In this 2.5-hour cooking class at a cozy studio in Itaewon, Seoul, you make vegetarian temple food with a chef who learned from a respected Korean Buddhist monk. Before your visit, discuss your preferred ingredients, dietary restrictions and favorite traditional sauces with the chef to build a personalized menu of 2–3 dishes. Learn how to create flavor without meat or artificial seasonings, using traditional fermented sauces such as doenjang, ganjang and gochujang along with fresh seasonal ingredients. The class is limited to 4 participants and includes a traditional welcome tea and dessert tea.

Welcome with traditional tea
at a cooking studio in Itaewon

When you arrive at the studio, you are welcomed with a cup of traditional Korean tea, a symbol of warm hospitality in Korean culture. Take a moment to relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere before cooking. Your menu of 2–3 dishes is prepared in advance based on the ingredients and diet you discussed with the chef.

Learn the philosophy of temple food and fermented sauces

Discover the philosophy of Korean temple food, rooted in Buddhist tradition, respect for nature and the wisdom of seasonal ingredients. The chef, who studied under a Korean Buddhist monk, shares knowledge and stories behind temple cuisine.

Before cooking, learn about Korean fermentation culture and the role of traditional sauces such as doenjang, ganjang and gochujang, and how these fermented ingredients add depth to vegetarian dishes.

Cook your own temple food with seasonal vegetables

Prepare your own temple food menu with fresh seasonal vegetables and natural ingredients. The chef guides you step by step from preparation to plating and explains the mindful cooking philosophy behind each dish.

Finish with your dishes and dessert tea

After cooking, enjoy the food you made together in a relaxed atmosphere. Finish with traditional Korean dessert tea while talking about Korean food culture, fermentation and cooking techniques, and ask any questions you have.

※ Please share your dietary preferences, allergies and desired ingredients in advance so a personalized menu can be prepared.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
• Please come to the K-Harmony Cooking & Dining studio in Itaewon at your booked time.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
K-Harmony Cooking & Dining
28 Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
The studio is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Itaewon Station (Line 6). The activity starts and ends at the same studio.

Cancellation and refund

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

Restrictions

• Each class has a maximum of 4 participants.

On-site information

• The instructor guides the class in English.
• Please share your dietary preferences, allergies or desired ingredients in advance for a personalized menu.
• The activity starts and ends at the studio in Itaewon.
• All dishes are vegetarian temple food made without meat.