South Korea · KIMCHI MAKING
Good kimchi-making classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 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..”
Private Ganghwa day trip from Seoul with North Korea observatory views, Bomunsa Temple, UNESCO dolmen, plus kimchi making and hanbok photos.
“We enjoyed a very rainy day in a luxurious van with an excellent guide. Meena offered insights into Korean history and culture that brought the sights we visited to life.”
Make kimchi and learn Korean BBQ flavors in a Bukchon hanok courtyard, then enjoy kimchi pancakes and BBQ in a small group.
“Everything you need is provided. You can optionally buy a jar beforehand to save the kimchi, but I found I ate my fill during the class. Not only was it great to use high quality ingredients in an authentic location, but it was also enjoyable to meet other people and bond through cooking.”
Cook gimbap and kimchi pancake in Grandma Sharon’s Seoul home, enjoy welcome tea, and leave with new skills and tasty memories.
“Grandma was a patient and skilled cooking teacher. Her English was good, making communication a breeze. My kids (9 & 11) have confessed that this has been their favorite experience. A BIG THANK YOU to Grandma Sharon for her hospitality!!!!”
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