Experience Korean Cooking in Modern Hanok Kitchen
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Beautiful Hanok!
Our Cooking Studio offers a perfect program for those looking to experience authentic Korean food with modern aesthetics. We’ve been offering cooking classes for foreigners since 2008. Following a full renovation in May 2024, our venue now accommodates up to 20 people.
Discover the Art of Korean Cooking!
Join our cooking class and learn to make two of Korea’s most beloved dishes. (According to the schedule, you will cook two different menus.)
At the end of your lesson, enjoy the delicious meal with your class.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Minimum age required for cooking class is 11; please note that while children younger than 11 are welcome, they may not participate in the class
Please bear in mind that minimum of 5 participants required only for Saturdays' class
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time of the class. If late, customers are responsible for missed participation in the program.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover the Art of Korean Cooking! Join our cooking class and learn to make two of Korea’s most beloved dishes. Explore traditional Korean cuisine in a recently renovated modern hanok cooking studio with an instructor chef Learn about Korean food culture and how home meals are prepared Each participant will cook their own dish with the provided ingredients Create and taste your own Korean dishes, customized for all diet options The cooking studio is located in the Bukchon area, one of the most beautiful places in Seoul
Sample Menu
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Master the art of Bibimbap
It features a rice bowl topped with seasonal vegetables that are cooked, along with a sunny-side-up fried egg.
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Spice things up with Jeyuk-bokkeum
It is a marinated pork barbecue seasoned with a special Gochujang sauce.
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A royal cuisine: Japchae
Variety of vegetables are cooked and mixed with glass noodles to create a delightful salad. This non-spicy dish is a favorite in Korea!
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Korea’s national dish: Bulgogi
Bulgogi is made with thinly sliced prime cuts of beef. The beef is marinated in a delightful blend of soy sauce, sesame, and garlic.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking chefs
Beginner cooking class
Fully air conditioned modern kitchen
Lunch
All ingredients and equipment
1 beverage
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking Class: Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Korean cooking class!
Paradise58236716302,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our class so very much! It was exceptional, personal, perfect. The food was delicious and I learned so much about Korean cuisine. I would love return for another class.
Exceptional Cooking Class Experience in Seoul
Wayne M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We’ve started a tradition of taking a cooking class when we travel—and today’s in Seoul was one of the best yet. We had the pleasure of joining a class with Ongo Food Communication, led by owner and founder Jai Choi. The class was small and intimate—just seven of us (five from the U.S. and a newlywed couple from Australia). We each prepared two dishes: Japchae (sweet potato noodles with vegetables) and Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy pork). And I don’t mind saying—this was some of the best food I’ve had since arriving in Korea. Highly recommend this experience—great food, great instruction, and a fun way to connect with the culture and fellow travelers.
Excellent experience and excellent food
waynemA1547GB,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve started a tradition of taking a cooking class when we travel—and today’s in Seoul was one of the best yet. We had the pleasure of joining a class with Ongo Food Communication, led by owner and founder Jai Choi. The class was small and intimate—just seven of us (five from the U.S. and a newlywed couple from Australia). We each prepared two dishes: Japchae (sweet potato noodles with vegetables) and Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy pork). And I don’t mind saying—this was some of the best food I’ve had since arriving in Korea. Highly recommend this experience—great food, great instruction, and a fun way to connect with the culture and fellow travelers.
Delicious food with a charming hostess. Don’t miss it!!
PammyB68,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took a wonderful cooking class withJia today. She is a marvelous cook and we made 2 delicious dishes, Japheth noodles which I learned are made from sweet potatoes and a pork dish. all of the ingredients will be easy to find in San Diego.Preparation was easy and the dishes were ready n a very short time. This class would be good for.all levels of cooks. Jia is very charming helpful. This class was the highlight of my stay in Seoul. If you have an opportunity to take this class you will not regret it.
Delicious
T8580KWemmap,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly chef with easy to follow instructions. Whilst my partner cooks daily, I do not so was given some extra help which was much appreciated. Food was delicious!! (if we do say so ourselves)
Beginner-friendly and fun!
40kunalg,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The instructor spoke very good English and knew a lot about how the ingredients are named and used in other cuisines, even obscure ones. The instructor also did an excellent job of breaking the ice, making it easy to chat with the other participants and learn about their backgrounds. I’m terrible at cooking but this recipe for bibimbap and bulgogi was simple and beginner-friendly, and still came out delicious!
Hands-on cooking experience!
Brandee B,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with this cooking class. The classroom is cozy ensuring a small group experience. The dishes we made were simple, fresh and delicious!
Amazing cooking experience
N2175HWadams,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with amazing teacher! We get to know 2 dishes from Korean cuisine which we are going to utilise a lot at home. Class takes place is beautiful surrounding of Hanok village and you are definitely sunk in Korea while cooking.
Fun cooking class
Susanne L,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative with information on food culture in a relaxed way. Enjoyable experience with relaxed attitude. Perfect for what we wanted.
Delicious Korean Food
Paradise58236716302,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I enjoyed an amazing cooking class with Jia! She is so warm, friendly and knowledgeable… The facility is charming and comfortable. The explanations of Korean cuisine and the demonstration are first rate. It was exciting to prepare the meal ourselves and it tasted so good. It is possible to control the spice level to your personal taste. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone looking to learn about Korean food and looking to interact with locals. We will never forget our day with Jia and her charming assistants.
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