Dine With Locals creates hands-on culinary experiences in Hanoi for travelers who want to explore Vietnam’s food and culture through local flavors. The brand focuses on welcoming, immersive activities that bring participants closer to Vietnamese culinary heritage, with classes guided by a local chef and opportunities to learn by doing.

Its experiences include a Hanoi cooking class featuring signature Vietnamese dishes, with options such as a market visit, recipe book, and wine tasting. Guests can explore local markets, select fresh ingredients, prepare dishes together, and enjoy the food they make. Dine With Locals also offers a bánh mì and coffee class that introduces the story behind the iconic sandwich and Vietnam’s coffee traditions. A separate coffee workshop teaches participants to prepare three specialties: egg coffee, coconut coffee, and salt coffee, using a traditional Vietnamese phin filter. Vegetarian cooking experiences are also available.

Across its classes and food adventures, Dine With Locals combines practical cooking, cultural insight, and shared meals to offer visitors an engaging way to experience Hanoi.