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 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.

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

5.00

73 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This experience was...
Allison V,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience was incredible! I would 100% recommend to anyone traveling through Seoul. The food we made was incredible and I learned a ton. Park was an amazing host/instructor and made the entire evening so fun!!
LOVED this experience wholeheartedly!
Melaney68,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The location is down the stairs behind the hotel. We arrived early and Ricky welcomed us in and made us feel like old friends. We put on slippers and met others from the class and really enjoyed the company. We made multiple courses and everything was absolutely delicious. I was sad when it ended because it was so much more than just a cooking class. It was well paced, the ingredients were flavorful, Ricky was encouraging and patient and afterwards he even walked us to a nearby village to explore further. When I go back to Seoul I will definitely book this class again!
Whether you’re solo or not, go for it
Katherine S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great atmosphere, great interior design and great option for both solo and non solo travellers. It says it 2,5 hours but you don’t feel it at all
High quality, hands on food creating!
leahbD7556SO,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Creative, beautiful and fully educational and entertaining! We learned so much about history, made a friend and our teens got their first taste of cooking. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste and create. The history of the house is enchanting.
Must-do for food lovers
Torild Lid U,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Park gave us a great cooking class learning a bit about korean cuisine. So nice and such great food! An absolute must-do😊
It was such a lovely...
Anna M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was such a lovely class! We got to cook both traditional and more modern Korea dishes, and I learned many new things!
Great class in a cool...
Paul L,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great class in a cool Hanock in the Ikseon-dong Hanok Village. Park was a great host and teacher. Great conversation as there were only 3 of us (class maxes at 6 or 7, so still intimate).
Korea thru cooking
samalex907,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic way to learn about Korea thru its food! No cooking experience required to enjoy this class- Ricky was welcoming and helpful during all steps on the class. Everything was mostly pre measured and portioned so all you needed to do was show up hungry as instructed! Food was good and a recipe PDF was sent out so we were able to recreate it for our family back in the States. The location is easy to miss but it is literally behind the Ibis hotel and the only hanok style house building there.
10/10 cooking class and teacher
Amelia B,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My friend and I visited Ricky’s cooking class. We had such an amazing experience and Ricky was so personable and gave us great recommendations for Seoul. We will be recommending this class to all of our friends and family.
Cooking in Insadong
dheerajg394,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was well planned. Ricky gave us time to interact with the other customers (1 couple and a single) to break the ice. He gave an intro about himself as well as the background about the food we were about to make. He kept the engagement light and entertaining. after the first course, while we were eating, he was efficiently prepping for the second course. Overall, a fine ambience, food was delicious and simple to make, and we would recommend this experience!