Run by two friends, Hidden Hanoi offers hands-on cooking classes, but also language courses and walking tours. There is a choice of 5 menus, make sure you book early: the first person to book gets the choice. Classes can be combined with a market tour beforehand.

what?   5 menus of 4 dishes: seafood, street food, vegetarian, village food or monsoon

when?   Monday to Saturday 11am

how long?   3 hours

how much?   US$ 45, or US$ 55 including market tour

where?   Hanoi, Vietnam

contact:   http://www.hiddenhanoi.com.vn/cookingclasses