Making Mekong Style Bánh xèo Mekong Rustic Can Tho Hideaway
- 3h 4m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Amid the tranquil scenery of riverside orchards, you will pick fresh vegetables with your own hands, learn the stories behind each type, prepare rustic ingredients from the countryside and discover how to make golden, crispy bánh xèo — a culinary symbol of the Mekong Delta. More than just a cooking class, this is a journey to truly embrace “the soul of the countryside” with all five senses: the sight of vibrant nature, the scent of garden herbs, the feel of mixing batter and tending a traditional stove, the taste of food made by your own hands, and the heart — when you truly feel connected to local life
Inclusions
What's included
- All ingredients and utensils
- Garden herbs & dipping sauce
- Welcome drink
- Apron & cooking recipe to take home
- Enjoyment of bánh xèo, side dish
- Guide & local chef
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Other items not mentioned
- Insurance
- Tips
Itinerary
Begin your journey with a welcome drink as your guide introduces the famous Mekong bánh xèo, the Southern-style crispy pancake made from rice flour, coconut milk, turmeric, shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs. Discover the region’s unique herb platter, featuring lá cách, diếp cá, perilla, mustard greens, and young mango leaves, then enjoy a fun activity identifying their names and aromas. Stroll through Mekong Rustic’s garden to pick your own herbs and learn about their health benefits. Back in the kitchen, prepare the batter and fillings under your chef’s guidance, and try your hand at pouring and flipping the pancakes in a friendly mini competition. End the experience with a delicious dinner featuring your handmade bánh xèo, paired with traditional food for a true taste of the Mekong.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour guide will contact travelers in advance. On the day of the tour, our guide will meet you at the meeting point – Mekong Rustic Can Tho Hideaway. The guide will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name for easy recognition.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mekong Rustic Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Can Tho
- Its from-price is 34% below the median of the 106 experiences we list in Can Tho.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 48 of 106.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Can Tho
Can Tho is the main city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, a river town of floating markets, orchards, canals and old French-era houses.
Can Tho sits on the Hau River, a branch of the Mekong, in the heart of the delta, a flat green land of rice fields, orchards and canals. The waterfront promenade at Ninh Kieu is the city's evening meeting place, with a statue of Ho Chi Minh and boats lit at night. Nearby, the Binh Thuy Ancient House, a villa mixing French and Vietnamese styles, and the Khmer and Chinese temples show the delta's mix of peoples.
Top-ranked sights in Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Wharf, Muoi Cuong Cocoa Farm, Sau Hoai Rice Noodle Factory.
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