Explore Seoul like a local: shop, cook, and connect with Korean culture in an immersive culinary experience at Mangwon Market.
Explore Seoul like a local: shop, cook, and connect with Korean culture in an immersive culinary experience at Mangwon Market.
- 4th Floor, 377-4 Mangwon-dong - Begin your day with an authentic Korean experience by exploring Mangwon Market to select the freshest ingredients for the cooking session. Mangwon Market is a lively local market in Seoul with a rich history spanning over 40 years, and as a Korean MZ Ajumma, it’s the place for daily grocery shopping. Participants…
- 4th Floor, 377-4 Mangwon-dong - Begin your day with an authentic Korean experience by exploring Mangwon Market to select the freshest ingredients for the cooking session. Mangwon Market is a lively local market in Seoul with a rich history spanning over 40 years, and as a Korean MZ Ajumma, it’s the place for daily grocery shopping. Participants will have the opportunity to shop at the favorite stores within the market.
Learn to prepare three classic Korean dishes: Bulgogi (marinated beef), Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg), and Kimbap!
The class is open to everyone, from experienced cooks to complete novices. Together, participants will create a delightful Korean-style home meal and enjoy it in a cozy studio. For a genuine cultural experience, it is recommended to take any leftover kimbap to the nearby Han River, lay out a mat, relax, and enjoy a sunny picnic like a local!
All that’s needed is an appetite and a sense of adventure. Arrive hungry and leave with wonderful memories and a taste of Korean culture.
Please ensure timely arrival! Being more than 10 minutes late may result in missing the market tour. Let’s respect everyone’s schedule and have a fantastic experience together!
If there are any dietary restrictions, please inform in advance.

- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bulgogi - We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.
- Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) - We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.
- Kimbap - Korea’s iconic picnic dish…
- Bulgogi - We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.
- Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) - We’ll serve the meal as a traditional Korean hansang (set table), just like Koreans eat—with rice, side dishes(like Kimchi) and drink.
- Kimbap - Korea’s iconic picnic dish Kimbap, and enjoy it with a soup. We’ll pack the leftovers so you can enjoy them by the Han River, just like a true local!
This class offers more than just cooking lessons; it provides an authentic experience of local life and unveils the true essence of Korea.
Forget about the typical tourist spots and guidebook recommendations! Join a Gen Z Korean homemaker on an adventure to Mangwon Market, where the locals shop. Together, participants will shop, prepare, and cook. This…
This class offers more than just cooking lessons; it provides an authentic experience of local life and unveils the true essence of Korea.
Forget about the typical tourist spots and guidebook recommendations! Join a Gen Z Korean homemaker on an adventure to Mangwon Market, where the locals shop. Together, participants will shop, prepare, and cook. This is not merely a shopping trip; it is an opportunity to experience how locals genuinely live, eat, and connect in their everyday lives.
Cooking here transcends recipes; it involves understanding the cultural significance of each dish. From the tales of Korea’s culinary traditions to the daily lives of its people, participants will leave with more than just cooking skills—they will gain a deeper connection to Korean culture.
After the class, participants will feel fully confident in preparing Korean dishes at home. For those curious about Korean culture, this is not just a cooking class. It is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Korea for a day.
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.