{"id":18,"date":"2026-10-09T18:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sell24h.com\/cooking\/classes\/red-bean\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T22:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T22:03:40","slug":"red-bean","status":"publish","type":"class","link":"https:\/\/sell24h.com\/cooking\/classes\/red-bean\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bean \u2014 Cooking Class in Hanoi (2026 Review)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Red Bean is the premium hotel-chain cooking class in Hanoi, run by the La Siesta hotel group&#8217;s restaurant brand across three Old Quarter branches. Where most classes are group affairs, Red Bean sells tiered private pricing \u2014 from ~$52 per person for four down to ~$90 for a solo private session \u2014 and it&#8217;s the only mainstream class to explicitly teach cha ca, Hanoi&#8217;s legendary turmeric fish. Expect polished service, your own workstation, and a meal with local beer or wine.<\/p>\n<nav class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"In this guide\">\n<p><strong>In this guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#should-you-book\">Should you book Red Bean?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#program-schedule\">Program &amp; schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dishes-youll-cook\">Dishes you&#8217;ll cook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#price-and-booking\">Price &amp; how to book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reviews\">Reviews: what guests say<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-is-it-for\">Who is this class best for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical-info\">Practical information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sell24h.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/themes\/hcc-theme\/assets\/img\/class-red-bean.jpg\" alt=\"red bean \u2014 elegant restaurant cooking class, individual workstations\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>elegant restaurant cooking class, individual workstations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-book\">Should You Book Red Bean?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 book Red Bean if you want Hanoi&#8217;s most polished, premium cooking class and you&#8217;re specifically keen to learn cha ca, the city&#8217;s iconic turmeric fish dish. The tiered private pricing (cheaper per person with more guests) suits couples and small groups wanting an upscale experience, though budget travelers will find better value elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend Red Bean for special occasions and for La Siesta hotel guests (booking is seamless in-house). If you want premium technique without the hotel price tag, <a href=\"\/cooking\/classes\/hanoi-cooking-centre\/\">Hanoi Cooking Centre<\/a> (~$60) is the alternative; for cha ca on a budget, learn it via <a href=\"\/cooking\/classes\/hidden-hanoi\/\">Hidden Hanoi<\/a>&#8216;s customizable menu.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"cta-box\">\n<p><strong>Check availability for Red Bean<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on WhatsApp and we&#8217;ll confirm the next open session for your dates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84942757141?text=Hi!%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20the%20Red%20Bean%20cooking%20class%20in%20Hanoi%20(found%20on%20your%20website).%20Please%20send%20availability%20and%20price.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat on WhatsApp \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"program-schedule\">Program &amp; Schedule<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean runs two sessions daily \u2014 10:30\u201314:00 and 14:30\u201318:30, each 3.5\u20134 hours. Both include a market tour, hands-on cooking at your own workstation, and a sit-down meal of your dishes with local beer or wine, plus recipes and a small gift to take home.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Market tour:<\/strong> guided ingredient walk before cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking:<\/strong> your own workstation in the restaurant kitchen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meal:<\/strong> eat your dishes with local beer\/wine; receive recipes + gift.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Full prepayment is required, with free cancellation up to 3 days before \u2014 stricter than most competitors, so commit only when your plans are firm. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dishes-youll-cook\">Dishes You&#8217;ll Cook<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean&#8217;s signature dish is cha ca \u2014 turmeric-marinated fish sizzled with dill, Hanoi&#8217;s most storied recipe \u2014 taught explicitly here and rarely elsewhere. Menus are premium-plated and vary; expect refined versions of Hanoi classics rather than street-style cooking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/cooking\/dishes\/cha-ca-la-vong-hanoi\/\">Cha ca<\/a>:<\/strong> the headline dish \u2014 turmeric fish with dill and shrimp paste, Hanoi&#8217;s legend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Hanoi classics:<\/strong> seasonal menu; expect elevated presentations of familiar dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exact menus rotate \u2014 confirm the day&#8217;s dishes when booking. [C\u1ea6N X\u00c1C MINH: current sample menu.]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"price-and-booking\">Price &amp; How to Book<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean uses tiered private pricing in VND: 2,375,000 (~$90) for a private 1-person class, 1,625,000 (~$62) per person for 2, and 1,375,000 (~$52) per person for 4; children under 12 are 375,000 (~$14). The per-person price drops as your group grows \u2014 bring friends.<\/p>\n<table class=\"price-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Group<\/th>\n<th>Price \/ person<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1 person (private)<\/td>\n<td>~$90 (VND 2,375,000)<\/td>\n<td>Fully private session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 people<\/td>\n<td>~$62 (VND 1,625,000)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 people<\/td>\n<td>~$52 (VND 1,375,000)<\/td>\n<td>Best per-person value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Child under 12<\/td>\n<td>~$14 (VND 375,000)<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Book direct via mamay.redbeanrestaurants.com\/cooking-class, email, or phone (+84 24 3926 3641); La Siesta hotel guests can book at reception. Full prepayment; free cancellation up to 3 days before. VND prices converted at ~26,200 VND\/USD \u2014 verify live rates.<\/p>\n<p>[AFFILIATE LINK: Red Bean booking deep-link]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reviews\">Reviews: What Guests Say<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean&#8217;s restaurants hold elite ratings \u2014 4.9 from 3,724 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.8 from 5,225 RestaurantGuru reviews \u2014 though these cover the restaurants, not the cooking class specifically; class-specific review counts were not available in our research. Guests praise the professional service and beautiful plating; the price is the obvious trade-off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What guests love:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel-grade service and spotless facilities<\/li>\n<li>Own workstation \u2014 no crowding<\/li>\n<li>Cha ca taught properly, a genuine rarity<\/li>\n<li>Beer\/wine with the meal and a gift included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minor complaints:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most expensive per-person option in Hanoi for small groups<\/li>\n<li>Strict prepayment + 3-day cancellation terms<\/li>\n<li>Less &#8220;local life&#8221; feel than market-villa classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Sources: mamay.redbeanrestaurants.com\/cooking-class (official prices); TripAdvisor restaurant page (4.9\/3,724 \u2014 restaurant, not class); RestaurantGuru (4.8\/5,225). Class-specific review count: [C\u1ea6N X\u00c1C MINH]. Accessed October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-it-for\">Who Is This Class Best For?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean is best for couples, honeymooners, and small groups celebrating something \u2014 or La Siesta guests who want a seamless in-house booking. It&#8217;s also the pick for cha ca obsessives. It&#8217;s less suited to budget travelers and backpackers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong> special occasions, cha ca lovers, hotel guests, travelers who value polish over price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip if:<\/strong> you&#8217;re price-sensitive (see <a href=\"\/cooking\/classes\/apron-up\/\">Apron Up<\/a> at $32) or want a home kitchen (see <a href=\"\/cooking\/classes\/chef-duyen\/\">Chef Duyen<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"practical-info\">Practical Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Red Bean runs at three Old Quarter branches \u2014 Classic at 94 Ma May, Trendy at 12 Nguyen Quang Bich, and Central at 1 Cau Go; confirm which hosts your session. Classes are in English, run 10:30\u201314:00 or 14:30\u201318:30, and hotel pickup was not stated \u2014 plan your own transport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Branches:<\/strong> 94 Ma May \u00b7 12 Nguyen Quang Bich \u00b7 1 Cau Go (Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sessions:<\/strong> 10:30\u201314:00 or 14:30\u201318:30 (3.5\u20134h)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pickup:<\/strong> not stated [C\u1ea6N X\u00c1C MINH]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> English<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetarian options:<\/strong> [C\u1ea6N X\u00c1C MINH]<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment\/cancellation:<\/strong> full prepayment; free cancellation up to 3 days before<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is Red Bean worth it?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for a premium occasion. It&#8217;s the only mainstream Hanoi class explicitly teaching cha ca, with hotel-grade service and your own workstation. At $52\u201390 per person it&#8217;s the priciest option \u2014 worth it for the experience, not for budget travel.<\/p>\n<h3>What is cha ca and why learn it here?<\/h3>\n<p>Cha ca is Hanoi&#8217;s legendary turmeric-marinated fish, sizzled tableside with dill \u2014 a 100+ year-old recipe. Red Bean is the only major cooking class we found that teaches it explicitly.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does it cost for 2 people?<\/h3>\n<p>VND 1,625,000 per person (~$62) \u2014 the 2-person tier. Four people drops it to ~$52 each; a solo private class is ~$90.<\/p>\n<h3>Which branch hosts the class?<\/h3>\n<p>Red Bean has three branches (94 Ma May, 12 Nguyen Quang Bich, 1 Cau Go). Confirm your session&#8217;s branch when booking.<\/p>\n<h3>Is hotel pickup included?<\/h3>\n<p>Not stated in our research \u2014 plan your own transport and confirm with the restaurant. [C\u1ea6N X\u00c1C MINH]<\/p>\n<h3>Can children join?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 children under 12 are VND 375,000 (~$14).<\/p>\n<h3>What is the cancellation policy?<\/h3>\n<p>Full prepayment is required, with free cancellation up to 3 days before the class.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"cta-box\">\n<p><strong>Want to master cha ca?<\/strong><br \/>\nMessage us on WhatsApp for Red Bean availability \u2014 the only premium cha ca class in Hanoi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84942757141?text=Hi!%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20the%20Red%20Bean%20cooking%20class%20in%20Hanoi%20(found%20on%20your%20website).%20Please%20send%20availability%20and%20price.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chat on WhatsApp \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[AFFILIATE LINK: Red Bean booking deep-link]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Bean is the premium hotel-chain cooking class in Hanoi, run by the La Siesta hotel group&#8217;s restaurant brand across three Old Quarter branches. 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