Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai: Culinary Journey with a Native Akha Chef

Embark on a culinary journey in Chiang Mai with a native Akha chef. Learn the art of Thai and Akha cooking, discover unique dishes, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Akha people.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko. - Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour
    Thai Akha Kitchen invites participants to explore the Local Market, offering a glimpse into the authentic lifestyle of the locals, followed by a session on cooking Thai and Akha dishes.
    Evening cooking class without the Market tour, focusing solely on cooking.
    Why opt for the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
  • Local market tour (only for morning class)
  • Individual cooking station
  • Akha Hill Tribe coffee
  • Full color cook book
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meal Options
  • Start by two Appetizers - The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
  • Making two Desserts - Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
  • Three Akha Dishes - In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
  • Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste -…
Additional Information

Acquire the knowledge to prepare Thai and Akha cuisine while vacationing in Chiang Mai under the guidance of our expert chef, an indigenous Akha person. Gain insight into their distinctive culinary practices and meals, along with an understanding of their history and traditions. Light snacks, local market tour (only for morning sessions), and hotel…

Location
14/10 Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Soi Rat Chiang Saen 2 Ko.
Meeting Point for Walk-In: Morning Cooking Class: Meeting at Wat Pan Whaen Temple, by 9:00 am There is where we meet before starting the market tour. Evening Cooking Class: Meeting at Cooking School Location by 5:00 pm
Cancellation Policy

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

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C9407nzlarrya
Apr 7, 2026
Cooking class - So much fun, learned so much. Chef was marvelous!!!!!!
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Vacationer734793
Apr 5, 2026
Akha cooking class- amazing! - Amazing experience!! Expertly planned and organized. Loved the hands on experience and chance to eat the food we made! Great way to spend a few hours. Lived the tour of the Foid market and chance to try some local foods.
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Christiner3922
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing!! - Such an amazing experience! They pick you up from your hotel and return you back. The food is absolutely delicious and our leader Anh was fabulous! I highly recommend Thai and Anka cooking class!
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396rylier
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing cooking class - Everything was perfect! Food was delicious and our chef was so kind and made the experience so interesting!
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466asyas
Apr 4, 2026
Akha cooking class - If you want an authentic Thai cooking class book this one! First you go to the market and try some local foods and pick out your ingredients. Then when you get to the actual cooking they guide you through everything, no experience needed. Our instructor Aon is very nice and high energy. She looooves spicy food, if you like spicy book here!
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Adventure61738999590
Apr 2, 2026
Incredible value cooking class - An incredible experience, run by a great team. We visited the market beforehand and saw and learnt a lot about Thai food and snacks. Then we headed to the kitchen and made 11 (I think!) delicious dishes. Everything was genuinely delicious, and there was so much food. The day was so well run, and each dish was prepped with so much skill and expertise. You MUST do this if you're able to. Go in the morning and get the market tour, you'll eat so much you won't need dinner!
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Meyerdc74
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing experience, market to table! - Absolutely amazing cooking experience, made so many different things and they are so knowledgeable… Going to the market first was amazing! This is a must do in Chiang Mai!
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Culture12244322604
Mar 28, 2026
Great! - Mega nice cooking class had with ion. Everything was explained in a very enthusiastic way. We made 10 dishes! Definitely recommended
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Darian_l
Mar 28, 2026
Experience was great. I... - Experience was great. I loved all the food. Pacing of activity was very smooth. The process of cooking and eating was a well-oiled machine. It was slightly difficult to understand Aon at times but that didn’t take away from the experience. Highly recommend this activity.
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Helen_l
Mar 24, 2026
Fabulous experience! Highly recommended. - This was the best experience my husband and I had in Chiang Mai (which itself is a wonderful place). This cooking class includes a visit to a local market to learn about and purchase the different ingredients needed for the dishes to be prepare.d The class is very well organized and taught by experienced, lovely people. You can choose what you would like to make from a menu, and are in control of how much spice you prefer. We met great people and learned a great deal about Thai cooking and dishes.
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From $42
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).