Top Seoul Cooking Classes

I take a cooking class in every country I visit, so I've taken A LOT of cooking classes around the world, and I can confidently say that this was by far my favorite! Jiny is an absolutely incredible host and teacher. She is so warm, thoughtful, and patient, and her laugh is genuinely infectious! She has thought of absolutely EVERYTHING to make this experience special. The entire class is so incredibly organized and efficient, from the individual cooking stations (everyone gets their own cooktop and supplies!) to the way all the ingredients are prepared and presented. Everything runs so smoothly that you get to spend the majority of your time actually cooking, learning techniques, and understanding the ingredients and recipes. And Jiny takes the time to explain it all beautifully. And the FOOD! Honestly, some of the best things I've eaten during my entire trip to Korea were dishes I made in this class using Jiny's recipes. The kimchi pancake was especially incredible, and her kimchi is absolutely delicious. Everything we made was fantastic! Another highlight was the alley tour after the cooking class. This was such a special part of the experience for me. Jiny shared fascinating insights into everyday life in Korea, pointing out little details and explaining things that I never would have noticed or understood just walking around as a tourist. It felt like getting a glimpse into everyday Korean life through the eyes of someone who genuinely loves sharing her culture. And I have to share one little story that really speaks to the kind of person Jiny is. During the alley tour, I became concerned that something might be wrong with the person I was traveling with, so I thought I needed to leave early. Thankfully, everything turned out to be fine, but by then I'd already left the group and felt too embarrassed to go back. Jiny actually caught up with me outside and warmly welcomed me back into the tour! She was so understanding and gracious about the whole situation. It was such a small gesture, but it meant so much to me and really showed how genuinely kind and caring she is. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Jiny. She is such a lovely person and an exceptional host. I've never wanted to repeat a cooking class before because, well, I've already learned the recipes! But I would genuinely take this exact same class again just to spend more time with her. That's how much I enjoyed it. I wouldn't change a single thing about this experience. The organization, the teaching, the food, the cultural insights, and most importantly, Jiny herself, were all outstanding. If you're considering this class, BOOK IT. You will not regret it!

This was the best activity I did in Seoul! It was so fun and I learned how to make delicious korean food! I was shocked at how much we learned in a short time. I went as a solo traveler and met friendly folks from Australia. Park is an excellent teacher! He made it easy for us learn as we go. I can't wait to cook kalbi and kimchi for my friends and family!

We had such a good time cooking on a rainy day! The class was very approachable and super educational. I learned a lot (beyond the recipes) about the food, the names of the ingredients, tips and tricks, etc. In a world where people often consider taking a souvenir home from experiences, the knowledge and shared event that you leave with is totally priceless and way more permanent!