The 4 Best Kimchi Making Classes in South Korea

1.Master Korean traditional cooking with a Kimchi chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $85Our pick

Meet Chef Minseon near Jegi-dong Station, walk through Gyeongdong Market for ingredients, then cook in a Korean-style home or nearby studio. The menu changes by day, from samgyetang and kimchi to bulgogi, japchae, doenjang jjigae, bibimbap, or Korean desserts. Morning tea and the meal are included.

“Great experience to get to know the local food market, hear interesting information about Korean culture and learn to make some reasonably easy dishes.”

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2.Korean Kimchi Making Day Experience with a Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $89

Meet Jomin, also referred to as Jun in the activity details, at Mangwon Station for a guided walk through Mangwon Market. Taste Korean street food, learn how to choose kimchi ingredients, then make four kinds of kimchi in a home-style cooking studio. You’ll eat kimchi with pork and tofu, receive recipes, and take your kimchi home.

“If you love kimchi and you would like to learn all about it, from fresh ingredients to short and long term versions, then this is the class for you. You’ll get all the tips you need for making it at home and a good overview of the culture around kimchi making and eating in Korea. The pace was quite quick as the group is around 10 people but we never got bored. We loved it!”

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3.Seoul Cultural Tour – Kimchi Making, Gyeongbok palace with Hanbok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $99

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Korean traditions with a professional English or Chinese-speaking guide. Wear hanbok for palace photos, join a tea ceremony, play yut-nori, and make kimchi in a 30-minute class. Hotel pickup, transport, taxes, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Alice was fantastic. We had a tour that was catered to what we wanted to see and do. We ended up with so many beautiful photos and had such a fantastic experience.”

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4.Kimchi class with Chef Hakyung near Gyeongbokgung place

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $80Best value

In a private class for up to four people, Chef Hakyung demonstrates traditional kimchi making, explains Korean ingredients and methods, then guides you through making your own batch. Enjoy tea or soda, a small chef-prepared meal, and a convenient studio location near Gyeongbokgung Palace and local markets.

“Hakyung is an amazing chef. Everything was fantastic, from the nice welcoming ginger drink and breakfast to the kimchi cooking. The place is well arranged, very lovely. I was lucky because it was a one to one class and she was very friendly. She walked me after to a wonderful exhibition. She made my day ! ❤️”

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