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Seoul’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Seoul. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Small-group Seoul market walk and Korean home cooking: shop fresh ingredients, make four dishes, then enjoy Hanjeongsik with makgeolli.
Most Popular“Sarah was an awesome host! She was super friendly, charasmatic, and welcomed us into her home and class. Cooking was fun and easy going and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend the experience.”
Small-group Korean cooking class in Seoul with a market walk and hands-on dishes that change by day, plus tea and a sit-down meal.
“Lovely way to spend a morning. Nice walk through the market, followed by a really tasty meal! The instructor was patient and taught the class week. Lovely setting too.”
Cook 4 classic Korean dishes in a local home after a market walk and street-food tastings, finishing with Hanjeongsik sides.
“It was engaging, fun and delicious. Our guide was perfect--enthusiastic and engaging without being overwhelming. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Seoul.”
Make jeon, japchae, bulgogi, and bibimbap in central Jongno. Cook for 150 minutes, then eat a full spread with dessert.
Small-group Korean cooking class in Seoul. Cook a 3-course meal, taste 10 flavors, and take home a cookbook. Vegan and halal options.
“The whole experience was wonderful. Learned how to prepare many dishes. Sally was so personable and a great teacher!!”
Hands-on Seoul cooking class with Chef Jennifer. Make gimbap, tteokbokki, haemul pajeon, and budae jjigae, then eat a full meal.
Hands-on beginner Korean cooking in Bukchon: modern kitchens, English chefs, market tips, then lunch of what you make.
“My husband and I had an amazing time during this cooking class. It was one of our favorite experiences while visiting Seoul and even was one of our favorite meals! The class is fun, friendly, and informative. Its a very clean environment and the recipes are fantastic. We would highly recommend this cooking class to…”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local, then cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap in a cosy studio near Mangwon Station. 3 hours.
“The food we made was delicious and Phoebe was an amazing teacher and host. We loved chatting to her about Korean food/culture and exploring the market too.”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a restored 100-year-old hanok near Insadong. Small group, English chef, Makgeolli, and dessert included.
Cook royal Korean dishes in a 100-year-old hanok with Chef Park in a small group, then eat on handmade bangjja and sip makgeolli.
“Great! Interesting and enjoyable. Good insight into Korean culture both old and modern. Lovely traditional house. Friendly, intelligent host with perfect English.”
Taste of Korea in Seoul: a 3-hour Hansik home cooking class for small groups. Learn gimbap, tteokbokki, haemulpajeon, and more.
“It was very good cooking class! Well explained recipes (that you get digitally afterwards), good cooking pace and nice atmosphere. If you have dietary restrictions, alternative recipe will be offered.”
Cook six Korean classics in a 2F alley-side studio, then stroll Euljiro secret lanes with stories, photos, recipes, and a small gift.
“For our friend's birthday she wanted to take a Korean cooking class and this one stood out to her and I can understand why. Jiny is amazing and such a knowledgeable chef. She gives us a cultural presentation first about the story/meaning Read more”
Hands-on Korean home cooking class in Gangnam: cook 4 popular dishes, eat lunch or dinner, and take leftovers home with you.
“I went to Korea during the slow season, so I was the only one that signed up for the class on that day. She still held the class with just me, which I really appreciated. She personalized it to my vegetarian diet and all the ingredients were very sRead more”
Seoul kimchi cooking class: taste 4 styles, cook your chosen dish, and enjoy sommelier wine pairing in 2 hours for $58.
Hands-on vegan Korean cooking in Itaewon: make gimbap, sundubu-jjigae, and flower-topped snacks with tofu in a small class.
“I really enjoyed this workshop. The food was delicious. The class was hosted by Soomin, who was very friendly, explained everything clearly with step by step insturctions, told us a lot about the ingredients and traditions, and gave us some useful tips on vegan food in Seoul.”
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