peaceful place in the Mekong Delta.
Thank you Linh!
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Jennifer_b
Apr 6, 2024
Highly recommended - We had a great day and really enjoyed this cooking class. We could choose the dishes by ourselves from a menu. In the morning we went to the market to buy the ingredients. During cooking everything was explained to us and afterwards we had a perfect lunch.
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738georginad
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful tour to learn about the culture, people and food. - Great.
I stayed at the Ba Dahn Homestay for a few days, where we also cooked.
The tour started there and we first took the scooter to a local restaurant for breakfast, then went to the market in Ben Tre. There we got all the necessary ingredients, tested a few local fruits and looked at other markets. Afterwards we drove back to Ba Dahn Homestay and cooked an excellent lunch. I was able to learn a lot about the local cuisine and how to prepare the food. Requests were also responded to very well. The tour guide, Chi, is extremely friendly and really warm and I felt like I was in very good hands with her. Definitely a tour to immerse yourself in the local culture and get to know the local people.
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Rupideraa
Mar 29, 2024
Best experience in Ben Tre !! - We where in the Ba danh homestay for a couples of nights, this activity his propose by the the host.
Everything was well organised, we took a scooter to go to the Ben Tre Market
Once at the market, they help us to chose and discover multiple local products.
Then, we go back to the homestay to cook with all the Family.
The learning class was really great, step by step and awsering every questions.
The meal was amazing. we warmly recommande this activity
We loved it.
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Meander18726573395
Mar 29, 2024
Taste and experience Vietnam through their cuisine, made with your own hands… - A wonderful day when we, together with our children, really experienced Vietnamese cuisine up close. With a trip to the local market to find the fresh ingredients and then straight home in to the kitchen and prepare a wonderful meal - the right way, with knowledgeable and patient guidance from the sweetest hosts.
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732pieterm
Mar 28, 2024
Great Authentic cooking workshop with the most lovely people ! - Very authentic experience in an amazing setting. Selecting your fish and pork on the market, getting explanation on the Vietnam fruits and meanwhile enjoying daily life in Vietnam. Also Phi Si is a lovely carrying guide helping you out with any problem you might have including fixing phones ☺️..thank you
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