Review Author: Fish & Haziq

Review Date: 23 Aug. 2026

Review Body: Love how bang shared his knowledge with passionate and enthusiasm in introducing local liquor. It’s relli eye widening and would definitely recommend other friends to join the session whenever they visit Saigon + and we enjoyed the drinks so much and looking forward to learn more about Vietnam liquor brands.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sophia

Review Date: 30 Juni 2025

Review Body: The experience was fantastic! It started with a brief intro about the origins and production of fish sauce (we learned some fun facts about anchovies!). Then came a blind taste test between mass-produced and premium fish sauces — a great way to notice the difference in taste and aroma. We also tried creative pairings with veggies, spring rolls, ice cream, and even cheese. Jovel shared an interesting perspective: mass-produced fish sauce isn't necessarily bad — its lighter flavor actually pairs well with salads and leaves you feeling less heavy after a meal. We all walked away with new knowledge and a fresh appreciation for just how versatile fish sauce can be.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Oscar

Review Date: 12 Jan. 2026

Review Body: This was an incredible experience made even better by your host Emma and Bang. The atmosphere and cafe was absolutely beautiful and food was even better. Emma was extremely insightful, friendly and made us feel at home. I would highly recommend this experience to any pho loversThis was an incredible experience made even better by your host, Emma, and Bang. The atmosphere and café were absolutely beautiful, and the food was even better. Emma was extremely insightful, friendly, and made us feel at home. I would highly recommend this experience to any pho lovers.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dave in YYC

Review Date: 04 Aug. 2026

Review Body: I stumbled upon SeekSophie during an online search. It was a nice change from the usual sponsored search results as it offered genuine and interesting options for discovering Ho Chi Minh City. I love SE Asian food so I signed up for the fish sauce tasting event but sadly not enough people signed up. They offered a coffee omakase program that I did instead. The venue space was conveniently located in District 1 and was bright and quiet. We tried several local coffees and made our own egg or salted coffee. Everything was great. Thanks muchly!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Yi Hui

Review Date: 24 März 2026

Review Body: It was surprisingly educational! We learned quite a bit about the origins of pho and even some Vietnamese history and culture along the way. Some of the tastings were quite creative too (like the deep-fried pho), which made it more fun and memorable. Jovel was a lovely host, warm, welcoming, knowledgable, and the pho is really yummy as well! It felt like a pretty unique experience that you probably wouldn’t find elsewhere!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rachel

Review Date: 18 Aug. 2026

Review Body: The highlight of our trip! My friends and I so enjoyed learning about fish sauce- it was a really fun hour as we got to sample the different types of fish sauce and also learn more about the regional nuances to it and identify the differences between commercial and artisan brewed fish sauce. We loved our facilitator, she was hilarious, knowledgeable and just plain delightful!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Wilson

Review Date: 02 Okt. 2026

Review Body: Had an enlightening session with Ben on understanding the origins of Pho and the evolution of it throughout the years. There is more to Pho then the Southern Vietnam version we see around the world! We had so much fun at Saigon Social that we signed up for their Vietnamese Coffee Worshop/Introduction right after! Thank you Jovel and team!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aldrich

Review Date: 08 Feb. 2026

Review Body: The Fish Sauce Tasting workshop was a really fun and educational experience! Tracy was an excellent facilitator and guide, and the whole workshop was very memorable and tasty. We walked out with a deeper appreciation for fish sauce, as it's such a big part of Vietnamese culture. Would definitely recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Peter

Review Date: 13 März 2026

Review Body: The 1 hour coffee making class is one of the best experiences you can do in HCMC. Not only do you learn to make several great Vietnamese coffees, the hosts give you meaningful insights into the uniquely Vietnamese coffee culture that has developed over the past 150 years. Highly recommended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Charlie L

Review Date: 29 Jan. 2026

Review Body: Fish Saice tasting? Whaaa? Yeah, this was good. You gotta love fish sauce but Tracy talked us through it all and we did some blind tasting and not so blind tasting of artisan and commercial fish sauces and pairing them. It sounds goofy, but it was the real deal. Highly recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dan

Review Date: 22 März 2026

Review Body: Emma was an excellent host! My friends and I loved this short, but delicious and informative walk through the origin and nuance of pho, which we’ll take home with us! Highly recommended for anyone staying in district 1 or even on a short stay.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nick

Review Date: 26 Sep. 2026

Review Body: We had a great time learning about the different fish sauce and tastings. The hosts Victor and the young girl were so friendly, accommodating and made us feel so welcome. Will definitely go back for one of the other experiences they offer.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Stephanie

Review Date: 16 März 2026

Review Body: A fun experience for food-driven travellers in the heart of Saigon - the tasting was well structured and varied and most importantly... delicious! Our host Joven was passionate and knowledgeable and I highly recommend this experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Felicia

Review Date: 25 Juni 2026

Review Body: The host was very engaging and informative about how fish sauces were made. It was really fun trying different kinds of food with a variety of fish sauces. The team made the experience very fun and experimental.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alex

Review Date: 28 Mai 2026

Review Body: Alvin is not only very knowledgeable but also a gifted and talented speaker who keeps his customers engaged. We have learned a lot about fish sauce and spent a very pleasant hour. Highly recommended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Melody

Review Date: 24 Feb. 2025

Review Body: jovel was the sweetest and we chatted as if we’ve been friends for a while now. the coffee was amazing too! such a great experience if you’re around the area and you’ve like an hour to spare

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Celine

Review Date: 03 Sep. 2026

Review Body: Really fun and unique class! If you like fish sauce, this really is the workshop for you. The instructor was kind and thoughtful, and I really appreciated the pace of the tastings.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lenis

Review Date: 04 Jan. 2026

Review Body: Fun experience! Learn to understand the origins and manufacturing processes of fish sauce better, can't wait to go on more foodie adventures with this newfound knowledge!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rici

Review Date: 25 Feb. 2026

Review Body: Very lovely pho tasting, which was so tasty and interesting! Very relaxing experience, great for slowing down in busy hcmc :)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tom

Review Date: 11 Jan. 2025

Review Body: I really enjoyed learning how to make salt coffee with Ryan, as well as the history and culture of Saigon’s food scene.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: First-of-its-kind Vietnamese craft spirit tasting by a local food writer

Itinerary Description: 1. Warm welcome by your host: Food & drink Writer Jovel Chan ( Jovel Chan - Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Tastemakers 2023, Vietnam Campari Red Hands & Diageo World Class Judge) Jovel will give a brief introduction to the experience, touching on the history of craft spirits in Vietnam, the rise of local distilleries, and what makes Vietnamese rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs truly special. 2. Guided Tasting of a selection of Vietnamese Craft Spirits Jovel will take you on a sensory journey through four handpicked craft spirits from award-winning Vietnamese craft rum, vodka, whiskey, sake and fruit liquors, all from different regions of Vietnam, each offering its distinctive flavours and backstory. 3. Cocktail Tasting Under Jovel’s guidance, you’ll use one of the featured craft spirits to make your own Vietnamese cocktail. Learn how to balance flavours with local ingredients like lemongrass, passionfruit, and fresh herbs to create a refreshing cocktail that reflects the spirit of Vietnam. 4. Final Q&A & Farewell To conclude, Jovel will open the floor for any final questions (and recommendations for the coolest restaurants, bars and street eats in Saigon).