Aula de culinária de macarrão com carne, Lu Rou Fan, panquecas de cebolinha em Taipei

It was my dream to participate in a cooking class during an overseas trip, and I finally made it happen. I was so grateful that they didn't cancel and proceeded with the class even though I was the only one who booked today. The instructor was very kind and made the class fun. Even though my English is poor, they taught me easily. The market and surrounding tour, along with the history stories, were also very interesting. When I mentioned I don't like meat soup, they immediately modified the recipe. They said they would accommodate such requests even if multiple people were participating. I encourage picky eaters like me to try it! Also, they usually discard radish greens, but when I said we eat them in Korea, they instantly created a recipe, and it became a pickled side dish. They even prepared ice today, which they usually don't, because a Korean traveler booked, anticipating I might ask for an iced Americano. How thoughtful! I highly recommend this to Korean travelers too, haha. They also diligently take photos and videos throughout the class. The space is also very beautiful.

Be My Guest Taipei Cooking Class was a great experience, and Alex was an excellent host! I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone visiting Taipei who enjoys food, cooking food, and learning some cultural context along the way. Alex began the class by giving us a short tour of the Dadaocheng neighborhood of Taipei, including a neighborhood market. His cooking studio is very modern, aesthetically tasteful, and fully stocked. He provided fool-proof instructions on how to cook Taiwanese beef noodle soup, and it was such an interesting experience that the time just flew by. You make everything in the soup from scratch (including both the noodles and the broth), and the final product was absolutely delicious - perhaps even more so knowing that you make it yourself! After the class, you can simply walk down Dihua Street and check out the varied storefronts and the nearby Yongle Fabric Market. All worthwhile destinations in their own right.

Alex was super friendly! It was just me and my husband for the class. He brought us around Di Hua street, Taipei bridge and explained the history behind the area. We went to the wet market and even tried some snacks, he was friends with all the shop owners (whose been there for generations). We won't be sourcing ingredients at the wet markets since it's all prepped in advance, but it's more to understand local food and culture. Alex was patient and understanding, and definitely knows the area well. The kitchen space was cozy and welcoming, clean and well organized. He used to be a service instructor in the aviation industry and pivoted during the pandemic. 10/10 would come back again to learn other dishes from him and support small local businesses! He also helped us take so many photos and videos :)

Alex's old village stories and Taiwanese folk tales, which he shared while touring the village, were delightful, as was the kitchen roll he bought for me during the market tour and the braised tofu (?). He explained everything very easily and clearly. Cooking was also fun. The kitchen is cool and very clean. They also provided tea or coffee in between, and after cooking, they offered cola and beer during the tasting. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a special experience during their trip to Taiwan.

It was truly a fun learning experience cooking Taiwanese food. Even though it was raining heavily that day, we still enjoyed going around the neighborhood and the market.

This was more than just 'a step by step guide' on how to make noodles, but an experience to have. From walking the streets of Dadaocheng to the cooking table filled with ingredients, Alex was a good knowledgeable host whom we'd recommend anytime! good experience overall.

私は日本人ですが、英語も中国語もできなくて、翻訳器を持ち込みして参加しましたが、先生の日本語が上手で翻訳器は必要ありませんでした！　何も心配なく市場も楽しくガイドをしてくれて　何が良い食材なのかを教えてくれました　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　１人旅も初めてで、ましてや料理教室なんてハードルを高くしてしまったけど…めっちゃ楽しかったです！（もうすぐ60歳なのに）異国の人と異国の文化、同席したアメリカの方の優しさ、素晴らしい体験になりました　教室も広くセキリティもキチンとしています　包丁も切れが良いです　　　次は麺に挑戦したいです　残った料理は持ち帰りできるようにパッキンしてくれました(*^^*)　午前中から始まるので午後は、まったり迪化街とかも回れますよ！　後から先生が私達生徒の写真や動画を送ってくれ台湾の思い出が鮮明になりました　迷っているならぜひアレックス先生の教室へどうぞ(*^^*)

今天我煮了米粉和魷魚羹。Alex，我們的專業廚師兼導遊，是最棒的…他非常平易近人，回答了我所有關於台灣、台灣文化和飲食歷史的問題。我去了傳統市場，在那裡我學到了台灣當地菜餚所使用的不同蔬菜、肉類和香料。烹飪空間非常乾淨舒適，所有設備和用品一應俱全。Alex是一位非常棒的老師，他非常有耐心，確保我做出了最棒的菜餚…我強烈推薦大家立刻來這裡！

We had a great morning with Alex learning the history of early Taipei’s DeDaoCheng neighborhood and the local markets that continue to today. The cooking portion was a lot of fun. Alex provided clear and easy to follow recipes make LuRou Fan (Braised Pork Rice) and a tasty Bittermelon side dish. We highly recommend this class and would love to take the other cooking courses time permitting.

I participated in a beef noodle lesson. My English isn't great, but Alex was very kind and taught me in an easy-to-understand way. Exploring the city's history and the market was so much fun! Alex took many photos, so I could concentrate on cooking.