Seoul: Korean Cooking Class with 10 Tastings & Vegan Options

Summary

Cook, taste and laugh with locals in a Seoul kitchen

You’ll roll up your sleeves in a real Seoul kitchen, learning to make jeon pancakes, bibimbap, kimbap and more — tasting over ten Korean flavors along the way. With friendly guidance and options for vegan or halal diets, you’ll share laughter (and bingsu) at the table before heading back out into the city’s energy.

What’s the experience like?

We were already elbow-deep in pancake batter when Chef Min waved over another plate of banchan — honestly, I lost count after the sixth little dish. The kitchen was bright but not fancy, just a long table crowded with bowls, sesame oil in the air, and people from everywhere. Someone’s phone played K-pop quietly behind us. Our guide, Min, kept switching between gentle instructions (“more gochujang!”) and stories about her grandma’s tofu jeon — I tried saying “jeon” properly and she grinned, so maybe I got close?

I didn’t expect to chop so much or laugh this hard. The bibimbap was my favorite part — building it up layer by layer, then mixing it all together until it looked like something from a street stall in Jeonju. Min said theirs is “the best in Korea,” and honestly, I’m not arguing. She made sure everyone had what they needed (vegan for me; someone else wanted halal), never making a fuss about it. There was this moment when we all went quiet tasting our kimbap rolls — just seaweed crunch and that sweet-salty rice hit.

By dessert (bingsu piled high with fruit and red beans), the windows had fogged up from all the cooking. We sat around eating shaved ice with condensed milk dripping down our fingers, swapping stories about where we’d been in Seoul so far. It felt like being let into someone’s home kitchen for a couple hours — not rushed or staged. I still think about that sesame leaf pancake sometimes; weird how food sticks with you like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on Korean cooking class

• Join 2.5-hour cooking class
• Prepare Korean pancakes and Banchan
• Make Jeonju Bibimbap
• Cook Kimbap and Bulgogi dishes
• Enjoy Bingsu dessert with toppings
• Sample over ten Korean dishes

Top questions

Is this Korean cooking class suitable for vegans or vegetarians?

Yes, vegan and vegetarian options are available for every dish during the class.

How long does the Seoul cooking class last?

The class lasts about 2.5 hours including cooking and eating time.

Where is the cooking club located in Seoul?

The class is near iconic destinations in central Seoul; exact address provided after booking.

Are halal or gluten-free meals available during this cooking experience?

Yes, both halal and gluten-free preferences can be accommodated on request.

What dishes do you make during this Korean cooking class?

You’ll prepare jeon pancakes, bibimbap, kimbap or bulgogi (with alternatives), plus bingsu dessert.

Is this activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are drinks included during the class?

Bottled water plus coffee or tea are included with your meal.

What’s included

Your experience includes hands-on instruction from a local chef in central Seoul, all ingredients (with vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and halal options), bottled water plus coffee or tea throughout the session — plus plenty of snacks to taste as you cook and a generous bingsu dessert at the end before you head out again.