Experience Seoul's Flavors in a Shared Cooking Class
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.
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Experience Seoul's Flavors in a Shared Cooking Class
What's included in Experience Seoul's Flavors in a Shared Cooking Class
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Food Menu
STARTER - Baek Kimchi Pork & Veggie Rolls
Start your journey with Baek Kimchi Rolls—a light, refreshing dish showcasing white kimchi. Vegetarian option available.
MAIN - Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchi Jeon)
Make Kimchi Jeon—crispy, savory pancakes loved across Korea. Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor. Vegetarian option available.
MAIN - Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)
Finish with Kimchi Jjigae—a bold, comforting stew that ties together balance, fermentation, and tradition. Vegetarian option available.
Inclusions
- Enjoy a 4-course meal featuring 3 kimchi-based dishes and a complimentary dessert, showcasing the depth and versatility of Korea’s fermented flavors.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Go to 3-4 Jahamun-ro 9-gil, Jongno District. Look for a traditional hanok with a white sign that says "Uaa Studio" next to the wooden gate. We’ll greet you at the entrance.
