City: Seoul
Top Things to do in Seoul
The 10 Best Cooking Classes in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. O'ngo Food Communications
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,147 reviews
Our food tours should be your #1, must do thing in Korea. We are focused on great food and exclusive, curated experiences. Because our goal on is to have our guests experience culture through the cuisine. You can join other adventurous foodies on our popular Night Dining Tours or Street Food Tours or you can have a customized experience for you and your group. The was started in 2008 by noted Korean food historian and chef, Jia Choi, PhD. Our tours will take you on an in-depth adventure into Korea as you will taste, see, and explore. We have programs in Seoul and other great destinations such as Jeju, Jeonju, Boseong, Gyeongju, Busan and Andong. O'ngo has done tours and programs for groups and companies such as YPO (Young President's Organization), the European Union, the Hilton Group, Mars Chocolate, Yahoo! and more. Our tours, staff, and cooking classes have been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic (tv), The Kimchi Chronicles (tv), Bizarre Foods (tv), USA Today, Johnny Jet (web), Lonely Planet, Gadlings, Politiken, Olive Magazine, Food Network Asia, the Sydney Herald and Euronews. O'ngo is a registered and insured tour company with the Jongno area and the Korean Association of Tour Agents (KATA).
2. Food & Culture Academy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 220 reviews
A Relish Korean cooking class is the perfect complement to your experience in Korea. Cooking Korean food with Ellie Hyewon Lee and her team will be an amazing experience. She has been teaching Korean cooking since 2003, and she is a multi-cultural exchange lover who loves to cook and share her passions for food and culture. All classes are hands on, really informative and fun. Your cooking station will be a fully-equipped, modern kitchen; kitchenware, aprons, kitchen towels and beverages are all included! 100% hands-on cooking classes are what we're all about - getting you in the kitchen preparing healthy, fresh, tasty meals that you can easily recreate at home! Please feel free to join us and let’s make our aprons dirty!!! :) The programs are offered a customized cooking class and open from 9am to 6pm (except Sundays).
Reviewed By tinyspud88 - Honolulu, United States
I went with my family (my sister and I were well into our careers as professionals and my parents wanted to do trips as a family) and we were delighted at the insights that Ellie provided our family about the stories and tips behind the Korean food we enjoy at home as well as advice on making the dishes ourselves. There is much more than only the ingredients list and basic instructions and she cooks along side with you showing you nuanced things along the way. We learned how to cook 3 dishes a piece and she went through everything with us and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We weren't rushed at all (we actually ended up spending almost 6 hours there all in all) and it was a very friendly experience. I wish her all the luck in her move (she had mentioned she's planning on moving locations soon) and am defiantly going to come back if I'm in the area again.
3. Janet's Cooking Studio & Seoul Food Tour
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5.0 based on 216 reviews
Local Seoul-based chef offering Korean food tours and cooking classes since 2011.
4. PlayPlanet
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We design customized experiences that are perfect for your trip with more than 50 tour experts. Enjoy authentic experience that can't meet anywhere else :)
5. Traveling Spoon
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
6. Korea DMC Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Unique know-how by Korea DMC Tour stem from specialty in Hotel accommodation, tours and transportation.. We guarantee you one-stop service for the smooth working of Korea tour!!
7. OME Cooking Lab
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5.0 based on 435 reviews
Delicious Recipes with OME Korean cooking studio for Koreans and foreign tourists! Our Program is Korean Tourism Organization funing program. Enjoy Local ingredient market & Korean traditional cooking! Jegidong, OME's area is biggest local market about fresh fruit and herbals. We will shop there than cook together. Let's cooking delicious Korean cuisine! (dishes, dessert, traditional tea and so on!)
Reviewed By Y8044SVadamb - Los Angeles, United States
In Los Angeles, there is a large section of the city with a Korean population known as "K-Town" that has a large number of Korean restaurants and businesses of every type. It someone from Seoul visited, they would hopefully feel at home. Over the years, there have been restaurants that I frequently visit and have always enjoyed the food, but was curious about how to cook it. This was my motivation for finding a cooking class while in Seoul. I researched the different classes and this one, to me, looked to be the most personal. I am so glad that I made the decision to take the cooking class. I signed up for the Saturday cooking class which had 9 items on the menu such as: Bulgogi, Seasonal Korean soup, Seafood pancake, Japchae, Seasonal side dish. Since one of my favorite dishes was Korean potato salad from the restaurant in LA, I asked the Chef whether it was possible to learn how to make it too. To my pleasant surprise, she said to send a picture and she would try to recreate it. She was kind enough to add this item to the menu for the class and let me make it. The class starting with a fascinating walking tour of the the surrounding area, which had traditional herbal medicine shops, and the large local produce market, where our group leader purchased some ingredients to be used for the class. The class was comprised of 11 people total from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. The Chef was able to speak with us in Korean and she was able to speak with the others in Mandarin, which was very impressive. Although we all just met, everyone was very friendly and had the same enthusiasm for the class. The Chef showed us how to cut different ingredients and then had each of us take turns doing all types of preparation and the actual cooking of each dish. She was very patient and helped us when we needed it as well as offered advice. The end result of the food we cooked looked like is was restaurant quality. It was hard to believe that our class achieved such a high level of success in just a few hour period. Clearly, this was a reflection of the Chef and her team that they taught us so well! I would highly recommend this class. I came alone and had no problem feeling comfortable. It was a highlight of my trip to Seoul and when I showed pictures to other Seoul natives, who worked at the hotel, they too wanted to take such a class so I was happy to pass on the contact information. The true test for me is to invite a few Korean friends over and see what they think of my newly taught skills!
8. foodieon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
foodieon is a food travel startup in Korea. You can experience various food tours in Korea. Welcome! foodieon
9. Mad og Hygge
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
10. Makgeolli Mamas and Papas
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
One of the best ways to experience Korean culture is through tastings of makgeolli, cheongju and soju. There is a whole world beyond the cheap green bottles commonly found at corner stores, and we will take you on a journey from past to present. Our Insadong Tasting Tour will take you to three different bars with completely different perspectives and offerings, paired with local foods and expert guidance. For a truly unique experience, our Artisan Brewers Tour features some of the best Korean traditional alcohol available at locations many locals still haven't discovered. MMPK has been studying the Korean Traditional Alcohol Industry for 4 years, teaching classes in brewing, tasting and the history and culture of the makgeolli.
