HANDS-ON COOKING · SEOUL COOKING CLASSES
Classes here run small and go early. Below: the 15 cooking classes to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop Mangwon Market, taste Korean street food, cook four dishes at a local home, and enjoy a generous Hanjeongsik meal in Seoul.
“The host was amazing. She gave us the full experience: going to the market, choosing ingredients, learning about the culture. She was nice and fun and created a wonderful atmosphere with excellent didactic. 10 out of 10!”
Learn Korean cooking with a chef, shop Gyeongdong Market, and prepare a traditional meal in a small Seoul class.
“I am a semester abroad student in Seoul, so I decided to learn how to cook Korean. And this was the best tour/cooking class I could imagine to learn it. We started with a walk across the biggest market for groceries, spices and traditional medicine in Korea. Afterward, we walked to a lovely cooking studio which is nearby the market. We'd been a group out of 6 people and everybody was able to make different experiences within the cooking class. The chef's/instructors had been really friendly and nice to us! I definitely recommend this tour, it was a great expierience and I now have all the receipts I need to…”
Cook four Korean dishes, shop at Mangwon Market, taste street food, and share a home-style Hanjeongsik meal in a small Seoul group.
“When I was booking the class, It seemed a bit weird to me that there were only 5★ reviews, but after having it done, I absolutely understand! That was such a great and funny experience. I have never done a cooking class before but I am sure all the ones I will do in the future will be competing with this class forever.”
Learn Korean cooking in central Seoul with seven dishes, ten tastings, English instruction, dessert, drinks, and recipes to take home.
“Highly Recommended 💕Sally & Ellie are awesome! We made 7 dishes and each was tasty and clearly described. Plus you get a cookbook with all the recipes and a bag and dessert. Come hungry 😋”
Learn Korean cooking in a small Seoul class, preparing bulgogi, bibimbap, japchae, gimbap, pancakes, dessert, and more.
“Amazing experience! Elly broke down every step to make the cooking super easy. The food was delicious, couldn’t believe I made it. Elly was patient and answered all of our questions about Korean culture.”
Learn to cook four Korean dishes in Seoul with Chef Jennifer, enjoying drinks, side dishes, desserts, recipes, and a generous home-style meal.
“Jennifer is as bubbly as the bubae jjaegae she gets you to make. Her joy for cooking is contagious and she gives clear instructions. Do not miss this opportunity.”
Cook Korean royal dishes in a 100-year-old hanok near Insadong, then dine on bangjja ware with makgeolli in a six-person class.
“I absolutely loved this Korean cooking class. 👩🍳🇰🇷✨ The chef was incredibly kind and explained so much, not just about the food itself, but also the culture and traditions behind it. There was a perfect balance between doing and eating (the best kind of balance, really 😄🍴). The class took place in a beautiful 100-year-old hanok, which made the whole experience even more special. The atmosphere was relaxed, everyone in the group was lovely, and by the end, it felt like we had shared a little piece of Korean home life together 💕 Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Korea - you’ll leave full, happy, and a bit wiser about…”
Learn four kinds of kimchi, cook Korean dishes, and enjoy expert wine pairings in a small Seoul class near Gyeongbokgung Palace.
“She was so Nice. Explained something in quite good way. I‘m so happy about it!”
Cook vegan temple food with a Buddhist monk, taste Korean street foods, and explore Seoul’s herbal medicine and ginseng market.
“the tour was amazing, throughout the whole day we kept being surprised by the quality of the tour and services provided, BJ was such a professional, a note also that it was PRIVATE i booked the slot and i was pleasantly surprised by the VIP treatment !! 🔥 not forgetting of course that the cooking class was so informative 👌 the tour was so convenient for foreigners also, make sure to take classes on saturday btww that's when the classes are in english !!”
Cook two Korean dishes in a modern Bukchon hanok studio, learn food customs, and enjoy hands-on guidance for $84 in Seoul.
“The chef is very nice and it is easy to follow along through the recipe. I recreated the dishes we cooked many times since then”
Cook a full Korean meal in Seoul with Woody, from banchan and bibimbap to grilled samgyeopsal, tea, dessert, and recipes to take home.
“Woody was really awesome! He had a well thought out class, and led instruction well. In particular, I really liked the recipes he put together - some of the best Bulgogi I had in all my time in Korea! He was also enthusiastic to share other recommendations”
Cook three Korean dishes with chef Da-ye in a three-person Seoul class, then eat together with recipes, photos, drinks, rice, and kimchi.
“It was a lot of fun, we had a nice conversation and the class was top notch!”
Shop Mangwon Market, cook bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap, then enjoy a friendly Seoul food class near the Han River.
“It was such a great experience. Some delicious korean food and Phoebe and Rachel are so sweet.”
Cook Korean jeon with chef Pano, explore Mangwon Market, taste street food, and share makgeolli in a small Seoul class.
“This was one of my favorite things we did on our trip. Pano did such a good job taking us through the market and explaining the different types of food they had along the way. Once we got to his cooking studio he had all the things we needed to cook our meal. He thought me the proper was to hold a knife. There were step by step instructions which made it so easy to follow. The class allows for 8 people but my husband and I were the only ones that had booked it that day so we got a very special personalized experience. After we were done cooking…”
Cook Korean dishes, shop a local Seoul market, and enjoy homemade dessert and tea in a traditional Korean home.
“It was amazing! Recommend this cooking workshop to everyone who wants a lovely and knowledgeable cook to teach them Korean dishes. The food and the location were amazing!”
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