Korean Cooking Class in Busan: Make Tofu Stew & Pancakes

Cook two dishes and eat them in an afternoon

A hands-on Korean cooking class in Busan where you learn to make sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) and pajeon (vegetable pancakes) while watching a chef's demonstration, then sit down to eat what you've made. The class runs 90 minutes and includes a recipe to take home. Children from age 12 are welcome, and a live guide teaches in English and Korean.

The experience

You watch the chef demonstrate, then do the work yourself: trimming vegetables, building the stew, pan-frying the pancakes. The two dishes you make are sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew eaten with rice) and pajeon (Korean pancakes with vegetables and dipping sauce). You also prepare the dipping sauce. The vegetables come from the rooftop garden when they're in season, March through October, so what you cook depends on when you visit.

After you finish cooking, you eat. The class wraps up with a certificate and a printed recipe so you can make both dishes again at home. The whole experience runs 90 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• Lunch consisting of the two dishes you cook.
• printed recipe.
• certificate of completion.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 90 years) · Youth (15 to 18 years) · Child (12 to 14 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Korean

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by 아이러브한식

Is this one for you?If you're in Busan with a free afternoon and no kitchen of your own, this class works in 90 minutes without needing transport beyond public transit nearby. You show up, cook, and eat before moving on to the rest of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Korean.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 18 years); Child (12 to 14 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What vegetables go into the Korean pancakes?

Pajeon uses seasonal vegetables from the rooftop garden, available March through October. The exact vegetables shift with the season, and you'll trim and prepare them as part of the class.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No prior experience is required. You watch the chef demonstrate each step, then do the cooking yourself with guidance, so beginners are welcome.

What's included in the class?

Lunch (the two dishes you make), a printed recipe, and a certificate are included. The class is taught in English and Korean by a live guide.

When does the rooftop garden have vegetables available?

The garden is harvested and used from March through October. From November to February, the weather is too cold to grow vegetables, so the class operates year-round but the produce changes seasonally.