Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Overview
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6 hours
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Learn how to cook Thai and Akha dishes during your holiday in Chiang Mai with our master chef, a native Akha people. You will learn some unique cooking style and dishes, plus the history and culture of this ethnicity. Light refreshments, tour to local market (for morning class) and hotel transfer is included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Visitor are welcome
Come with empty stomach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the Local Market to see the real lifestyle of local people + Cooking Thai and Akha foods. Evening cooking class excluding Market tour only cooking. Why choose Evening Cooking Class? Fits around a busy day schedule First home-cooked Thai dinner in Thailand. No need to worry or plan where or what to eat for dinner just come and cook! It’s cooler in the evening, actually a much better time to be cooking.
Sample Menu
starter
Start by two Appetizers
The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
dessert
Making two Desserts
Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
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Three Akha Dishes
In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
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Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste
You can choose one of the four most popular Thai curries; Red curry, Green curry, Panang curry, or the Massaman curry.
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Pick one out of three Soup
You can choose between the Chicken & Coconut Milk (Tom Kha Gai), the Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (Tom Yum Gong), or the Clear Soup & Egg Tofu
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Pick one out of four Stir-Fried
You can choose Pad Thai, Chicken with Cashew Nut, Chicken with Hot Basil, or Sweet and Sour Vegetables.
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Everyone can choose their own menu individually
All recipes can be adapted to be cooked: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. Alternative solutions are available for any food allergies.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
Local market tour (only for morning class)
Individual cooking station
Akha Hill Tribe coffee
Full color cook book
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Thai Akha Morning Class
Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the local market to see the real lifestyle of local people where you can all the same produce, at all different prices.
Pickup: If you need more info about our Pick-Up services please visit: https://www.thaiakhakitchen.com/pickup-info-and-area/ - Thanks
Pickup included
Thai Akha Evening Class
Fits around a busy day schedule. First home cooked Thai dinner in Thailand. No need to worry or plan where or what do eat for dinner just come and cook.
Pickup: If you need more info about our Pick-Up services please visit: https://www.thaiakhakitchen.com/pickup-info-and-area/ - Thanks
Pickup included
Reviews
4,508 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent cooking class
Helen M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic cooking class with On!! We made so many different dishes and they were all delicious - fortunately there is a cookbook so you can replicate the dishes at home. Highly recommend!!
Group cooking class with our tour group
Flyer23939860193,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Group tour cooking class, was fun and easy. Lots of food. Great day.
Honest review
Meander39943602432,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional value, well worth it. Remember to have a light breakfast prior as we had 11 courses and rolled out the door. Only feedback is please don’t make racist comments about Australia, we are all Australia s
Thai Cooking Class
Bhed85,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience, the food was so delicious and the class was so professionally run. Don’t eat a big breakfast before going as there is a lot of food.
Must do in Chiang Mai
K9442RMmichaell,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome culinary experience! Moe and On were terrific teachers providing information and instruction that was fun and easy to follow. Come hungry as there is a lot of eating and discovery.
Excellent cooking class in Chiang Mai
s2rmtrooper,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cooking class. Very good value and super well organised, fun and professional. Can very much recommend. C The na
Culinary experience
H195RXchristinen,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful culinary experience!!! From the market visit to the preparations!! A great welcome!! We can only recommend. Do not eat breakfast before coming if you want to appreciate everything. To do and do again without any hesitation!
The Best Thai cooking school you can take
Michael C,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be ready to eat a ton of food that you prepare. Amazing recipes you will take home. The staff and owner are top shelf.
Great activity to explore Thai culture and cuiste!
Addlz03,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun way to learn about Thai food and culture! The market tour was informative and the cooking class was easy to follow! Delicious experience, highly recommend and come cungru!
Fun cooking experience!
Jaspreet K,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun way to experience traditional Traditional Thai Akha cuisine by learning to cook 11 amazing dishes starting from appetisers, mains, snacks and dessert! Great team!
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