I was very lucky to be the only one in the class so could choose my own dishes to cook and could ask as many questions as I liked! The class was from 9am-11am (they suggested morning because the food is fresher from the morning market). We started with a market visit which was great and very informal especially since... More

Booked ahead via e-mail, and I was offerd a free hotel pick up, which was a nice start. Our chef took us to the local market and explained different vegetables, spices and rice papers to us. Back at the restaurant we made our green papaya salad, spring rolls and a stir fry chicken dish. The food was very tasty, and... More

It was less hands on than I expected - we walked the market and learned a few things, but didn't buy anything. The instructor prepared the green papaya salad himself, with us watching - never participating in the prep. We spent most of our time trying to cut carrots or tomatoes into decorations than actually cooking. We did wrap egg... More

We participated in cooking classes in three cities. This one was the most formulaic as the same menu is done daily. The market tour and info was great. We were encouraged to wash our hands but there was no soap or towels. It was larger group so harder to see and tight space. Food is individually made though communal consumed.... More

The chef took us to the market to buy some of the ingredients to prepare a chicken with lemon grass, vietnamese srping rolls and green papaya salad. While we were walking through the market he explaind us about some frutits and vegetables we didn´t know and what we could use it for. It was interesting and a lot of fun.... More

I liked the fact that we went to the market and gained insights about the various foods. The class was good, however I wish we'd had more time to do a thorough hands-on preparation of the dishes, instead of just partially participating in the prep. The dishes we made were delicious and I appreciated also learning about how to make... More

My wife and I went to this class this morning and had a great time. Our group of 7 was a good size. We learnt loads at the market with all questions answered. Made spring rolls and learnt how to make a papaya salad (which was so delicious) and chicken with lemon grass and chilli (also very tasty). The carrot... More

The food we made was very authentic and had gorgeous flavours. Our chef's took us through food markets and showed us flavours of Vietnam. This included a various sort of fruit, vegetables, spices and lots of edible creatures. Our chef's showed us great tips with presentation on a plate. We made flowers using the tomato skin and a carrot. It... More

Staying in Hanoi a week, we took part in The Blue Butterfly Cooking Class and it was so amazing. I really enjoy Vietnamese food so I want to know how to make them. It was interesting to see and to learn how a local woman chooses and buys the best quality of fresh food from numerous food by strolling around... More