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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

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Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Thai Akha Kitchen - Morning Class - Cooking School Chiang Mai
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icon6 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and ‘Akha’ cooking during this 6-hour cooking class in Chiang Mai. Discover the culture and cuisine of the Akha, an indigenous hill tribe of Southeast Asia, with the help of your native host. You’ll visit the local market to shop for ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare 11 different dishes. A souvenir cook book from your session is also included.
  • Learn to prepare Thai and Akha cuisine during a cooking class in Chiang Mai
  • Visit a local market to observe a slice of daily life and shop for ingredients (morning session only)
  • Prepare 11 different dishes, including a combination of soups, desserts, appetizers and entrees
  • Great introduction to Northern Thailand's unique cuisines and cultures
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Tom Yum Gong
Tom Yum Goong is one of the most famous Thai dishes among foreigners and people from Thailand, alike.
Local market tour (only for morning class)
Individual cooking station
Akha Hill Tribe coffee
Full color cook book
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Departure Point

14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko., Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand

Traveler pickup is offered

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Receive a morning pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel and transfer to the cooking studio for your session. Depending on if you’ve selected the morning session you’ll also get to stop by a local Chiang Mai market to shop for fresh ingredients for your session.

Once you arrive at the cooking site, you’ll begin to prepare a variety of dishes with the help of your Akha instructor. Not only will you get a glimpse into Akha culture and food, you’ll also learn about some of the Akha’s unique ingredients as well. During your session you will prepare 2 appetizers, a soup, a curry paste and curry, and 2 desserts, as well as several special Akha-style dishes like Akha Salad, Akha Soup, and ‘Sapi Thuong’ (tomato dipping sauce).

You’ll finish the day by enjoying your home-cooked meal featuring all your recent creations. Before you leave, your host will provide a special souvenir cookbook you can use to recreate the dishes when you return home. Finish the day with a ride back to your Chiang Mai hotel.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Visitor are welcome
  • Come with empty stomach
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Thai Akha Kitchen

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai.
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What is the maximum group size during Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai?
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This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "You prepare 11 dishes so come hungry and wear comfortable shoes!" See review
  • "I did the morning session, which included a market tour (well worth it) The class was very organized, Niti (the instructor) was incredible and explained everything perfectly." See review
  • "It can be hot in the outdoor classroom, and the teacher was super kind but at times hard to understand - however he made sure all his students were keeping up - including my daughter." See review

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Lisa_M
, Mar 2020
Very good food, super friendly and well organized. Can recommend it 100%! We really enjoyed the cooking class.
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Delicious & Fun
Shruti_S
, Feb 2020
So.Much.Good.Food - I cannot stress how amazing this cooking class was, not to mention that we got the recipes to take home.
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AWESOME
Heather
, Feb 2020
Holy cow, this was awesome. An amazing, funny instructor, market tour with lots of odd tasty samples, and a beautifully organized course that never felt rushed. 10/10 would recommend to everyone I know. :)
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Fantastic cooking class!
angielee730
, Feb 2020
AMAZING cooking class! I try to take at least one class whenever I travel but this class really blew everything else out of the water. I wasn’t able to book the morning session, which included a trip to the grocery market, but this far exceeded my expectations. Come hungry! Learned how to make egg rolls, pad Thai, papaya salad, Tom Yum, massaman curry, mango with sticky rice, and the most delicious Akha soup and tomato dipping sauce. There are several dishes in each category to choose from, so you can truly try it all. Our instructor was impeccably organized and the class was hands-on. Could not ask for more!
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Great way to experience thai food and culture
claywaters13
, Feb 2020
This was a great experience. We enjoyed touring the market, learning to cook so many dishes, and eating all of our delicious food. It is a LONG day and could probably have been a little shorter, but lots of fun.
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Thai & Akha Cooking Experience
melim288
, Jan 2020
Our guide, JJ, was knowledgeable and his instructions were clear when teaching us how to prepare/cook the dishes. The kitchens was well equipped and clean, and the ingredients were all prepared beforehand. It was amazing how simple it was to cook/prepare the dishes, ad so many dishes could be prepared within that short time. I would recommend doing the morning tour as it includes a short trip to the market, where JJ explained the different ingredients used in Thai cooking and tasted some of the produce as well.
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Absolutely fantastic!
alcooley18
, Jan 2020
This was an absolutely amazing class!!! The instructor is great! She is hilarious and really pushes you to try new things! She definitely is a major part of why this class was so great!! The dishes you make are excellent and you get a cook book with all the recipes to take home! She also is very helpful with giving alternatives you may use if you are not able to find certain ingredients in your home country. Overall an absolutely fabulous experience, I would recommend to anyone who has the time in Chiang Mai!!
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You learn, have fun and enjoy the Thai culture
mrminkio
, Jan 2020
Best tour ever! This is something you must do: you learn, you have fun and you enjoy Thai/Akha cultur. Plus this guys are very organised and you do not waste a minute of your experience...
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Incredible cooking class!
Paradise607304
, Jan 2020
They accommodated to us as we are vegetarians. Very informative and the instructor was amazing. Thanks
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Amazing Experience!
Katie A
, Nov 2019
We had so much fun at this cooking class. Even our 13 year old son said this was his favorite thing we did in Chiang Mai.
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