South Korea · KIMCHI MAKING
Good kimchi-making classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop Gyeongdong Market with a Kimchi chef, then cook and eat Korean classics in a small group at a Seoul home.
“Had a wonderful time with our marvellous and very welcoming host/instructor. The meet up was well organised and easy and our instructor spoke very good English. The group had a guided tour of Seoul’s biggest market, the Kyung DonRead more”
Seoul kimchi making class with a Mangwon Market tour and four hands-on kimchi styles. Small group, street food, and take-home container.
“This is a hands-on class to make 4 different types of kimchi. It includes a stroll through the market on the way walking from the subway station to the cooking studio - where you can see the variety of ingredients available to make your kimchi, as well as grab a quick bite of popular local snacks. After the class, you get to eat some of the kimchi you have just made, together with boiled pork and/or fried toufu served with makgeolli. Jo Min is a great host and instructor - you can to bring whatever you have just made back with you as she provides a large container to store…”
Wear hanbok, tour Gyeongbokgung, learn kimchi and Korean etiquette, play a Joseon-era folk game, and ride round-trip from your hotel in Seoul.
“We were hosted by Lady K, who were very professional. The tour itself is very interesting, and Hanbok is a must try in Korea. It is family friendly and kids like it too.”
Learn Busan kkakdugi (radish kimchi) in a small-group class with lunch, take-home kimchi, and optional beach photos after cooking.
“Great teacher - learnt lots - had a great lunch with him while the radish marinated - so much fun. We had to halve the chilli paste as the full monty would have blown our heads off..”
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