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Sa Pa: Pho Noodle Soup Cooking Class

By Saigonese Trekking House
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Learn about traditional
  • cooking experience,
  • Vietnamese vegetarian
  • hands-on food worksho
  • Vietnamese cuisine

Activity location

    • Sa Pa
    • Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 02 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
    • Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam

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Sa Pa: Pho Noodle Soup Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€25.95 x 1 Adult€25.95
Total
Price is €25.95
Until Sat, 8 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local chef/instructor with English-speaking support
  • Inclusions
    All fresh ingredients for making Pho (beef or chicken or vegetarian)
  • Inclusions
    Use of cooking utensils and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Step-by-step guidance throughout the class
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks (optional, available for purchase)
  • Exclusions
    Tips/service charge for the instructor (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Personal shopping at market (if market visit is included)

What you can expect

  • Discover the soul of Vietnamese cuisine through our hands-on Pho Cooking Class, where you’ll learn to create the nation’s most iconic and beloved dish from scratch.

    Phở is more than just a noodle soup — it is a cultural symbol of Vietnam, especially in the North. The dish is known for its deeply aromatic broth, tender meat, fresh rice noodles, and an abundance of herbs. In this immersive experience, you'll work step-by-step with a local chef to prepare an authentic version of phở bò (beef pho) or phở gà (chicken pho), depending on your preference.

    We’ll start by learning how to roast spices such as star aniseed, cinnamon, and cardamom — essential for building pho’s distinctive flavour. You’ll also master the techniques of preparing the broth: simmering bones or chicken, skimming, and seasoning just right. While the broth cooks, you’ll prepare accompaniments like rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs, and learn how to slice and prepare beef or chicken for the perfect finish.

    Vegetarian options are available upon request — we’ll show you how to make a rich, plant-based broth with mushrooms and aromatic herbs.

    Whether you're a food lover, a home cook, or simply curious about Vietnamese culture, this class is a memorable and delicious way to connect with local traditions.

    At the end of the class, you’ll enjoy your own bowl of pho, topped with herbs, lime, chilli, and the satisfaction of making it yourself!

Location

Activity location

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    • Sa Pa
    • Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 02 Nguyễn Chí Thanh, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
    • Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam