Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

Cooking Tools

Bottled water

For 11:30 Class

For 16:30 Class

Makgeolli

Coffee and/or Tea

Brunch

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.

starter

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.

main

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.

Options

Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok

Reviews

5.00

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A must-do while in Seoul
Christina K,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you do one thing while in Seoul, make it this! Learning how to make authentic Korean food while in an old Geisha house was the highlight of our trip. We went in Autumn but this would be just as great in winter or summer because of the location. It’s super close to a very vibey, fun part of Seoul so easy to explore after the class. Our teacher Ricky was awesome, very kind, funny and knowledgeable + an excellent chef! You also get sent lovely photos after the class. Overall a 10/10 very authentic and fun thing to do here. You will feel like a great cook afterwards - excited to make the recipes again at home!
Best Learn to Cook Korean Food in Seoul
Resi K,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What everyone should know about this particular experience is how informative it was from start to end. The instructor had good humor and very well-educated in the subject matter. He sent us a email with directions and photos on how to find the house. The group size was perfect and the recipes, portions and food was delicious. I am so glad I chose this event and not another. We met some awesome Aussie friends along the way.
Really lovely class and well worth it!
Heather T,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
My husband and I did this cooking class our second day in Korea and it was an absolutely lovely experience. Ricky was so welcoming and his vision for this class was well executed. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, classical music was playing, and we had a wonderful time. We both recommend this class and will be attempting a re-create of the dishes once we are home.
It was a great experience...
Harry D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great experience would recommend to everyone! Park was leading the experience he was really informative and fun! The food tasted fantastic. 12/10 experience.
Amazing experience in a beautiful hanok house
Sven A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic experience which exceeded our high expectations. Ricky was a great teacher and everything was delicious.