Join other solo travelers for an unforgettable Hanoi cooking class. Learn to make phở, bún chả, fresh spring rolls with a local chef, then eat your creations together – the perfect ice-breaker for independent foodies.
We made this. Together. (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 international travelers across Vietnam & Cambodia. This guide is crafted from thousands of “best day ever” reviews collected by Legend Travel Group – the original creator of solo-friendly Vietnam Tours since 2008.
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From kitchen newbie to Hanoi chef (Source: Internet)You’re in Hanoi. The air smells like charcoal-grilled pork and fresh herbs.
And tonight, you’re not eating alone.
Every week, Legend Travel Group brings together 8–12 solo travelers for the most fun, delicious, friendship-making cooking class in the capital.
70–80 % of participants travel solo
No single supplement – ever
Small groups = real conversations while chopping lemongrass
Professional English-speaking chef + local market visit
Eat everything you cook (and seconds are encouraged)
End the night with new friends and full bellies
Classic Hanoi menu – chosen by our solo travelers:
Phở bò tái (rare beef noodle soup) – from scratch
Gỏi cuốn (fresh spring rolls) with peanut sauce
Bún chả (grilled pork with herbs & noodles) – Obama’s favorite
Chè bà ba (sweet coconut & taro dessert)
Vegetarian & vegan versions always available.
Friendships wrapped in rice paper (Source: Internet)Schedule (4–5 hours of pure joy)
8:30 AM – Meet your small group + guide at Old Quarter café
9:00 AM – Local wet market tour (learn to pick the freshest herbs)
10:00 AM – Hands-on cooking with professional chef
12:00 PM – Eat everything you made + unlimited iced tea
1:30 PM – Group photo + recipe cards to take home
From $49 per person – guaranteed every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Instant ice-breaker – chopping garlic beats small talk
98 % make at least one new travel friend
Perfect for day 1 or 2 in Hanoi
Safe, central location – easy to find
Dietary requirements? Just tell us – we’ve got you
Hands-on = hearts-on (Source: Internet)Want more? Combine with our most popular solo itineraries:
|
Package Name |
Duration |
Includes Cooking Class + Highlights |
From (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hanoi Solo Foodie Escape |
4 days |
Cooking class + street food tour + train street + egg coffee crawl |
$399 |
|
Northern Vietnam Solo Journey |
9 days |
Cooking class + Ha Long Bay + Sapa trekking |
$899 |
|
Vietnam Unplugged for Singles |
12 days |
Cooking class + full North-to-South adventure |
$1,299 |
All with max 12 travelers • 70–80 % solo • no single supplement
★★★★★ “Best day of my entire trip. Left with recipes AND three new friends I’m still texting!” – Sarah, Australia
★★★★★ “As a shy solo traveler, this was perfect. By the time we sat down to eat, it felt like we’d known each other forever.” – James, UK
★★★★★ “The chef was hilarious and the food was restaurant quality. Worth every penny.” – Lena, Germany
The best kind of group project (Source: Internet)Comfortable clothes (apron provided)
Camera/phone – lots of Instagram moments
Empty stomach – you’ll eat A LOT
Your sense of humor
Location: Central Old Quarter (exact address sent after booking)
Duration: 4–5 hours
Price: $49 (everything included)
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Group size: 6–12 solo travelers
Deposit: Only 10 % – pay balance 30 days before
Free cancellation up to 7 days
his is what solo travel looks like (Source: Internet)You came to Vietnam for the food.
Leave with the friends who helped you cook it.
Join thousands of happy solo foodies who chose Vietnam Tours by Legend Travel Group and turned a cooking class into one of their best travel memories ever.
Only 10 % deposit – change dates free – max 12 travelers – weekly guaranteed classes.
Reserve your apron now → https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Where solo travelers become chefs (and friends) since 2008
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