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Thai tea blending workshop on the Ping River

In this riverside tea-blending workshop at Monsoon Tea, you’ll discoverr various types of Thai tea, enjoy their aromas, and learn how to balance flavors. I’ll guide you through the art of blending, helping you create a perfectly harmonious mix to take home. • Begin with a warm welcome and a cup of freshly brewed tea, including the locally cherished Hmiang Khum. • I’ll share the history and the art of tea blending in Northern Thailand, discussing the tea leaves, herbs, spices, dried fruits, flowers, and other botanicals used. • Blend your own custom tea using local ingredients under my guidance, and then brew and taste your creation alongside a snack of fried chicken with fermented tea leaf salad. You’ll leave with a tin of your custom blend to enjoy later, and an appreciation for the multifaceted world of Thai tea.

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Rediscover lost Northern Thai recipes in a historic house

Travel through Chiang Mai’s culinary past in a 150-year-old wooden Lanna house. I’ll introduce you to rare recipes known to only a few Chiang Saen descendants, including Hang Lay, a unique variation distinct from the Burmese-influenced version, and Kaeng Khai, a simple dish once popular in old Chiang Mai. • Learn the history behind Chiang Saen cuisine and how authentic Northern Thai recipes are disappearing. We’ll explore the cultural roots of dishes like Hang Lay and Kaeng Khai, tracing their journey through generations. • Get hands-on with the ingredients and techniques that define Chiang Saen’s flavors. You’ll prepare and cook traditional dishes, uncovering the secrets behind their unique tastes and variations. • Savor your creations as we sit down to enjoy the food we’ve made together. This is a chance to ask questions, hear more stories, and connect through cooking and sharing a meal. Together, we’ll rediscover the flavors of the past and explore Northern Thailand’s rich culinary heritage.

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Thai vegan cooking and mindful eating workshop

Slow down and savor the art of plant-based cooking with me, a chef and musician, in this unique workshop hosted in an open-air sanctuary. You’ll blend culinary tradition with mindfulness, making each moment as enriching as the dishes we’ll create. • Sip Thai herbal tea as I explain the philosophy of mindful eating and Thai plant-based cooking while engaging your senses with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. • Prepare and cook a three-course Thai meal featuring a stir-fry, a soup, and a fresh/raw dish. You’ll learn essential techniques, from balancing flavors to using traditional Thai herbs and spices. • Enjoy the delicious food you’ve made in the tranquil garden, guided through a mindful eating practice. I’ll also play a couple of acoustic folk songs on my guitar for you. You’ll leave with a plant-based recipe guide to continue your culinary journey at home, and a small handcrafted souvenir of your time here.

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2647 reviews

Aromdii Thai cooking class & Market tour

First of all, we don't have any AC, air conditioning in kitchen and in eating room, only Fans. We will use truck to pick you up like red car in Chiangmai. Summer; March to June Rainy; July to October Winter; November to February Market tour (approx 15-20 minutes) - Show you about Thai veggies using in the class At cooking school (approx 4.30 hours) - Class will be started from stir fried - Soup & Appetizer - Dessert & Curry (Making curry paste from scratch) You can choose menus from list without decide with the group! 1. Stir fried - Pad Thai - Fried drunken noodles - Pad See Ew - Fried cashew nut 2. Appetizer - Papaya Salad - Fresh spring rolls - Fried spring rolls - Fruits salad 3. Soup - Hot & Sour Prawns clear soup - Coconut chicken - Tom Yum Chicken - Hot & Sour Prawns thick soup 4. Curry + Curry paste - Khao Soi (Chiangmai noodles) - Green curry - Massaman curry - Red curry 5. Dessert - Mango sticky rice - Pumpkin in coconut Price included; - Bottle water - Handmade recipe (PDF File) - Transportation within 3 kms. from Aromdii Cooking School - Guests stay far away from our place, please come to meet us directly at the market. - Visitor ( No visitor please! Reserved seat for participants only)

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 730 reviews

Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour

Get your taste buds ready because there is nothing quite like Northern Thai cuisine. We limit our daily small-group street food tour to only 8 exclusive guests. We’ll bounce between 5-6 different spots using our own private songthaew red truck, gorging on 15+ different tastings from street food joints to local eateries. No other food tour has this many variety of tastings as us! We’ll delve into the history and food cultures of the North of the country. Try braised pork in five spices at a vendor once visited by Anthony Bourdain, visiting my favourite local spots, and we'll explore one of the best food markets in the city. You simply can’t visit Northern Thailand without trying the herby larb, sticky gaeng hang lay curry and legendary lemongrass sai oua sausage. Nor can you skip the tangy tea leaf salads, brought in during the two centuries of Burmese rule. Sold out? Ask us about our lunchtime 'Lanna Kingdom' tour also! **Special Diets: this tour is not suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians (sorry!), as you'll have to miss several dishes, with few alternatives available. If you don't eat pork, there will be 3-4 less tastings (out of 15 total). Gluten intolerances are ok but only if soy sauce can be consumed. Shrimp paste makes its way into many dishes, so severe shellfish allergies are not recommended. For any food allergies, please message us before booking**

5 out of 5 average rating, 839 reviews

Cookventure Home Cooking Studio

"For all customers, we provide a convenient pick-up service from their hotels.(Reduce 5 Km from Chiangmai downtown) Our first stop is the local market inside the old city of Chiang Mai, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, touch, and taste all the ingredients and seasonings that make Thai cuisine so special. After this immersive market experience, we'll head back to our cooking school, where a welcome snack awaits before we begin the class. Morning Class Time: 8 am - 1 pm Evening Class Time: 3 pm - 8 pm About the Courses and Activities: Customers can choose one course from each category: Stir-fry (Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Stir-fry Cashew Nut with Chicken, Stir-fry Holy Basil) Soup (Tom Yum, Chicken in Coconut Milk, Seafood in Coconut Milk, Hot and Sour Chicken) Appetizer (Papaya Salad, Spring Roll, Glass Noodle Salad, Fish Cake) Making Fresh Curry Paste from Scratch Curry (Green Curry, Red Curry, Panang Curry, Yellow Curry) Dessert (Sticky Rice Mango, Pumpkin in Coconut Milk, Water Chestnut in Coconut Milk, Fried Banana) Vegetarian and vegan options are available Our private classes accommodate a maximum of 8 people During the class, we'll guide you step by step through the preparation of five popular and stunning Thai dishes, explaining the herbs and ingredients used in each one. Each participant will have their own cooking and prep station. Please , come hungry!!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 667 reviews

Half Day Cooking Class & Market Tour by YummyTasty Cooking

Our Half day program! - Visiting and shopping at a local market / spend time exploring the fresh ingredients used in class. -Start to pick you up from hotel. (Within 3 Km. from Kom Market) - Settle into Yummy Tasty Cooking School and you will get coffee and drinking water. - Enjoy cooking at your own station and taste splendid hand-cooked dishes. Our class is provided, and you will have a lot of fun. We can teach new techniques that can make you look and feel like a pro. - You will be able to cook 5 dishes. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through the cooking process and explain to you about the difference in the Thai herbs and seasonings, and what can be substituted when you cook at home. (You will learn how to make a curry paste by Thai traditionally way.) - Depart with a PDF recipe so that you can recreate the dishes you made to impress your family and friends when you return home. Finish the day with a drop off to your hotel. Other things to note Pick up time!! Morning is between 8.45-9.30 a.m. Evening is between 3.15-3.45 p.m. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Drop off after finished the class to your hotel.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 762 reviews

Thai Cooking and Market Tour with Lanna Smile

Cooking Class Schedule ⏰ Morning: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ⏰ Evening: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Enjoy a fun cooking experience! Class is limited to just 8-10 people , in a cozy airconditioned room. Here’s what you can look forward to: ✅ Convenient Hotel Pick-Up Pick up at your hotel lobby within Chiang Mai Old City (❗️Square area on the map❗️) ✅ Visit a Local Market Take 15-20 minute trip to explore fresh ingredients for your class. ✅ Relax & Get Comfortable Settle into the warm atmosphere with a welcome drink and snack. ✅ Cook & Taste Your Creations Cook at your own station, guided step-by-step as you prepare 6 amazing recipes. Learn about the unique flavors of Thai herbs and seasonings. ✅ Vegetarian friendly ✅ Choose Your Favorite Menu (Different from Your Friends!) 1. CURRY PASTES Green curry paste Panaeng curry paste Massaman curry paste 2. CURRIES Green curry Panaeng curry Massaman curry 3. NOODLES Pad Thai Drunken noodles Fried thick noodles with soy sauce 4. SOUPS Hot and sour prawn soup Coconut milk soup with chicken Hot and sour soup with chicken 5. DESSERTS Sweet sticky rice with mango Banana in coconut milk Sago balls in coconut milk 6. APPETIZERS Fried spring rolls Papaya salad Notes: Visitors (above 6 yrs old) are welcome for 400 THB per person, payable in cash. Let’s cook, eat, and enjoy a delightful day together!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviews

Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour

With the language barrier and sheer number of dishes, it's easy to see why most foreigners stick to pad Thai from the tourist restaurants. Fear not. On our small-group food tour you'll bounce between culinary spots on our private songthaew red truck, with 15+ tastings that offer a real introduction to the herby flavours of Northern Thai food cultures. Most don't realise that Thai food is highly regional, and Northern Thai cuisine is a far cry from food of Bangkok. We don't want to spoil the drool-worthy surprises, but get ready for bowls of coconut khao soi curry topped with crispy noodles, roasted chilli paste, roasted pork sizzling over charcoal, pounded nam prik num relish, sticky gaeng hang lay curry, and tons of tidbit tastings at one of Thailand's best fresh markets, among much more. Come join me and my foodie host team on a culinary journey, and truly discover what sets Northern Thai food apart. Sold Out? Try our evening tour 'Northern Flavours'! **Special Diets: this tour is not suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians (sorry!), as you'll have to miss several dishes, with few alternatives available. If you don't eat pork, there will be 2-3 less tastings (out of 15 total). Gluten intolerances are ok but only if soy sauce can be consumed. Severe food allergies are not advised due to risk of traces and cross-contamination**

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviews

Tom Yum Thai Cooking School

-Pick up from the hotel (Within 3 Km of Chiang Mai old city) -Going to the local market to explore ingredients used in class and the lives of the local people shopping. -Going to a cooking school that is located in the home sweet home. -Get to try some snacks and fruit in season. -Let's enjoy Cooking and Eating the food that we cooked. We have 5 dishes and 1 special dish. One person can choose one of each food and everyone makes Sticky rice with mango. Our menu consist: Stir-fried : Pad Thai : Cashew Nut with Chicken : Pad See Ew Soup : Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (Tomyum) : Chicken in Coconut milk soup : Thai Noodle soup Appetizers : Spring Roll : Papaya Salad : Cucumber Salad Curry paste : Green curry paste : Panang curry paste : KhaoSoi curry paste Curry : Green curry : Panang curry : Khaosoi curry * Dessert : sticky rice with mango Other things to note Morning Class from 8.30 am.-1.30 pm. Pick up around 8.15-8.45 am. Evening Class from 3.30 pm.-8.30 pm. Pick up around 3.15-3.45 pm. The cooking is in the house. Any food allergic, Special request. Please let us know.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 75 reviews

Plant-based Cooking and Foraging in Nature Farm

Plant-based cooking class "farm to table" style in my organic farm - Buddha Raksa Nature Farm hidden in Chiang Mai mountain. You will explore Thai herbs and local ingredients while enjoying nature. You will cook authentic local Khaosoi and desserts in all plant-based recipes. The kitchen is outdoor cooking style with clay pot and charcoal stove like my grandmother's kitchen. You will learn about local culture through food and cooking. We start with a farm walk to gather some fresh herbs. We will cook 3 dishes at the outdoor bamboo pavilion. Appetizer: Thai Style Salad (Som-Tum) Main dish: Khao Soi(Chiangmai-style curry noodles) Dessert: Banana in sweet coconut milk(Kluay Buat chee) Drink: Turmeric Tea (Herbal tea) In this 3-4 hours fun session, everyone can easily participate. You don't need basic cooking skills. 10:00 am Farm Tour and Cooking session. Noon Lunch 1.00 pm Relax at the farm Pick-up & drop-off services are available for an extra fee.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

Coffee Connoisseur, Local-Cafe Hopping

Chiang Mai got a reputation as the "Capital city of coffee" our small group will visit 4 local-cafes that drive by a passionate owner who takes a coffee to the next level, drinks their signature and inspired by a story behind. 1) Micro-roaster, We’ll meet local roaster, the backbone of the coffee industry, who seriously bring the best from a coffee bean to a cup. Learn more about what is in the taste of a coffee. 2) Kissaten a Japanese-cafe, meets an owner who didn't call himself a barista but just a guy who carries on his grandmother-in-law Moka pot technic. I also surprise everytime I drink his unique coffee. We’ll stop for a lunch break at my favorite noodle shop. 3) Time for a refreshment, We’ll visit a third-wave Cafe and a owner who master his cold-brew method. 4) Slow paced casual move to an artistic space that serves an photogenic drink, a coffee that tastes like a cocktail! Tea-shop also available if the group prefers. The tour was personalized based on your coffee knowledge and what sort of cafes you like so don’t hesitate to let me know any specialty you may have. In the end, I hope this experience will save you precious time and connecting you to your coffee favorites. Other things to note: As we may drink 4-5 cups of coffee to make sure you didn’t get over-caffeine. If you or your partner didn’t drink much coffee per day, kindly let me know.

5 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Chiang Mai Lanna Northern Thai Cooking Experience

- Pick up by your host, " Then heading to the local market and continue to her house by private car. - Cooking Lanna food together, just like family, talking & sharing experiences with the host family. The food will be Northern Thai food or Lanna food in the Lanna cuisine, cooked with charcoal stove and clay pot. - Having a meal together as locals do. The place is in the Countryside, surround by rice fields, fruit orchards and organic garden that will get you in touch with the real locals and you will learn something new. See how locals live, share their culture and eat together with them. There are 4 dishes to cook including dessert. For example: Khaow Soi (Chiang Mai Noodles) Kaeng Hung Lay (Chiang Mai Curry) Abb Moo (Minced pork wrap in banana leaves) Sai Aou (Chiang Mai sausage) Laap Moo Kaou (Mince pork local spicy salad) Naam Prick Oong (Tomatoes with minced pork chili dipping paste) Taam Kanoon (Young Jack fruit spicy salad) The program is organized for Lunch time (08.30 am. -03.30 pm. ) (Approximately 6-9 hours depending on the recipes and the number of people in the class) Other things to note 1) Vegetarian requests are welcome 2) Children under 5 years old and followers will be charged 60% of the full adult price. 3) The experience also Includes Travel Insurance (required by Thailand Tourism regulations)

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