Korean Cooking Class in Seoul's 100-Year-Old Hanok

Cook royal Korean dishes in a heritage home, dine on bronze tableware.

A Korean cooking class in a 100-year-old Hanok in central Seoul where you make iconic dishes like LA Galbi, fresh kimchi, pajeon and tangpyeongchae under the guidance of certified chefs, then dine on handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware with makgeolli and traditional Korean desserts. The class holds a maximum of six people for personalized attention, and runs about two and a half hours. English-speaking guides lead the experience. Children are welcome from age 12.

The experience

The Hanok itself is the first thing you step into: a 100-year-old residential home in the heart of Seoul where the kitchen and dining space are built around the rhythms of traditional Korean cooking. You'll work alongside a certified chef in a small group of no more than six, which means real instruction instead of watching from the back of a room. The menu changes based on what you request at booking: LA Galbi (Korean-style marinated beef short ribs) is the default, but you can swap in spicy dak-galbi or braised tofu if you prefer.

You'll make several dishes across the class: haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), tangpyeongchae (mung bean jelly salad), fresh kimchi, Korean-style potato salad, and yakgwa (honey cookies), each one a technique you can take home and repeat. The chef walks you through the cuts, the marinades, the timing. Nothing requires prior cooking experience. The point is to make it accessible and to have you leave knowing how these dishes actually come together. Once everything is ready, you sit down to eat in the traditional Korean dining space on the handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware, the kind of tableware that changes how the food tastes. Makgeolli (rice wine), coffee or tea, and traditional Korean desserts round out the meal.

Public transportation reaches the Hanok easily, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours, which gives you time to cook without rushing and to actually sit and eat what you've made instead of leaving with a takeout box.

What’s included

• All cooking tools and ingredients.
• bottled water.
• makgeolli and your choice of coffee or tea.
• brunch.
• the meal you prepare, served on handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware.
• traditional Korean desserts.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 16:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Operated by Royal Seoul Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this if you want hands-on cooking in a residential setting where the chef can slow down for questions and adjust recipes to your pace, rather than following a set menu with a larger group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What dishes do I actually make in this Seoul cooking class?

You prepare haemul pajeon (a crispy seafood pancake), tangpyeongchae (a refreshing mung bean jelly salad), fresh kimchi, Korean-style potato salad, yakgwa (honey cookies), and a main protein: LA Galbi (marinated beef short ribs) by default, or dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) or braised tofu if you request it when booking.

Is this class in a real home, or a cooking school?

It's held in a 100-year-old Hanok (a preserved traditional Korean residential home in central Seoul) not a commercial kitchen or school. You cook and eat in the actual home's kitchen and dining space, which is part of the experience.

How many people will be in the class with me?

The class is limited to a maximum of six people, which means the certified chef can give personalized attention to each person and adjust the pace to your comfort level.

Do I need cooking experience to join?

No cooking skills are required. The class is designed to be accessible for everyone, and the certified chef guides you through each step of the process.

What's included in the price?

The class includes all cooking tools, bottled water, makgeolli (rice wine), coffee or tea, brunch, and the meal you prepare on handcrafted Bangjja bronzeware. The experience runs about two and a half hours.

Is there a language barrier if I don't speak Korean?

The guide conducts the class in English, so language is not a barrier. Children are welcome to join from age 12 onward.