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Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: two people pose in a rustic workshop with hanging bamboo strainers and cooking equipment
Sizzling squares of dough on a charcoal grill during a Vietnam cooking class, with a hand turning the pieces
Boiling soy mixture in a large pot as a cook stirs for traditional tofu in a smoky Hanoi workshop kitchen
Bamboo Life host tending a charcoal stove with trays of fresh tofu in a Hanoi traditional tofu-making workshop
Two people working at a steaming tofu stove in a Hanoi kitchen, Bamboo Life host cooking the soy curd in metal vats
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: man tends a tofu press or heating rack over a stove, pouring hot mixture at the workstation
Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
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Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: two people pose in a rustic workshop with hanging bamboo strainers and cooking equipment
Sizzling squares of dough on a charcoal grill during a Vietnam cooking class, with a hand turning the pieces
Boiling soy mixture in a large pot as a cook stirs for traditional tofu in a smoky Hanoi workshop kitchen
Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: two people pose in a rustic workshop with hanging bamboo strainers and cooking equipment
Sizzling squares of dough on a charcoal grill during a Vietnam cooking class, with a hand turning the pieces
Boiling soy mixture in a large pot as a cook stirs for traditional tofu in a smoky Hanoi workshop kitchen
Bamboo Life host tending a charcoal stove with trays of fresh tofu in a Hanoi traditional tofu-making workshop
Two people working at a steaming tofu stove in a Hanoi kitchen, Bamboo Life host cooking the soy curd in metal vats
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: man tends a tofu press or heating rack over a stove, pouring hot mixture at the workstation
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: a participant smiles and gives a thumbs-up while holding a wooden cup during the session
Hands mixing pale batter or dough in a large metal bowl during a cooking class in Vietnam, hands-on kitchen prep
Traditional tofu-making step in a Hanoi kitchen, soy milk simmering in a large pot as bamboo strainers hang nearby
Plate of golden pan-fried cubes with fresh herbs and small bowls on the side during a Vietnam cooking class
Hands pressing tofu curds into a cloth-lined mould during traditional tofu making in Hanoi, with whey and frames nearby
Smiling cook in a Vietnam kitchen stall holding green leaf parcels in a woven basket, with cooking tools nearby
Tofu being heated on metal trays above glowing charcoal embers in a dark stove area during traditional tofu making in Hanoi
Hands preparing a dumpling-like dough parcel on a wooden table during a Vietnam cooking class, dusted with flour
Hand pouring soy liquid from a bamboo cup in a Hanoi tofu workshop, near mould tools and heating equipment
Hanoi traditional tofu making: hands draw tofu curds onto a wooden press, folding and shaping pale blocks
Hands lifting and pressing a square sheet of fresh tofu curd on cloth during traditional tofu making in Hanoi with Bamboo Life
Hanoi traditional tofu making: hands hold a small pale tofu block over red bricks, part of the additive-free process
Traditional tofu making in Hanoi: two people present freshly cut pale tofu blocks, showing results of the craft hands-on
Two people working at a wooden table beside a window, shaping tofu curds during a traditional Bamboo Life class in Hanoi
Person tending a tofu press by a window in a rustic Hanoi kitchen during a traditional tofu-making session
Hands shaping tofu curds into pressed portions beside a bucket and bowl in a Bamboo Life tofu class in Hanoi
Hand holding freshly pressed tofu blocks with cloth, in Bamboo Life’s traditional tofu-making workshop in Hanoi

Traditional Tofu Making with Hanoi’s Last Artisanal Craftsmen

The freshest tofu you'll ever taste in your life
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Up to 10 guests
DURATION
3 hours
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Make old-school tofu with one of Hanoi’s last handcrafting families
There’s tofu… and then there’s tofu made the old-school way, by one of the last families in Hanoi still doing it by hand. This early morning experience takes you across the Duong River on a local ferry, to a quiet village where a lovely husband-wife team has been making tofu the same way for decades.Their kitchen is not a polished tourist set-up. It's raw and real. You'll start really early (choose between 5am, 6am, 7am) because that's when they actually start making tofu to sell at the morning local market. While most tofu makers have switched to shortcuts, this couple still follows the full step-by-step method passed down through generations - clean water, no chemicals, no preservatives, and absolutely nothing wasted. The leftover soybean pulp is shared with neighbours to feed pigs and chickens. The sour water from the pressing process is reused as a natural cleaner.What makes this experience even more special is that you’ll actually try making tofu yourself. Grind the soaked soybeans, stir the bubbling pots, press the tofu with traditional tools. We've tried it ourselves and the tofu we made was the best tofu we've had in our lives - super fresh! If you love tofu, are a conscious foodie, or just love getting stuck in, this Seek Sophie experience is something special - especially when you get to eat the tofu you made yourself!What to ExpectRide a local ferry across the Duong River, just like the villagers do every dayStep into the home of one of the last families making tofu the traditional wayWatch, learn, and even join in each careful stage of the tofu-making process, from soaked soybeans to finished productSee how nothing goes to waste - even the by-products are put to good useHave a warm, personal Q&A with the tofu makers (with translation support)Finish with a rustic breakfast or early lunch of freshly made tofu and bun noodlesGood to KnowThis is a join-in experience - perfect for solo travellers or small groups looking to connect with localsStart times are flexible - choose 5am, 6am or 7am from the Long Bien ferry pointIt’s best to go early - the couple starts making tofu at 4am to sell at the morning market. If you come too late, much of the process may already be doneThe couple only speak Vietnamese - your friendly host, Ngoc, will translate everything for youYou'll need to arrange your own transport to and from the meeting point at Long BienExpect a truly humble home setting - this is a real family kitchen, not a tourist setupSince this is still a working family business, timing and pace may vary slightly - it’s all part of the charm

Experience highlights

Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: man tends a tofu press or heating rack over a stove, pouring hot mixture at the workstation
Discover a rural Hanoi food tradition
Boiling soy mixture in a large pot as a cook stirs for traditional tofu in a smoky Hanoi workshop kitchen
See how tofu is made the traditional way
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: two people pose in a rustic workshop with hanging bamboo strainers and cooking equipment
Lovely husband and wife duo
Two people working at a steaming tofu stove in a Hanoi kitchen, Bamboo Life host cooking the soy curd in metal vats
Try making tofu yourself!
Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
The freshest tofu you'll ever taste
Hands preparing a dumpling-like dough parcel on a wooden table during a Vietnam cooking class, dusted with flour
All-natural, no preservatives added
Traditional tofu-making step in a Hanoi kitchen, soy milk simmering in a large pot as bamboo strainers hang nearby
Zero waste: every part of soy is reused

What You’ll be Doing

Learn the art of traditional tofu-making with hands-on experience
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What’s Included

Ferry ride across the Duong River
Contribution to the family
Hands-on tofu-making experience
Freshly made tofu tasting
Breakfast or early lunch: noodles with tofu
A small gift
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Bac Cau Street, Long Bien, Hanoi(Ngõ 80 Phố Bắc Cầu, Ngõ 80 Phố Bắc Cầu, Vietnam)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

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  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
05:00AM - 08:00AM
06:00AM - 09:00AM
07:00AM - 10:00AM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 6+)

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  • Insect reppellent
  • Personal bag
  • Sun protection items
  • Water bottle
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Ngoc is someone who truly lives what she believes in. Based in Hanoi, she’s spent years finding thoughtful ways to reduce waste, from making bamboo toothbrushes to turning kitchen scraps into plant fertiliser. She’s also hands-on in her community, teaming up with groups like Keep Vietnam Clean to help tackle rubbish and promote greener habits. In 2025, she started welcoming travellers into a more down-to-earth side of Hanoi — offering the chance to make tofu the traditional way with a local family, using no additives and wasting nothing. It’s her way of keeping old crafts alive while gently showing how a more sustainable lifestyle can be simple, meaningful, and shared.
Experience: 1 year
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 99%
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