Top Asia Cooking Classes

For visitors to Japan, it can be difficult to access local culture. This private Tokyo cooking class offers the rare experience of visiting a local's home for conversation and cooking. Your guide teaches you how to make two or three homestyle Japanese dishes from scratch, before you sit down together to enjoy the meal.

Chieko is a certified cooking instructor who was born and raised on Shikoku Island and then lived in Kyoto, Osaka and Los Angeles, before moving to Tokyo. Growing up on an island ensured that Chieko always has access to fresh seafood, as well as fresh vegetables and rice. She learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes from her mother . She is so excited to meet travelers from all over the world and teach them how to make a home cooked Japanese meal.

An authentic home cooking and dining experience in Samarkand - where you will cook and eat with a local family in their home. Shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a neighborhood market with a local host. Great way to discover Uzbek ingredients, and experience everyday local life! Then learn to cook plov or traditional bread over a wood-fired stove, in a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy a home-cooked meal that you helped prepare, showcasing Uzbek hospitality and culture. - A private cooking experience in a family home in Samarkand countryside - A guided neighborhood market tour to buy local, fresh ingredients - Cook on a traditional wood-fired stove - Learn to make plov or traditional non (bread) - Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Rather than a formal cooking class in a commercial kitchen space, this intimate experience allows you to learn to cook in a local’s home. Take the stress out of searching for ingredients, and benefit from the convenience of having everything you need included. Learn to make 2-3 authentic home-style dishes, that vary according to the season. Potential menu items include miso soup, onigiri (rice balls), and tamago (egg roll cooked with stock).

Enjoy a cooking class in a memorable setting—a local’s home in Sapporo. It’s a great way to discover more about local life in Hokkaido, and to learn recipes that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. As it’s a private experience, you’ll be able to share stories and ask questions as you cook. The lesson consists of multiple dishes, that may include fresh seafood, cooked burdock, deep-fried tofu, or miso soup. Reward your hard work by eating the feast you’ve cooked at the end of your lesson.

Rather than get to know Sri Lankan cuisine via restaurant menus, discover the essence of local food with this private market and home-cooking experience in Galle. Buy ingredients at food markets with your friendly hosts, and visit their Dutch-built colonial-era home inside Galle Fort to cook dishes such as pineapple curry and claypot fish before joining them for the finished meal—a privilege that most visitors couldn't arrange independently.

Punjabi cuisine is one of the best-known and most popular around the world, and you’ll learn all about it during this private cooking class in Mumbai. Your instructor is an enthusiastic home cook, and will share her love of Punjabi food with you. Learn to make vegetarian dishes the traditional way, and then enjoy eating them afterwards. Your instructor knows the best flavor combinations for every dish you make, so you’re sure to leave with a satisfied appetite.

During this cooking class in Mumbai, get a hands-on experience of every step in the food-making process so you can recreate Indian dishes back home. Visit the local outdoor market and get a chance to pick fresh ingredients. Then, head to your instructor’s home to be shown how to prepare up to three Punjabi dishes. The lesson will be followed by a sit-down meal.

Learn to cook Balinese cuisine with a cooking class at an organic farm. You'll start by walking around the farm, picking out ingredients that you'll use to prepare your meal. Your instructor will then teach you how to cook some easy-to-make dishes, which you'll eat at the end of your class. You'll also take home a small cookbook so that you’ll be able to recreate the same dishes at home.

Don’t just eat great food in Goa, learn to cook like a local during a private cooking class and market visit in Goa Velha. With a professional cook, you’ll discover Goan produce at a local market and master the techniques of 3-4 Goan dishes, which include pumpkin soup, vegetable curry, and chicken vindaloo. At the end of the class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Gayathri was raised by her grandma, who was an expert cook - she hailed from Thanjavur, which boasts of a rich and unique food culture! It is from her grandmother that Gayathri learned to cook. Discover the flavors of South India with Gayathri as you prepare traditional vegetarian dishes passed down through generations. Cook using authentic stone and clay cookware, then share a delicious homemade meal while learning about Tamil culture and family traditions. • Experience everyday life in Chennai through food as you cook alongside Gayathri in her family home • Choose between a traditional South Indian meal or classic breakfast favorites like dosa and medu vada • Enjoy your creations together in a warm and welcoming setting • 100% private activity

A fusion of Malay and Chinese cuisines, Peranakan cooking is as unique as the artistic, creative culture that invented it. Get a hands-on introduction to Nyonya food as you learn to prepare two or three traditional Peranakan dishes from family recipes in a private cooking studio. The menu could run from “ngoh hiang” spring rolls or Hokkien noodles to Nyonya laksa, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request.

Learn to cook in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter with this private cooking experience in a local home. Taste authentic cuisine and learn to craft popular dishes from an expert home chef as you master recipes you won't find in any restaurant. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for food lovers and blends culture and cuisine into one amazing experience.

Take a deep dive into the smells and flavors of Filipino cooking during your time in Manila with this private tour. First, take a tour of a local market where you can learn about the core ingredients that make up the local cuisine. Then, visit your host’s home to cook a sumptuous meal of traditional Filipino dishes. In the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with drinks.

Santika, a professional chef, opened a homestay for travelers along with his wife, and now enjoys teaching them how to cook local Balinese food. He is excited to share his knowledge of traditional Balinese cuisine from his home kitchen, during this fun cooking class in Bali. Santika's home is located in Pesalakan village, which is surrounded with rice paddies and is a 20 minute drive from Ubud city center. You will experience the beauty of Balinese culture and all it has to offer. • Private Balinese cooking class in Ubud in a local home • Introduction to Balinese ingredients, culture and cuisine • Learn to cook a traditional Balinese meal using local ingredients and spices • Pick up and drop off from your central Ubud hotel • Vegetarian, vegan , lactose and gluten-free options available, on request If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market

Angela is a New York–raised, Taipei–based tea expert who moved to Taiwan in 2020 to immerse herself in local tea culture. She learned Chinese, built connections with farmers, and personally sources teas from organic, natural, and wild-farmed estates. In her Taipei tearoom, you’ll take part in a private Taiwan tea tasting of five carefully selected teas paired with local snacks. Learn how to identify flavors and aromas, refine your palate, and explore the unique tea terroirs of Taiwan. This fun and interactive Taipei tea experience blends culture, flavor, and tradition—perfect for tea lovers and curious travelers.

Experience authentic Thai home cooking in a local Bangkok home in Krung Thonburi. Learn family recipes passed down through generations and cook two classic Thai dishes using fresh, local ingredients. This hands-on Bangkok cooking class offers a private, relaxed setting with personalized guidance from your host. Upgrade to include a visit to a vibrant neighborhood market, where you’ll explore Thai ingredients and shop like a local. End your experience by enjoying the meal you prepared together in a warm, welcoming home.

Recapture the sophistication and magic of old Shanghai on this unique night tour: a private Chinese banquet in a hidden villa. Begin with a tea ritual accompanied by a private “qin” (zither) performance. Then head into the private dining room to feast on a menu of organic vegetables, fine meat, and seafood chosen while still alive. Your evening includes transfers by premier vehicle: Alcoholic drinks are at your own expense.

Make a delicious bowl of Tokyo ramen in one of the city's best ramen shops. Learn how to prep ramen ingredients before you massage and shake the noodles to perfection. After you add your preferred toppings, it's time to eat your creation. This is a one-of-a-kind of experience thanks to the exclusive access provided by the award-winning ramen shop. Be advised that the ramen served contains chicken, pork, and fish.

Combine two popular Yangshuo experiences on this small-group guided tour. Enjoy hotel pickup from your Yangshuo accommodation, then travel by private vehicle to Seven Fairies Peak Tea Plantation, where you can pick tea leaves, try on a reed hat, and during harvest season, pick local kumquat fruit. Afterwards, visit Xianggong Hill for sweeping views over the countryside, including quiet villages and orchards along the way.

Experience traditional Vietnamese life and cuisine with this morning cooking class on Thuan Tinh Island. Shop for fresh herbs and ingredients at a Hoi An market, enjoy a scenic cruise to the island, then meet your host, Ms. Hoa, at her family home. In a tranquil open-air kitchen, help prepare a variety of delicious dishes such as ‘Banh Xeo’ pancakes, ‘Pho’ noodle soup, and spring rolls, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

Healing time at Rakkojae Lounge Hanok, selected as one of Seoul's excellent traditional Hanok Tea class at the Hanok Lounge visited by BTS's Jin Premium Hanbok Rental / Hanok Docent included A Hanbok Tea Ceremony experience where you can fully immerse yourself in Korea's tea culture and etiquette, surrounded by the serene atmosphere of a traditional Hanok.

A relaxing tea-tasting class held in a serene 100-year-old Hanok, where you can sample traditional teas suited to your constitution and receive a personalized tea gift set. In a traditional Hanok in Jongno-gu, Seoul, you can taste at least five types of herbal tea brewed with traditional ingredients such as ginseng and jujube. Learn how to understand your body from a traditional perspective and apply these insights to everyday self-care. Choose your preferred flavors and aromas from more than 16 types of herbal tea and enjoy a tasting experience.

A Thai cooking class is a must-do activity while in Thailand for fans of the local cuisine. Instead of a traditional classroom setting, this option takes place at a five-star resort with views of the beach. Capped at four people, you'll receive personalized attention from your instructor to improve your skills.