Top Busan Cooking Classes

Don’t just eat traditional food in Korea, learn to make it too during this private, customizable Bujeon market tour and home cooking class. Benefit from the personalized attention of your local host, as you pick up techniques and skills which will last longer than any souvenir, including recipes for several lesser-known Korean dishes. It’s a hands-on experience that few travelers get to enjoy.

Experience Busan’s food scene in a deeper way by stepping into the kitchen and getting hands-on with this shared cooking class led by a chef trained at Korea's top culinary school. Follow along as your English-speaking instructor guides you through making several dishes, which you’ll enjoy with local rice wine. Finish by visiting Bupyeong Food Market, where your instructor will show you around, point out ingredients, and explain local food customs.

Authentic K-BBQ experience with locals in Busan! Eating KBBQ alone in Korea can be tricky — that’s where I come in as your food buddy! Born and raised in Korea, my local friends and I will take you to a different hand-picked BBQ spot in Busan every month. These are real local favorites, not tourist traps. You’ll try various pork cuts like belly, jowl, neck, and more. If it's a night session, we can enjoy Korean alcohol and have a fun time together (Alcohol not included) Note: This experience is focused on eating together, not a deep dive into food history. But I’ll gladly show you how I enjoy KBBQ! After booking, we’ll send nearby recommendations. DM us for any time changes!

We only harvest and use vegetables from March to October at the rooftop garden. This is because the weather is cold from November to February. We have a class while watching the chef's demonstration. We learn 2 dishes. We make tofu stew with soft tofu and Korean pancakes with vegetables. We also make dipping sauce. We eat after we make it.

Learn to make radish kimchi in a workshop that includes hands-on lessons, a meal, and homemade kimchi to take home with you. A simple recipe and step-by-step guidance from the instructor makes the class accessible to first-timers. Plus, unlike complicated cooking classes, this workshop keeps things simple so you can easily recreate the kimchi in your home kitchen.

Step into the heart of Korean tradition with a uniquely immersive cultural experience in Busan! Led by a friendly local host, you’ll start by handcrafting your very own iridescent Mother-of-Pearl (Najeonchilgi) keepsake—like a key ring or compact mirror—in just about an hour, no prior skills needed. Afterward, unwind with a tranquil Korean tea ceremony and dive into fun traditional folk games like Ddakji and Yutnori. It’s not just a workshop; it’s a soul-soothing journey where you get to create, connect, and take home a one-of-a-kind treasure from Korea.

Although this program is brief, it allows you to experience the scents, tea, and meditation culture imbued with the beauty of Korea. In a pure and minimalist space, feel the culture. At the same time, you can also enjoy the majestic and magnificent sea and mountain views of Haeundae.

Welcome to Beer Phobe, Busan’s cozy craft beer pub where you can explore the world—one sip at a time! Our friendly and fun beer tasting class is perfect for anyone curious about beer, especially if you're new to it. Whether you're visiting Busan, Korea, or just looking for a unique local experience, this class lets you dive into a wide range of domestic and imported craft beers, with styles from all over the globe. From crisp lagers and juicy IPAs to rich stouts and flavorful wheat beers, you’ll get to taste and learn about the amazing variety beer has to offer—without any pressure or pretense. Discover new favorites, meet fellow beer lovers, and enjoy a relaxed, flavor-filled adventure at Beer Phobe. Cheers to discovering your beer style!

This experience is not simply about arranging flowers, but about understanding the deeper aesthetics behind them. Rooted in the concept of Seon (line), you’ll explore how simplicity, balance, and intention shape each composition. Set in a quiet teahouse, the experience offers a calm and intimate atmosphere that encourages focus and reflection. It also concludes with tea, allowing you to gently transition from creating to a state of calm.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about and make your own makgeolli! This is the only English-speaking makgeolli making class in Busan. The class is perfect for anyone interested in Korean food and alcohol, history and culture, and fermentation. No previous brewing experience is required – we provide you with everything you need to make your own makgeolli! The host is a professional brewer who worked in food and beverage in the US and studied traditional alcohol under Korean master brewers. At our makgeolli studio close to Gwangalli Beach, we will introduce different types of Korean alcohol as well as what makes them different from other rice-based alcohols. We also provide a tasting of various types so you can try them for yourself! We will then make makgeolli, from the processing of rice to incorporating enzymes unique to Korean alcohol.

Our tea ceremony offers a rare opportunity to slow down in a quiet seaside village, where guests can experience Oriental tea culture in a peaceful setting. Every session is carefully curated, combining tea, story, and calm hospitality to help guests reconnect with themselves through the art of tea. Guests are also invited to enjoy a selection of unique teaware, each piece selected to enhance the mood and atmosphere of the experience. In East Asian tradition, tea was often enjoyed alongside poetry, painting, and calligraphy — the gentle arts cherished by tea lovers. Drawing inspiration from this cultural heritage, our ceremony includes a calligraphy activity where guests can express their tea experience through brush and ink. This thoughtful practice not only adds a creative dimension to the session, but also offers a tangible keepsake that captures the spirit of stillness and reflection.

Discover Korean home cooking beyond the typical restaurant experience. Start with a guided visit to Choryang Market, where you’ll explore local ingredients and shop alongside your host before heading to a cozy Social Kitchen. Learn to prepare a traditional Korean home-style meal using family-inspired recipes, such as spicy pork stir-fry or braised chicken, along with rolled omelette and a seasonal Korean pancake or doenjang-jjigae. Then sit down together to enjoy the meal with traditional makgeolli. This small-group experience is designed to feel less like a formal cooking lesson and more like being welcomed into a local Korean kitchen—combining a neighborhood market, hands-on cooking, conversation, and a shared meal.