SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 cooking classes travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Shop Mangwon market, snack on Seoul street food, then cook four Korean dishes at a local home and eat a hanjeongsik feast.
Most Popular“This was an experience that our entire family loved. Learned so much about Korean culture and food. Food was delicious!”
Shop Seoul’s market with a chef, cook 3 Korean dishes in a home-style kitchen, then eat your meal with your small group.
“We had so much fun at this class! The market tour was interesting and informative. The cooking class itself was enjoyable and the instructor was able to accommodate all dietary restrictions.”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Pajeon, and Doenjang-Jjigae at a home, then enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast.
“It was engaging, fun and delicious. Our guide was perfect--enthusiastic and engaging without being overwhelming. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Seoul.”
Cook Korean classics in Jongno near Jonggak: make Jeon, Japchae, Bulgogi and bibimbap, taste sides, and end with Bing-su.
“The cooking class was really interesting, and Sally, who was incredibly professional, took the time to answer all of our questions. We were a small group that day, which made the experience even more enjoyable and allowed us to truly get to know Korean cuisine.”
2.5-hour Korean cooking class in Jongno: make a three-course meal, taste 10 flavors, vegan/halal options, and take home recipes.
“So kind, so fun, and so delicious! Our instructors were wonderful and the experience was enlightening!”
Hands-on Korean home cooking in Seoul: make budae jjigae and haemul pajeon, plus gimbap and tteokbokki with drinks and banchan.
“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.”
Beginner Korean cooking class in Bukchon Seoul with a modern kitchen, English-speaking chefs, hands-on dishes, and lunch with a drink.
“Excellent. A must do. We liked also the tour of the market”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local, then cook bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy studio near Mangwon Station.
“I had much fun! The shopping experience in the market was great, busy enough to have a wide variety of items and stalls but not so busy it was congested. After shopping, we went to the kitchen and started cooking. The variety of food Read more”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a 100-year-old Seoul hanok near Insadong, with Chef Park, makgeolli, bangjja dinnerware, and a small group.
“This has been the best cooking class I have ever experienced. The setting was so neat and felt luxurious, they only allow a small group, and I think this was the right approach. I feel Chef Park had enough time to check on everyone, making sure we were doing the right thing. We cooked our…”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a 100-year-old hanok with Chef Park in a small group, with handmade bangjja ware, makgeolli, and desserts in Seoul.
“Fantastic experience. The setting is really good and Park walked us through the food and history incredibly well. It was a great solo activity too, and met some wonderful people. Definitely recommend.”
Hands-on Hansik cooking in Seoul: cook gimbap, tteokbokki, seafood pancake, and army stew with Jennifer, plus Sikhye and desserts.
“Highly recommend this cooking class. Well organized, fun and Jennifer was a great teacher. Give it a try and you won’t regret it.”
Cook 6 classic Korean dishes in a small Seoul kitchen, then stroll Euljiro hidden alleys with stories, quizzes, gifts, and printed recipes.
“Jiny is a great instructor and host. She made sure everybody understood the steps while being entertaining. The tour through the neighborhood was a nice touch to end the class.”
Private Korean home-style cooking class in Gangnam, Seoul. Cook four dishes in 2.5 hours with dietary options, meal included, leftovers.
“Great experience would highly recommend to anyone. It’s not overwhelming and the food came out fantastic! The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the experience very memorable.”
Seoul kimchi cooking class with wine pairing: taste 4 kimchi styles, cook one of three dishes, and finish with aged kimchi and wine.
“Su-Yung was very knowledgeable about the history and processes of Kimchi and was very patient with me as she showed me how to prep each dish. I recommend this to anyone with a love of good food and conversation.”
Make vegan Korean classics in Seoul: gimbap, sundubu jjigae, tofu pancakes, and flower-topped rice dough in a small class in Itaewon.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Soomin is a very warm hearted and nice host! We had such a great time together! It wasn’t easy for me to find vegan food in Seoul and thanx to Soomin I had a perfect dinner and last evening in Seoul. We made a whoRead more”
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