Korean Culinary Journey: Royal Cuisine Experience

Discover Korean culinary traditions in a 100-year-old Hanok. Master authentic dishes with expert chefs. Enjoy a cultural, hands-on cooking experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 36-2 - Experience the charm of a meticulously preserved century-old Hanok in the vibrant city of Seoul, where the enduring beauty of Korean tradition harmonizes with refined comfort. This unique culinary adventure welcomes you into a tranquil, heritage-rich abode to explore the art of Korean cuisine in an intimate environment—capped at just six…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Cooking Tools
Meal Options
  • Hamul-Pajeon - Haemul-pajeon is a savory Korean pancake with fresh seafood and green onions, crispy outside and soft inside, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce.
  • Tangpyeongchae - Tangpyeongchae is a seasoned mung bean jelly salad tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetables. It’s a light, refreshing Korean royal side dish.
  • LA Galbi(Beef…
Additional Information

Welcome to Our Home, a Century-Old Hanok in the Heart of Seoul: Enter a local’s residence where tradition meets modernity, and immerse yourself in the culture of a traditional Korean home.
Embark on a Korean Culinary Adventure: Discover royal cuisine and renowned dishes like LA Galbi, Fresh Kimchi, Pajeon, and Tapyeongchae from different regions of…

Location
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We are located just right behind of "Insadong IBIS Ambassador Hotel" There are a few IBIS hotels in Seoul. Make sure you are coming to "Insadong" [Our address] 25, Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_f
Mar 1, 2026
Highly Recommended - Intimate setting that is very relaxing. Chef Ricky incorporates Korean culture with the dishes we are cooking. Very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely recommend and will be coming back.
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Deborah_a
Feb 27, 2026
My son and I took this... - My son and I took this class and it was a great experience. Ricky was a great teacher and was very welcoming and helpful.
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Culture22718977061
Feb 20, 2026
“Discovering Korea through food with Chef Park” - One of the highlights of my trip to Seoul. Today I joined a cooking class with Chef Park, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my visit. From the beginning, everything felt very well organized, professional, and thoughtfully prepared. What made this class truly special was not only learning how to cook Korean dishes, but also hearing the history, traditions, and cultural meaning behind each plate. It felt like discovering Korea through its food, not just following recipes. Chef Park is extremely knowledgeable and professional, yet he creates such a warm, relaxed, and comfortable atmosphere that you immediately feel welcome, even if you don’t cook often. The class flowed naturally, with learning, laughter, and a real connection to Korean culture. As someone who also teaches cooking classes, I genuinely appreciated the care, passion, and experience behind every detail. This is more than a cooking class, it’s a cultural experience I highly recommend to anyone visiting Seoul. It truly deserves to be very popular.
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Keith
Feb 19, 2026
Fantastic experience - I wasn't expecting much but this was a lot of fun and I'm glad I did it while visiting Seoul. The person that taught the class was fun to talk to and was very informative. Highly recommend if you want a fun experience with food outside of a food tour.
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Explorification
Feb 19, 2026
Great class - highly recommend it! - My wife and I attended the Royal Seoul Cooking Class as part of our wedding anniversary celebration. Park helped make it very special. It was a small, intimate class, which made it very personalized and Park was able to give everyone as much help and attention as they needed. He is warm and friendly and professional. Park shared stories and information about cooking techniques and culture that added to the experience. I included a photo from the outside since there isn't signage other than the address. We were able to find it quite easily behind the Ibis Hotel. Give yourself time to explore the area where the cooking class is located as well.
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Julian_s
Feb 8, 2026
Relaxing and wholesome experience - Very wholesome and intimate experience, cooking authentic Korean food with a great host and chef Park. Definitely recommend for a relaxing evening if you are in Seoul.
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Aaronsn3249zk
Feb 8, 2026
Great family cultural experience and sooo tasty! - This was a great experience that we did with our 3 children in their 20s. We all love food and to get in and see how to cook it yourself was brilliant fun. Park did an awesome job of giving us current and historical information about Korea and its cuisine, so interesting, but all up it was just great fun. And anyone can do it. I had just fractured my wrist so I was doing it one hand with a small amount of assistance and I enjoyed it as much as anyone. I wondered if we had spent a bit much on it but once I saw the quality of the food included and the work that went into the whole thing, I thought it was well worth it for the family. And a cracking lunch comes out of it!
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Tyler_c
Feb 6, 2026
Our family of 6 had an... - Our family of 6 had an amazing cooking class experience led by Ricky. The menu featured authentic Korean dishes and the Hanok is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Seoul. The food was great, but the details about Korean food and culture from Ricky is what truly set this cooking class apart.
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K9806moandrewm
Jan 30, 2026
Great experience - An excellent experience with Park - a fantastic host. Learnt new recipes and cooking ideas, as well as lots of different flavours and oils. An authentic time in a typical traditional Korean Hanok in a fabulous part of Seoul - thanks once again.
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Zsofia
Jan 28, 2026
Great program, recipies and memories you take home with you - The location is excelent, The recipes, the cooking, the whole atmosphare was great! I strongly recommend to visit! Ricky, The host shared many interesting information about food & culinary habits of Korea.
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From $93
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).