Korean Cooking Class: Traditional Cuisine & Market Tour in Seoul
5.0
727 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!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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. :-)
What's Included
- 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 :-)
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
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 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
377-3
1. MEETING POINT
is "Mangwon Subway Station(Brown Line) / Exit 2(Please wait outside! Not inside!)"
(Sorry. We can only wait for 5 mins with other guests.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(727 Ratings)
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Helen
Apr 13, 2024
Treasured our time together! - Wonderful experience for our family! Truly treasured time together…this cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Seoul. Our host Junghee started with a tour through her eighborhood street market where she shops. For the cooking class, we prepared several dishes. Junghee is an expert and has these recipes nailed. Super fun, approachable, and informative, we all readily followed and executed a delicious meal. We will make these again when we get back home. Highly recommend Junghee’s cooking class!
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Aubreyc530
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommend - I had so much fun with this class and made some pretty and cute sushi 😁 they even give you cute packaging to take your sushi home
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Kim_l
Apr 12, 2024
Sara was an excellent... - Sara was an excellent Host. The food was delicious, the other students were great to hear their stories. We would highly recommend this class.
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Louisagraceallan
Apr 12, 2024
A must do! - This was one of the best things we did in Seoul! We learned so much about Korean food & culture and the meal we made was incredible. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated as well! I’d do it again the next time I’m back in Seoul and recommend it to all!
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Marymw8740wy
Apr 9, 2024
BEST cooking class in Seoul! An experience you won’t want to miss! - When I booked this cooking class with my sister & her husband I had no idea we would be in for a treat!
From the start walking through the market, being welcomed into Junghee’s home and making food that my mother made us as children exceeded our expectations. This was the BEST cooking class I have ever taken in comparison to Barcelona and Puerto Vallarta classes.
What makes this a Five Star review is simple! Junghee + her energetic FUN personality + her teaching methods on how to prepare your own food & bonus points in receiving her recipes = A BIG Win for an afternoon well spent!
Book now you won’t be disappointed!Definitely a highlight of our trip 👏
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Nikki_f
Apr 5, 2024
Fun for the Whole Family! - Jung Hee is a FANTASTIC guide! She shares information you would not otherwise know, teaches you some basic Korean phrases, and makes cooking fun! We brought our two children (aged 6 and 10) and they both did well and loved her class!
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Z2478hpsallyj
Apr 4, 2024
Fun Tour and Class - My daughter (11) and I had a great time in this class! We went to the market and learned about local produce and foods. We had a few snacks and then we went to her home for the cooking class. We made chicken, bibimbap, and seafood pancakes. The instructions were easy to follow and the food was amazing!
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Stacey_b
Apr 4, 2024
Fantastic experience! - We had such a lovely time learning to cook some of our favorite Korean dishes. Our hostess was fun and gracious and made the whole experience fun and educational.
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Antxoilla
Apr 4, 2024
The best activity I have experienced in Seoul so far - Junghee Yoon was just the most amazing host. Felt privileged that she show us around her local market (no touristy).
She opened her house and the experience was so much more than expected. Beautiful set up for the kitchen and living room to host her classes. Along with teaching us to cook great staple Korean dishes. She also teached us some hangu go expressions to survive in SK. In top of that she also share some personal stories.
It's the best activity I have done in Seoul by far. Will recommend her to everyone I know.
진짜 감사합니다 🥰🫶
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Kay_a
Apr 3, 2024
Must Do, Awesome Food Tour and Class - Excellent tour of Mangwon market with Sarah. She taught us the different types of seasonings used in Korean dishes. Very fun, educational, and friendly atmosphere.
The cooking part was fun as well and I highly recommend this tour and class to anyone who wants to have fun and wishes to learn how to make Korean dishes.
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