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Seoul’s best days out.
The 15 most popular korean 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“My partner and I really enjoyed this cooking class — the market tour was an absolute eye-opener and added so much value to 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.
“Learning about a different culture and cuisine! Sarah was very informative, kind, friendly and over all fun! Loved cooking with a local who took us through the markets and pointed out things I would never have thought to look for! If I could give 11/10 I would! Definitely recommend this tour! :)”
Make jeon, japchae, bulgogi, and bibimbap in central Jongno. Cook for 150 minutes, then eat a full spread with dessert.
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three classic Korean dishes hands-on in Seoul with your own station, cookbook included.
“Incredible! It was our second class - we took kimchi class first and then decided to go for another one :) we loved it very much as well, the bibimbap was soooo good - I'm thinking about it very often...”
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.
“Sunghyun (who goes by Phoebe) started the business that offers this experience about 6 months ago and, wow, what an awesome experience she provides! We started with a tour of the near by traditional Mangwon Market including food Read more”
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.
“Park was both a skilled chef and excellent host who gave many insights into Korean cuisine, history and culture. We had a fantastic evening chatting, cooking and eating delicious food.”
Taste of Korea in Seoul: a 3-hour Hansik home cooking class for small groups. Learn gimbap, tteokbokki, haemulpajeon, and more.
“This was a fantastic class. We did it all from scratch step by step. Jennifer was a fantastic teacher and very chatty too! I’ve heard about other classes but this one was recommended to me and I’d definitely recommend it too. You’ll leave very full with food left over too (my lunch today)! Thanks so…”
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 don’t often leave reviews but this experience deserves it. It ended up just me in the class. Namoi was so welcoming, amazing teacher with even better food at the end. I would absolutely go back for a lesson.”
Seoul kimchi cooking class: taste 4 styles, cook your chosen dish, and enjoy sommelier wine pairing in 2 hours for $58.
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