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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Royal Seoul Cooking Class in a 100-Year-Old Hanok
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MUST DO Authentic Korean Cooking Experience
Cedric C,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely great!!! I’ve learned a lot during this cooking class! Recipes are approachable and you won’t be scared to try them at home afterward to wow your friends and family! Park, our instructor, was very personable and paid attention to each participant. He guided us to make some of Korea’s most known dishes that we got to share as our meal right after cooking them. I highly recommend, it was fun, engaging and the host made it a real treat!
Must try experience
Madeline J,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00My sister and I had a fantastic experience doing the cooking class. The house is stunning and the chef was very kind and an excellent host. He happily met my accomodation request of a stool while cooking so I didn't put too much pressure on my bad legs. Definitely take this class if you'd like the learn the history behind some traditional Korean dishes and learn some great recipes. He also gave us restaurant recommendations to check out in Seoul while we were here.
Best cooking class in Seoul!
FrancisAlan B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00The teacher was very friendly and opened the group to many fun discussions. I loved how he told us the history of the various dishes we cooked. And the hanok house was a major plus, making the whole experience authentically Korean.
Amazing Experience
Brett R,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an intimate and incredibly engaging experience. We were able to really get hands on preparing and cooking the dishes with Park. Who also shared a lot of interesting knowledge and history about what we were cooking. The entire experience truly felt unique, genuine, and informative. When I returned home, I immediately went ahead and cooked several recipes from the class and they were great. I can recommend this more.
HIGHLIGHT of our trip!! 1000% recommend!!!
Lynn T,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00AMAZING! Highlight of our trip and would 1000% recommend to anyone traveling to Seoul! Ricky was a fantastic teacher! Food was delicious, and we learned about history and culture too. I’m excited to make all of the dishes when I go back home. We did this activity with a group of friends, but I would do this again as a couple activity or with family.
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