Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

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Chiang Mai
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  • Cook 10 Thai and Akha dishes plus your own curry paste, some at your own station and some with the group
  • Morning Class: a one-hour market tour at the Chiang Mai Gate Market, then cook and share lunch. Evening Class: cook and share dinner
  • Learn the food of the Akha, who arrived in Thailand in the early 1900s, from chef instructors at a school founded by Akha people
  • Small groups, at your own station in one of our two kitchens (one is open-air under a roof)
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off within about 3 km of the Old City walls, plus a recipe book to take home

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Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour

Evening Cooking Class

Local Market Tour

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What to expect

Cook 10 Thai and Akha dishes plus your own curry paste in a small-group class in Chiang Mai, taught by chef instructors at a school founded by Akha people. The Morning Class starts with a one-hour market tour at the Chiang Mai Gate Market and ends with a shared lunch; the Evening Class ends with a shared dinner. The Local Market Tour is separate: four hours, no cooking.

You cook in one of our two kitchens, some dishes at your own station and some with the group. You taste Akha coffee and hear the story of the Akha, who arrived in Thailand in the early 1900s.

We cook for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free diets, and our kitchen is pork-free. You go home with a recipe book and an ingredient gift set. Pickup and drop-off are free within about 3 km of the Old City walls.

Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

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Review for: Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour

Coach: Two excellent teachers took us to the market where we sampled a variety of ingredients and learned many new things. While cooking, they constantly monitored each student's progress and provided thoughtful assistance, allowing us to prepare dishes we loved. Location: The place was very clean and spacious, with a full range of kitchen utensils. They continuously provided us with clean dishes, making for a truly comfortable cooking experience. Experience: Excellent! The teachers not only taught us how to cook but also shared cultural insights. They were very dedicated, and I hope they continue to thrive.

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

Instructor was funny and engaging! We learnt 11 dishes that night and got to eat and cook at the same time. We are going to recreate some of the simpler dishes back home.

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

We had a wonderful afternoon and evening at the Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class. We prepared many delicious dishes and got an opportunity to use sharp knifes and the wok. Although we were not quite hungry and just came from a sightseeing in scorching heat and beyond my stomach issues we both enjoyed it, my advice is to come hungry as portions get quite generous. You also control how spicy it gets so we both enjoyed in the comfortable zone, but you can make it very hot. We both recommend it, it was wonderful. Thank you.

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

We attended a cooking class featuring 11 traditional Thai dishes in a beautifully clean and organized kitchen and classroom. The environment was as delightful as the cuisine. Our wonderful instructor guided us efficiently through each recipe, making the learning process enjoyable and informative. The dishes were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The option to purchase beer or wine added to the experience, making it feel like a true culinary journey. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into Thai cooking in a fun, educational, and delicious way.

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Review for: Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour

We really enjoyed our Thai Akha cooking class experience from the market tour to the cooking itself, everything was smooth and seamless. Sandy our cooking teacher was very entertaining and gave us lots of historical info about Akha people. I highly recommend this to anyone!

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

Excellent cooking class! We made 10 small dishes, some by ourselves and others in groups with the teacher! It was really delicious and it allowed us to learn about the Akka culture. The classroom is really beautiful, the teacher attentive and interesting. She speaks very good English. I am vegetarian and the meal was able to adapt without problem! We recommend 100%!

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

moe was an excellent teacher. had fun preparing and eating 11 dishes. come with an empty stomach. at the end, you will receive a cookbook and some spice for you to prepare your meal.

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

We had a blast learning to cook Thai food. In total, we cooked four dishes each and were stuffed by the end of the day. Our teacher, was very helpful and gave clear instructions, in very good English!! Would definitely recommend Thai Akha kitchen Studio.

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

Very charming female instrcutor. classmate from uk, new zealand, argentina, brasil, australia etc. Very fun night. Recommand to ppl who stay chiang mai longer then 3nights. The class take almost 4hrs. They come to pick up at hotel sharp 430pm

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Review for: Evening Cooking Class

The nine dishes are very filling. You can choose the main course, soup, dessert, and salad you want. The method is to cook 2-3 dishes and then continue cooking after eating. The process is very interesting, and the lecturer explains it carefully. The various ingredients also explain the difference between akha and ordinary Thai food. The ingredients are all prepared, and you only need to simply cut the vegetables, add seasonings and stir-fry.

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