Private Tour
Master Korean traditional cooking with a Kimchi chef
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
① Cooking and learning with Korean food consultant and Korean food chef Min Seon
② Exploring Korea's Largest Food Market ‘Gyeong dong market area’
③ Understanding Seasonal Kimchi
④ Learning Korean Banchans
⑤ Meet the world's food lovers
#Kimchimasterclass #Koreanhomecook
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
A maximum of 10 people per booking
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
Vegan, Halal option also available.
Composed of 3 different menu items.
Guests over 14 years are charged adult price.
Up to one children per class can participate. (under 6 years old is not available for safety.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Group tour
Local guide
Lunch(Dinner) or Dessert (depending on selection and time)
Subway station pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Let’s cooking travel with a Kimchi chef Minseon! Hello 안녕하세요! I am a Korean food consultant Korean cookbook writer, chef instructor of the OME cooking lab. Let's cook Korean traditional food together! ▶INSTA @omecookinglab ▶Cookbook Home-style Korean Cooking with OME: The Five Tastes ▶Kimchi and Korean food expert Born in Seoul and raised in Seoul. I am an expert of kimchi and jang (Korean sauce) Master's degree: Korean traditional dietary lifestyle food. Doctor's degree: Department of Culinary Science and Food Service Management (2019~) My Korean cooking programs got the Seoul Tourism Grand Prize in 2021 and got an award from Korean Tourism Organization in 2016. I've traveled to over 30 countries and I taught many times in overseas. I learned that food is the best way to get to know a culture. Now, I would like to share Korean food and food culture with food lovers with warm hearts! ▶ Market tour with a chef: Start with the 'Gyeongdong market' area tour which is the biggest food ingredients market. (1 hour by walk, if you hard to walking please contact me first before your booking.) ▶ Cooking class: Cook seasonal Korean home-cooking dishes with Kimchi
Sample Menu
main
Menu is total 3 kinds of dishes including the main menu and side menu.
Mon-Tues bibimbap, Kimchi jeon, Seasonal soup Wed-Thurs Deonjang jjigae, Kimchi jeon, japchae Fri 2 kinds of Kimchi, Kimchi jeon, Bossam, Deonajng guk
dessert
Korean Dessert
Local seasonal Korean dessert
starter
Welcome tea and local dessert
local tea and dessert
Options
10am-Korean Home Cooking Class
Korean Home Cooking Class : The menu changes according to the seasonal ingredients.
(1PM)Korean Home Cooking
Menu: 4 kinds of food (The menu changes according to the seasonal ingredients.) 3 hours: local market tour + cooking class
(2PM)Samgyetang Cooking Class
Menu: Samgyetang(Chicken and ginseng soup), Kimchi, Korean pancake + 1 or 2 kinds of seasonal food 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 2pm
Korean street food class
The menu changes according to the seasonal ingredients.
Korean Kimchi Cooking Class
Menu: 3 kinds of Kimchi, steamed pork slice, soybean paste stew + 1 or 2 kinds of dishes3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunchDepart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 10am
Korean BIbimbap Cooking Class
Menu: Bibimbap, Bulgogi, bean sprout stew + 1-2 kinds of seasonal food (4-5kinds of food) 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 10am
Korean Home Cooking Class
Menu: Bulgogi, Korean stew(soybean paste stew or Kimchi jjigae),Seafood pancake + 1-2 kinds of food 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 10am
(2PM)Korean Home Cooking Class
Menu: Bulgogi, Korean stew(soybean paste stew or Kimchi jjigae),Seafood pancake + 1-2 kinds of food 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station at 2PM
(2PM)Korean Kimchi Cooking
Menu: 3 kinds of Kimchi, steamed pork slice, soybean paste stew + 1 or 2 kinds of dishes 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 2PM
(2PM)Korean street food class
Menu: Gimbap, Tteok-bokki, Sundubu-jjigae(Soft tofu stew)+1or 2 kinds of seasonal menu, 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 2PM
Samgyetang Cooking Class
Menu: Samgyetang(Chicken and ginseng soup), Kimchi, Korean pancake + 1 or 2 kinds of seasonal food 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 10am
Korean Dessert Class
Menu: Rice cake, Korean tea 3 hours: local food market tour + cooking class + lunch Depart from Jegidong station exit 2 at 10am
Reviews
380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely way to spend a...
Lopa G,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely way to spend a morning. Nice walk through the market, followed by a really tasty meal! The instructor was patient and taught the class week. Lovely setting too.
100% recommend
cpT1528HE,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience! From going to the market and buying the ingredients (and learning a bit of Korean history) to cooking, she was super knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend.
Great experience
P146XRelianam,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! We had interesting insights about food but also general Korean culture! And we were guided step by step in preparing delicious food! Friendly atmosphere and professional explanation!
My brother and I had a...
Patricia O,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My brother and I had a wonderful experience learning how to cook authentic Korean food with Chef Minseon! She was so patient (especially consider we got lost trying to find her shop) and helped us find where to meet her. She walked us through a market to pick up fresh food items and discussed the food and it’s important to Korean cultur. The food we prepared was very good and fun to prepare. I definitely recommend try this class out if you can!
An Unique Experience
tongs2023,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a fun experience learning about Korean cooking, and the culture through cooking. We loved cooking under the guidance of chef Min Seon. She is genuine, patient and very fun to talk with. Her teaching is clear and well organized. Not only did we feel very accomplished in making several dishes, we also appreciated the opportunity interacting with people from other parts of the world. The meal as a group topped it all off very nicely!
A place to experience true Korean homework. A place where you can eat more delicious home food than home food. A great place to visit with family, friends and Omi Cooking Lab.
ynmon,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A place to experience true Korean homework. I visited with an 11-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old nephew, and thanks to the friendly and pleasant chef, I liked that the kids were so great.^^ The food is so delicious that I will definitely visit again!
Exceed your expectations
463miyukik,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I attended an English class by myself. We first met at the station, before being shown around the vast market at Jejidon station and the famous Starbucks, a converted old cinema. It's not often found in guidebooks, but first of all, the power of this market is amazing. There, the teacher talks to the people in the shop and buys ingredients, while teaching them about Korean culture and customs. This alone is well worth participating in. The kitchen studio was clean and beautiful, and they taught me how to cook in an easy-to-understand manner, which was a great experience.
Un accueil adorable à la station suivi d'un tout au marché, avant d'aller au studio de cuisine. Un matinée géniale!
zazaaaa97,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice and authentic experience! We learned a lot and had an amazing time :) We definitely recommend it and would come again!
Great Introduction to Korean Cooking
Deborah H,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really enjoyable way to spend part of the day in Seoul. We began with a visit to a local market, where the chef introduced key ingredients and offered helpful insight into Korean food culture. Then we headed to the nearby cooking school to get started. The class followed a fun, hands-on rhythm—we’d cook a dish or two, then sit down together to enjoy what we made before returning to the kitchen to cook more. The chef guided us clearly through each step, and the staff helped keep things running smoothly by finishing off dishes, clearing plates, and handling cleanup. We left full and satisfied, with recipes in hand and a better appreciation for the ingredients and techniques behind Korean cuisine. A relaxed and well-run experience that’s definitely worth doing if you're looking to try something different during your time in Seoul!
A must do when in Seoul
krissS110MI,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very great experience going around the market with Kim Minseon she was very knowledgeable of the area and showed us the different ingredients to cook authentic Korean food. The cooking class was amazing, she was very informative and patient in teaching how to cook. I recommend doing it when visiting Seoul. Hopefully there will be other dishes that can be thought as I would love to keep doing this again.
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