Private Kimchi Class near Gyeongbokgung Palace

Name: Private Kimchi Class near Gyeongbokgung Palace
Brand: SeoulFoodTour
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

5.0(26 reviews)

•Provided by:Studio Hakyung

⭐ 5/5 (26 reviews) | 💰 $80 | ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours | 👥 Max Private people

💡What is the Private Kimchi Class near Gyeongbokgung Palace?

This 2-hour private Korean cooking class with Chef Hakyung near Gyeongbokgung Palace runs from $80 and teaches you to make kimchi (fermented cabbage) from scratch. The format is a chef demonstration followed by a hands-on portion, with tea or soda served during the demo. You finish with a small meal you can eat in-studio or take to go — best for hands-on cooks and photographers.

Tour at a Glance

Duration	2 hours
Price (from)	$80 per person
Format	Hands-on — you cook
Meeting point	The studio is in the side alley at the address.
Weather	Indoors — weather-independent
Languages	Korean, English
Operator	Studio Hakyung
Cancellation	Free cancellation available
Rating	5/5 (26 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

2 hours$80 per person

DurationFormat

2 hoursHands-on — you cook

DurationMeeting point

2 hoursThe studio is in the side alley at the address.

DurationWeather

2 hoursIndoors — weather-independent

DurationLanguages

2 hoursKorean, English

DurationOperator

2 hoursStudio Hakyung

DurationCancellation

2 hoursFree cancellation available

DurationRating

2 hours5/5 (26 reviews)

🔄Price & reviews last verified on July 12, 2026

👨‍🍳 What Makes This Worth Booking

Studio Hakyung's class near Gyeongbokgung Palace is led by a professional chef with 7 years of experience who has cooked at a Michelin one-star restaurant and the Korean consulate in the USA. The private format means the demonstration-then-hands-on sequencing is paced entirely to you, not a group — the kind of one-on-one guidance you can't replicate from a recipe video. The studio itself is set up for photos during and after class, and its location puts you steps from the palace and a nearby traditional market.

🍜 The Experience

This is a private, hands-on Korean cooking class centered on making kimchi (fermented cabbage) from scratch. The listing describes the flow clearly, even without a stop-by-stop itinerary.

Class begins with a demonstration by the chef. While you watch, you're served tea or soda prepared with high-quality ingredients sourced from multiple Korean farms.

After the demo comes the hands-on portion, where you cook the traditional Korean food yourself under the chef's guidance. By the end, the listing states you'll know how to make the dish from scratch.

You close with a small meal and tea made by the chef. You can eat it in the studio — set up for photos during and after — or pack it to go.

The studio sits in a side alley near Gyeongbokgung Palace and a traditional market, so it slots easily into a palace-day itinerary.

💰 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: Studio Hakyung's private kimchi class runs from $80 for 2 hours of one-on-one instruction with a Michelin-trained chef. The listing doesn't state a tastings count, so a cost-per-tasting figure isn't possible — this is priced as a private lesson, not a food crawl. For comparison, a filling DIY meal at a Seoul market runs under ₩15,000, with stalls roughly ₩5,000-15,000 a dish — but that buys food, not the skill to make kimchi yourself or private time with a chef who's cooked at a one-star kitchen.

Worth it if:

You want a private, hands-on lesson you can pace yourself — not a group demo
You're near Gyeongbokgung Palace and want to fold a cooking session into a palace day
You value learning to make kimchi from scratch over simply eating it

Skip it if:

You want a food tour with many tastings — this is a single-dish class, and the meal is described as "small"
You'd rather eat market food for ₩5,000-15,000 a dish than spend $80 on a 2-hour lesson

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⚡ Skip the line · 👥 Small group · ✅ Free cancellation · ♿ Wheelchair accessible

💡 Prices may vary based on date and group size. Current tour highlighted.

✅ What's Included

Hands-on kimchi-making class led by Chef Hakyung
Snacks
A small meal made by the chef
Tea (served during the demonstration)

❌ Not Included

The listing does not itemize what's excluded. Confirm with the operator whether transport to the studio or any extra ingredients to take home are included.

🥗 Dietary & Comfort

The listing does not address vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free needs — ask the operator before booking. The class is indoors, so it's weather-independent, and the featured dish is kimchi (fermented cabbage), which is traditionally fermented and can carry chili; the listing does not state a spice level, so confirm if that matters to you. The listing does not flag wheelchair accessibility, and the studio is reached via a side alley — ask about steps if mobility is a concern.

ℹ️ Practical Info

Meeting Point: The studio is in the side alley at the booking address, near Gyeongbokgung Palace and a traditional market.
Languages: offered in Korean and English (see Glance)

🤫 Insider Tip

The studio is set up for photos during and after class, so bring your phone or camera — you can plate your finished kimchi for a shot before deciding to eat in or take it to go.

📝

SeoulFoodTour Editorial Review

3.6

★★★★★★★★★★SeoulFoodTour Rating — independent editorial score

“Chef Hakyung teaches traditional kimchi-making in a private two-hour session near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The class follows a demonstration-first structure, includes tea or soda sourced from Korean farms, and lets you eat in the studio or take your kimchi home. With only 26 reviews on record, confidence in consistent delivery is still building, and the listing leaves key questions unanswered — including dietary accommodations and whether the session functions as a meal replacement. Smart choice for: solo travelers or couples wanting a genuinely private, chef-led introduction to Korean fermentation without sharing the kitchen with strangers.”

By SeoulFoodTour Editorial TeamJul 12, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

5.0(26 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through GetYourGuide

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this class replace a meal?▾

The listing states you'll have a "small meal" made by the chef, so treat it as a light bite rather than a full dinner. Plan to eat something more substantial before or after.

Is the class hands-on or just a demonstration?▾

It's both — the chef demonstrates first, then you cook the dish yourself in a hands-on portion. The listing confirms hands-on participation.

Can vegetarians or vegans take this class?▾

The listing does not state whether the kimchi recipe suits vegetarians or vegans. Traditional kimchi can contain fish products, so confirm the recipe with the operator before booking.

Is the class available in English?▾

Yes, the class is offered in both Korean and English. Confirm your preferred language when you book.