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Korean Cooking Class: Traditional Cuisine & Market Tour in Seoul
5.0
947 Ratings
Mangwon-dong
Experience an authentic Korean cooking class in Seoul, complete with a market tour, traditional dishes, and the chance to try on a Korean mask for a great photo opportunity!
Experience an authentic Korean cooking class in Seoul, complete with a market tour, traditional dishes, and the chance to try on a Korean mask for a great photo opportunity!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 436-4 - There are way fewer tourists here as compared to Gwangjang market or Noryanjin market but it is more popular and lively with local.
We are getting some fresh fruits and vegetables for the class.
You can try exotic street food with no extra charge. :-)
- 436-4 - There are way fewer tourists here as compared to Gwangjang market or Noryanjin market but it is more popular and lively with local.
We are getting some fresh fruits and vegetables for the class.
You can try exotic street food with no extra charge. :-)
What's Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Korean traditional mask experience
- Useful Korean words and table etiquette
- All equipment for the class
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Korean traditional mask experience
- Useful Korean words and table etiquette
- All equipment for the class
What's Not Included
- All prepared. Just come and enjoy my class :-)
- All prepared. Just come and enjoy my class :-)
Meal Options
- Dakgalbi (grilled chicken and vegetables)
- Bibimbap (mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables)
- Haemul Pajeon (seafood green onion pancakes)
- Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew)
- All can be vegetarian or other ingredients
- Dakgalbi (grilled chicken and vegetables)
- Bibimbap (mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables)
- Haemul Pajeon (seafood green onion pancakes)
- Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew)
- All can be vegetarian or other ingredients
Additional Information
Are you fascinated by an immersion experience in Korea’s traditional food culture with a hint of exoticism?
I can guide you in bringing the essence of traditional Korean gastronomy into your own kitchen.
- Visit a local market and sample street food
- Let’s gather fresh ingredients for our culinary endeavor and savor the street food delights of Mangwon…
Are you fascinated by an immersion experience in Korea’s traditional food culture with a hint of exoticism?
I can guide you in bringing the essence of traditional Korean gastronomy into your own kitchen.
- Visit a local market and sample street food
- Let’s gather fresh ingredients for our culinary endeavor and savor the street food delights of Mangwon market, one of Seoul’s most beloved.
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Embark on a mini Korean language lesson over a welcome beverage
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Preparation of 3 main dishes and 1 traditional stew
- Main 1: Bibimbap (Rice combined with Meat & Vegetables)
- Main 2: Dakgalbi (Pan-fried Chicken)
- Main 3: Haemul-pajeon (Pancake with Seafood & Green onion)
- Stew: Doenjang-jjigae (Savory Fermented Soybean paste stew)
- Relish a Hanjeongsik feast
- The term ‘Hanjeongsik’ refers to ‘A complete Korean traditional meal comprising more than 10 side dishes’.
Worry not, we provide the side dishes, dessert, and beverages at no additional cost.
- Don the ‘Tal’
- You can enjoy wearing the Tal, a traditional Korean mask, and capture this moment at our designated photo spot.
Location
377-20
★★★★★MEETING POINT★★★★★
is "Mangwon Station / Entrance 2(Please wait outside! Not inside!)"
(We can only wait for 5 mins)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(947 Ratings)
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Michael_s
May 30, 2025
Cooking in Seoul - This was such a fun event! We were met outside the station as expected and took a wonderful tour through the local market. As we walked, Sarah explained so much about the foods used in the Korean cooking culture. Once we arrived, she welcomed us into her home where the class was held. Her stories, experiences, and cooking skills made the experience warm, fun, and genuine. We had a great time meeting and eating with fellow travelers from all parts of the world. The food was excellent and the class introduced us to the delicious foods of Korea. My family loved this part of our vacation and I would recommend you put this at the top of your list of to-do's when visiting Seoul, South Korea.
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Maria_c
May 29, 2025
Amazing - Must Do Activity - Junghee was so engaging and provided lots of information about the market, culture and food. The food was amazing and cooking class was a lot of fun - many laughs! Also learned some basic Korean words which were helpful on our trip. She took pictures during the class for us and sent them to us right away.
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Andrea_b
May 28, 2025
Delicious Korean Cooking - This was an excellent tour. Junghee was full of life and very funny. Excellent cooking class with some history of Korea as well. The market tour was great and (to my horror..haha) made me order Korean donuts in Korean. The food was delicious and we now all have the recipes to recreate it at home.
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Michelle_a
May 23, 2025
A fun afternoon and delicious food - Sarah has great English skills and has a very professional set up in her home. She made the whole experience fun and educational. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Korean cuisine
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Monte_t
May 23, 2025
Very enjoyable cooking... - Very enjoyable cooking class. The teacher was great, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend it
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Supersupawan
May 23, 2025
Refreshing and fun - The instructor was so sweet! The lesson was great and the food was delicious! Great experience! She was so engaging and told us stories about her own personal experiences
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287anniey
May 22, 2025
Fun, friendly, interactive cooking class - Junghee was very friendly, informative and funny! We enjoyed the market tour and cooking class with her! Everyone had their own cooking station and she made experience very fun and easy. We especially enjoyed the pancake flipping! Highly recommend.
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Gary_c
May 22, 2025
Cooking in Seoul - This is a great introduction to Korean food and culture. The chef and guide was very informative. The food was great. A must do in Seoul.
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Jules
May 20, 2025
Best cooking host ever~ - The host was super energetic, animated, and such a sweet person overall. She made cooking a super fun and enjoyable experience. Although I’m Korean American and knew all of the foods already, it was really nice to learn how to make some dishes when I go back home. The host was super welcoming and personable and I had a really good time learning and talking with her.
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L_alp9604mj
May 20, 2025
Great and heart-warming experience during a rainy day! - Great experience, would recommend! Mangwon market tour is great. Lovely cooking experience, which is more about learning how to do the proper seasoning, the ingredients etc. The pancake flipping was fun 😁! I think it is a great experience to do at the start of your trip in South Korea, giving you an introduction and pieces of advice for the rest of your travel.
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