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kristenz133September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Highly recommend
Kim was outstanding! I would highly recommend this. There is so much culture and tradition in Korean cooking.
Master Korean Cuisine with a Kimchi Ambassador
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Earliest Date Available: October 29, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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① Cook, learn, and experience Korean cuisine with Kimchi Ambassador Minseon
② Exploring Korea's Largest Food Market ‘Gyeong dong market area’
③ Understanding Seasonal Kimchi
④ Learn Korean Traditional Cooking
⑤ Meet the world's food lovers
#Kimchimasterclass #Koreanhomecook
Group tour
Local guide
Lunch(Dinner) or Dessert (depending on selection and time)
Subway station pickup and drop-off
Discover the Wellness of Korean Fermented Foods with Kimchi Ambassador Minseon
About Minseon
Kimchi and Korean Cuisine Expert
I specialize in kimchi and Jang
M.A. in Korean Traditional Dietary Lifestyle & Food
Ph.D. Candidate in Culinary Science and Food Service Management (since 2019)
My Korean cooking programs have received several recognitions, including:
Selected as one of Seoul’s Top 100 Wellness Tourism Experiences (2025)
Seoul Tourism Grand Prize (2021)
Award from the Korea Tourism Organization (2016)
Having traveled to over 30 countries, I have taught Korean cuisine internationally and discovered that food is one of the most powerful ways to understand a culture. Through my classes, I aim to share the depth and warmth of Korean food with people from around the world.
Experience Overview
▶ Market Tour with a Chef
Begin your experience with a guided walk through Gyeongdong Market, one of Seoul’s largest traditional food markets.
(Approx. 1 hour walking. Please contact me in advance if you have mobility concerns.)
▶ Hands-on Cooking Class
Learn to cook seasonal Korean home-style dishes, including kimchi, while discovering the stories and techniques behind each recipe.
MAIN
Menu is total 3 kinds of dishes including the main menu and side menu.
Mon-Tues
Seasonal Bibimbap and others
Wed-Thurs
Japchae, and others
Fri (Kimchi master class)
2 kinds of Kimchi, and Bossam
DESSERT
Korean Dessert
Local seasonal Korean dessert
STARTER
Welcome tea and local dessert
local tea and dessert
Meeting Point
Jegi-dong Station. Seoul Oriental Medicine Market, Seoul, South Korea, KR
Open in Google MapsMeeting Point: Jegidong station exit 2 (out side) (제기동역 2번출구 밖)
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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582marielauredAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
The best activity to do in Seoul!!!
Taking a Korean cooking class is without a doubt the best way to understand Korean culture! The class begins with a trip to the markets to do the shopping: we go from one stall to another with explanations and learning a few Korean words. Our teacher is very kind, educational, and approachable. We were able to prepare several Korean dishes that we enjoyed together. All that's left for me to do is recreate everything I learned in my Parisian kitchen! It is the best experience to have in Seoul wit...read more
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christinekU5073HWJune 2026 • TripAdvisor
Extremely enjoyable
Very enjoyable time. Minseonh was very kind and knowledgeable aand I would recommend her to anyone who wants to have a Korean cooking experience. Thank you for your kindness.
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Angel_AJune 2026 • Viator
Local Market & Kimchi Making Experience
Expertly orchestrated experience with Master Kimchi Chef Minseon Kim. This is well worth it! I would book again. Great small group less than 10 people with lots of care and attention given to every person. Highly recommend!
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ruthchong22May 2026 • TripAdvisor
AMAAAZING !!
She was absolutely amazing! She made the whole cooking class feel so relaxed, welcoming, and enjoyable. Her instructions for the meeting point were very clear and easy to follow, which made everything stress-free from the beginning. I also loved how knowledgeable and passionate she was about kimchi — you could really tell she knew her craft well. She explained everything in such an easy-to-understand way and made the experience so much fun. Highly recommend!
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