City: Jongno-gu
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8 Classes & Workshops in Jongno-gu That You Shouldn't Miss
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. O'ngo Food Communications
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,147 reviews
Our food tours should be your #1, must do thing in Korea. We are focused on great food and exclusive, curated experiences. Because our goal on is to have our guests experience culture through the cuisine. You can join other adventurous foodies on our popular Night Dining Tours or Street Food Tours or you can have a customized experience for you and your group. The was started in 2008 by noted Korean food historian and chef, Jia Choi, PhD. Our tours will take you on an in-depth adventure into Korea as you will taste, see, and explore. We have programs in Seoul and other great destinations such as Jeju, Jeonju, Boseong, Gyeongju, Busan and Andong. O'ngo has done tours and programs for groups and companies such as YPO (Young President's Organization), the European Union, the Hilton Group, Mars Chocolate, Yahoo! and more. Our tours, staff, and cooking classes have been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic (tv), The Kimchi Chronicles (tv), Bizarre Foods (tv), USA Today, Johnny Jet (web), Lonely Planet, Gadlings, Politiken, Olive Magazine, Food Network Asia, the Sydney Herald and Euronews. O'ngo is a registered and insured tour company with the Jongno area and the Korean Association of Tour Agents (KATA).
2. Food & Culture Academy
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5.0 based on 220 reviews
A Relish Korean cooking class is the perfect complement to your experience in Korea. Cooking Korean food with Ellie Hyewon Lee and her team will be an amazing experience. She has been teaching Korean cooking since 2003, and she is a multi-cultural exchange lover who loves to cook and share her passions for food and culture. All classes are hands on, really informative and fun. Your cooking station will be a fully-equipped, modern kitchen; kitchenware, aprons, kitchen towels and beverages are all included! 100% hands-on cooking classes are what we're all about - getting you in the kitchen preparing healthy, fresh, tasty meals that you can easily recreate at home! Please feel free to join us and let’s make our aprons dirty!!! :) The programs are offered a customized cooking class and open from 9am to 6pm (except Sundays).
Reviewed By tinyspud88 - Honolulu, United States
I went with my family (my sister and I were well into our careers as professionals and my parents wanted to do trips as a family) and we were delighted at the insights that Ellie provided our family about the stories and tips behind the Korean food we enjoy at home as well as advice on making the dishes ourselves. There is much more than only the ingredients list and basic instructions and she cooks along side with you showing you nuanced things along the way. We learned how to cook 3 dishes a piece and she went through everything with us and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We weren't rushed at all (we actually ended up spending almost 6 hours there all in all) and it was a very friendly experience. I wish her all the luck in her move (she had mentioned she's planning on moving locations soon) and am defiantly going to come back if I'm in the area again.
3. COLOR POOL MUSEUM
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
-Be a part of arts and color your life! -Remember the secret of colorpool -Thanks to Eco-friendly Museum -Color Pool Museum
4. Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Learn and understand how Temple Food made of seasonal ingredients helps Buddhist monks get through 4 seasons. This is a Temple Food program for international visitors (the program will be conducted in English) Schedule 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays (1day class) Menu Temple Food prepared with seasonal ingredients.
5. Kitchen Lebkuchen @Donuimun
An unique experience of Korean food cooking class in English and traditional alcoholic beverage paring at Hanok!
6. Eorayeon Seal Engraving Experience Center
Experience the traditional culture of Korea by engraving your own stone stamp(seal engraving) at Insadong.
