Top Taipei Cooking Classes

Don’t just go on a food tour during your time in Taipei—instead, immerse yourself in the city’s culinary culture, and learn how to make some of its most beloved dishes, during this small-group cooking course. Your itinerary focuses on “xiao chi”—“small eats,” or popular street-food dishes. With your guide’s instruction, learn how to prepare gua bao (braised pork belly served inside a steamed bun), traditional bubble tea, and more. At the end of your class, sit down to enjoy your meal.

This is a class that allows small group (2-10) people to join. Besides different themes of Taiwanese cusines in each day, we also provide recipe in English, Chinese & Japanese if needed. Our cozy, homy and fully equipped cooking studio will provide a nique, fun, and memorable experience of everyday life in Taiwan!!

CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 cuisines inherited Taiwanese mothers’ special cuisines, using vegetables and fruits that grow prosperously in Taiwan throughout all seasons go prepare delicious and healthy local delicacies. We have cooking teachers speaking Japanese, English and Chinese to take you on a journey of making the memories of Taiwan’s delicacies for life. If you wish to savor Taiwan’s delicacies, stories and local human touch in order to make unforgettable memories for the journey, you are welcome to make a reservation for CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 courses now!

Learn the ins and outs of Taiwanese cuisine from an expert chef during a small-group cooking session, held at a professional demonstration kitchen. Your experience includes a visit to Dongmen Market for fresh ingredients, followed by the preparation of three delicious dishes. Practice a variety of cooking methods in this hands-on class creating various Taiwanese dishes (exact menu depends on the day). Bonus: enjoy your creations for lunch!

Enjoy a more in-depth way to explore Taiwan’s cuisine than you could by just eating out, all thanks to this two-in-one market tour and cooking class. With just your guide and a small group for company, head to Taipei’s historic Dadaocheng district, and see how locals shop. Then, roll up your sleeves and get ready to cook; depending on the day, dishes range from beef noodle soup to braised pork rice.

Savor the flavors of Taiwanese cuisine and discover its unique ingredients and cooking methods in this sociable cooking class. The menu includes such favorites as xiao long bao (soup dumplings), pork thick soup and bubble milk tea. Come to learn and taste your way through Taiwan's delicious and unique food scene.

Learn how to make beloved Taiwanese dishes from an experienced chef in this enjoyable afternoon class. You'll start with learning the secrets to making juicy soup dumplings (xiao long bao) with dough made from scratch. This will be paired with learning how to make classic Taiwanese Smashed Cucumber Salad and Bubble Milk Tea. Then, you'll get to feast on your delicious creations. Every skill level is welcome.

CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 cuisines inherited Taiwanese mothers’ special cuisines, using vegetables and fruits that grow prosperously in Taiwan throughout all seasons go prepare delicious and healthy local delicacies. We have cooking teachers speaking Japanese, English and Chinese to take you on a journey of making the memories of Taiwan’s delicacies for life. If you wish to savor Taiwan’s delicacies, stories and local human touch in order to make unforgettable memories for the journey, you are welcome to make a reservation for CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 courses now!

CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 cuisines inherited Taiwanese mothers’ special cuisines, using vegetables and fruits that grow prosperously in Taiwan throughout all seasons go prepare delicious and healthy local delicacies. We have cooking teachers speaking Japanese, English and Chinese to take you on a journey of making the memories of Taiwan’s delicacies for life. If you wish to savor Taiwan’s delicacies, stories and local human touch in order to make unforgettable memories for the journey, you are welcome to make a reservation for CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 courses now!

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Taipei with this private transfer service. When you arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, you’ll be provided with comfortable and efficient transport to your accommodation in downtown Taipei. Relax on the journey by private vehicle — it’s a stress-free way to start your vacation or business trip.

Follow in locals’ footsteps when you visit a bustling market—and learn how to make one of Taiwan’s most popular culinary delicacies—on this private tour and cooking class. After pickup from your Taipei hotel, follow your guide to one of the city’s markets, where you’ll see how locals shop and will pick up ingredients for your day of cooking. Then, head to a nearby kitchen, where you’ll learn how to make zongzi: bamboo leaf-wrapped dumplings made of sticky rice and an assortment of fillings.

When it comes to pineapple cakes and souvenirs in Taiwan, you’ll find countless bakeries—but nothing compares to making your own! In this self-guided DIY experience, you’ll create beloved Taiwanese pastries from scratch using our easy-to-follow tablet system. Craft each piece by hand, follow every step at your own pace, and enjoy a hands-on experience with friendly on-site staff if you need assistance. Bring home beautifully handmade treats and a box of Taiwan’s sweet, golden memories.

Even if you’ve only got limited time in Taipei, a visit to northern Taiwan’s countryside is a must-do. Skip the hassle of arranging transfers and entrance fees on a private tour that transports you to Jiufen Village and your choice of national park with ease. Depending on your interests, you can customize your itinerary and choose between three different routes, which include Yehliu, Houtong, and Yangmingshan National Park.

Taipei is renowned for its delicious variety of street food and regional specialties. On this private walking tour, explore the atmospheric Zhongzheng District, visit Dongmen Market, and sample a wide selection of Taiwanese dishes, with your guide on hand to explain the ingredients and translate any food preferences.

The phrase “Eaten yet?” in Taiwanese was the friendly and caring greeting between the Taiwanese people, this phrase of “Eaten yet?” demonstrates the friendly side of Taiwanese people, while the principle for CookingFunTaiwan暖心廚房 is also the same, we wish everyone may feel stuffed whether they are family and friends or travelers from around the world, that in the same time of savoring Taiwan’s delicacies, they may also experience the innate hospitality and human touch of the Taiwanese people!

Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High-Mountain Oolong Tea Pineapple pastry with egg yolk is the most popular souvenir of Taiwan, we will teach you starting from preparing the pineapple filling, the pineapple pastry with salted egg yolk offers the ideal aromatic and salty flavor, you may take back home the pineapple pastries you have made to share with family and friends after the course. Longan cake is a nourishing dessert in Taiwan; Longan is also known as Fuyuan, and has the effects of warming up the blood and keeping the warmth, it is also one of the representative Taiwan ancient flavored desserts. There are many high mountains in Taiwan surrounded by mist and clouds with short average sunshine, thus the tea leaves are enriched in Catechin. We have specially selected oolong tea from high mountains of over 1,000m to share with you, the refreshingly and aromatic sweetness of oolong tea forms an ideal combination with pineapple pastry with salty egg yolk and Longan cake, offering the most leisurable and carefree afternoon hours.

Visit some of Taipei’s key attractions—but also discover its lesser-known corners—on this introductory private tour. Pick between several convenient departure times, and meet your local host at a central location. Look forward to seeing famous Taipei landmarks such as Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall. However, you’ll also step off the tourist trail and will visit a local temple, bustling markets, and a tranquil park—and will get to try authentic Taiwanese bubble tea, too.

Spend a morning or afternoon exploring Taipei’s urban and historic highlights on this half-day sightseeing tour. Your savvy guide escorts you to key attractions such as Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs's Shrine, and the National Palace Museum. Hear interesting commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and see examples of Ming Dynasty architecture.

Experience Taipei the way locals do—by bike—and see a side to the city you'd miss if exploring alone. Kick things off with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast to fuel up, then cycle through the city’s historic streets. Along the way, pass by bustling markets, traditional architecture, historic temples, and more. As you pedal, listen to your guide's fun and insightful facts about Taipei’s culture and history.

Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance of an authentic Taiwanese night market—and sample a wide range of traditional, local dishes—on this private, evening tour. Meet your guide directly at your local hotel, and set off on foot. Your destination is the locals-frequented Yansan Night Market. Over the course of several hours, you’ll meet numerous vendors, will sample up to eight different dishes, and will have the special chance to soak up its one-of-a-kind ambiance.

Yilan is a beautiful small town outside of Taipei known for tea production. On this slow travel experience, visit with the tea farmers who continue the tradition of Taiwanese tea culture. You'll experience hands-on tea roasting and rolling, as well as taste various flavors of tea like oolong and green tea. After a traditional lunch, learn the art of white and blue china and create your own souvenir!

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.

For those who want to learn about the flavors of Taiwanese cuisine, this hands-on cooking class is a great place to start. Learn how to make some of Taiwan's most popular dishes and learn the stories behind them in a small-group setting. A sample menu may include Karasumi friend rice, 3-cup chicken, and Gomi Nakamaki.