Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Our class isn’t just about learning how to cook, it’s about experiencing authentic local life and discovering the true essence of Korea.

Forget the tourist traps and what you’ve seen in guidebooks! Join me, a Gen Z Korean homemaker, on a journey to Mangwon Market, where real locals shop. Together, we’ll shop, prep, and cook together. This isn’t just a shopping trip, it’s your chance to experience how locals truly live, eat, and connect in their daily lives.

Cooking here isn’t just about recipes; it’s about understanding the cultural meaning behind each dish. From the stories of Korea’s food traditions to the everyday life of its people, you’ll leave with more than just culinary skills—you’ll gain a deeper connection to Korean culture.

After our class, you will feel fully confident to cook some Korean when you get home. If you’ve always been curious about Korean culture, this isn’t just a cooking class. It’s a one of a kind chance to live and breathe Korea for a day.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Start your day with a true Korean adventure as we explore Mangwon Market to pick out the freshest ingredients for our cooking session. Mangwon Market is a vibrant local market in Seoul with over 40 years of history, and as a Korean MZ Ajumma, it’s where I grocery shop daily. You’ll get to experience shopping at my favorite go-to stores in the market. You’ll learn how to prepare three iconic Korean dishes: Bulgogi (marinated beef), Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg), Kimbap! Our class welcomes everyone, from seasoned cooks to complete beginners. Together, we’ll create a delicious Korean-style home meal and enjoy it in a cozy studio. For a true cultural experience, we recommend you take any leftover kimbap to the nearby Han River, spread out a mat, relax, and enjoy a sunny picnic like a local! All you need is an appetite and a sense of adventure. Come hungry, and leave with delicious memories and a taste of Korean culture. Please make sure to arrive on time! If you’re more than 10 minutes late, you might miss the market tour. Let’s respect everyone’s schedule and have a great experience together! If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know in advance.

Sample Menu

main

Bulgogi

We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.

main

Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg)

We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.

main

Kimbap

Korea’s iconic picnic dish Kimbap, and enjoy it with a soup. We’ll pack the leftovers so you can enjoy them by the Han River, just like a true local!

What‘s Included

Water, rice and side dishes will be provided

Lunch Included for Morning Class

All Fees and Taxes

Dinner included for Afternoon Class

Options

Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

Reviews

5.00

107 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

107

Fantastic Experience!!
Corinneontheroad,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience! Rachel our teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and she showed us very interesting spots around the local area. Visiting the local market was great and the food was delicious!
Top culinary experience!
enzoaK686WG,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great and unique experience!!
New experience in cooking
Venture17896400176,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is always interesting to try local food when you travel around the country. But thanks to this master class there is an opportunity to prepare, learn the secrets of cooking and go through the local market. Many thanks to Rachel, who gave us such an opportunity and helped us.
Excellent
Voyager68029097207,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous cooking class, loved the market tour and the explanations were very informative. The cooking was great, everything was really well prepared! Would highly recommend ❤️
Must do experience!
Tourist27104652337,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rachel was a wonderful host and we had so much time shopping in the market and cooking afterwards! The food was delicious and we actually got to cook and prepare everything which was great.
Fun and lovely experience !
aysnrgltkin,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It’s definitely worth your money ! I had so much fun and I had chance to learn about Korean culture more ! We saw different vegetables and snack at the market ! The instructor was so nice and helpful. She explained everything one by one.I’d do again.
A very Seoul-ful Adventure!
hiwalanik2025,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a really valuable experience. You get to go shopping at a market and get the necessary ingredients you’ll need for the day while learning about how the various ingredients used in traditional Korean cuisines are made. Cooking the food is also an enjoyable experience. Rachel was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. It’s an intimate experience with a small group, and very worthwhile! I encourage you all to try this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Cooking in Seoul
brookssalma,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such an amazing experience! Our guide Rachel made sure everyone was comfortable and was very accommodating of my dietary restrictions! The group was small and made everything more intimate and inviting! I highly recommend doing this if you're in the area. Thank you Rachel! 감사합니다 :)
Fun Cooking Experience!
589tristat,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed this cooking class with three of my friends. The instructors were amazing and I loved that we went to the market for our ingredients and were able to take the recipes with us.
Fun and interactive!
nikki phyllis,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing class! So fun and interactive! Rachel and Sue were great teachers. We learned how to make gimbap, steamed egg, and bulgogi. Visiting the market beforehand to get ingredients made the whole experience even more enjoyable!