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Master Korean Cuisine with a Kimchi Ambassador

Location Seoul, South Korea
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Korean Home Cooking Class with Kimchi Ambassador Minseon offers a delightful journey into the heart of Korean cuisine. This immersive experience includes a market tour and hands-on cooking, perfect for food lovers everywhere.

  • 👩‍🍳 Learn from Kimchi Ambassador Minseon, an expert in Korean cuisine with an M.A. in Korean Traditional Dietary Lifestyle.
  • 🛒 Begin your culinary adventure with a guided tour of Gyeongdong Market, one of Seoul’s largest traditional food markets, lasting approximately 1 hour.
  • 🥬 Engage in a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare seasonal Korean home-style dishes and kimchi while learning the stories behind each recipe.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal during the class, with the option of lunch, dinner, or dessert depending on your selection and timing.
  • 🌍 Join a group of fellow food enthusiasts, with a maximum of 10 participants per booking, ensuring a personalized experience.
  • 🚆 Benefit from convenient subway station pickup and drop-off for easy access to the venue.
  • 💬 English-speaking human tour guide provided to ensure clear communication and an enriching experience.
  • 🌱 Vegan and Halal options are available, catering to various dietary preferences with three different menu items.
  • 🧒 Children over 14 years are charged the adult price, and one child under 6 can participate for safety, provided they sit on an adult’s lap.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

10am-Korean Home Cooking Class
Korean Home Cooking Class : The menu changes according to the seasonal ingredients.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Lunch(Dinner) or Dessert (depending on selection and time)
  • Local guide
  • Group tour
  • Subway station pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Meeting Point: Jegidong station exit 2 (out side) (제기동역 2번출구 밖)
Return details
Meeting Point: Jegidong station exit 2 (out side) (제기동역 2번출구 밖)

Discover the Wellness of Korean Fermented Foods with Kimchi Ambassador Minseon

About Minseon
Kimchi and Korean Cuisine Expert
I specialize in kimchi and Jang

M.A. in Korean Traditional Dietary Lifestyle & Food
Ph.D. Candidate in Culinary Science and Food Service Management (since 2019)

My Korean cooking programs have received several recognitions, including:

Selected as one of Seoul’s Top 100 Wellness Tourism Experiences (2025)
Seoul Tourism Grand Prize (2021)
Award from the Korea Tourism Organization (2016)

Having traveled to over 30 countries, I have taught Korean cuisine internationally and discovered that food is one of the most powerful ways to understand a culture. Through my classes, I aim to share the depth and warmth of Korean food with people from around the world.

Experience Overview

▶ Market Tour with a Chef
Begin your experience with a guided walk through Gyeongdong Market, one of Seoul’s largest traditional food markets.
(Approx. 1 hour walking. Please contact me in advance if you have mobility concerns.)

▶ Hands-on Cooking Class
Learn to cook seasonal Korean home-style dishes, including kimchi, while discovering the stories and techniques behind each recipe.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • Vegan, Halal option also available.
  • Composed of 3 different menu items.
  • Guests over 14 years are charged adult price.
  • Up to one children per class can participate. (under 6 years old is not available for safety.)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Master Korean Cuisine with a Kimchi Ambassador

    Location Seoul, South Korea
    $100
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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