Korean Dumpling Cooking Class in Seoul with Vegan Option

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience is led by a vegan chef with over 10 years of expertise. The host is the author of two two cookbooks.She served as the director of Korea’s only vegan culinary academy for five years, and her culinary journey has been featured on major TV networks (KBS, SBS, MBC) and in prestigious gourmet magazines like Bar & Dining.

Step away from the tourist traps and commercial studios. We invite you into our real, everyday Korean home—the kind of place where local life actually happens. Experience the authentic atmosphere of a Korean kitchen filled with the scents of a mother's long-standing recipes

This is more than just a cooking class. Join a Professional Vegan Chef and her mother, a veteran Korean restaurateur and former eldest daughter-in-law of a traditional family, as they welcome you into their home. Experience the warmth of a Korean household and the "Jeong" (heartfelt connection) shared through handmade Mandu.

Example Menu

Main

Steamed Mandu (Jjin-mandu)

Main

Mandu Soup (Mandu-guk)

with Our Family Kimchi

What's Included

Steamed dumplings and dumpling soup made with homemade dumplings

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Exit 7 of Mokdong Station on Line 5

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Authentic Mandu Story: From a Professional Chef & Her Mother
"Explore local markets and fold 'Fortune' into Mandu with a family recipe." Step away from the tourist traps and commercial studios. We invite you into our real, everyday Korean home—the kind of place where local life actually happens. Experience the authentic atmosphere of a Korean kitchen filled with the scents of a mother's long-standing recipes

Class Highlights
Local Market Tour: Walk through a neighborhood market with a professional chef. Discover the fresh Korean vegetables and essential seasonings that make our Mandu special. It’s a rare peek into what locals truly eat every day.

Making Mandu with our Family Recipe
Learn the art of dumpling folding directly from a mother who has mastered the craft through decades of running a restaurant and managing a traditional household. Beyond technique, you’ll share in the "Jung-seong" (devotion) and the rich culinary culture of our home.

Enjoy Mandu & Our Family Kimchi
Enjoy a warm, satisfying meal featuring your handmade steamed Mandu and comforting Mandu-guk.

Inclusive Vegan Options

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Food docent tour

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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