Sabirama Hoian Cooking Class, Market Tour and Boat Trip

Amazing experience, we had a small class of only five. Lots of personal attention from the chef and her assistants. The boat ride there was also very nice!

My wife and I had an amazing time with the Sabirama team. We walked through the local market before enjoying a relaxing boat ride and basket boat ride in the coconut village. The cooking class was the real highlight - we were fortunate enough to have a private class with the owner himself who was entertaining, informative and made cooking a breeze. The food turned out delicious and tasted extremely fresh. We would recommend this experience to all who visit Hoi An!

We had a great afternoon, so much was included, and it was more than just a cooking class! Everything was well-organized and we really enjoyed the food we made. Thank you!

It was nice. Started with the market tour - that was a nice local experience. The head to the countryside of Hoi An by boat on the river & then a transfer on another boat through the coconut forest. It was actually pretty chill early in the morning. The massage was short, but relaxing and accompanied by a glass of fruit juice. The class itself was interesting, we've learned how to make rice paper from scratch, which was pretty amazing. But be careful if you are a vegetarian/vegan - they consider oyster sauce/fish sauce/chicken seasoning & fat to be veg. I had to ask for soy sauce to replace the ingredients on the table. Also, if you're a big tipper, get some 10.000 bills with you, you'll have a lot of places to give them away :))) trust me on that. Also, the market is nice to buy some souvenirs at a local price. Sadly, we didn't have much money with us, wished we left more prepared. Overall, a nice experience.

We liked that our guide accompanied us from start to finish. She was very open-minded and answered our questions well and told us a lot of new things about the local spices and vegetables. We were there with an Australian family who we got along with really well. The cooking class was very well organized. Cooking was a lot of fun and the food tasted very good. The entire process was very professional. We expressly recommend this cooking class!

Great morning with Vang as we discovered Hoi An market, travelled by boat, then bamboo basket boat to the cooking school. Foot and shoulder massages helped us relax before tackling the signature dishes of the area under Vang’s watchful eye. Green mango salad with seafood; homemade rice paper which was then used for rice paper rolls; Vietnamese pancakes; and noodles with chicken and prawns. All surprisingly easy to prepare, delicious, and accompanied by the recipes so we can treat family and friends at home to our newfound cooking skills.

Pick up in a luxury aircon car at your hotel for a market & food purchasing experience, then a wooden boat ride to a bamboo boat transfer to the land & a motorbike transfer to the restaurant & cooking school- the alternative would be to take the car both ways if you are not feeling limber! Lots of photo opportunities! 4 fabulous dishes cooked & eaten later, you receive photos sent to your phone & a cookbook of your recipes Sabirama Cooking School was found on Cookly Vand- was our charming female guide, who then became a master chef! Quy, the owner - has Accommodation & restaurant. Other activities are available.

It was a nice experience. We did the afternoon option so the market tour was quite short because there weren't many vendors left (it was also rainy season). The boat trips were cool and unique. The cooking class exceeded my expectations, especially the attention to detail about making the food pretty. The ingredients and techniques were very interesting and very different from the Western style of cooking. Everyone was very nice and welcoming and had loads of patience with us.

This class offered everything from a great cooking lesson, to boat rides, massages and a welcome drink. It seriously was the WHOLE package. My two friends and I all left with such great things to say and incredibly full from the amazing food. It was a lighthearted atmosphere with the owner and staff and it made it a really worthwhile experience. HIGHLY recommend to anyone visiting Hoi An!

Brilliant experience. Hong was a great teacher and guide.

My family (including 3 teenagers) had the most wonderful day with the team at Sabirama. Aung was an incredible host and teacher. She has a fabulous combination of patience and good humour. The cooking was complex enough to feel like we were truly having a lesson, but easy enough to know we will recreate them at home. This tour easily accomodated a wheelchair, extra time in Hoi An and a late drop off. And some great shopping tips too.

It was great seeing and buying some kitchen tools at the market and going via the fishing village & having a little massage before we started. Loved the food we cooked and ate xx

Super moment! Hong, notre guide et coach cuisinière a été adorable, drôle et vraiment exceptionnelle.

We had a great day. Everything was well organised, from the market tour to the boat ride, to the massage to the cooking. The food was delicious, and the dishes where easy and fun to make because Hung explained it very well en demonstrates everything. A lot of the dishes aren’t hard to make at home as well so you can take the learned skills home (as well as the recipes). Hung was a lovely humorous teacher, and we had a good laugh besides the cooking. We had all the dishes vegan, and they were so tasty (would recommend even if you’re not vegan/vegetarian). In my opinion the duration of the session could be even a little longer since the time flew (good thing). All in all: very nice cooking class. (We didn’t do the Buffalo ride, not sure why not, but we didn’t miss it, we do saw a cute cow that we could pet)

The staff were lovely and really attentive. There were so many extra things packed into the class. I am a vegan and they were able to cater for me no problem. Well worth going.

We enjoyed every part of the day, from the market tour in the morning to the boat ride, the foot massage, and finally the cooking. Hung was very warm and made it fun. It was a small class, so very interactive. I would definitely recommend it.

The class was very nice, the market tour was good (we took the morning class so it was not too busy yet), the boat tour and basket voot tour was fun and fhere was a massage when we arrived. The cooking itself was awesome as well, the teacher was very good to follow and the dishes were local and very good, not too easy not too difficult. Vegetarian was possible. If you are looking for a complete morning with nice food on a very nice location, this is the place!

We found this trip on Trip Advisor and decided to book after reading lots of good reviews. We had a private chauffeur take us to the market where we met our guide and chef for the day, Hung. Hung was very friendly, professional and spoke very good English. To begin, she took us to 3 stalls and introduced us to a few local ingredients we would be using later on that day as well as some over typical Vietnamese products you wouldn’t see in the UK. I think because we were with a guide the owners of the stalls weren’t pushing for us to buy things when sampling some of their products so this was a bonus. The market visit wasn’t too long either. After this, we were guided to a boat where we were taken to the cookery school. The boat trip was great. The school is beautifully located in a quiet area of Hoi An nestled between a forest of water coconut trees. Once we arrived we were offered a neck, shoulder and foot massage. The massage therapist was friendly and welcoming however she was a bit distracted… At one stage she took a phone call whilst giving me a shoulder rub with one hand. The cookery course that came after was absolutely excellent. It was very well organised so we didn’t have to waste time measuring and sorting out all of the food prep before hand. We made 4 dishes. Hung is a very talented chef and teacher. We also were shown how to make decorations out of the salads which I thought was a nice touch and long with making rice paper for the summer rolls. The only small thing I would note was we were given a bill for the 2 cans of tiger we ordered when eating our dishes. The pricing for the experience was definitely worth it, and it’s definitely one of the higher end cooking experience services out there. However I think we should have been told we had to pay for the drinks before hand or it should have been included in the cost before hand. Overall, I would highly recommend this experience. At the end we were emailed recipes for the dishes we made. It we extremely well organised and the staff also seemed to really enjoy working for the company too.

Great experience with the boat rides, the relaxing massage and the cooking itself. The dishes are well explained and you don't need cooking experience to make it. The dishes are typically Vietnamese and delicious. The oxcart ride was no longer in the program due to animal regulations.

Everyone was really friendly and the food was great. We especially liked making our own steamed rice paper for spring rolls. The boat ride to the restaurant was an added bonus! Thank you!

wow.. what an amazing tour! the guides are friendly and speak good english.. I will say its a 4 course meal so dont eat before you go.

The Boat trip, Buffalo ride, and Cooking lesson was such a wonderful day. I would recommend this cooking class.

The market tour was short, and the boat ride was nice and long. The bamboo boats was very fun and also the buffalo ride! The cooking class was amazing and also the message. Learned a lot!

The staff for Sabrima cooking was amazing! Everyone was really caring, energetic, and accommodating. The food we learned to make was also incredibly delicious - we were stuffed by the end! Would definitely recommend this tour :)

We had the spontaneous idea of joining a cooking class so we booked the tour with those guys. What a great decision! We had a very enjoyable day together with our tour guide Nhu, who was very friendly and chatty, explaining us anything we wanted to know about the local culture and food. We went on a boat trip to the restaurant, the last part of which was with a basket boat. Before the cooking we had a relaxing foot massage as a part of the tour. All the different dishes we prepared were very easy to make and very delicious. And at least for us, the fact that they showed us how to cook Pho Bo was what tipped the scales. Overall very good half day tour. And make sure you skip breakfast as otherwise you might not be able to fit all the dishes you cook yourself here ;)

We had a lovely time on our course today. Our teacher New was informative, nice and funny. We made 4 tasty dishes. We had a pleasant boat ride to the class after a walk through the bustling morning market. We were brought on a bamboo boat and then took a buffalo taxi to the class. I would recommend this course as an enjoyable and informative day out.

The cooking class was amazing, because it's not just cooking also boat tours. Our chef was very nice and helpful, she knew allot and told us lot of things. Thank you very much, we've learned a lot. :)

Wir haben uns ein Tag vor Beginn des Kurses angemeldet und sofort eine Bestätigung erhalten. Mein Freund und ich waren mit zwei weiteren Teilnehmerinnen im Kochkurs. Der Vorteil darin war, dass sich die Köchin sich voll und ganz nur auf uns konzentrieren konnte und wir ziemlich schnell vorankamen. Der Kochkurs war super und wir würden sofort wieder den selben Kochkurs wählen. Die Gerichte waren einfach nur lecker und einfach nachzumachen.

We chose the cookery course because it offered an experience and not just cooking. The reviews were also really good. We were not disappointed it was a fabulous morning . Quy was a great host. She took us to the market and explained many things, then we went by boat to see the fishermen and then the bamboo boat, buffalo cart ride, massage and then we learnt to cook then eat 4 amazing dishes. It was the best. We learnt so much about cooking but also how people live. My advice would be to skip breakfast as there is so much to eat. A wonderful experience.

We had a great morning which was much more than just learning to cook four new recipes. Although the Bullock and small round boat rides plus the massage are not exactly related to cooking it added greatly to the overal experience. We recommend this tour anyone

From start to finish this was nothing short of amazing. From the visit to the local markets to the boat ride down the river to the bamboo basket ride to the cooking class, I enjoyed every moment. The cooking class was exceptional and the food was delicious. Can’t wait to try out the recipes when I get home to Australia!

The cooking bit itself was fun and informative; the chef was knowledgeable and challenged us. What really set this experience apart were all the extras: a 40ish minute motorized boatride followed by a basket boatride to shore followed by a Buffalo-led cart tour through the village and then a shoulder and foot massage. What?! It felt completely random but was totally enjoyable; we had a great time and made new friends.

perfect experience. courtesy and support

we booked the night before. everything was perfect and very funny. they are all very kind and supporting also after the class. strongly recommended.

Overall great and food very tasty

The guide was very informative. Initially took us through the markets and explained where all the ingredients come from and what they are used for. The boat ride was nice however a bit long, was still nice to see the river though. The basket boat was a nice touch, good for pics. We loved the buffalo ride with Joe, never done anything like that before. The massage was very enjoyable - and that’s coming from my boyfriend who doesn’t like massages! The actual cooking class was very smooth. Everything was prepared perfectly and the instructions were very clear. The meals tasted delicious and they were fun and quite easy to make. We were lucky because it was just the two of us in the morning so we got to know our guide quite well. I would suggest booking early for the morning session for a smaller class size, was really enjoyable.

Ingredients were fresh and individually portioned and everything was very well executed. The guide was extremely friendly and helpful and answered all the questions that we had. It was an overall very pleasant experience.

Great experience seeing the markets, the river by boat and also a quick ride in a local bamboo boat. Had a short water buffalo cart ride and time for some photos. Foot massage on arrival followed by the class. Class was fun and well organised, cooked 4 different dishes. Instructor was easy to understand. Overall a fun afternoon out.

Es war wirklich ein toller Tag mit vielen kurzweiligen und schönen Ereignissen. Unsere Highlights waren der Marktbesuch und der Kochkurs selbst - tolle Gerichte und viel gelernt! Aber auch die Fußmassage usw. waren richtig cool. Wir können es auf jeden Fall empfehlen. Super tolles Team!

A brilliant experience, more than just a cooking class. Our guide gave us a tour of the local market and explained all of the local foods to us. The boat trip was very enjoyable and allowed everyone to get to know each other before the class started. This finished with a relaxing foot massage and cocktail while the chefs prepared the kitchen. The cooking class itself was really good. Huge range of dishes and techniques were taught. Really nice setting with very friendly chefs and instructors. To top it all of, my wife was ill and couldn't come on the course, so the staff made an extra one of each dish to send home with me for her. Highly recommended!!

Perfectly organized. Easy communication. We were lucky to be the only 2 persons which made the class even more special. We loved the dishes and all the peaple involved. Thank you:)

It is a delicious cooking class! Nhu is a great chef, she learned us how to cook tasty Vietnamese dishes and how to decorate them nicely! This was definitely my favorite cooking class so far, great for beginners and more advanced cooks. I left with a full and happy stomach!

Thank you, Nhu, for guiding us throughout an excellent day. Sabirama were incredibly lovely and made for a memorable experience in Hoi An.

We had a great time and our teacher was brilliant. Can't wait to try cook these dishes at home.

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. Be was wonderful and our food was so tasty. Great experience, would highly recommend it.

We had an awesome experience where we visited the market, had a boat trip and foot massage. However, the buffalo ride was not necessary. The cooking class was a lot of fun. In overall, we recommend this cooking class to everyone.

음식도 맛있엇고 무엇보다 재밌었어요! 오전 시간 전부 투자하는건데 시간도 돈도 아깝지 않았습니다. 오후 시간은 보트투어가 너무 더울 것 같아요. 오전 시간으로 하길 잘했다고 생각했어요. 호텔 픽업 샌딩까지 모두 친절하게 잘 해주시고 차량 시원했어요. 개인적으로는 여기서 만들어 먹은 해산물 샐러드가 베트남에서 먹은 음식 탑쓰리 안에 들어가요. 물소는 짧게 타고 사진 찍을 시간도 주시는데 원하지 않는다면 강요하지 않습니다. 지인한테도 추천할 만한 투어였어요ㅎㅎ

The class started off with a trip to the market and our host explaining a lot about the food we saw and the overall market experience. The boat ride and bamboo boat ride was really enjoyable and a good way to see a part of Hoi an I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. I felt it was a bit unnecessary to have a buffalo ride and the distance was easily walkable. The range of foods we cooked and techniques we learnt were excellent and all the food was really tasty. The food hygiene was good and the setting of the class was lovely. Definitely good value for money.

This class was so much more than cooking, and made for a great morning in Hoi An! Loved it and would recommend.

The staff was so kind and friendly! This is more than just a cooking class as we got a market tour, boat ride, water buffalo ride, foot massage and pedicure. The food was so fun to make and we can’t wait to try the recipes at home