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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Culinary Journey with a Native Akha Chef
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Embark on a culinary journey in Chiang Mai with a native Akha chef. Learn the art of Thai and Akha cooking, discover unique dishes, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Akha people.
Embark on a culinary journey in Chiang Mai with a native Akha chef. Learn the art of Thai and Akha cooking, discover unique dishes, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Akha people.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko. - Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the Local Market to see the real lifestyle of local people + Cooking Thai and Akha foods.
Evening cooking class excluding Market tour only cooking.
Why choose Evening Cooking Class?
Fits around a busy day schedule
First home-cooked Thai dinner…
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14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko. - Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the Local Market to see the real lifestyle of local people + Cooking Thai and Akha foods.
Evening cooking class excluding Market tour only cooking.
Why choose Evening Cooking Class?
Fits around a busy day schedule
First home-cooked Thai dinner in Thailand.
No need to worry or plan where or what to eat for dinner just come and cook!
It’s cooler in the evening, actually a much better time to be cooking.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
- Local market tour (only for morning class)
- Individual cooking station
- Akha Hill Tribe coffee
- Full color cook book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
- Local market tour (only for morning class)
- Individual cooking station
- Akha Hill Tribe coffee
- Full color cook book
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meal Options
- Start by two Appetizers - The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
- Making two Desserts - Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
- Three Akha Dishes - In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
- Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste -…
- Start by two Appetizers - The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
- Making two Desserts - Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
- Three Akha Dishes - In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
- Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste - You can choose one of the four most popular Thai curries; Red curry, Green curry, Panang curry, or the Massaman curry.
- Pick one out of three Soup - You can choose between the Chicken & Coconut Milk (Tom Kha Gai), the Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (Tom Yum Gong), or the Clear Soup & Egg Tofu
- Pick one out of four Stir-Fried - You can choose Pad Thai, Chicken with Cashew Nut, Chicken with Hot Basil, or Sweet and Sour Vegetables.
- Everyone can choose their own menu individually - All recipes can be adapted to be cooked: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. Alternative solutions are available for any food allergies.
Additional Information
Acquire the knowledge to prepare Thai and Akha cuisine while vacationing in Chiang Mai under the guidance of our expert chef, an indigenous Akha person. Gain insight into their distinctive culinary practices and meals, along with an understanding of their history and traditions. Light snacks, local market tour (only for morning sessions), and hotel…
Acquire the knowledge to prepare Thai and Akha cuisine while vacationing in Chiang Mai under the guidance of our expert chef, an indigenous Akha person. Gain insight into their distinctive culinary practices and meals, along with an understanding of their history and traditions. Light snacks, local market tour (only for morning sessions), and hotel transportation are part of the package.
- Visitor are welcome
- Come with empty stomach
Location
14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Meeting Point for Walk-In:
Morning Cooking Class: Meeting at Wat Pan Whaen Temple, by 9:00 am
There is where we meet before starting the market tour.
Evening Cooking Class: Meeting at Cooking School Location by 5:00 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Joy_g
Jan 16, 2026
Happy to have had this experience - What a fun experience!! The visit to the market was exceptional, informative and fun. You have the choice of dishes you wish to prepare and the amount of spice (chilies) you can tolerate. The instructor/chef made the class fun. Come with a big appetite!
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7kidsleduc
Jan 16, 2026
Book This Class! - This was so much fun!!
Our beautiful guide Niti greeted us off the bus and we all went for an educational market excursion to Chiang Mai Gate fresh food Market.
We learned all about the vegetables we would be using in our class.
Next we went back to learn how to make 11 amazing dishes.
Our teacher Niti is very funny with stellar teaching skills. It made for a great experience.
Don't eat breakfast because you are in for a culinary feast!
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Hillybilly14
Jan 16, 2026
Fabulous, fun thia cookery class - Fabulous morning doing this cookery class. Taken to Chang mai gate market first to select & learn about all the vegetables we wet using to cook with today. Back to the cookery school to do the cooking & eating. All the food we cooked was delicious. Our school guide was so friendly, funny & helpful. Definitely recommend
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Kysolim
Jan 15, 2026
Absolutely Incredible! - There are many cooking classes available in Chiang Mai. I chose this one because of the numerous online five-star reviews. It did NOT disappoint! The day began with an educational walk-through tour of the South Gate morning fresh market. Many Thai ingredients were completely foreign to me and it was very helpful to be led through the market, tasting the produce as we went with a description of their uses. Following the tour, we headed to the cooking school. The venue is absolutely beautiful and it was the most professionally run and efficient cooking class I’ve ever attended. We cooked eleven (11!) different Thai dishes. After we cooked each course, we enjoyed the fruits of our labors before moving to the next course. The cost of the class, with all of the food included was absolutely amazing. I don’t remember exactly how many cooking stations there were but I’m guessing it was between 16-20. The stations were in two rows facing each other with an aisle down the middle for the instructor. Each station was fully equipped with all of the necessary cooking and serving equipment and pantry items. The staff were very nice and helpful. Our instructor was very entertaining and she made the day enjoyable as well as entertaining. Everyone should include this in their Chiang Mai experience. It is not to be missed!
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Leo_c
Jan 14, 2026
Thai Akha Kitchen - A Perfect Experience - The Thai Akha Kitchen was a perfect culinary experience. Niti was an exceptionally great instructor, her facility, staff and manner were spot on, inciteful, comforting and humorous. We shared her link to numerous fellow travelers.
Home now and using her cookbook and rediscovering the sensory pleasure of the processes and the results of what we learned in her class.
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104jensi
Jan 14, 2026
A highlight experience in Chiangmai - The experience was a highlight. Niti was entertaining, very knowledgeable and funny. I really enjoyed the food and the class and would recommend it to anyone.
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Rcollins63
Jan 14, 2026
My favorite cooking class. - The hostess/teacher Niti is amazing,informative, patient and funny. The food is amazing and we learned a lot. It is a must attend.
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Wander817451
Jan 13, 2026
5 hr Dopamine Hit - Our guide, Niti, was so funny and knowledgeable. The whole experience was a 5 hour dopamine hit! The market was so cool to see and learn about the ingredients, the kitchen and cooking environment was really great, and the food we made was outstanding. I can’t recommend this class and Niti more. I came by myself and wished the whole time that my husband was able to experience it with me. Thank you!
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Wander646284
Jan 13, 2026
Thai food and culture immersion - Amazing thai immersion led by an enthusiastic representative of the culture. Pacing and portions allowed for a smooth experience. The day was over before we knew it despite the long duration. 1 of the best parts was the tour through the local morning market to pick up supplies for the dishes we made during the class. Take on the spice peer pressure and challenge your mouth and gut to the thai level!
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Jhonerikm2026
Jan 13, 2026
An amazing and lovely plan!!! - It was an amazing plan to do here, you learn lots of Thai cuisine, you prepare lot of dishes and desserts and everything you cook is delicious!!
The guide was amazing, to funny to just follow the instructions, prepare you food and be happy with the result!
Fully recommended!
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