In this cooking class, you learn how to make kimchi in a traditional hanok kitchen in Bukchon Hanok Village. After hearing the story of kimchi, you make kimchi yourself using the host's mother's recipe and pan-fry crispy kimchi pancakes with well-fermented kimchi. Enjoy the dishes you made with boiled pork (suyuk) and tofu in the atmosphere of the hanok. Leftover food is donated to neighbors in need in the local community. The venue is about a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station, and a vegan option is available.

Hear the story of kimchi
in a Bukchon hanok kitchen

The class takes place in a traditional hanok in the heart of Bukchon Hanok Village. First, you hear about the history and story of kimchi in a hanok setting that suits learning kimchi perfectly. The instructor guides you in English, and the class lasts about 2 hours.

Make kimchi with a mother's recipe

Learn the host's mother's recipe and make authentic kimchi yourself. All ingredients and tools needed for the class are provided. A vegan option is available, and if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, let the host know in advance.

Make kimchi pancakes with aged kimchi and share a meal

Make crispy kimchi pancakes with well-fermented sour kimchi, and taste boiled pork (suyuk) and tofu, which pair perfectly with kimchi. Enjoy your time in the hanok while eating the food you made, and take the recipes home. Eat as much as you like; leftovers can be taken home or are donated to local residents in need.

※ Kimchi ferments quickly and is not suitable for travel. Containers for taking kimchi home are not provided.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Arrive at the hanok cooking class venue at your booked time and show your voucher to the instructor.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Hanok cooking class in Bukchon Hanok Village
4 Bukchon-ro 11ra-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point information:
Enter "서울 종로구 북촌로11라길 4" in your map app to find the venue. It is in a small alley in the center of Bukchon Hanok Village, about a 10-minute walk from Anguk Station. If you have trouble finding it, look for the small souvenir shop "Bukchon Gwang" on the lower floor of the same building.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Participation

• Each class is limited to 10 participants.
• Not suitable for children under 10 or wheelchair users.
• Smoking is not allowed.

What to bring

• Please bring comfortable shoes, warm clothing, a camera and water.
• Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for cooking.

On site

• The class is conducted in English.
• Please let the host know about food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance. A vegan option is available.
• Kimchi ferments quickly and is not suitable for travel, and containers are not provided. Bringing kimchi on a plane is not recommended.
• Leftover food is donated to local residents in need.