Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

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

main

Three Akha Dishes

In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.

main

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.

main

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

main

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.

main

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

4.98

4,267 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4189

Best time in Thailand
Milan M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my personal best time in Thailand. The hosts were welcoming and fun. They created supportive environment and were quite clear on how to cook your meal, through fun you will cook your thai meal!
This was such a fun and...
lm28476,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a fun and informative activity to do with the family! The staff kept everyone entertained throughout the market tour as well as the cooking class! And the food we made turned out great! Highly recommended!
Excellent experience for all!
FamilyTripCritic,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An incredible experience with our whole family (two kids ages 10 and 14). Everything was well organized and the room was well planned with a professional chef and helpers. We made all the dishes and we ate them and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend and a big thank you to the whole team here.
Fabulous genuine Thai cooking class run by delightful people and such superb value.
Bluebottle4,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous cooking experience, I could not fault it and superb value. This was right from the efficient collection from my hotel, to the visit to the market (morning class) with tastings, to the well executed and explained cooking and of course importantly eating the food! We completed so many different dishes, stopping to eat collectively in-between many of them. It didn’t matter if you wished to change your mind about the dishes you had selected when booking and it’s good to know that vegetarian alternatives were available for, I think, all of them. Niti the owner runs the course and she explained about the Akha people, of which she is one which was very interesting to learn about. I’m an experienced cook but loved learning about the authentic Thai cuisine and methods and tricks. I would highly recommend this cooking class and thank my niece for recommending it to me, although sadly she has yet to visit herself! Thank you Niti and Grace (Niti’s new charming helper), I wish you good health, happiness and continued success.
Wonderful experience!...
Rodrigo E,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Rita was an awesome teacher and explained the steps in an easy to follow way. She took us through the market and explained the ingredients we will be using for the meal. The best food I have ever cooked! She also gave us copies of the recipes so we can cook back at home.
Almost perfect…
Aboxerking,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very enjoyable family cooking experience in a professional, fun and organised environment. The cooking instructor was funny, engaging and genuine. My only slight complaint is that we had to wait a couple of times after finishing cooking our dishes to watch them do something else… which just meant our freshly cooked dishes being cold when it came time to eat them. Nevertheless, we all had fun.
An Amazing Culinary Experience
fchrystopherh,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First of all, Niti, our accomplished instructor, is a force. If you have ever thought of taking a cooking class in Thailand, you would do very well to choose this one. It was an educational, fast-paced, whirlwind of an experience. The morning market tour is something not to be missed. A valuable addition to the class. The classroom is totally professional with a cooking station for each participant. Everything is explained in complete detail for each dish often prior and always during the preparation. And, there were so many dishes. Make sure you arrive hungry. If you're able to secure a spot on the day you wish to book, consider yourself lucky. This experience was that good.
Perfect day!
nelemareikeb,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was an amazing experience! We started at the market getting to see a more traditional side to Chiang Mai. Then we cooked 11 difference meals that were phenomenal. I would recommend to anyone! Couple, solo, family. You get to cook specific to your taste with many different recipes to choose from. I had an amazing day!
Incredible cooking experience - surpassed our expectations on every level!
Sean B,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From start to finish, this was an incredible experience. Fun, kind staff made our family feel accommodated and welcome. The 4hrs goes by in a flash as you are immersed in learning and cooking. More food than you can eat and cold beers and drinks on hand, we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun Thai experience!
Recommended!
pamv259,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great cooking class we had. We were picked up at the hostel. The cooking course was well organized, in 5 hours we were able to make and taste many different dishes. At the end you also get a cookbook with all the dishes. Definitely recommended!