South Korea · COOKING CLASSES
The good classes start at a market stall and end at a table you set yourself. These 15 are compared on class size, whether the shop is included, and what you actually make: kimchi, bibimbap, kimbap or a full jjigae.
Explore Mangwon Market, cook four Korean dishes at a local home, and enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast with side dishes and makgeolli.
“Very enjoyable cooking class. The teacher was great, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend it”
Learn Korean cooking in Seoul with a market walk, local ingredients, and hands-on dishes in a Korean-style home for $85.
“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 four Korean dishes, taste street food, and explore Mangwon Market during a friendly small-group class in a local Seoul home.
“It was a wonderful experience! Junghee is an absolute delight and led our group the cooking process beautifully! It was a major highlight of my trip to Seoul! I highly recommend it! :-)”
Learn Korean cooking in central Seoul with seven dishes, ten tastings, English-speaking chefs, traditional drinks, and a recipe book to take home.
“Very interesting and enjoyable. Sally explained the cooking steps very clearly”
Learn Korean cooking in a friendly Seoul class with bulgogi, bibimbap, gimbap, dessert, dietary options, and plenty to eat.
“Hands down, this was one of the best cooking classes I've ever taken. My partner and I, and another couple joining the class, had an incredibly fun time at Seoul's Cooking Club—it was truly excellent. The teacher was phenomenal: super welcoming, genuinely helpful, and packed the class with authentic insights into Korean cooking methods, food history, and tips to make dishes taste right. This wasn’t just about following a recipe, but about getting real insight into the food. We made an ambitious range of seven classics, including three types of pancake, japchae, bibimbap, bulgogi, and gimbap, plus dessert. I love to cook and this class was entertaining, inspiring, and taught…”
Shop Mangwon Market, then cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap in a cozy Seoul studio with host Phoebe.
“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. The studio is located in a convenient spot near Mangwon station and it was vRead more”
Make four kinds of kimchi, tour Seoul’s Mangwon Market, taste street food, and enjoy a home-style meal in this hands-on cooking class.
“Our guide was so experienced and made making kimchi a breeze. We loved the market so much we’re going back on our own with confidence from the tour.”
Cook bibimbap, seaweed soup, and Korean pancakes in Haeundae with Min, then enjoy your meal at a traditional Korean table.
“Min was the hostess with the mostess. Engaging, thoughtful and the menu and guidance given was excellent. We try a Cookery class in most countries we visit and this ranked up amongst the best. Very clear instruction meant we had a beRead more”
Cook royal Korean dishes in a restored 100-year-old hanok with a certified chef, intimate groups, bronze tableware, and makgeolli in central Seoul.
“My friend and I visited Ricky’s cooking class. We had such an amazing experience and Ricky was so personable and gave us great recommendations for Seoul. We will be recommending this class to all of our friends and family.”
Shop Bujeon Market with a Busan host, then cook three Korean dishes tailored to your tastes, including vegan options, in a five-hour class.
“Great experience - enjoyed the shopping and actual cooking. Guide very knowledgable and adapted to vegan. Recommended.”
Cook four Korean home-style dishes with Jennifer in Seoul, then enjoy tea, snacks, makgeolli, dessert, and generous leftovers.
“Thank you Jennifer for hosting a fun interactive and informative cooking class for our family. Our kids aged 10 and 12 had a great time cooking their favorite Korean meals. Jennifer had everything nicely set up including drinks and snacks. My 10 Read more”
Cook bibimbap and other Korean dishes near Haeundae, then enjoy tea, dessert, and your meal at a traditional Bapsang table.
“It was a wonderful experience, so well prepared, presented and explained. I would highly recommend this cooking class to anyone interested in learning more about Korean cuisine and culture.”
Cook Busan seafood with chef Heeyoung, learn Korean food customs, enjoy tea and rice wine, then explore historic Bupyeong Market.
“Brilliant host, not just food, but a cultural experience. Great value and a real locals guide to Busan and SK culture. Perfect English, so you get to understand everything you hear.”
Cook six Korean dishes, learn food traditions, and explore Euljiro’s secret alleys in this warm, hands-on Seoul experience.
“We were a group of 4 and this class far exceeded our expectations. Jinny was a phenomenal chef, teacher and hosts. She took time to learn everyone’s name and created a safe learning space We each had the opportunity to make each of the 6 dishes and each dish was phenomenal. I highly recommend this cooking class.”
Learn four Korean home dishes hands-on in Gangnam with Chef Naomi, flexible dietary options, generous portions, and a meal to enjoy or take home.
“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.”
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