Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
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Step into a real Seoul neighborhood for an unforgettable Korean cooking class inside a cozy local home.
Before cooking, explore a busy traditional market where locals shop daily — a sensory feast of colors, sounds, and flavors.
- All dietary requests welcome : vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free etc.
- Professional local chef : fluent in English & Korean
- 100% hands-on cooking : learn by doing, from fresh ingredients to final dish.
- Cozy home kitchen : air-conditioned and heated, perfect for any season or weather
- Small group class : up to 10 guests
- Street food tasting at a lively local market
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Useful Korean words and table etiquette
Local market tour with street food
All ingredients for the class & many side dishes / Dessert and bevereges / Makgeolli (Korean traditonal rice wine)
No Extra Charge
All Equipment for the class
What To Expect
1. Meeting Point — Mangwon Station Entrance 2 2. Local Market Adventure & Street Food Tasting 3. 100% Hands-on Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home 4. Meal Time — Feast on Your Creations + homemade side dishes, desserts and a glass of makgeolli (Korean rice wine)
Sample Menu
main
Dakgalbi (grilled chicken or Mushrooms)
main
Bibimbap (mixed rice with various beautiful ingredients)
main
Haemul Pajeon (seafood green onion pancakes)
main
Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew)
main
Any dietary requests can be accommodated (vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc.)
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Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul
Reviews
1,005 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great class!
Adrian632,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended this market tour and cooking class on our second last day in South Korea. It was a fantastic experience with our guide and teacher Junghee. She was full of personality, information about the food we were making and the family stories behind her cooking. We couldn’t recommend this any more highly. Our biggest regret was doing it at the end of our trip. Some of the language and customs she taught us would have been good to have known earlier in our travels. Ta!
An authentic and fun experience
AgatheCS12,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t recommend this experience enough. If you want something authentic, fun and delicious, this is the perfect choice! Junghee took us to through the local market, and seeing it through the eyes of a local made the experience truly special. The cooking part was just as wonderful, learning not only recipes, but also Korean words and cultural traditions. Junghee is incredibly lively and knows how to create a welcoming atmosphere!
Cooking class with your local friend
gerardcJ5674WG,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with my friends. The market tour was already good enough. You will learn what to buy and what to look for in the market. After that you will learn how to prepare and properly mix all the ingredients. All with a patient and funny teacher that answers all your questions about Korean food, culture, etc. Not just a cooking class but you will feel like you have a local friend!
Recommended Korean cooking class for friends
alejandroaC5381WM,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entertaining cooking class and delicious food with traveling tips and interesting information about the country. Recommended for a group of friends
Amazing class! 1,000% Recommend!
jessicahB5780LN,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Junghee’s class is amazing! It was so much fun, she made it so interactive, and it was all around a great experience. We really loved the market visit and Junghee sharing her knowledge with us! If I could recommend it any higher, I would!!
An Unforgettable Blend of Food, Fun, Culture, and soul in Seoul
818dennist,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This "Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure" was, without a doubt, a five-star experience that exceeded every expectation. It was fantastic, incredibly well done, and felt less like a class and more like spending an afternoon with a knowledgeable, long-time friend. The adventure begins not in a kitchen, but in the vibrant, local outdoor market. Our host guided us through the maze of stalls, providing a brilliant and educational tour. She didn't just point out ingredients, but explained the history of various Korean fruits and vegetables and sharing invaluable tips on what was perfectly in season and best to buy this time of year. After the market, we transitioned to the host's comfortable home—a perfect, intimate setting for the cooking portion. This is where the experience truly shone. Our host was funny, exceptionally personable, and created an atmosphere where cultural exchange flowed freely. While prepping and cooking our authentic Korean meal, we swapped travel stories and even life experiences. She was incredibly open, sharing funny, interesting personal stories that made us feel instantly connected. More importantly, she wove fascinating history and culture into the lesson, especially as it relates to Korean cuisine. If you are looking for a genuine, immersive, and educational experience in Seoul that offers both culinary skills and warm personal connections, this is the class to book.
Highly recommended!
G8136WXcarlav,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly and good English speaking hostess. Walking around the market together and getting extra information is a nice addition to cooking. Nice explanation while cooking, good instructions and a delicious meal made.
Best bibimbap ✨
Saül P,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good experecience, nothing was rushed at all. First, we went to the market and we learn a loooot of different things there. Then we went to the kitchen! Excelent pacing, excelent teacher and excelent class! Very pleasant experience 😊
Perfect Experience for korean cooking
Tobias O,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful Experience and i had so much fun. Junghee is a Great teacher for korean cooking and a wonderful Guide through this unique experience.
A great family activity!
pernettef,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time! From the visit of the market to the shared meal prepared during the class, everything was fun and interesting. We learned a lot of different things about korean culture. We highly recommend this experience!
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