Korean Kimchi Making Day Experience with a Local Market Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This is not a demo class, but a hands on class you prepare ingredients from scratch. You have your private cooking table and cookers, fresh local ingredients. So you can repeat healthy Kimchi making back home for your beloved family and friends.

You taste some of Kimchi, and take the rest of Kimchi ( more than 1kg ) in a plastic container with you. Container provided in class too.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

drinks

free water and rice wine

drinks

indivisual cooking table, cookers, fresh local ingredients

package for Kimchi; You sample some of Kimchi and take the rest home in a plastic container

professionally designed cookbook

What To Expect

Come and experience Korean Kimchi making day's atmosphere. We’ll kick things off by meeting Jomin at Mangwon Metro Station (Line 6) entrance 2. On the way to cooking studio, you'll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant local Mangwon Market. Jomin will highlight some of the various ingredients used in the class and you can taste lots of street foods. At the beautiful cooking studio, Jomin will guide you as you learn to make four authentic types of Kimchi using fresh ingredients like Korean cabbage, radish, and cucumber. After your cooking adventure, you’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor—delicious Kimchi paired with boiled pork and fried tofu, just like families in Korea do on this special day. We hope this experience brings you joy and a deeper appreciation of Korean culinary traditions. Things to note * Meeting at entrance 2 of Mangwon subway station. * Vegetarian, Vegan options available. * class can be rescheduled or canceled if it doesn't meet minimum number of guests - 4

Sample Menu

main

2 cabbage Kimchi, Radish Kimchi, Cucumber Kimchi

You enjoy 4 types of Kimchi with Boiled pork and fried tofu with rice wine

Options

Kimchi making day experience

Mangwon market tour
lunch or dinner
pick up at the Mangwon station

Reviews

4.97

97 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great class and tasty creations!
N5182ZKgwens,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Loved all four types of Kimchi that we made. Great explanation of techniques and background. Totally recommend
Kimichi fun!
Travel A,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We did the Kimchi Making Experience and it was awesome! It started with a market tour, and our guide was super knowledgeable and made sure we got to see a little bit of everything. Her English was great, and she gave us time to explore and try some snacks at the market before the cooking part started. Definitely grab a bite during that time because the kimchi making takes around 3 hours before you actually get to eat. We made four different types of kimchi, which was so fun and hands-on. At the end, we got to enjoy the kimchi we made with some delicious pork and tofu. Overall, such a fun and authentic experience — highly recommend!
Loved it!
rajeevsR6995ZZ,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jomin, thanks to her experience as a travel writer, showcases her country's produce and cuisine in a way that makes you want to dig deeper at markets beyond Mangwon. Her Kimchi class is hands on, highlighting not just how flavor is layered but also how little variations create altered texture outcomes (my Geotjeori for instance, ended up a limp from excessive turning during brining...). Absolutely the best way to learn nuances of a new cuisine. Go to her!
Delicious Mother~daughter kimchee making time!
mytwins 13,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jomin was so knowledgeable, patient and a great teacher ~ my daughter and I are Korean American and can speak Korean but the instructor’s English was really good -We were delighted with the experience in the market and studio - plus the lunch was delicious. She is also so generous with showing us 4 types of kimchee and we all got to take home what we made. A must try - especially if you are curious about kimchee and enjoy it. The cookbook will come in handy when I return back to the USA~ thank you!!
Great tour and class
Lorna S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a really fun and interesting market tour and kimchi making class that is very much hands on - not just demos. Then you get to eat your kimchi with pork and tofu and take a huge amount home! A great value.
A must do
Alexander M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was so experienced and made making kimchi a breeze. We loved the market so much we’re going back on our own with confidence from the tour.
Excellent Experience Highly Recommend
Alvenia S,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience. I recommend for v any kitchen lovers and those that are curious. Guide was awesome in explaining and guiding us around the market.
Great experience!
Ursula S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience to go through the market together first, to give a lot of explanations and to increase our knowledge.
Highlight of our trip & suitable for vegetarians!
thomdeborah,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing experience which we have already recommended to many others we have met while in Korea! We were extremely lucky to have a small group of only 5 which allowed Jomin to deliver her impressive tour and workshop with lots of detail and attention. We began at the market which was easy to walk to & communication prior to getting to the meeting place was spot on. Jomin was informative and accommodating while doing the market tour, meaning we walked away much more knowledgeable than we were before! The Kimchi making was very well planned and run smoothly, including many ingredients being prepared in advance for us. The instructions were clear and well-paced, with patience when we made a mistake. We really enjoyed the experience of making four types of Kimchi, and learned lots through the process itself. It was great to then sit and eat what we prepared and had lots of Kimchi to take home with us. Thank you so much for this experience which has been a highlight of our trip!! Another important factor to mention is that we are vegetarian, which has made food difficult to find in Korea. Having previously notified the host of this requirement, we didn’t find our experience diminished in any way, as provisions/replacements were made so that we could experience exactly the same workshop as those who made their kimchi with seafood. We really appreciate this accommodation and it made us feel right at home!
Fun and educational!
devilfish79,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I learnt a lot and had a great time. The tour of the market was invaluable and we learnt a lot about the food and cooking. I highly recommend this experience. It produces a lot of kimchi. Do it early in your visit so that you have time to eat all the kimchi that you make!