Discover Authentic Vietnamese Flavors in Hoi An at Gioan Cookery School
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in offering exceptional cooking courses, we’ve been dedicated to helping individuals immerse themselves in authentic Vietnamese cooking and truly master their culinary skills. This deep-rooted commitment and the vibrant experiences we offer have earned us recognition from esteemed platforms such as Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Viator, and Restaurant Guru, and features in Korean magazines. Our extensive experience and numerous accolades are your guarantee of a high-quality, authentic program designed for your utmost satisfaction, allowing you to bring the taste of Vietnam into your own kitchen.
Step into our kitchen and discover the rich, authentic heart of Vietnamese cuisine. Since opening in 2000, Gioan Family Cookery School in Hoi An Ancient Town has been passionately dedicated to sharing the traditional flavors found on every Vietnamese family’s table. We’re here to guide you as you master the culinary skills behind iconic dishes like the beloved PHỞ, the famously sizzling BÁNH XÈO, and comforting Caramelized Pork.
Our classes focus purely on time-honored Vietnamese traditions, emphasizing the delicate balancing of yin and yang flavors – the perfect harmony of sweet, sour, hot, and salty that makes Vietnamese food so unique and healthy. You’ll explore the delicious culinary diversity of Vietnam’s regions:
From the North: Master the art of Hanoi’s famous PHỞ, with its hot, clear beef broth fragrant with fresh herbs – traditionally a breakfast staple, but perfect anytime.
From the Central Region: Learn to create the abundance of fried and steamed delights, including the crispy, golden BÁNH XÈO (savory Vietnamese pancakes), named for the distinct “sizzle” they make in the hot pan. These are perfect dipped in authentic fish sauce or shrimp paste.
From the South: Explore signature dishes like the hot and sour catfish soup and the sweet, rich caramelized pork cooked in a clay pot, reflecting the Southern love for slightly sweeter marinades using sugar, shallots, garlic, chili, and caramel.

History:
The owner’s personal cooking journey began at the tender age of 12 in her grandmother’s bustling kitchen. It was there, cooking with love and dedication, that Mrs GIOAN first learned to prepare consistently fresh, tasty, and healthy traditional Vietnamese dishes. This passion led her to open her first restaurant – GIOAN RESTAURANT right here in downtown Hoi An, where she shared these cherished family recipes with customers. Transforming this experience into Gioan Cookery School allows us to pass on these precious culinary secrets to you. Our heartfelt aim is for you to take these new skills and a true appreciation for Vietnamese flavors back home to confidently share with your friends and family.

Join our dedicated instructors, who are excited to share their expertise. Your immersive culinary experience includes:

With our commitment to authentic recipes, experienced chefs, and an engaging, hands-on process, we are confident you will leave completely satisfied and inspired. Come to Gioan Cookery School and experience the true taste of Vietnam, guided by generations of culinary tradition!