Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Culinary Journey with a Native Akha Chef

Embark on a culinary journey in Chiang Mai with a native Akha chef. Learn the art of Thai and Akha cooking, discover unique dishes, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Akha people.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko. - Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour
    Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the Local Market to see the real lifestyle of local people + Cooking Thai and Akha foods.
    Evening cooking class excluding Market tour only cooking.
    Why choose Evening Cooking Class?
    Fits around a busy day schedule
    First home-cooked Thai dinner…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
  • Local market tour (only for morning class)
  • Individual cooking station
  • Akha Hill Tribe coffee
  • Full color cook book
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meal Options
  • Start by two Appetizers - The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
  • Making two Desserts - Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
  • Three Akha Dishes - In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
  • Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste -…
Additional Information

Acquire the knowledge to prepare Thai and Akha cuisine while vacationing in Chiang Mai under the guidance of our expert chef, an indigenous Akha person. Gain insight into their distinctive culinary practices and meals, along with an understanding of their history and traditions. Light snacks, local market tour (only for morning sessions), and hotel…

Location
14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Meeting Point for Walk-In: Morning Cooking Class: Meeting at Wat Pan Whaen Temple, by 9:00 am There is where we meet before starting the market tour. Evening Cooking Class: Meeting at Cooking School Location by 5:00 pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ericks8195da
Aug 12, 2025
💯 recommend - Such an incredible class. I’ve done other food classes in Chiang Mai and this is by far the best. Jasmine was fun, approachable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to other travelers.
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Mangatjaym
Aug 11, 2025
Thai cooking delight - Thank you so much for this incredible cooking class. It was a really enriching experience. I appreciated learning how to cook Thai food and learning more about the Akha people. Highly recommend anybody visiting Chiang Mai attends this cooking experience
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T1030fmvincenzoc
Aug 11, 2025
The best Thailand food experience - This was one of the highlights of the trip. Our tour guide (Jasmine) was very knowledgeable and very sweet. The food market tour made me feel like a local. The kitchen for the cooking part was pristine. It was very organized, very clean, and very easy to follow along (which I was worried about as I don’t cook very much. And lastly, the food we ate was amazing, as if it was cooked by a 5-star chef (even though it was me, lol). I would highly recommend this excursion. Just fyi, it lasted from 8:30am to about 2pm (I did the morning class).
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Bessie_g
Aug 9, 2025
Fantastic experience - Amazing value for a fantastic experience - intimate, authentic and fun. Nitin was so friendly and knowledgeable and pitched everything just right. We learnt so many dishes and had a choice for most courses. Ingredients were fresh and the food we cooked and ate was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended.
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Northstar25237474042
Aug 7, 2025
The host was very kind & was a very good teacher. We all felt welcomed & learned a lot about their culture & tribe. - Great class, highly recommend! Well worth the experience. Everyone was welcoming & professional. The food was great.
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257francescm
Aug 6, 2025
DE DE Chiang Mai can't leave without this cooking class - An amazing experience. The best kind DE cooking. Culture, food, super friendly Jasmine and a great teacher ES, the site is beautiful and very well prepared. Very complete. One DE the best experiences we have ever had in Thailand. A must.
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Nithtravels
Aug 5, 2025
Must do in Chiang mai - Stumbled upon this class and was extremely satisfied with the experience. The whole class was well paced, perfect for all levels and absolutely delicious. Aon, our teacher had such a positive attitude and fun way of a keeping us engaged and teaching. At the end they even give you a cookbook and some spice mixes to take home!!!
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Matildas472
Aug 5, 2025
Welcoming and insightful Thai and Akha cooking class - Such a rang of dishes to cook and in a welcoming and insightful environment! I loved the friendly atmosphere and the encouraging words of our head chef Aon!!
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Meander16022369748
Aug 5, 2025
Great experienced must do!! - It was so fun a great variety of dishes to choose from. We had breaks in between cooking to eat. It was very well structured and the place was decorated so beautifully. We also learnt about the Akha people which was very interesting. Aon our host was fantastic she was very fun and engaging. I would recommend everyone to do this.
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Hoo
Aug 5, 2025
It’s great - funny i have a good experience,my classmate is nice and friendly, l learned a lot about Thailand food and their culture, i know what they eat.
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From $42
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).