Top Asia Food & Drink Classes - page 93

Experience Japanese tea ceremony in Asakusa, Tokyo. We offer experiences based on the Edo Senke School. Edo Senke was founded in the Edo period by Kawakami Fuhaku, trained under Joshinsai, the seventh-generation head of Omote Senke. Fuhaku later brought tea ceremony to Edo, the city of samurai. Blending Kyoto’s refined tea culture with samurai discipline and the spirited nature of Edo townspeople, he created a unique style. Known as “Samurai Tea,” this school features movements of quiet strength reflecting samurai aesthetics. Your experience begins by observing a traditional tea ceremony on tatami while enjoying seasonal sweets. Next, you will try a tray-style tea ceremony yourself. The instructor provides step-by-step guidance, making it enjoyable even for beginners. Through this samurai-rooted tea ceremony, we invite you to experience the essence of Japanese beauty.

Join a hands-on Japanese cooking experience with instructor Toshiko Shoshihara, who has many years of experience teaching traditional home cooking. In the cozy Shuhari townhouse, guests prepare a classic Japanese bento using Kyoto’s pure underground spring water. You will learn to make onigiri rice balls, dashimaki tamago, spinach goma-ae, and other seasonal side dishes that create a balanced meal. The class combines demonstrations with practical cooking, so you can learn authentic techniques while preparing the dishes yourself. After cooking, enjoy your handmade bento as a relaxing picnic by the Kamo River. The experience ends with a casual outdoor matcha moment made with fresh shrine water. As this is a private session, the menu may be adjusted with advance notice. If there are specific dishes you would like to learn, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your request. A personal and memorable way to discover Japanese cuisine in Kyoto.

Immerse yourself in a transformative 7-day Raw Vegan Retreat in the serene paradise of Phuket, Thailand from April 18th to 24th, 2026. Under the guidance of wellness experts Toni, Skye, and Chef Gireesh, enjoy gourmet raw meals, daily meditations, and workshops that empower you to embrace a vibrant, plant-based lifestyle. The retreat features cozy accommodations, refreshing pools, and an array of activities including jungle walks and sunset gatherings. This is your chance to reset your body, expand your mind, and foster deep connections with like-minded souls in a nurturing environment.

This is Siem Reap’s first 100 percent plant based Khmer cooking class, offering a fresh perspective on traditional Cambodian cuisine. Guests explore local ingredients, learn authentic Khmer recipes, and enjoy a hands on cooking experience in a welcoming setting. Depending on the selected option, the class may also include a local market visit and private tuk-tuk pickup, making it a more personal and immersive way to discover Khmer food culture.

Welcome to a Special Cooking Experience. Join in for a small, friendly class (maximum 4 people). You can experience "real Japanese life" while cooking together. What will be made: Ultimate Japanese Curry: Made from scratch without using store-bought roux. Juicy Karaage: Crispy, golden fried chicken. Handmade Dorayaki: Much more delicious than the ones from the store! You will learn professional secrets so you can cook these dishes again back home. Please come hungry.

Transform your coffee routine at Hoang’s Kitchen in Hoi An with our Egg Coffee Class. Learn the secrets behind this unique Vietnamese beverage, where strong coffee meets creamy whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. With step-by-step guidance, you'll mix, whip, and savor your own egg coffee while enjoying delicious fresh spring rolls. Make new friends and discover the art of coffee-making in a fun, interactive setting that promises to elevate your appreciation for this delightful drink.

Live like a real Chongqinger—not just sightsee. Choose mystery ingredients at a bustling wet market, cook authentic dishes in a local home, and share a family meal. Sip premium Pu’er tea, create traditional paper-cut art (framed to keep), and end with optional Hanfu photos in a stunning indoor garden. It’s culture you touch, taste, and take home.

Experience Japanese wellness food culture in a small-group cooking class in Kyoto’s leafy Kitayama area. Set in a 50-year-old machiya-style building just 2 minutes from Kitayama Station, it offers a calm local setting away from the busy city center. Choose between two hands-on experiences: making a seasonal Japanese bento or learning about fermentation through koji, miso, and miso ball making. You will cook with seasonal ingredients and learn about mindful food presentation and everyday Japanese food culture. The class is held upstairs in your cooking space, with a wellness cafe downstairs where guests can relax before or after the experience. An English recipe and a small gift are included. - Small-group class for 2 to 6 guests - Choose bento making or Japanese fermentation - Located in Kitayama, 2 minutes from Kitayama Station - Held in a 50-year-old machiya-style building - Includes seasonal ingredients, an English recipe, and a small gift

Thai cooking class in Phuket with a local market visit before cooking. Free pick-up/drop-off from Kata, Kata Noi & Karon. Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai & Nai Harn – please contact us. Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, where you will explore a lively traditional market filled with fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, aromatic herbs, spices, and other ingredients essential to Thai cuisine. Walking through the market with your instructor is a truly eye-opening experience and a great introduction to Thai food culture. After the market visit, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes step by step. One of the highlights is making curry paste from scratch using fresh herbs and spices with a traditional mortar and pestle. You will also learn about the preparation of coconut milk and how it is used in many Thai recipes.

You can experience traditional Togakushi soba making in a calm private space in Nagano. In this special space surrounded by an old Japanese house and a Japanese garden, you can enjoy the process of making buckwheat noodles from buckwheat flour to dough, noshi (buckwheat flour) and cut carefully from scratch.After the experience, you can taste your own buckwheat noodles on the spot. Through soba making, you can not only experience Japanese food culture and the history of soba, but also experience time to face yourself.Soba-noodle making is a traditional Japanese food culture that allows you to focus on the task at hand while keeping your mind at ease, rather than just cooking. It is a memorable cultural experience that gives you both the pleasure of cooking and the joy of eating, and is recommended not only for beginners but also for families, couples, friends, and those looking for a special experience in Nagano.

Delve into Kyoto's culinary heritage with a hands-on Miso Ramen cooking class. Over 2.5 hours, learn to craft a rich miso broth, balancing flavors inspired by Kyoto's fermentation traditions while preparing savory toppings like cha-shu pork and soft-boiled eggs, and a refreshing marinated cucumber side. This class is perfect for anyone eager to recreate authentic ramen at home, guided by experienced chefs sharing techniques and stories that celebrate Kyoto's ramen culture. After cooking, enjoy your delicious creations with a drink in your purpose built kitchen.

Experience Japanese culture through home cooking. Enjoy making Temaki Sushi with a local Japanese instructor in a cozy, home-style setting. Perfect for beginners, you can freely create your own original sushi. A commemorative photo session is included at the end, so you can take home a special memory.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary culture of Vietnam with a hands-on cooking class in a small group at Hoang’s Kitchen Da Nang. Begin your journey with a visit to a local market to select fresh ingredients, learning about the essentials of Vietnamese cuisine. Under the guidance of an experienced chef, prepare a selection of traditional dishes, from fragrant Pho to crispy spring rolls. After cooking, savor your creations alongside fellow participants, all while receiving a detailed recipe to take home. This interactive experience promises to enrich your culinary skills and deepen your appreciation for Vietnamese food culture.

Come and play! Join our fun, hands-on Boba & Taiwanese Tea Workshop in Taichung, fully conducted in English. You'll dive into the world of real Taiwanese tea in a relaxed, friendly setting. We'll show you how to pick the best tea leaves and smell their amazing natural scents. You'll learn the secret to making perfectly chewy "QQ" boba pearls and shake up four of your own signature drinks-including refreshing teas mixed with fresh seasonal local juices and the world-famous classic milk tea-all paired with tasty local snacks. To top it all off, have fun assembling your own 'Gua Bao' (the legendary Taiwanese Burger), a fluffy steamed bun filled with yummy traditional toppings. This interactive experience is perfect for food lovers who want to taste and create authentic Taiwanese flavors while making new friends!

•Hyper-Local Immersion: Explore a vibrant market, favorite among Shanghai locals. •Crash Course in Chinese: Learn essential "market mandarin" to interact with vendors and ask for those "free scallions." •Hands-on Cooking: Move beyond the demo—every guest prepares their own signature dish from scratch. •Small-Group Intimacy: Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of time for photos, stories, and social sharing.

- Personally make wontons, dumplings, or zongzis under the guidance of an experienced instructor. - Learn to prepare the soul soup base for wontons, master filling techniques used to make dumplings, or understand the differences between Northern-style and Southern-style zongzis. - Listen to interesting stories about the Dragon Boat Festival and family reunions while making food by yourself. - Pack your homemade food to share your labor with friends and family. - Know some mahjong terminology, learn to play mahjong, and enjoy the fun of local social interaction. Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off Traditional Chinese food cooking workshop Mahjong workshop The guidance of experienced instructors Beer and fruit provided

Experience authentic Japanese home cooking in a local Osaka home. With over 20 years of experience teaching Japanese cooking and more than 3 years of hosting international guests, I will help you create unforgettable memories during your trip to Japan. Throughout the class, I will take photos and videos of your experience and share them with you after the lesson, so you can cherish the memories and recreate the dishes at home using the recipes provided. Enjoy delicious food, learn about Japanese culture, and spend a fun and relaxing time together in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Delve into the vibrant world of Peranakan cuisine with this four-hour cooking class at Kanta Phuket. Learn to prepare authentic dishes that blend Chinese, Malay, and Thai influences while guided by skilled chefs who share the secrets of traditional recipes. Choose two main dishes, such as Spicy Prawns Sambal or Classic Tom Yum Goong, and finish with a delightful dessert, all while enjoying the rich culinary heritage of Phuket. Take home exclusive souvenirs, including a cooking class certificate and a Kanta cookbook, to keep the flavors alive long after your visit.

You will learn three very authentic vegetarian dishes from Chengdu. These are home-style dishes that almost every Chengdu household makes. The ingredients are easy to find and the methods are simple, so even if you have no cooking experience, you can give them a try. Why should you take my vegetarian cooking class? - These are vegetarian dishes with Chengdu characteristics. I want to show that vegetarian food doesn't have to be bland—it can be delicious, full of flavor, and has the characteristics of Chengdu - You'll come to a local's home, not a commercial kitchen. Not only will you learn to cook, but you'll also get a real glimpse into the daily life of locals. - The recipes I teach you were passed down from my mother, so you won't find them anywhere else. - I'm not a vegetarian, but I do enjoy vegetarian food. I hope you'll come and experience a non-vegetarian's take on vegetarian dishes.

Discover the world of real matcha in a hidden retreat in the heart of Shibuya. Using Pure Matcha sourced from a historic 10th-generation tea merchant in Shizuoka, you'll explore what makes authentic Japanese matcha unique while creating your own delicious matcha latte in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. ・Experience the difference between everyday matcha products and authentic Pure Matcha ・Learn from friendly English-speaking hosts in an easy-to-follow setting ・Enjoy high-quality Pure Matcha sourced from a historic tea merchant in Shizuoka ・Create your own matcha latte while exploring Japanese matcha culture

This experience offers a rare opportunity to master the most time-honored and complex dish of Uzbekistan - Norin. Unlike general cooking classes, we focus on the authentic, labor-intensive techniques of hand-cutting dough and meat that have been passed down through generations. You will enjoy a warm, home-like atmosphere and gain deep insights into Tashkent’s unique culinary traditions while sharing a meal with locals.

Escape the tourist trail and discover authentic Newari cuisine in the historic town of Panauti, just 1.5 Hours from Kathmandu. Your experience begins with a hotel pickup and scenic drive to a traditional family home, where you’ll join a hands-on cooking class led by locals. Learn to prepare iconic Newari dishes like Chatamari, Bara, Yomari, and Chhoila, with optional dal bhat and local meat curry. More than just cooking, you’ll discover the cultural stories, festival traditions, and unique spices behind every dish. After enjoying the meal together, explore Panauti’s ancient temples, stone-paved alleys, and rich heritage on a guided village walk. You can also extend the journey to Namobuddha Monastery for panoramic Himalayan views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Hosted by a warm local family, each experience goes beyond simply learning recipes. Guests are introduced to fresh local ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and the cultural importance of food in daily Lao life. From fragrant herbs and vibrant spices to time-honored family dishes, every class is a hands-on journey into the heart of Laos.

Join hands-on Udon making experience from scratch at a cozy Kyoto home! The noodles are crafted with care using 100% domestic Japanese flour to ensure an authentic taste and texture. You will also get to taste flavorful Japanese Dashi stock and cook a delicious sweet and savory beef topping to complete your bowl. Enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that feels just like visiting a local friend—perfect for families and travelers looking for a warm, authentic cultural connection.