More than just a cooking class, this immersive experience begins with a guided 30-minute stroll through Seoul’s bustling Tongin Market. You'll meet friendly vendors and sample traditional snacks. Then step into a beautifully restored hanok (traditional Korean house) for a hands-on lesson in Korean cooking. Guided by a local chef, you'll prepare three kimchi-based dishes while hearing stories that connect food to Korean heritage and daily life. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your meal inside the hanok, where a seasonal dessert—freshly prepared by your host—will be served to complete the experience. This is not a class you follow—it’s a culture you step into.
Think you know kimchi? Think again. We’ll start with a 30-minute guided tour of nearby Tongin Market, where you’ll get a glimpse of local life and ingredients that shape Korean home cooking. Then, step into our cozy hanok in Seochon Village for a hands-on culinary journey through the bold, spicy, and versatile world of kimchi-based dishes. While most visitors have tried kimchi, few know how deeply it weaves into everyday Korean meals—not just as a side dish, but often as the star of the table. From bubbling stews to savory pancakes and beyond, we’ll show you how to transform this fermented staple into comforting home-cooked favorites. No matter your cooking skill level, this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and deeply delicious. You’ll leave with simple, tasty recipes you can recreate at home—and a new appreciation for Korea’s rich culinary traditions. Total class time is 3 hours.
Start your journey with Baek Kimchi Rolls—a light, refreshing dish showcasing white kimchi. Vegetarian option available.
Make Kimchi Jeon—crispy, savory pancakes loved across Korea. Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor. Vegetarian option available.
Finish with Kimchi Jjigae—a bold, comforting stew that ties together balance, fermentation, and tradition. Vegetarian option available.
You will make your own way to the meeting points