Korean Experience Guide
Korean Cooking Class (한식 쿠킹 클래스)
Make kimchi, bibimbap, and tteokbokki yourself — and take the recipes home in English.
Food & culture2-3 hoursKRW 40,000-90,000 per person🧘 easy
Korean cooking classes for foreigners are typically 2-3 hours, taught in English, with all ingredients pre-prepped. You make 2-3 dishes (most common: kimchi + bibimbap + tteokbokki) and eat what you made. Most schools include market tours, recipe handouts, and gochujang/gochugaru souvenirs.
Best season
Year-round
What's included
- • Apron + all ingredients pre-prepped
- • 2-3 dishes (rotating menu)
- • Recipes in English (PDF or printed)
- • Tasting your own cooking + side dishes
- • Small souvenir (gochugaru, jangs, or sesame oil)
Where to experience Korean Cooking Class
- 1.O'ngo Food Communications (Insadong) — most reviewed, 4 dishes, English
- 2.Cooking Cuisine Korea (Hongdae) — small group, market tour included
- 3.Food and Culture Academy (Bukchon) — premium + hanok backdrop
Tips
- •Allergic to fish sauce / shellfish? Email ahead — most schools can substitute.
- •Vegetarian classes exist — search 'vegan Korean cooking class Seoul'.
- •Book 2-3 days ahead — popular classes (O'ngo) fill on weekends.
Frequently asked
Are Korean cooking classes good for solo travelers?
Excellent — small group format (8-12 people) is the most social experience in Seoul for solos.
Do I need to know Korean for the class?
No — all classes for foreigners are taught in English. Some offer Japanese / Chinese on request.
Can I take leftovers home?
Yes — most schools provide takeout containers. Kimchi especially makes a great hotel souvenir.