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Gyeongju · Food

Make gochujang or doenjang in Gyochon Village

Choose gochujang or doenjang and make a jar to take home. The hands-on session takes around 30–40 minutes in Gyochon Village. Book for two or more people. The class runs once there are at least four participants across all bookings; if that minimum is not met, the seller offers a full refund. Open Wednesday–Sunday. Traditional ceramic pots cost extra.

• Regular days: Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun
• ◷ 40 minutes
• English · Japanese · Chinese

• Book for 2+ people
• Runs with 4 participants in total

Seoul · Food

Makgeolli and cooking near Konkuk University

Learn about rice-wine brewing at Suguk, with Korean cooking and tasting. The two-hour class has English and Japanese support and a two-person minimum. Your brew needs 5–7 days. For a shorter stay, the seller provides a ready-made 300ml bottle instead of your own 750ml brew. Under-19s cannot taste alcohol.

• ◷ 2 hours
• English · Japanese

Seoul · Food

Cook lunch in a Bukchon hanok

Make two Korean dishes with an English-speaking chef at O’ngo Food Communication. A weekday 10:30am start leaves the afternoon free for the neighbourhood. Monday/Tuesday: bibimbap and bulgogi; Wednesday/Friday: japchae and pork; Thursday: bibimbap and pork. Ask about dietary changes beforehand.

• ◷ 2 hours
• English

Seoul · Food

Make kimchi near Gyeongbokgung

Choose cabbage kimchi in one hour, or three kinds in 90 minutes. Both include kimchi pancake and tea, with sealed kimchi to take away. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arrange your teaching language and meet at Seoul Kimchi Academy in Jongno.

• ◷ 1 hour – 1h 30m

Seoul · Food

Plant-based Korean temple cooking in Itaewon

At K-Harmony, cook three seasonal dishes, then enjoy them with rice and dessert. English instruction and a recipe booklet are included. Ages 12+, up to four participants. Monday–Saturday, 10:30am or 5:30pm. All dishes are plant-based; discuss allergies before booking.

• ◷ 3 hours
• English

Seoul · Food

Mangwon Market, then a Korean meal you cook

Explore the market with a chef, then cook three dishes at your own station. Allow 3½ hours for shopping, cooking and the meal. English instruction; up to ten people. Vegetarian and vegan adaptations need advance notice. The menu changes by day and session.

• ◷ 3h 30m
• English