Top Asia Food & Drink Classes

Expand your food knowledge and taste delicious Chengdu cuisine on this small-group or private cooking experience. Not only will you learn cooking techniques with oversight from an expert, you'll also explore a market like a local and learn about the ingredients in your food. Practice your skills while making multiple dishes, then enjoy your meal with beverages included too.

Enjoy an authentic Thai culinary experience with a Thai cuisine cooking class in Ko Samui. First, explore a local market to collect fresh ingredients, then learn how to put them to use during your hands-on class in a lovely, quiet garden—the perfect setting to learn about traditional Thai cuisine. Round-trip hotel transport is included for convenience.

Discover the art of Thai cuisine with a cooking class and market tour in Bangkok. Your chef-instructor shows you commonly used ingredients at the local. Then, return to the cooking school for a hands-on class that covers food preparation techniques and the steps to making several popular recipes. The class wraps up with a delicious lunch of the dishes that you helped to create.

Immerse yourself in Korean culture and enjoy an authentic home-cooking experience with a local chef at her home. Enjoy a guided visit to the local market to purchase fresh ingredients, sample tasty street food snacks, and learn about typical herbs and spices. Then, get hands-on as you create a selection of popular Korean dishes and master traditional cooking techniques. Finally sit down to enjoy a ‘Hanjeongsik’ dinner including your homemade dishes, along with additional side dishes and dessert.

Don’t just eat the incredible food in Thailand; with this hands-on half-day experience—you can visit an organic farm and learn how to make local dishes from scratch. Discover expert tips on how to grow herbs and vegetables, and then take part in a cooking class where you can make a variety of dishes—such as curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

Thai cuisine is delicious but, with the unusual ingredients and balance of strong flavors, trying to cook it yourself can be intimidating. Learn how to cook authentic Thai dishes just like a local during this small-group cooking class in Phuket. The menu is adapted to your preferences and dietary needs. Upgrade to include visit a traditional market and fruit tasting.

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the outer Tsukiji fish market. Tour one of the world’s largest seafood markets with a guide as you learn how fish is caught, distributed, and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

When visiting Tokyo, don't just eat sushi: learn how to make it. This culinary experience takes place just steps from Senso-ji Temple, in the heart of the traditional Asakusa neighborhood, and immerses you in Japanese culinary culture. Learn how how to prepare authentic sushi and rolls, then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your effort with your classmates.

Engage in a unique culinary adventure at Cocolocal Farm, where cooking transcends the kitchen and immerses you in the breathtaking beauty of Cam Thanh countryside. Set against serene shrimp ponds and lush tropical , this hands-on experience invites you to create iconic Vietnamese dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, and Spring Rolls. Explore the local market to discover fresh ingredients and spices, then glide through the enchanting Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families, this intimate class fosters a deeper connection with nature and Vietnamese culture. - Tranquil Garden Setting: Surrounded by shrimp ponds and a lush tropical garden. - Hands-On Cooking: Learn to prepare iconic dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, papaya salad and Spring Rolls. - Local Market Tour: Discover spices,Taste the seasons through Vietnam’s freshest tropical fruits, ingredients, and how locals shop. - Basket Boat Adventure: Glide through the iconic Bay Mau coconut forest.

Northern Thailand is renowned for its unique cuisine, which differs from the rest of the country’s. Delve deeper into Chiang Mai’s culinary culture during a small-group cooking class that includes a visit to a local food market to shop fresh ingredients. Learn to make signature dishes in an intimate group limited to 10 food lovers. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup saves you finding a meeting point.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Thailand than the magic of local food. Learn to prepare four signature Thai dishes with guidance from instructors on this intimate small-group experience that starts with a tour of the Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market. After you feast on the fruits of your labors, take home recipes, a certificate, photos of your day—and a beautiful white lotus flower creation.

Learn how to make authentic Sri Lankan food at home—long after your visit—during a private cooking class. Get an overview of classic Sri Lankan spices and ingredients before you get to cooking. Practice different techniques under the guidance of your private instructor, who will provide additional cooking tips. The dish may change depending on what's fresh and in season.

Experience new emotions with Dinner in the Sky Phuket! Indulge in our signature drinks and exquisite appetizers suspended 50 meters above. Throughout the day, we organize both half-hour and hour-long cocktail sessions.

Rather than drinking matcha in a restaurant, this traditional tea ceremony lets you watch a tea master prepare it from scratch. Held in a beautiful teahouse overlooking a famous garden, the setting offers peaceful views as you take part. The session includes two cups of matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, all served through a series of graceful rituals.

Travelers wanting to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine and rural life will love this fun half-day tour from Hoi An. Start with a market visit, where you’ll gather food for your cooking class. Then try fishing from a boat on the river, using traditional techniques, before arriving at the restaurant for your two-hour Vietnamese cooking class. Learn new skills that you can practice later at home.

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Learn how to make authentic Thai food from an expert local chef when visiting Ao Nang. This half-day cooking class starts with convenient pick-up from your hotel, then takes you to your cooking classroom. You’ll learn about ingredients and Thai food culture while you prepare your delicious Thai meal.

Try your hand at traditional Japanese cooking and learn how to make ramen from scratch, as well as two types of gyoza. This small-group cooking class in Nishinomiya gives you hands on experience and the chance to learn cooking techniques that can easily be replicated back home. After preparing your meal, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor together, with a seasonal dessert.

There’s no better gift to bring home from Bangkok than the flavors of Thai cuisine. Master the art of pounding, chopping, and sizzling under the supervision of a professional chef as you prepare four separate dishes in the heart of the city—then feast on the fruits of your labor. Morning classes include a market tour, where you shop like a local for fresh ingredients; afternoon sessions feature fruit carving.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

The tea ceremony is a cornerstone of traditional Japanese culture, but participating can feel intimidating to visitors. This small-group experience in Kyoto's Gion district lets you approach 'the way of tea' in a relaxed way, without the typical formality. Learn about the history of tea in Japan and how Zen philosophy shaped the ceremony while watching a master prepare tea. Afterward, make your own bowl of matcha and enjoy traditional sweets.