Taiwan · COOKING CLASSES
Folding a xiao long bao is harder than it looks and the pleat count is a real thing. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, whether the market walk is included and what you get to eat at the end.
Make xiao long bao, Taiwanese beef noodles, cucumber salad, and boba tea in a friendly three-hour Taipei cooking class.
“The instructor was excellent though the food was not as flavourful ( for our tastebuds) as expected.”
Make Xiao Long Bao, vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble tea in a friendly Taipei cooking class with English instruction and recipes to take home.
“The staff were all amazing and lovely, our teacher was hands on and super helpful. Would recommend and suggest for all who come to taiwan.”
Cook Taiwanese classics, explore Dihua Street, and shop a traditional market in this small-group Taipei food experience.
“The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.”
Make xiao long bao, smashed cucumber salad, and bubble milk tea in Taipei with an English-speaking chef in a small, relaxed class.
“The class was okay, the dumpling recipe was faulty, too much gel was added, so the dumplings were gel dumplings instead of soup dumplings, which rendered them inedible. Furthermore, we were told that photos of the class would be Read more”
Learn to make Xiao Long Bao, pork soup, and bubble milk tea in a small Taipei cooking class with friendly multilingual teachers.
“My 11 year old kid and I had so much fun at this class; I'd consider it very family friendly for kids ages 8+. Our instructor was absolutely lovely. The Xiao Long Bao folding was trickier than expected(!) but utterly delicious not matter how lopsidRead more”
Learn to make gua bao, lu rou fan, and boba tea in a small Taipei class with personal guidance, a homemade meal, and recipes to take home.
“This cooking class was fantastic. The instructor was super friendly and helpful, and the food came out amazing. It was an interesting way to learn about how some of the street food we've been getting is made, and the recipe book we received will make a great souvenir. I look forward to trying what I learned again at home”
Learn to make four Taiwanese classics in a small Taipei cooking class with English instruction, hands-on practice, and a sit-down feast.
“I cook regularly at home and I found this course to be very good for both the home chef and casual cooks. The teacher Diana was very clear and spoke both Chinese and English. The kitchen was clean and spacious and all the ingredients wRead more”
Make xiao long bao, pork thick soup, and bubble milk tea in a small Taipei class with Vivian’s team. Practical, tasty, and hands-on.
“We had such an amazing experience with Vivian and her team! Somehow, with lots assistance and laughs, delicious XLB dumplings magically folded within our hands. It really makes you appreciate the craft that is behind these treats. The thicRead more”
Explore Dadaocheng, taste market specialties, and cook an authentic Taiwanese dish in this friendly three-hour Taipei food experience.
“The combination of walking around and cooking was very nice. Alex gives you a little tour through the historic dadaocheng and after teaches you to make delicious scallion pancakes. He's is very knowledgeable about cooking and his English is very good!”
Learn Taiwanese home cooking, shop Dongmen Market, and share a four-hour kitchen session with chef Wayne in Taipei.
“My stir fry cooking experience with Chef Wayne was outstanding! I learned a lot of new techniques from the class. Chef Wayne is very knowledgeable! He has an easy going demeanor that will put you at ease regardless of your culinary skill level. The actual kitchen (cooking lab) is spacious and clean!”
Learn to make turnip cake, pork thick soup, and tofu pudding in a friendly Taipei cooking class near Taipei 101.
“I'm actually a pretty good cook myself and do a number of Chinese dishes, so I wasn't sure if I would get anything "new" out of this course. But I did indeed learn some new techniques and food combinations that I would have never encounteRead more”
Learn to make Taiwanese xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble milk tea in a small Taipei cooking class.
“I was really nervous at first because I was alone and very early but as soon as they greeted me, they made me feel comfortable already. It was also very helpful to have a very friendly translator beside us for those who don't understand tRead more”
Explore a Taipei market, taste local foods, and cook three Taiwanese dishes in a small-group class with recipes to take home.
“My friends and I had a wonderful time learning about the different foods in the market and then cooking and eating our own lunch.”
Make xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble tea in a friendly Taipei cooking class with English support.
“This was a great experience! The instructor was so friendly, helpful, and personable. The studio was very clean and air conditioned and we stayed cool throughout the whole lesson. Definitely recommend. It was a really fun experience!”
Bake pineapple and mung bean pastries, taste Taiwan oolong tea, and take home a gift box in this intimate Taipei cooking class.
“The class was so well done, the instructor was patient and gave clear instructions. Our final scallion crackers and pineapple cakes were beautifully packaged for us to take home along with our lovely recipes. One of the best “treat yoself” experiences I have had!”
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