Be A Vietnamese Farmer & Chef In One Day
Immerse yourself in Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village (just 3km from Hoi An center). Discover authentic local recipes, pick fresh herbs from our lush gardens, and cook delicious traditional dishes.
100% Organic Farm
Pick herbs directly in Tra Que
Free Pickup Service
Door-to-door in Hoi An
Vegetarian / Vegan
100% customizable menus
Small Groups
Personalized attention
Where Cooking Meets Countryside Serenity
Nestled in the heart of the world-famous Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, Lemon Basil Cookery & Restaurant offers an unforgettable culinary journey just 3 kilometers from Hoi An Ancient Town.Founded with a passion for preserving traditional Central Vietnamese recipes, our open-air garden kitchen allows you to touch, smell, harvest, and taste the vibrant flavors of local cuisine.Whether you’re crafting crisp Banh Xeo pancakes, rolling fresh spring rolls, or exploring coconut palm canals on a traditional bamboo basket boat, we welcome you as family!15,000+
Happy Foodies Hosted5★
TripAdvisor Rating8+
Curated Experience OptionsSignature Dishes You Will Cook
Hand-prepare iconic Vietnamese dishes using organic herbs picked straight from our garden. Full vegetarian & vegan adaptations available for all items!
All 8 Cooking Class & Eco Tour Options
Select the ideal itinerary for your group. All options include welcome drinks, organic farm tour, recipe booklet, and full meal!
Option 1: Local Market – Farming – Cooking Class
- Hotel lobby pickup & Hoi An local market tour
- Tra Que organic village farming experience
- Relaxing herbal foot massage included
- Learn to cook 4 typical Vietnamese dishes
Option 2: Biking – Basket Boat – Cooking Class
- Countryside bicycle ride to Coconut Palm Forest
- Bamboo basket boat ride, dancing & fishing net casting
- Tra Que farm tour & relaxing herbal foot massage
- Hands-on 4-dish cooking class & feast
Option 3: Farming – Foot Massage – Cooking Class
- Welcome drink at Tra Que vegetable village
- Farmer experience: watering, planting & harvesting
- Relaxing herbal foot soak & massage
- Cook 4 iconic Vietnamese dishes & enjoy meal
Option 4: Basic Cooking Class
- Meet at Tra Que village & enjoy welcome drink
- Guided organic garden tour with local farmers
- Learn to cook 4 typical Hoi An dishes
- Great budget-friendly hands-on option
Option 5: Jessica’s Kitchen – Evening Class
- Guided by Master Chef Jessica (8+ yrs experience)
- Raised in Tra Que, expert in nutrition & local culture
- Cozy twilight garden kitchen cooking atmosphere
- Prepare 4 delicious dishes & enjoy romantic dinner
Option 6: Best Family Friendly Cooking Class
- Designed specifically for families with kids
- Small group size (max 10-12 guests) for safety
- Junior Chef Certificate awarded to all children
- 100% locally family operated experience
Option 7: Lantern Craft & Farmer – Private Tour
- E-Buggy countryside tour & handmade lantern workshop
- Take home your custom handmade Hoi An lantern
- Tra Que Organic Farmer experience & cooking
- Exclusive private guide for your group
Option 8: Countryside Bike Rider & Cooking (Fullday)
- Handmade lantern workshop & Thu Bon river boat ride
- Bamboo basket boat ride & buffalo riding experience
- Tra Que organic farming & foot massage
- Full 5-course cooking class & celebration lunch
Gallery of Experiences
Take a glance at our happy guests harvesting, cooking, basket boating, and making memories in Tra Que!
Loved by Food Lovers Worldwide
Read why travelers consistently vote Lemon Basil as their favorite experience in Hoi An!
Sarah & James
🇦🇺 Australia • Traveled as Couple“The absolute highlight of our 2-week trip to Vietnam! Gardening in Tra Que village was so peaceful, and the cooking class was super fun and easy to follow. The Banh Xeo was the best we’ve ever tasted!”
Michael & Family
🇬🇧 United Kingdom • Family of 4“We did Option 2 with our two kids (ages 9 and 12). They LOVED the basket boat ride and planting organic herbs. The chef was so warm and adapted the dishes to be vegetarian for my wife. 10/10 recommend!”
Elena D.
🇩🇪 Germany • Solo Traveler“From hotel pickup to the foot massage at the end, everything was organized seamlessly. Getting to shop at the market with a local chef gave so much insight into Vietnamese food culture. Must do in Hoi An!”
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