Seoul Kimchi & Culture Experience

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  • Learn how to make delicious kimchi, instructed by professional Korean chefs with a choice of two package options
  • Learn more about ancient Korean culture from your guide and host
  • The professional instructors taking the class will teach you how to make kimchi step by step and tell you interesting historical and cultural facts about kimchi

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What to expect

Learn how to make the most famous Korean dishes named Kimchi in the heart of Seoul - Korea's vibrant capital.

The perfect food class giving an introduction to Seoul! This activity will be held in a Hanok, you will not only learn about Korean food culture.  The course is ideal for beginners, and is particularly focused on those hoping to learn more about Korean culture in an all-encompassing and practical manner. The professional instructors taking the class will teach you how to make kimchi step by step and tell you interesting historical and cultural facts about kimchi. After making it, enjoy your kimchi or take it home to eat later.

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What's cooking? Spice up your knowledge on Korean food culture with a fun cooking class in Seoul!
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Try your hand at making great kimchi, Korea's favorite side dish!

Good to know

  • Regular course : Tea time + making kimchi (cabbage kimchi 700G to 900G) + eating kimchi pancake
  • Special course : Special course for professional training - Tea time +Making kimchiTea time + Making kimchi

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Overall impression
Highly enjoyable, fun, and memorable activity. It offers a great cultural experience, providing valuable insights into kimchi making and Korean traditions.
Services offered
Friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable instructors provide clear, engaging, and multi-lingual teaching, along with attentive assistance throughout the class.
Value for money
A very worthwhile experience, offering good value with included tea, delicious kimchi pancakes, and a take-home portion of kimchi.
Quality of facility
The class features a beautiful, traditional hanok setting, offering a cozy and authentic Korean house environment.
Safety measures
Secure packaging for kimchi ensures safe transport for participants to take their creations home. Clear instructions throughout the making process contribute to a well-managed and safe activity flow.
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Review for: Regular course

It's a 15-minute walk from Anguk Station. While strolling through the town, admiring the retro diners, barbershops, beauty salons, trendy cafes, select shops, and cute general stores, I quickly came upon a grand hanok gate. I arrived at a wonderful kimchi culture experience center! There was also a courtyard in front of the hanok-style residence. Upon entering the building, the instructor greeted us with aprons and omija tea. After receiving an explanation of the kimchi-making process, we moved to the adjacent cooking room. People from Asian countries, a woman from India, and two Japanese parent-child pairs learned how to make kimchi! Ingredients and seasonings were arranged on a long cooking table so that each person could start right away. With excitement and a bit of nervousness, we shredded the radishes while the instructor explained the next steps fluently in English and Japanese, making kimchi along with us. They sealed the finished kimchi neatly for us to take home as a souvenir, and I was happy that my family could enjoy it! Everyone, if you have the chance, you should definitely experience it. Experiential tours truly enrich the heart! When you come on a trip, you should do something that you can only do here.

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Review for: Regular course

Had so much fun making kimchi! The teacher was very welcoming, explains the steps with passion and even goes beyond with her photography efforts. We were served with iced tea (perfect during hot weather) prior to the session and ended it with a scrumptious kimchi pancake. Friendly activity for all ages (we have teenagers, adults and elderly in our group)

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Review for: Kimchi + Hanbok

booked this for my mom and my sister and its a great bonding experience! my mom have always wanted to learn to make her own kimchi since we love having kimchi at home and what better way to learn than in korea. thank you so much! my mom and sister enjoyed and learned a lot!

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Review for: Regular course

The classroom is located near the Hanok Village. We took a taxi that day. The teacher was very kind to explain and would also help to take pictures. When we arrived at the scene, we sat down and drank a cup of peach tea to rest, put on a Korean-style apron, and then everyone washed their hands and took their seats. Start preparing to make Korean kimchi by yourself! The ingredients include 1/4 Chinese cabbage, radish, leek and seasoning. The teacher explained carefully in Korean and English, and taught everyone to make their own kimchi step by step. Finally, put the kimchi in a two-layer plastic bag and seal it. Write your name on it. You're done! So happy to take it home! After the kimchi is finished, enjoy the freshly made kimchi pancake ~ it is also delicious! The course is about 90 minutes, it is a great experience itinerary, it is worth recommending! 👍

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Review for: Special course

so much fun! we brought back alot of kimchi but also ate some on the trip (to save luggage space) as we signed up for the one where you make about 2-3kg worth of kinchi per person!

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Review for: Regular course

This kimchi making class was such a memorable experience during our trip to Korea. The instructor was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and she explained everything so well. We had a great time learning and enjoying the process, especially the free tea and delicious kimchi pancakes, which made the experience even more special. As a lovely bonus, she even gave us a coupon for free coffee in Bukchon. Thank you so much for your warmth and generosity!

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Review for: Regular course

Super loved the instructor! She's very pretty, nice, and accommodating with her husband. Has very good english. They served us a refreshing welcome drink. The house was so cute and clean. The lesson was well organized and with good structure. We had made our own kimchi, then packed and sealed for travel. After the hands-on course, they served got to us the yummiest kimchi pancakes which they cooked for us. Served us with hot tea after. It's definitely one of my favorite activity. 💗 Perfect mom and daughter bonding activity. Thank you for a wonderful experience. My daughter and I really enjoyed it! 💗💐

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Review for: Regular course

I participated with three friends. There were a lot of Japanese people that day. There was also a participant from France, and the instructor explained things to us in fluent Japanese and English. We made kimchi with just the right amount of work, took photos, and finished packing the kimchi while we were enjoying kimchi pancakes and delicious tea. The instructor's talk was fun and exciting, so I recommend you try it at least once ^_^ The apron was cute ♡

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Review for: Regular course

fun fill easy understand kimchi making class. located on the hill side house.

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Review for: Regular course

One of the best experiences in Seoul! The class was super fun and informative. The instructor explained every step of the kimchi-making process with so much passion and detail. She was very friendly and interactive the whole time. We even got to try delicious kimchi pancakes she prepared for us! I highly recommend this experience — it’s a must-do in Seoul for anyone who loves food and culture.

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Can my children join the Hanbok Experience only? Will they be able to enter the Kimchi making course?

Yes, children can participate in the Hanbok experience without taking the kimchi making course. They can enter the kitchen area to observe the kimchi making process off to one side. If they wish to participate, please make sure they purchase a ticket for the kimchi making course (same price as general admission adult ticket).