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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Cfuzzy295366
Mar 16, 2025
If you love Thai food, do this class. - I have taken various cooking classes while traveling,but this one was by far the best. Great fresh ingredients,tidy cooking space and awesome teachers. They also take you to the local market beforehand and explain all the ingredients. Highly recommend!
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M2519yqconstanceb
Mar 16, 2025
Awesome experience! - This was an awesome experience and fun to do. Made some delicious food and got to take home the recipes in a free color cookbook!
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Astridsi5946fp
Mar 16, 2025
Friendly teachers and so much fun. There were allways something going on, in a positive way, that kept you interested. - Great class! Great recipes! Great people! We cooked lots of dishes and we understood thai food in a deeper way. The kitchen was always clean and organized.
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Lindsayb416
Mar 16, 2025
Great class! - Very well run and organized. Really enjoyed the market tour and introduction to some local foods and ingredients. Had a great time and everything turned out delicious!
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Rosannat720
Mar 15, 2025
As good as it gets - I took another cooking course from Viator, which had to have been the worse ever. This, on the other hand, was as good as it gets. I don't need to repeat the glowing reports of over 3K reviewers. Stop looking and take this course! (one suggestion, they could cut out a couple of courses- it was too much).
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Sam
Mar 14, 2025
5-Star Thai Cooking Class! - An amazing class where we whipped up **11 dishes**—all bursting with flavor! The highlight was mastering **tom yum soup**, balancing its tangy, spicy, and herbal notes perfectly. Every dish, from curries to stir-fries, tasted authentic and delicious. The instructor’s expertise and clear guidance made it fun and approachable, even with so many recipes! Fresh ingredients, a lively vibe, and a true taste of Thailand. Highly recommend—you’ll leave stuffed and smiling! 🌶️🍲✨
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Adaclarissac
Mar 14, 2025
Fun and great use of time! - Did this experience solo but the small group I went with was a delightful energy. The trip to the market was fun and educational and we got to try lots of treats. I even tried something I would have never sought out, fermented green tea leaves! Plenty of food to eat and make! Highly encourage taking this course! Jasmine was wonderful!
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R6020wxanaa
Mar 13, 2025
Good cultural and cooking experience - This cooking class was great. We cooked so many dishes. The chef was nice and funny. Would really recommend but be ready for a lot of cooking (and eating :)).
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Road43029114678
Mar 13, 2025
Amazing,tasty,friendly - This was an amazing experience. The guide/chef really knew what she was doing and the execution of the whole programme was just exquisit. We cooked 9!!! different dishes.I would definitely reccomend it to everyone who wants to get more familiar with Thai cuisine, even if they don't normally cook.
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Lysalysalysa
Mar 13, 2025
Really Fun Experience - Really fun experience - we would absolutely recommend. Don’t eat ahead, tho, there is so much food! Also plan to wear very comfortable shoes as there is a lot of standing. Enjoy!
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