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

5.00

5.0(128 reviews)

2 hours 15 minutes

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

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.

main

[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

What‘s Included

Cooking Tools

Bottled water

For 11:30 Class

For 16:30 Class

Makgeolli

Coffee and/or Tea

Brunch

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

128

Great learning experience
Jannie M,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had booked Royal cooking class to learn something different about the Korean cuisine. Ricky was really good at explaning the history behind the dishes. We made a royal dish with mungbean and vegetables. We then made 4 other dishes. We learned the base sauce for many recepies. I would definitely recommend this cooking class, which also took place in an old Hanok Building.
Seoul Food
Jaana R,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Royal Cooking Class was an amazing experience, and Park was an outstanding teacher. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the class both fun and easy to follow. His passion for Korean cuisine and culture really enhanced the experience, and he took the time to ensure everyone felt comfortable and involved. The class was well organized, the food was delicious, and I learned recipes I can use at home. I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Korea—Park made it truly memorable!
Great experience don’t miss it
Matt C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a lot of fun, educational cultural experience. Not to mention good food, good organization and friendliness. Also it helped that all the participants got along too. I’ll give it an A+.
I had an excellent...
LAURA L,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had an excellent experience with Park and the others in our cooking group. Park was a great teacher - both in cooking and about Korean history and culture. It was a very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend it.
Best cooking class in Seoul
claireriley5235,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Park was great! Experience was very personal, shared stories about each dish and everything was delicious!
Seoul Cooking Class
Karthik K,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an amazing cooking class with Park! The instructions were clear and he was an engaging teacher as well. Would highly recommend!
Fun time learning some of my favourite Korean dishes
Moradeyo A,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This takes place in a small Hanok near Iksandeong. You arrive and take off your shoes. Ricky who hosted the class is super friendly and knowledgeable. We make a few dishes but we sit down to eat after the first set and then again at the end. Class flies by and you dont realise when the time is done. You are also offered som Korean rice wine (makgeolli) to taste. The hanok is small, but oerfect size for the class of 6.
Fun & fabulous
Julie C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
a 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
5.00
Amazing experience! Absolutely recommend :)
Fun and delicious Korean food experience
Charles R,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This 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.