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Market Tour and Taiwanese Cooking Class in Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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!
  • Half-day Taipei cooking class and market tour with lunch
  • Walk to Dongmen Market to learn about raw, fresh ingredients
  • Cook three different Taiwanese dishes with a hands-on lesson in an instructional kitchen
  • Practice traditional methods of food preparation
  • Savor true Taiwanese flavor from a set menu (depends on the day of the week)
  • A small group limited to eight ensures a personalized experience

Sample Menu

Main

Braised pork with rice

Taiwanese classical local staple food.

Starter

Taiwanese style fried chicken cutlet

Snacks which must be eaten in the night market

Main

Prawn omelet with special Taiwanese sauce

Taiwanese stylish omelet

Dessert

Bubble tea

Well-known drink made in Taiwan

What's Included

  • A professional English speaking cooking instructor
  • All necessary materials and ingredients
  • Lunch
  • Japanese Menu is provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Dongmen
    10650, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, 信義路2段166號B1

    *Meet up point: MRT Dongmen Station Exit 5.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Meet your host and small group at a central location and head straight to the nearby Dongmen Market.

Learn about fresh ingredients used in Taiwanese cuisine at this traditional Taipei market, before returning to the kitchen for a hands-on session. Practice traditional methods of food preparation and create three culinary dishes from scratch under the careful guidance of your private instructor.

Sample an array of flavors in Taiwanese cuisine while you cook from a set menu including soup, appetizer, and main dish (see options in Itinerary). Discover the key ingredient in making braised beef noodle soup; learn to create distinctive flavors in hot and sour soup; or prepare three cups chicken, a Taiwanese signature dish. 

Finally, sit down to savor a mouthwatering lunch before concluding your tour at the original departure point.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Exact pick-up time and tour guide’s contact number will advised two days before tour departure
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour requires a minimum of 2 guests. We will do our best to accommodate individual travelers by placing them on tours with other guests. In the event an individual traveler cannot be so accommodated, guest will be offered an alternative tour of equal value or full refund.
  • In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, MyTaiwanTour reserves the right to alter tour itinerary.
  • There will be a 100% charge for no-shows that is defined as arriving 15 minutes late.
  • Menu may be changed without prior notice.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This cooking class was great. Chef...

Ben B, Mar 2018
This cooking class was great. Chef Wayne was a great host and the food was terrific.

From $150.00

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 15 days in advance.

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