Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Welcome to Our Home, 100-Year-Old Hanok in the Heart of Seoul: Step into a local’s residential home where heritage meets present, experience Korean traditional home culture.
Join our Korean culinary journey: Explore royal cuisine and famous dishes such as LA Galbi, Fresh Kimchi, Pajeon, Tapyeongchae, from various regions of Korea.
Dine Like Royalty on Traditional Bangjja Plate: Enjoy Cozyness of Traditional Korean Dining Space! Savor your creations on beautifully crafted, handmade tableware for a unique experience.
Learn in Warm and Small Group Atmosphere : No cooking skills? No problem! Our Class aims for Max 6 people for private experience. With the help of our experts with an official culinary certificate, our class makes it easy, fun, and accessible for everyone.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Step into a beautifully preserved 100-year-old Hanok in the heart of Seoul, where timeless Korean tradition meets elegant comfort. This exclusive culinary experience invites you into a serene, heritage-rich home to discover the art of Korean cooking in an intimate setting—limited to just six guests for personalized attention. Guided by certified chefs, you’ll craft iconic dishes such as LA Galbi, Fresh Kimchi, Haemul Pajeon, and Tangpyeongchae, using traditional techniques made simple and enjoyable. Once prepared, dine in true Korean style on handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware, surrounded by the warm ambiance of a classic Hanok dining space. To complete your journey, enjoy a glass of freshly brewed Makgeolli and a selection of traditional Korean desserts, all while uncovering the cultural stories behind each dish. This is more than a cooking class—it's an immersive, luxurious taste of Korea’s rich culinary heritage.
Sample Menu
starter
Hamul-Pajeon
Haemul-pajeon is a savory Korean pancake with fresh seafood and green onions, crispy outside and soft inside, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
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Tangpyeongchae
Tangpyeongchae is a seasoned mung bean jelly salad tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetables. It’s a light, refreshing Korean royal side dish.
main
LA Galbi(Beef ribs)
Option 1. LA Galbi is Korean-style grilled beef short ribs, marinated in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce.
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Fresh Kimchi
Fresh Kimchi is a spicy Korean spring cabbage salad, tossed with chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a fresh and tangy flavor.
main
Korean-Style Potato Salad
Korean-style potato salad is a creamy dish made with mashed potatoes, mayo, eggs, apples, and veggies, offering a sweet and savory flavor.
dessert
Yakgwa
A traditional Korean honey cookie made from flour, sesame oil, and ginger, deep-fried and soaked in sweet honey syrup for a chewy, fragrant treat.
main
Dak-galbi(optional) *Request for chicken main dish
Spicy stir-fried chicken with vegetables in a rich gochujang-based sauce.
main
Braised Tofu (optional) *Request for vegetarian option
Tofu simmered in a savory soy-based sauce with garlic, green onions, and sesame oil.
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[Please Read Carefully]
Default menu is LA Galbi (beef ribs). For Dak Galbi (chicken) or vegetarian option, please request when booking.
What‘s Included
Cooking Tools
Bottled water
For 11:30 Class
For 16:30 Class
Makgeolli
Coffee and/or Tea
Brunch
Options
Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun & fabulous
Julie C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00a great experience our teacher Park was funny and knowledgeable , food was fabulous . Definitely recommend to do and then walk around the insadong lane ways
LOVE!!!
juliaaT8563QW,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Absolutely recommend :)
Fun and delicious Korean food experience
Charles R,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful way to experience Korean food and culture. Park was a congenial host and expert chef (and spoke excellent English). He carefully demonstrated the cooking techniques to our small group, explaining why each step was done, and then helped each of us to do the same. This fun learning experience resulted in a delicious meal. Our easy conversation with Park gave us a personal view of Korean culture as he told us about himself and his family.
Unique experience in Seoul for all!
Tesstastic,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this cooking class as a way for all of us on the trip (my husband, mother, cousin and niece) to bond and learn more about South Korean culture before we dived deep into eating and shopping in Seoul! Everyone LOVED the class and agreed it was their favorite thing about the trip! Our instructor, Ricky, was a total sweetheart. He was patient and engaging and made sure to pay attention to each participant. It was such a great and fun activity! I highly recommend this to anyone and guarantee it will be a memory for all to share, especially since you get to come home and make the meals you learned!!! Thank you to Ricky! Say hello to your wife for us :)
Five star experience in Seoul
mikhailm535,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Park is simply the best. I will recommend this experience to everyone visiting Seoul. Thank you, Park!!
phenomenal and fulfilling!
410verac,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our cooking class with Park. He was informative, engaging, patient and gave us so much beautiful context to Korean customs and cuisine. The house is so charming, clean and comfortable. The neighbourhood is lovely. We would go back and do another class in a heartbeat!
Great Experience!
Michael C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. The small size of the group meant the chef could give individual attention as needed. We especially appreciated the chef explaining the significance of the dishes he taught us to prepare. I had some diet restrictions which he accommodated.
Excellent cooking class and a fun time!
Roving825393,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience and I learned a lot! Delightful chef that interacted with all of us on a supportive one-to-one basis. The food was so delicious! I will be making seafood pancakes again as soon as I get home. Thank you, Chef!
Royal Foods with a Personal Touch
Harry O,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Park did an excellent job of reviewing the history behind the Royal food and explained reasons for different techniques used for cooking and flavoring. The food was delicious and of course I cooked and prepared it!
Such a fun evening. Ricky...
Mike M,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun evening. Ricky was a tremendous instructor. Great Korean food and introduction to history and culture.
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