Vy's Market Restaurant & Cooking School

You can choose buffet or ala carte, live guitar band in the house, many food options, and craft beer, BBQ quite okay.…...

Visit here was in the beginning of March, dry season. Where ever you go in Southeast Asia, avoid the rainy season should you wish to tour in relative dry comfort. Vy's is about a 15 minute car ride from the Four Seasons Nam Hai on the beach. Beautiful place by the way. Went to Vy's for the cooking class. Very friendly greeting by a woman (not Vy) who first led me to the food & spice market in the old town. Short walk. Been to other markets in other places and it's better doing so with a chef---it's more informative. After walking the market, it's back to Vy's for a tour of the restaurants stalls and some tastings and trys at the techniques done at the various stalls. All nicely done and not rushed. Then upstairs to the cook room. Clean. All things neatly laid out. Chef had her station and I had mine. An assistant cleared and cleaned as we went. Chef led the way on dishes with my following her lead. As I write this, the whole of my Southeast Asis trip is a blur so what dishes were prepared I cannot discern from the entire splendid journey. I assure you they were pristinely delicious. The advantage being everything being fresh and herbs & spices, oils & fluids managed with a nuianced finesse that makes fine Asian cuisine a culinary journey of joy. (Get it wrong and it's like any taste experience gone astray.) A small cook book is provided (included) with a larger one offered for purchase at journey's end. I did this cook thing by myself. I think for a couple it would be a hoot! Have some wine, cook up some fun, take some pics! It's a fine experience if you are interested in the ways of Asian cooking. I have no idea of the cost as it was included as part of a package tour that my wife composed for us. It's a 4 star experience only for the sake of allowing for improvement. What could be improved on? Dishes prepared in a few classes: vegetarian. Fish. Poultry. Meat. If I have a complaint, it was that not enough time was given to various dishes. Make a nice chef's bid and allow clients to keep it. The one provided was not impressive, and not given with the class. There's a marketing memorabilia missed. Vy, you should know better! But then perhaps you are successful enough and there's no need to think of such things. Like everything, there's always room to improve. I add these comments not to be critical but to offer a touch of input. To wrap my "Vy experience" up, I liked the whole of it very much!

1-star experience. The service here was extremely disappointing. The staff were rude, unprofessional, and showed clear disrespect toward Vietnamese customers. One female staff member (short yellowish hair, wearing glasses) had a very arrogant attitude and treated us as if we were not welcome. Her behavior made the whole experience uncomfortable and unpleasant. Customer service like this is unacceptable. I would definitely not recommend this place.

Personally I don't know where the good reviews come from because the restaurant is like a fast food shop. It's so noisy and the servers never have time for you. The organisation is quite messy on site. On our table we don't have any sauce, tissue papers and basket to put stuff like other tables. We booked through kkday platform for a set menu. However the real menu is slightly different and the real price of this food is way lower than what we have paid for when we compare with the normal menu. The funny thing is the dessert is only 2 slices of fruits per person. You don't really get what you ask for. I won't recommend to anyone to come unless you like to pay more or you like super noisy environment without real service...

Excellent food and first rate cooking classes. Super clean and bright facility. Very nice people with excellent English. Some unique local foods to sample too if you are adventurous.

Quite often in Vietnam, the waiter will ask you to write a review and then look over your shoulder while you write it. So you kind of have to give it five stars and say the food was delicious. And it might or might not be true. No one is standing behind me at Vy's market restaurant and I have to say the food is sensational, probably the best food I have had anywhere. I took my friends here and made us order one dish each in turn, and then share it between the four of us, then not order the next thing till we had finished the previous course. Our little degustation meal was sensational. If you are on Hoi An I would recommend you put this on the "must do" list, along with the Hoi An Memories Show. Best restaurant in Hoi An (and I have been here three months and go to a different restaurant every night).

A hidden Gem of place.... whatever kind of Vietnamese food you want to try is Here !

The cooking class tour was absolutely wonderful. Our guide today was incredibly kind and spoke very good English. We first went to the market, where we saw different fruits and vegetables, tasted some of them, and got very clear and detailed explanations. After that, we went to the restaurant and walked through the different food stations, where you can see how everything is prepared. Everything is very hands-on and made right there at the restaurant. Then we went up to the third floor for the cooking class itself, where everyone has their own station. We cooked four dishes, all well explained and easy to follow, suitable for both kids and adults. At the end, we got to sit down and eat what we had cooked, which made the whole experience even better.

This was, without exaggeration, the best meal we’ve had in Vietnam. We tried many places recommended by locals and hotels, but Vy’s truly stands out for its quality, cleanliness and balance of flavours. From the open kitchen to the presentation and taste of each dish, everything feels thoughtful and well executed. The food smells inviting, looks great and tastes genuinely good. So impressed that we came back the same day, and we’ll be returning again. Excellent value for money and a standout experience compared to many other places we tried

We visited every restaurant in the eatery and this was the last one to try. It didn’t disappoint. The food was very good. I wish we ordered more of the dumplings… they were sooo good. Our server Tri was very funny and helpful. There were individual stations for the different types of food on the menu and even a station for the weird food. Next time I come I’ll definitely try the cooking class.

Loved the food there, plenty of options to choose from but as they come from different kitchens it feels they all come prepared with the same attention and care! The atmosphere was very nice with some live guitar players. The place works like a kind of food court with table service. Will definitely go back to try more dishes!

Huge choices of Vietnamese food, also western food as well. Many different stalls, cooking varieties of food, cozy environment to enjoy your food. Highly recommended to try.

Wonderful food & service, surprised our party of 4. Waitresses were helpful & friendly. Definitely recommended, away from the bustle crowded lanes outside.

Really fun experience! It was fun to walk around the market and see and learn from our guide while collecting all the ingredients. Then walking around their kitchen area as the restaurant prepped for the day. The advanced cooking class wasn’t too advanced, which was fine with us. I really liked how the dishes we made were recipes that we can legitmately make at home without needing any new tools or special ingredients. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to do something fun and different when in Hoi An.

We have been travelling around Vietnam for 3wks, our 2nd time in Vietnam and 2nd time in hoian. Vys market restaurant was a great find for us. So many choices. So many different restaurants to choose from on one menu. We ate here over 6 times, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every meal was yum. We kept trying other places and always come back here. Awesome place. 😀

Thank goodness for sporadic rain, or we never would’ve discovered this place! We popped into this little market by accident and decided to nosh a little bit but ended up turning into a full course meal. On our first visit we ordered crispy rice dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, steamed rice dumplings, banh mi (crispy pork) morning glory, which is one of my favorite vegetables, and a couple of other things. The food was pretty excellent if I do say so myself - so good in fact, we returned the next day since we were back AGAIN in Hoi An at the tailors. Dont miss this tucked away gem in Hoi An to escape the crowds and eat some good food.

Fun atmosphere, with very friendly and helpful staff. There are different restaurants on each floor. We enjoyed the ground floor eatery where you can order from the extensive menu, showcasing the different flavors of Vietnam, and being serenaded by live music. Big thank you to Lulu who taught us how to wrap the grilled meats in the rice paper and for letting us try our hand at making rice noodles!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m currently in Vietnam and had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant for the second time — and overall, it’s been a great experience. The place is located in a lively night market area, but once inside, you find a really cool concept: a single restaurant combining three or four different cuisines under one roof. The atmosphere is relaxed, clean, and feels safe and well-organized. Both times I ordered the tuna, which for me is the best choice on the menu. The first time, I was completely blown away — perfectly cooked, melting soft, warm, spicy, and paired with an amazing wasabi sauce. On my second visit, the tuna was unfortunately a bit overcooked and the sauce wasn’t quite right. However, this is where the service truly stood out. Our waiter, Tri — an extremely friendly, cool, and attentive guy — reacted immediately. Within moments, everything was fixed, and I was served exactly the same fantastic dish I had enjoyed two days earlier. Tri really deserves special recognition. His service was fast, professional, and genuinely went beyond expectations. The restaurant manager was also very helpful and attentive. Thank you to the whole team — this is a great place to eat if you appreciate good food and outstanding service. I can definitely recommend it. Secure, clean, honest, and worth checking out.

The only restaurant in Hoi An we keep coming back to. The selection is very extensive so it has something for everyone, whether as a couple or in a large group with friends and family. The service is impeccable as very attentive and with a smile, especially from Lulu and Tri, thus why it's worth a repeat visit when in town. The decor is very unique, like being in an outdoor market by the river, but with comfort of being inside to the elegant music of 2 Spanish guitarists. HIGHLY recommend!

I had a wonderful dinner at Vy’s Market. The food was incredibly fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent as well. A special thank you to An, who looked after me throughout the evening and was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Overall, a fantastic experience and a place I would happily return to.