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Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
Japanese
English

3 hours

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BeMyGuest Taipei Cooking Class is more than a cooking class; it’s an immersive experience filled with connections to local people and the rich history of old Taipei.

We are located on Dihua Street, also known as Dadaocheng, a historic commercial center in Taipei. All Cooking Classes include a local Dadaocheng street and market adventure.

You will make everything from scratch, and in doing so, you’ll uncover the stories behind Taiwanese cuisine and begin your culinary journey of authentic Taiwan.

Each class is at a maximum of 6, easy to communicate. Alex, the owner and the instructor, is friendly and kind. He likes to share. He speaks English, Chinese, and some Japanese.

LGBT friendly venue, welcome any of you.

Daily classes below,

⭕Tue / Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

⭕Wed / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Thr / Scallion Pancakes

⭕Fri / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

⭕Sat / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Sun / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

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

We use English, Chinese, and some Japanese during the class

The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant

The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch

Coffee, tea, soft drinks

E-recipe of today's menu (English/Chinese/Japanese)

Unique designed BeMyGuest Taipei Apron as a gift

What To Expect

【A Journey through Dadaocheng and Traditional Markets】 Alex will share your local stories throughout the alleys of Dadaocheng. Then, in the traditional market, you'll also have the opportunity to taste authentic delicacies and learn about local ingredients. Sometimes, you might want to chat with the vendor owners. Why not? We call it the Taiwanese experience. After the walking tour, we will cook Taiwanese cuisine at our cooking school. 【Cooking Classes】 Languages: The class is mainly conducted in English, but Alex also speaks Chinese and some basic Japanese, so there’s no need to worry too much about the language barrier. Daily classes except Monday. 09:30-12:30 Come along with your kids (under 12 years old), it'll be free of charge if they don't cook. And they can share your food. If your kids enjoy cooking, please reserve seats for them. Contact Alex through WhatsApp if you need any help. Each class requires a minimum of 2 participants. If we don’t reach the minimum, don’t worry—we’ll contact you in advance and offer a reschedule or a full refund at your convenience.

Sample Menu

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Tuesday｜Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

A traditional birthday food for newborn babies

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Wednesday｜Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.

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Thursday | Scallion Pancakes

The most popular food in the Chinese restaurants of America and Europe.

main

Friday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice

The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice.

main

Saturday | Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.

main

Sunday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice

The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice.

Options

Wed| Braised Beef Noodles Soup

Duration: 3 hours
Braised Beef Noodle Soup: Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles 09:30-12:30, 3 hrs

Sun | Brasied Pork Rice

Duration: 3 hours
Luroufan Braised Pork Rice: Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice 09:30-12:30, 3 hrs

Thu | Scallion Pancakes

Duration: 3 hours
Scallion Pancakes: Scallion Pancakes 09:30-12:30, 3 hrs

Sat| Braised Beef Noodles Soup

Duration: 3 hours
Braised Beef Noodle Soup: Braised Beef Noodle Soup 09:30-12:30, 3 hrs

Fri | Brasied Pork Rice

Duration: 3 hours
Luroufan Braised Pork Rice: Luroufan Braised Pork Rice 09:30-12:30, 3 hrs

Tue｜Taiwanese Risotto

Duration: 3 hours
Taiwanese Risotto Youfan...: A traditional birthday food for newborn babies. 09:30-12:30

Reviews

5.00

67 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Awesome Taipei cooking class & Market Adventure

    A8203ZKveronicac,

    Nov 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was an awesome cooking class. I would just say anyone interested in taking a cooking class should definitely check this one out. It also included some tour Historical topic's. This is how my disk turned!!!

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  • Taiwan Food Experience

    BackPacker159515,

    Nov 14, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Delightful experience! The market and old town history tour along with Alex's personal family stories created a local connection to the food even before we began cooking. Alex's calm, patient teaching style made it very easy to ask questions and feel right at home in the kitchen for cooks of all ranges of experience. The popcorn chicken recipe included lots of fresh vegetables, a variety of tofu and fish cakes, along with layers of flavor with garlic, peppers, scallions and other spices. I highly recommend this class to anyone with a love of food and cooking, or even to those who just love eating the finished product.

  • cooking, culture, and a relaxing culinary experience!

    michael jinx04,

    Nov 14, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was wonderful. We did a short tour of the area to include some local history, religious culture, and a local street market. It was so much fun. The food was incredible, we will definitely come back for more classes to learn traditional taiwanese dishes. Thank you so much Alex! 真的谢谢。

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  • Pop corn chicken class

    Roving61281461369,

    Nov 14, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful experience! Alex is super genourus and friendly.

  • Tasty experience

    gilinsneachta,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic experience learning about food and market. Very patient and lovely pace. Food was excellent we had popcorn chicken. Come hungry

  • A joyful cooking class!

    LeoWHL,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I highly recommend the *Be My Guest* cooking class in Taipei to anyone who loves cooking combined with a dash of history, culture, and local shopping. Our host, master chef and guide Alex, kicked things off with infectious enthusiasm by leading me and my classmate Bjorn (a fellow German) on a mini-tour of the surrounding Dadaocheng district—home to his classroom. We started at Taipei Bridge, where he shared the area’s storied past as the city’s original commercial hub; moved on to a tiny temple alive with Taiwanese folk religion and its pantheon of deities; and ended at a bustling traditional market that captured the daily rhythm of local vendors, shoppers, and street-food eaters. Fully warmed up, we climbed to the second-floor studio in the historic Dihua Street Ten Buildings. The space is spotless, brightly lit, and inviting. Alex walked us through two dishes with crystal-clear instructions: Taiwanese oil sticky rice (which he playfully dubs “Taiwan Risotto”) and daikon radish pork-ball soup. He first explained the cultural weight of the risotto, then demonstrated how to nail the technique while still leaving room for personal flair. We followed along, plated our creations, and savored the fruits of our labor over easy conversation. For me, it was a lovely Taipei morning. I’ll be back the moment I return to the city.

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  • Taipei cooking class and market adventure

    Paradise33100419037,

    Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic morning with Alex exploring the market and neighboured, then back to the kitchen to cook delicious scallion pancakes. Everyone in our group totally enjoyed the experience.

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  • Extremely favorable 烹飪體闩課

    黒川美,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a very enjoyable cooking experience! It was very refreshing to be able to make beef noodle with lots of spices, which is hard to try at home! I'll try making it at home ♪ The personality of the teacher is also very good ☺️

  • Very nice experience

    Pioneer40458315755,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The first time in life to make beef bread, from baked bread, soup, spice, to finished products, is a very fresh experience, the owner is also very good at guiding and sharing experience, cooking newcomers will not bother

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  • Fun food class in Dadaocheng

    peterwV9733SA,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour is brief but informative about the Dadaocheng neighborhood origins and history. We also had a quick explanation of Taoism at a local shrine followed by an street market. The cooking part was in a nice studio where ingredients and equipment were prepared ahead. The recipe and instructions were easy to follow. The best part was getting to know Alex and my classmates.

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