Cooking Class - Banh Mi Sandwiches 101

What You’ll Do

Go beyond your typical sub sandwich with spicy and savory Vietnamese bánh mì.

Bánh mì sandwiches are a renowned Vietnamese specialty consisting of a baguette stuffed with various meats and vegetables. In this cooking class with Chef Ricky, you'll learn how to create your own bánh mì sandwiches completely from scratch.

First, you'll prepare shrimp spring rolls filled with vegetables, herbs and vermicelli noodles. Then Chef Ricky will teach you how to make bánh mì with lemongrass chicken, pickled vegetables, cilantro and spicy mayonnaise, and sweet potato fries on the side. Finish with a favorite Asian dessert — mango sticky rice.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 6
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Couples, Vietnamese

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Chef Ricky is a renowned chef instructor and research and development chef bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the table. He notes his greatest achievements to be developing and launching multiple successful Asian restaurants and business concepts as well as coaching an ACF team to two national championships. Chef Ricky specializes in Pacific Rim cooking and is passionate about enabling aspiring chefs to turn their ambitions into reality.

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What You’ll Do

Go beyond your typical sub sandwich with spicy and savory Vietnamese bánh mì.

Bánh mì sandwiches are a renowned Vietnamese specialty consisting of a baguette stuffed with various meats and vegetables. In this cooking class with Chef Ricky, you'll learn how to create your own bánh mì sandwiches completely from scratch.

First, you'll prepare shrimp spring rolls filled with vegetables, herbs and vermicelli noodles. Then Chef Ricky will teach you how to make bánh mì with lemongrass chicken, pickled vegetables, cilantro and spicy mayonnaise, and sweet potato fries on the side. Finish with a favorite Asian dessert — mango sticky rice.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 6
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Asian, Beginner, Couples, Vietnamese
Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Debra

Debra

23 May 2021

We’ve attended a couple of Ricky’s classes, and he genuinely cares about teaching and the needs of his students. He can answer whatever questions you need to know about Asian cuisine, and if there is time, he can show or discuss a variation on a recipe. Truly wonderful! He will change the way you cook and eat.

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Ricky

Mike

Mike

28 Oct 2025

Chef Ricky is awesome and was extremely accommodating for us when he didn't need to be. Highly recommend! The ravioli class was a lot of fun and we plan to be back soon!
Nicole

Nicole

14 Oct 2025

This was one of the best cooking classes I have ever taken. From the moment I walked in, Chef Ricky was incredibly warm and inviting, setting a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere for what turned out to be a masterclass. The class setup was great. Everything was organized, and ready for us to start learning. Chef Ricky is an excellent instructor. He truly takes the time to demonstrate technique clearly and patiently, ensuring everyone grasps the intricate details of maki creation. What really sets this class apart, though, is his depth of knowledge. He shared so much fascinating information on the history of sushi and its culinary evolution out of Japan. It transformed the class from a simple skill lesson into a rich cultural experience. And of course, the food! The quality of the ingredients Chef Ricky provided was top-tier, which made the final product taste incredible. Highly, highly recommend!