Top Asia Classes & Workshops

Meet at our school in Suan Phlu, Sathon (near Silom). Discover the vibrant Suan Phlu fresh market, just a 1-minute walk away, with a guided tour included in all classes—where you’ll select the freshest ingredients to create your four authentic Thai dishes. Learn about exotic Thai ingredients—including vegetables, rice, herbs, and spices—while discovering how to make fresh coconut milk and curry paste from scratch. Spend two hours cooking four delicious dishes and savor each one while it's still hot and fresh. Get your hands dirty by making the curry paste from scratch, and take home all the recipes so you can recreate this gastronomic experience in the future. A market tour is included in every class—morning, afternoon, and evening Public Transportation nearby our school -> Take Motorcycle/Taxi to our school - BTS Saint Louise Exit 1 - BTS Chongnonsi Exit 2 - BTS Sala Daeng Exit 2 - MRT Lumphini Exit 2 - MRT Silom Exit 2

Indonesian cuisine is hard to find outside its home territory. Bring home a menu of dishes to surprise and delight your friends when you book this small-group Gili Air cooking class, which covers dishes from the burst-in-your-mouth coconut-dusted “klepon” sweets to the classic peanut sauce. Choose between three options, preparing and eating 3–6 dishes: All are in a small group to ensure personal attention from your instructor-chef.

Osaka is home to some of Japan's best food, and this group sushi-making session is a great way to sharpen your culinary skills. Instead of just going out for sushi, why not learn how to make it at home, too? Eat when you're hungriest with classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

Wandering around Tsukiji’s maze of food stalls can make you work up an appetite, but knowing what to buy or how to prepare Japanese dishes can be confusing. This sushi-making class offers a relaxed introduction to Japanese ingredients and is hosted by locals with more than 100 years of family ties to the market and its vendors. Prepare your own meal, arrange it in a handcrafted wooden bento box, then enjoy your sushi.

Japan is known for its exceptional sushi, and Kyoto has no shortage of great restaurants—but this experience goes a step further by letting you make your own sushi from scratch. During the class, enjoy an introduction to sushi and Japanese food culture, then learn how to prepare around 10 pieces yourself, which you can enjoy at the end alongside a tasting of Japanese sake.

Don’t return home from Japan with any old eating implement. Instead, shun standardized souvenirs for your own personalized chopsticks during a craft workshop in Kyoto. Select your material from more than 12 types of wood from the forested Arashiyama, with 3 types included free of charge, and master the art of whittling your chopsticks down to perfect points.

Make a ring and take a piece of Nara home with you! Simple and enjoyable workshop for anyone- solo, as a couple, with friends, or with family! During the experience, our staff will be right beside you to guide you through each step, so even first-timers can feel completely at ease. We’ll also take photos of your experience with our store camera and send you the data for free. Please enjoy looking back on your wonderful memories of Nara! 【Price Information】 Please note that our pricing will be updated starting July 1, 2026. The prices listed on Viator are minimum starting prices. Final pricing may vary depending on the ring size, material, width, design, and finishing options selected during your workshop. Our staff will be happy to explain all pricing details and available options upon your arrival. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

You don't have to be an artist to participate in this lantern-making workshop in Hoi An's old town. Enjoy the atmosphere of this location while you create a unique souvenir to take home. Treat yourself to complimentary cake, tea, and coffee as you start the class. Choose from three courses: learn how to make lanterns, paint designs, or both. Plus, you can explore the shop for more souvenirs and decorations.

Artistic travelers and anyone interested in Japanese pop culture will enjoy a small-group manga- and anime-drawing class with a professional artist. Whether you draw regularly or are a complete beginner, your instructor will walk you through the process step-by-step and teach you new skills. Learn to come up with manga/anime ideas, sketch, add color, and more.

Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a grocery store to enhance your culinary experience.

Rather than choosing one type of cuisine, this comprehensive cooking class is ideal for travelers who love diverse Japanese dishes, as you can make ramen, gyoza, and onigiri (rice balls) in the same session. Learn special techniques that you wouldn’t find in a cookery book, and then best of all—taste all your delicious creations at the end.

Instead of just dining at Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi, learn how to whip up four of the country's famous dishes at home during this hands-on cooking class. Shop like a local during a visit to a nearby market and see the ingredients that make up the core of Vietnamese cuisine up close. Give back to the community, too—a portion of class proceeds fund charity meals for local hospital patients.

Learning how to cook Indian food is a treat for many travelers, but many classes focus on classic recipes that are easy to find online. This private class in Jaipur instead focuses on traditional Rajasthani dishes, showing you how to cook dishes such as “ker sangri” (a dish of desert beans and berries), “dal baati churma” (lentils with wheat balls), which you can sit down to enjoy at the end of class.

Learn how to cook some of the most delicious Thai dishes ever created! Choose from five different and varied menus. Unlock the secret of traditional Thai-style cooking. Have you ever wondered why Thai food tastes so different from restaurant to restaurant? The ingredients are the same, so it should taste the same, you won’t think…. not at all! The best Thai food comes from using the freshest ingredients at the right time to create an exceptional dish.

Don't just eat sushi, learn how to make it at home in this centrally-located cooking class in Osaka. Practice the techniques to make perfect sushi and learn about the many different styles, from nigiri to gunkan. Get personalized tips from your guides so you can sharpen your Japanese cooking skills.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture and cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a traditional morning market (morning class only), see a local Balinese house, tour a farm, then learn to make a variety of authentic Balinese dishes to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from Ubud.

Master organic Sri Lankan cooking on this small-group culinary class in Sigiriya. Join a local home cook at a small nature resort, and wander the lush garden to learn about and pick fresh, homegrown ingredients for your culinary experience. Then, head for the kitchen to prepare an authentic local rice-and-curry dish with step-by-step instructions. Cap your experience by savoring your farm-to-feast creations as you uncover even more tips from your friendly cooking tutor.

If you’re obsessed with Vietnamese coffee and want to learn how to make it at home, this workshop in Ho Chi Minh teaches you how to create three different drinks. Discover what makes Vietnamese coffee distinct as you practice making two traditional coffee drinks and one more experimental option that involves yogurt.

Have the special chance to taste one of Vietnam's most unique drinks—and learn how to master its recipe yourself—during this hands-on egg coffee workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. Coffee topped with whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk, egg coffee is a must-try for visiting foodies. With your guide's instruction, practice the technique while learning about the traditional beverage's history—then savor your cup accompanied by cocoa-coated cashews.

It’s easy to find delicious food at Vietnam’s streetside stalls and in restaurants, but if you want to learn how to recreate local dishes yourself, you need expert guidance. Enjoy a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local chef to teach you tips and tricks. Make dishes such as spring rolls, papaya salad, and egg coffee while getting personalized attention during a small-group experience.

Making mochi is an art, and this fun class in Osaka lets you try making it for yourself. Get tips and learn authentic techniques from an experienced instructor before you start handling traditional tools, such as a mortar and pestle. Instead of store-bought varieties, you'll get to enjoy freshly-made mochi and taste the difference.

At Village Cooking Class Kandy, we offer a unique opportunity to learn traditional Sri Lankan cooking in a village setting. The experience begins with a visit to a local market, where you’ll learn how to select fresh vegetables and ingredients essential to Sri Lankan cuisine. Back at the village, you’ll be guided through the preparation and cooking of authentic dishes, giving you hands-on experience in crafting a perfect Sri Lankan meal. You are welcome to join as an individual, a couple, or a group. It offers a wonderful opportunity. Our traditional cooking class is based in Kandy, and we accommodate groups of all sizes, from individuals to groups of up to 15 people. By the end, you'll have the chance to prepare a complete traditional meal. Finally, you'll enjoy tasting the delicious food. In addition, this experience includes a brief visit to a nearby village, providing you with a unique insight into local life.

Learn a new skill and create your own piece of jewelry in a traditional silver making village near Ubud. Led by an experienced silversmith, design, burn, cut, clean, and finish your own piece of silver jewelry. Select a time that works with your schedule and opt for transfers from Ubud for a hassle-free experience.

Daruma, traditional Japanese dolls known as symbol of good luck, are ubiquitous around Japan, but there are few opportunities to design and decorate your own, In this small-group Tokyo experience, learn about the doll's cultural meaning and the role it has played in Japanese tradition. At the end of the workshop, take home your hand-painted Daruma as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.