This is a cooking class of about 3 hours in a chef’s restaurant space in Jongno, Seoul, where you cook with traditional Korean heirloom rice. You learn about the rice and seasonal ingredients, watch the chef’s demonstration, and then cook yourself. A full meal made from your dishes comes with a tasting of Korean traditional liquors such as makgeolli, yakju and distilled soju, and you get tips on where to buy Korean ingredients. The class is held in English and Korean for a small group of up to 8 people.

Enjoy heirloom rice dishes and traditional liquor
in a chef’s restaurant in Jongno

This cooking class takes place in the exclusive-use restaurant space of a chef in Jongno, Seoul. You learn to cook with traditional Korean heirloom rice and seasonal ingredients, eat the dishes you made, and then taste Korean traditional liquors.

Learn about heirloom rice and seasonal ingredients

The class begins with an introduction to Korean heirloom brown rice and seasonal ingredients. You are briefed on the menu and the flow of the program, and you can discuss dietary restrictions, allergies and spice preferences. You also hear a short lecture on Korean food culture centered on rice, native seeds and the environment.

Watch the chef’s demonstration and cook

After the chef’s live demonstration, you cook yourself. You learn preparation techniques suited to the texture of traditional rice, along with key points on seasoning, heat control and balance. The small-group, interactive format means you receive personal guidance. All ingredients and cooking tools are provided.

Taste your dishes with Korean traditional liquor

When the cooking is done, you enjoy a full meal made from the dishes you prepared. With your guide you taste Korean traditional liquors such as makgeolli, yakju and distilled soju, and learn how food and drink are paired from a sommelier’s perspective. Non-alcoholic drinks are available on request.

Finally, you get recommendations on where to buy Korean ingredients, local markets, traditional bars and restaurants, and advice on cooking at home.

※ Minors cannot take part in the liquor tasting, but non-alcoholic drinks or tea are provided.
※ Please let us know in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Meet the chef at the meeting point to start the class.

• The voucher is valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Doosan Weve Pavilion B117, Takwolhan Bapmat
81 Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
Come to Takwolhan Bapmat at B117 of Doosan Weve Pavilion, next to Sambong Billiards Club.

Cancellation and refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the class for a full refund.

Participation restrictions

• Minors cannot take part in the liquor tasting. Non-alcoholic drinks or tea are provided.

On-site information

• Please tell us in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions.

• The class is a small group of up to 8 people.

• Hotel pickup and a market tour are not included.