Culinary Journey

Farm to Table Experience

Vietnam’s farm-to-table experiences offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s rich agricultural traditions and culinary heritage. These experiences allow you to explore the journey of food from farm to plate, providing a deeper appreciation for the fresh, local ingredients that make up Vietnamese cuisine.

In regions like the Mekong Delta, known as the “rice bowl of Vietnam,” visitors can explore lush rice paddies and orchards, learning about traditional farming techniques and sustainable agriculture. These tours often include the opportunity to participate in harvesting activities, such as picking ripe fruit or planting rice, providing an experience of connection and immersion with nature. Central Vietnam, with its highlands and deltas and long coastline, offers a variety of farm-to-table experiences. Visitors can explore organic vegetable gardens, fish farms and herb plantations, learning more about how essential ingredients such as lemongrass, mint and basil are grown, which are staples of Vietnamese cuisine. The farm-to-table journey often ends with a cooking class or meal preparation session, where participants use the freshly harvested ingredients to create traditional Vietnamese dishes. Under the guidance of local chefs or farmers, you will learn how to balance flavors and techniques, creating a delicious and authentic culinary experience.

These experiences not only highlight the freshness and quality of Vietnamese agricultural products, but also emphasize the importance of sustainability and community involvement in food production. By participating in farm-to-table experiences, visitors can support local farmers and contribute to preserving Vietnam’s agricultural heritage.

Chef Duc from Mai Fish Restaurant inspects fresh vegetables with a Hoi An farmer in a lush field, carefully selecting the best produce for his restaurant’s dishes