Top Asia Classes & Workshops

Continuing the success of our first branch in Hanoi, we proudly introduce Da Nang branch offering foreign friends a culinary voyage through Central Vietnam's local recipes and culture. Join us! It's not just just a cooking activity, it's also an immersive cultural experience. Let's savor and share the flavors of middle Vietnam. Our class includes a market visit where you can learn about local products and understand thoroughly the stories behind each dish. Our menu choice for the join-in class is diverse and well balanced including both popular and well-known delicious dishes in the local, that we want to introduce to you. The menu is also selected based on its flexibility so we can adjust the class to meet each dietary requirements.

A repertoire of Thai dishes makes the perfect souvenir from your Koh Lanta vacation. Join a professional chef in a teak wood house amid an organic garden for a lunch or dinner feast. You’ll prepare four dishes from a menu of 10 choices—vegetarian and lower spice options are available on request—then enjoy them alongside water, coffee, tea, and seasonal fruits. Leave with your leftovers and a cooking certificate.

If you've ever wanted to make restaurant-quality ramen at home, this small-group class in Tokyo is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced chef. Hear insider stories and anecdotes from the restaurant scene, and practice different techniques to make authentic gyoza and ramen. All the ingredients you'll need will be at your disposal.

Discover the skills of Sri Lankan home cooking—something difficult to arrange independently—with this private class in Negombo. Forget using recipes and be welcomed into an authentic family home to experience how locals prep day-to-day dishes. After tea or coffee, cook up coconut milk, curry, rice, and other treats, and sit down to savor your creations for dinner around your host’s table. Upgrade to add a market visit to choose your vegetables and hear about local spices and herbs.

- Groups are kept thoughtful to maintain experience quality - A lived-in local space, ceramic tools, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors - Learn how locals taste, adjust, and enjoy coffee, not just how to brew it - Ingredients explained clearly, with easy home-friendly substitutes - Our bar is your playground — you're always welcome to explore! - Subtle surprises along the way --- let them find you

Kendo, a Japanese martial art, descends from the ancient fighting methods of samurai. In this small-group class, immerse yourself in the world of samurai through practicing kendo in a real dojo. You'll even get to wear an authentic uniform as you learn proper form and practice striking with a bamboo sword. The dojo also doubles as a museum with a variety of samurai artifacts and memorabilia.

The refined setting of a Japanese tea ceremony can feel intimidating to travelers. This immersive small-group Kyoto experience unravels some of the mystery. With the help of an expert, don a beautiful kimono and have your hair styled, then participate in a traditional tea ceremony in an elegant tea room; learn how to prepare matcha; and, if you like, create your own piece of calligraphy.

Escape the city and travel to the Vietnamese countryside to experience a cookery class with a difference. Unlike on other culinary tours, explore a local market, take a boat cruise on the Thu Bon River, ride in a cart pulled by a water buffalo, and even receive a shoulder massage before learning to cook Vietnamese delicacies. Plus, for the ultimate convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a vegetarian meal option are available.

The Ella Tasting Experience Master the art of Sri Lankan cuisine with a private, curated cooking class focused on Authentic Vegan and Gluten-Free flavors. From a hand-picked tasting menu to one-on-one guidance, we provide a bespoke culinary journey tailored to your palate, ensuring your favorite island memories stay with you long after you’ve returned home. Upon booking our experience, we craft your tailor made menu Each experience is filled with unique content matching your tastes

Discover the culture behind *izakaya*, the Japanese equivalent to tapas, during a half-day cooking class with dinner in Kyoto. Rather than just dining on popular home dishes, learn tips and tricks for getting the food right at home during a session with a master chef before preparing and eating your own izakaya-style creations. It’s the perfect chance to explore the country’s cuisine beyond the typical sushi and teriyaki offerings.

Learn to cook authentic Balinese food in the island in which it originated with this cooking class. You'll start with a visit to a morning market where you'll learn all about local ingredients. Then it's time to hit the kitchen, where you'll learn the art of making sauces and pastes as well as side dishes and main courses; which you’ll then get to eat!

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.

Create your own one-of-a-kind ring from vintage coins in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. This unique experience allows you to transform real coins into a wearable piece of jewelry, combining craftsmanship with history. You can choose from a selection of Japanese vintage coins as well as coins from around the world. Each coin carries its own story, design, and origin, allowing you to create a ring that is both meaningful and personal. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will shape and finish your ring step by step with guidance, making it easy for anyone to join without prior experience. This experience is especially popular for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want to create something memorable together. Your handmade ring becomes not only a stylish accessory, but also a lasting memory from your time in Japan. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your custom-made ring as a unique and personal souvenir.

Create your own pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. In this beginner-friendly experience, you will shape, sand, and finish your chopsticks while learning about their role in Japanese daily life and culture. The workshop includes Japanese hinoki (cypress) wood at no additional cost, known for its light weight and pleasant natural aroma. Guests may also choose to upgrade to other premium woods such as whitewood, cherry, walnut, or purpleheart for an additional fee, each offering a unique color and texture. Throughout the experience, your guide will explain the cultural background of chopsticks and Japanese craftsmanship in a simple and engaging way. No prior experience is needed, and all steps are carefully guided. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your handmade chopsticks as a meaningful and personal souvenir from Japan. This experience is perfect for travelers looking for a creative, cultural, and memorable activity in Kyoto.

Japan is known for its stunning calligraphy, and if you’ve ever been curious about this ancient art, this hands-on lesson is a fantastic way to explore it. Led by an expert calligraphy artist, you learn to write your name in Japanese kanji, then create your own personalized calligraphy t-shirt to take home. The workshop includes traditional workwear, ink grinding, and brush techniques for a complete experience.

A tea ceremony is an essential Kyoto cultural experience, and this small-group session lets you take part in one in an intimate setting. Watch an expert prepare matcha using traditional rituals, utensils, and techniques that incorporate mindfulness. Along the way, learn practical skills you can recreate at home, and enjoy the opportunity to prepare a cup of tea yourself too.

Get more out of your time in Jaipur—and enjoy a relaxing, cultural experience—with this group yoga session. During your class, your instructor will guide you through different postures, and help you improve your yoga skills—something you wouldn’t get if taking part in online yoga classes. Enjoy a practice that’s soothing for the body and mind, and learn new techniques you can try out at home.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).

Yoga classes usually accommodate a mix of levels, making it difficult to get personalized instruction. Enjoy a bespoke experience from a private yogi during this special sunrise class in Varanasi. Whether you’re new to yoga or an advanced practitioner, you’ll receive a hands-on, tailor-made lesson. Even better, you’ll get to enjoy panoramic views overlooking the Ganges riverbanks from an exclusive rooftop location.

Take a private yoga class at one of the most sacred places on earth. You'll have your own private instructor to walk you through various postures, or asanas, as the sun rises over the Ganges River. Best of all, a yoga mat will be provided so that you won't need to bring your own.

Learn the art of traditional Rajasthani miniature painting with this private lesson, led by an art teacher. You'll learn about the techniques necessary to create fine pieces of artwork, generally painted using tiny brushes made from a single hair. At the end of your class, you'll have a creation that you can take home with you as a unique, homemade souvenir.

Batik, textiles dyed using wax, is a signature of Yogyakarta. Learn the art and bring home a beautiful souvenir at this batik-making class near the Prambanan Temple Complex. You’ll trace a pattern, outline it in melted wax using traditional “canting” tools, then dye it in sequence to bring out the brilliant colors. As soon as it’s dry, the work is yours to take home.

Immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine with this all-in-one small-group class. You’ll visit a local supermarket near Iriya Station with your guide and learn how to shop for Japanese ingredients like a professional. After, you’ll make traditional foods like sushi rolls, miso soup, egg rolls, and more as you hone your homestyle cooking skills. Once it’s time to enjoy your meal, tea is served to complement your experience.

Break up a day of sightseeing with this small-group sake tasting tour in Tokyo. Sip, swirl, and sample over 30 different bottles of sake, as you deepen your understanding of this popular Japanese rice wine with an expert guide. Learn about manufacturing processes, production areas, and flavors as you swap tasting notes with fellow travelers. Plus, each tasting comes with a curated selection of appetizers to refresh your palate.