SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 korean 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“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.”
Shop Seoul’s market with a chef, cook 3 Korean dishes in a home-style kitchen, then eat your meal with your small group.
“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.”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Pajeon, and Doenjang-Jjigae at a home, then enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast.
“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! :)”
Cook Korean classics in Jongno near Jonggak: make Jeon, Japchae, Bulgogi and bibimbap, taste sides, and end with Bing-su.
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three Korean classics in a small group. Hands-on class with a cookbook and leftovers included.
“I highly recommend this cooking class! Jomin, who leads and teaches the class, is absolutely wonderful. She explained everything clearly—from our visit to the market to guiding us step by step through each dish.”
2.5-hour Korean cooking class in Jongno: make a three-course meal, taste 10 flavors, vegan/halal options, and take home recipes.
“The cooking class was excellent. We made an array of local dishes which all turned out well and were delicious. Our instructor, Olivia, was friendly and clear, providing guidance to ensure our success. We left feeling full and satisfied, and appreciated the cookbook that was provided as a souvenir. We were also gi”
Hands-on Korean home cooking in Seoul: make budae jjigae and haemul pajeon, plus gimbap and tteokbokki with drinks and banchan.
Beginner Korean cooking class in Bukchon Seoul with a modern kitchen, English-speaking chefs, hands-on dishes, and lunch with a drink.
“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, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy studio near Mangwon Station.
“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.”
Learn four kinds of kimchi in a small Seoul class with a Mangwon Market walk, street-food tastings, and a take-home container.
“My husband and I loved this experience and highly recommend to anyone spending a few days in Seoul. We spent just the right amount of time in the market, hearing from Jun about the different produce and products. We then were coached through the kimchi making process for 4 kinds of kimchi! And they wer”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a 100-year-old Seoul hanok near Insadong, with Chef Park, makgeolli, bangjja dinnerware, and a small group.
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.
“An absolute must-do while in Seoul.”
Hands-on Hansik cooking in Seoul: cook gimbap, tteokbokki, seafood pancake, and army stew with Jennifer, plus Sikhye and desserts.
“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 6 classic Korean dishes in a small Seoul kitchen, then stroll Euljiro hidden alleys with stories, quizzes, gifts, and printed recipes.
“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 behind each dish. She's so kind and made us feel so welcome”
Private Korean home-style cooking class in Gangnam, Seoul. Cook four dishes in 2.5 hours with dietary options, meal included, leftovers.
“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.”
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