Top South Korea Food & Drink Classes

Immerse yourself in Korean culture and enjoy an authentic home-cooking experience with a local chef at her home. Enjoy a guided visit to the local market to purchase fresh ingredients, sample tasty street food snacks, and learn about typical herbs and spices. Then, get hands-on as you create a selection of popular Korean dishes and master traditional cooking techniques. Finally sit down to enjoy a ‘Hanjeongsik’ dinner including your homemade dishes, along with additional side dishes and dessert.

Discover the techniques to prepare four types of kimchi during a small-group cooking class in Seoul. Begin with a tour of Mangwon Market to learn about Korean food culture and how to find the freshest ingredients. Set in the home and guided by a professional chef, you’ll enjoy ample one-on-one attention from your instructor. Afterward, you’re ready to make this iconic side dish back home.

Don’t just eat traditional food in Korea, learn to make it too during this private, customizable Bujeon market tour and home cooking class. Benefit from the personalized attention of your local host, as you pick up techniques and skills which will last longer than any souvenir, including recipes for several lesser-known Korean dishes. It’s a hands-on experience that few travelers get to enjoy.

Korean alcohol is a lot more than just a green bottle of soju, which is diluted ethanol with artificial sweetener. Broadly, Korean alcohols are divided into Tak-ju (unfiltered rice wine), Cheong-ju (filtered clear rice wine) and So-ju (distilled spirit). Here, we will focus on our specialty, soju, but we can also taste other types too. Samhae soju was a beloved choice of spirit among the noble class of Joseon dynasty(1392~1894). This luxurious alcohol had caused cult following, but the making was so resource(rice)-heavy that production had to stop during famines. The current master, Hyeonjong Kim had learned and practiced for more than 10 years under master Taeksang Kim who had inherited and kept the recipe in the family. Sadly, master Taeksang Kim passed away in 2021. We will have a privilege to taste the history. *For private groups, please make a private group reservation or message me. I can make changes according to your group needs. IG: samsangchun whatzapp: +821048611810

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) lies on the border between North and South Korea, and visiting outside of a guided tour is not allowed. On this tour, explore the DMZ with your guide and gain insight into Korean War history. Take in sites of interest including the 3rd Tunnel and the Dora Observatory in safety, with entrance fees plus pickup and drop-off in central Seoul included.

Immerse in the world of K-drama “Winter Sonata” on this small-group door-to-door day trip to pretty Namiseom (Nami) Island. Exploring in a group of maximum 11, learn about contemporary Korean culture from your guide as you travel and explore Nami. Along the way, enjoy a stop at Petite France, a slice of rural France translated into the Korean countryside, and savor an included lunch.

Please note: Price varies by group size. Devour your way through Seoul’s most famous markets and landmarks on a private Korean food tour. This 3-hour culinary adventure is perfect for travelers who want to skip the tourist trap restaurants and eat like a true Seoulite. Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Bibimbap and Noodle soup. You'll not only learn about and taste typical food, you'll also learn about the culture and see some city highlights!

Tour the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with a knowledgeable guide who shares the history and highlights of this important strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Established in 1953 after the Korean War, the DMZ includes key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, DMZ Museum and Dora Observatory. Visit the DMZ from Seoul on a morning or afternoon half-day tour, with optional upgrades to include lunch or a full-day tour that also visits Insadong Antique Street, a mecca of antique shops, boutiques and tea houses.

See the highlights of the DMZ stress-free on a half-day sightseeing tour from Seoul. After comfortable transfer from convenient pickup locations, your group will visit Imjingak Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park and the Bridge of Freedom. Next, tour the DMZ, Third Tunnel, and Dora Observatory. From beginning to end, your guide will provide detailed commentary to ensure an immersive and informative experience. Return to Seoul with plenty of time to enjoy the evening as you wish.

Make the most of your free time in Seoul. Ideal for busy travelers, this private, full-day guided tour includes a tailor-made itinerary. Listen to context and get support from an English-speaking guide as you traverse the city. Shop for antiques in Insadong, learn about Korean Buddhism at Jogyesa Temple, or visit one of South Korea’s oldest markets at Namdaemu—the choice is yours.

Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during your stay in Seoul on this half-day tour. A border zone that separates North Korea and South Korea, the DMZ presents the chance to learn a bit about the history of conflict between the two countries. You can enter one of the tunnels and visit Dora Observatory, where you can look at North Korea through a telescope, depending on the weather.

Learn how to prepare Korean food like a palace chef during a small-group cooking class in Busan. No previous culinary experience is necessary, as you’ll receive plenty of one-on-one attention from your friendly and skilled instructor. Once your bibimbap, seaweed soup, and Korean pancake are ready, feast on your flavor-packed creations and enjoy a complimentary dessert at a traditional Korean dining table. Please note that the class’s menu may vary by date.

Learn how to cook a traditional Korean meal with help from a local during this 3-hour, small-group cooking class in Seoul. Take a short walking tour through the city as you make your way to a nearby market to pick up some ingredients to use in your recipes. Then, head over to a traditional Korean house, and learn to cook Korean dishes. Once you’ve finished in the kitchen, enjoy eating your meal with the company of your group.

What is your favorite memory that you like to bring it home? Bring your favorite moment in a bottle and bringing it up whenever you like to feel it again. Make your own K-scent here in CASAMU, located at the center of the trends, Apgujeong street. Out of our 250 fragrances, we’ve selected our best picked 40 accords and natural raw material including K-scents for our travelers to be awaken their senses and emotion to come up with beautiful memory in a 50ml bottle. As the ICAD Korean center, we only have IFRA certified fragrance materials for safe perfume making class. We’ll have short welcome tea time to bring out your memory to set up your K-memory scent. We’ll go through basic perfume informations such as olfactory pyramid. Then, we’ll explore different accords and raw materials at the individual perfume organ set to come up with your personalized niche perfume. We have special gift at the end to help to feel your own perfume well.

It's a pleasure for us to have taught people from all around the world in our Makgeolli classes. In each class, we: * Share the secrets of using traditional methods and fresh ingredients. * Inspire our students to continue crafting Makgeolli at home when they return to their countries. * Encourage everyone who takes our class to experiment and create their unique Makgeolli creations. Join us, and let's make the journey of learning and crafting Makgeolli together!

It is so famous that any traveler visiting Korea will learn by making four representative K-foods that they really want to try. After making a Korean table, you can take time to film carefully so that you can post it on your personal social media, and you can have a hearty meal with seasonal Korean desserts prepared. After cooking, we will have a tour of a large Indoor market located right across the street. You can see not only various groceries and snacks, but also large kimchi refrigerators used by Koreans. (2nd, 4th Sunday is closed, so there is no tour.)

Gain insight into Korean tradition and heritage on this 3.5-hour Korean cultural experience in Seoul. Visit a cultural center and enjoy a welcoming cup of Korean tea. In your traditional ‘hanbok’ attire, practice formal social etiquette and gain insight into polite manners in Korea. Master the ancient art of kimchi-making and learn how this popular speciality dish is used in Korean cookery. Engage your fellow visitors in old-fashioned folk games popular in the Joseon era, then return to your hotel via an amethyst factory or ginseng center.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about and make your own makgeolli! This is the only English-speaking makgeolli making class in Busan. The class is perfect for anyone interested in Korean food and alcohol, history and culture, and fermentation. No previous brewing experience is required – we provide you with everything you need to make your own makgeolli! The host is a professional brewer who worked in food and beverage in the US and studied traditional alcohol under Korean master brewers. At our makgeolli brewery close to Gwangalli Beach, we will introduce different types of Korean alcohol as well as what makes them different from other rice-based alcohols. We also provide a tasting of various types so you can try them for yourself! We will then make makgeolli, from the processing of rice to incorporating enzymes unique to Korean alcohol. After making your own batch, you will have the option to take home a container to keep brewing or a bottle of makgeolli made in our brewery!

Our Soju tasting experience will inform you about the wonderful world of Soju. There is so much that people don’t know, and our class will be a fun and rewarding experience to inform you about the trends and taste that the Soju market provides. Experience Korean cuisine, Makgeolli, and cocktails for all, especially for foodies, bartenders, and cocktail lovers.

Discover the secrets of North Korean cuisine during a private cooking class with a North Korean defector in Seoul. Hear personal stories about life in North Korea and learn about the country's culinary customs. You’ll also learn how to prepare the North Korean versions of potato noodles and bibimbap. This immersive experience offers an opportunity to explore North Korean food and culture in a personalized, respectful, and informative way.

Learn to make radish kimchi in a workshop that includes hands-on lessons, a meal, and homemade kimchi to take home with you. A simple recipe and step-by-step guidance from the instructor makes the class accessible to first-timers. Plus, unlike complicated cooking classes, this workshop keeps things simple so you can easily recreate the kimchi in your home kitchen.

Instagrammable K-Food School Capture your cooking and beautiful K-food with your phone. How about trying a unique experience while traveling in Korea? Let's share the warmth of Korea while making K-food. Come to Yun's K-Food Lab and experience traditional Korean cuisine.

With a native English speaking host, you will discover the wide variety of Korean traditional alcohols that go so far beyond what you can find in convenience stores! Learn about the history and culture of alcohol as well as the science of fermentation and what makes Korean sool different from sake. You will also have the opportunity to try a variety of Korean alcohol, from the cloudy makgeolli to clear yakju and traditionally distilled soju. You won't go back to the green bottles again!