Chiang Mai: Thai and Akha Food Small-Group Cooking Class

Chiang Mai, Thailand

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

A recipe can teach you the steps, but not the technique and local know-how that make Thai food taste so good. Start at a local market to source your ingredients, then cook a spread of Thai and Akha (an ethnic minority group in northern Thailand) dishes with hands-on guidance, picking up the tips that go beyond any cookbook. Once you've created your dishes, tuck in.

Choose a morning or evening cooking class to suit your schedule
Gain the skills and know-how to make multiple dishes in just one experience
Combine Thai and Akha cuisine in one session, and learn about both cultures
Get plenty of hands-on help in a small-group class with a capped number of travelers

Sample Menu

Main

Appetizers

Papaya Salad, Spring Roll

Dessert

Desserts

Mango with Sticky Rice, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk

Main

Akha dishes

Sapi Thong (tomato dipping sauce), Akha Salad, Akha Soup

Main

Stir fry

Sweet & Sour Vegetables, Cashew Nut with Chicken, Chicken with Hot Basil, Pad Thai

Main

Soup

Chicken in Coconut Milk, Hot & Sour Prawn Soup, Clear Soup with Egg Tofu

Main

Curry Paste and Curry

Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Panaeng Curry, Massaman Curry

What's Included

Pick up and drop at your hotel
Local market tour (Morning Cooking Class)
All ingredients for cooking
Vegatarian/Vegan meal option
Wi-Fi internet
Free CookBook + Extra Gift

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

• You can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai town. • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Meeting point

Wat Pan Whean
50 Phra Pok Klao Rd Soi 4 Old City Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai town.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
The activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs)
Appetizers: Papaya Salad, Spring Roll
Desserts: Mango with Sticky Rice, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk

Akha dishes: Sapi Thong (tomato dipping sauce), Akha Salad, Akha Soup
Stir fry: Sweet & Sour Vegetables, Cashew Nut with Chicken, Chicken with Hot Basil, Pad Thai
Soup: Chicken in Coconut Milk, Hot & Sour Prawn Soup, Clear Soup with Egg Tofu
Curry Paste and Curry: Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Panaeng Curry, Massaman Curry
In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc.), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the show/tour.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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On was an amazing teacher...

Stephanie_C, Sep 2025

On was an amazing teacher and made the class so fun. Come hungry because it is a ton of food! Easy recipes and nice to have the recipe book.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad to hear that the class fun and engaging. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team

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