Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

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Taipei, Taiwan

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

This small-group cooking class, capped at six, ensures hands-on guidance
Save time with this two-in-one cooking class and market visit
See a side of Taipei that many others miss when you explore Dadaocheng
Walk away with new culinary skills, and enjoy your meal at the end of class

Sample Menu

Main

Tuesday｜Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

A traditional birthday food for newborn babies

Main

Wednesday｜Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.

Main

Thursday | The Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice

Give simple rice a delicious makeover. Together with a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma. Vegetarian Option Available

Main

Friday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice

The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice. And, a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma.

Main

Saturday | Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.

Main

Sunday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice

The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice. And, a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma.

What's Included

Unique designed BeMyGuest Taipei Apron as a gift
Lunch

The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch
Coffee, tea, soft drinks
The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
English, Chinese, and some Japanese during the class
E-recipe of today's menu (English/Chinese/Japanese)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

No. 356, Section 1, Dihua St, Nanfang Village, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103
Each class starts from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm. ⬜ At 09:20 am, we meet at No. 356, Section 1, Dihua Street, a traditional brick building(台北市大同區迪化街一段356號). ⬜ If you might be late, contact us via WhatsApp or LINE. You can find our details on Google Maps by searching "BeMyGuest Taipei".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/14/2026 - 07/14/2026
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
07/15/2026 - 07/16/2026
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
07/17/2026 - 07/19/2026
Friday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
07/21/2026 - 07/26/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
07/28/2026 - 08/02/2026
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
08/04/2026 - 08/09/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
08/11/2026 - 08/11/2026
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
08/12/2026 - 08/16/2026
Wednesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
08/18/2026 - 10/04/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10/06/2026 - 10/10/2026
Tuesday - Saturday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10/11/2026 - 10/11/2026
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10/13/2026 - 10/25/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10/27/2026 - 10/28/2026
Tuesday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
08/04/2027 - 09/20/2027
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
09/29/2027 - 10/25/2027
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

What To Expect

Dihua Street

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Taiwanese Risotto, Youfan ingredients include: Sticky rice, pork, dried mushrooms, dried shrimps, daikon radish, pork ribs, and shallots.
Braised Beef Noodle Soup ingredients include: Beef, garlic, bean paste, green onion, tomato, chili, and spices.

Stir-fried Rice ingredients include: Spring onion, spices, pork, peas, corn, and bean oil.
Luroufan, the Braised Pork Rice ingredients include: Pork, shallots, pig skin, spices, and garlic.
Please confirm allergies or dietary restrictions before booking. No last-minute ingredient changes can be made on-site.
Bring your kids (under 12) for free! If they’re just hanging out and not joining the cooking, there’s no extra charge. If your kids enjoy cooking, please reserve seats for them. Contact Alex through WhatsApp if you need any help.
We love solo travelers! However, this activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to run. If the minimum size is not met 5 days prior, we will notify you to reschedule; if you cannot accommodate the alternative dates, you must manually cancel your booking through the system for a full refund, and proceeding with your solo booking constitutes acceptance of this policy.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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 103 reviews

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This cooking class was...

Hillary_H, Jun 2026

This cooking class was part tour of old Taipei and part grandma's recipes. Alex was personable, informative and proud to share his favorite recipes with us. The braised pork rice was fun to prepare and delicious. The bitter gourd was a taste of Taiwanese food I had never experienced before. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for joining today’s cooking class. We always hope our guests can deeply experience the unique flavors and cultural characteristics of Taiwan. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank you.

Good food and fun class

Gayle_E, Apr 2026

This was more than a cooking class. Alex gave a history of the Dadaocheng neighborhood which very interesting. He took us to the Taipei Bridge then we toured the local market. He explained how different fruits and vegetables are used. We had a few snacks too. The cooking class was very well-organized and the food was great. We made braised pork and rice and bitter melon with bean paste. I would love to take another cooking class with Alex!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much. I was very happy to cook with you on that beautiful morning.😘😘😘

The cooking part of this tour was great.

David_T, Jan 2026

The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your valuable feedback and participation.

Amazing experience

Dalia_E, Apr 2026

It was a very nice experience, a walk where we could meet more of the day to day of the locals, meet new fruits, flavors and the cooking class was very enjoyable and the instructor was very warm and patient, friendly, and guided you every step.

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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Muchísimas gracias a ambos por visitarnos, fue un honor recibirlos a usted y a su mamá. Me dio muchísimo gusto atenderlos; compartir mi hogar, Dadaocheng, con amigos extranjeros es siempre lo que más me apasiona y disfruto hacer. Espero que tengan un viaje increíble por Taiwán y ojalá tengamos la oportunidad de volvernos a ver.