Taipei Cooking Class: Discover Local Cuisine

Explore Dadaocheng’s old town, master Taiwanese cuisine, and enjoy a market adventure. Join our LGBT-friendly, multi-language cooking class today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • No. 356, Section 1, Dihua St - 【Exploring Dadaocheng and Its Traditional Markets】
    Alex will guide you through the charming alleys of Dadaocheng, sharing local stories along the way. In the traditional market, you’ll have the chance to savor authentic delicacies and discover local ingredients.
    Feel free to engage in conversations with the vendors….
What's Included
  • Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
  • Lunch
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks
  • English, Chinese, and some Japanese during the class
  • E-recipe of today’s menu (English/Chinese/Japanese)
  • Unique designed BeMyGuest Taipei Apron as a gift
Meal Options
  • Tuesday|Taiwanese Risotto Youfan - A traditional birthday food for newborn babies
  • Wednesday|Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.
  • Thursday | The Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice - Give simple rice a delicious makeover. Together with a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my…
Additional Information

This cooking class provides a cultural immersion experience in Dadaocheng, seamlessly combining Taipei’s rich history with genuine flavors. Participants will go beyond basic recipes to truly master Taiwanese cuisine by preparing dishes from scratch, revealing the fundamental techniques behind each creation.
The adventure begins at Dihua Old Street and…

Location
No. 356, Section 1, Dihua St
Section 1, Dihua Street
Each class starts from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm. ⬜ At 09:20 am, we meet at No. 356, Section 1, Dihua Street, a traditional brick building(台北市大同區迪化街一段356號). ⬜ If you might be late, contact us via WhatsApp or LINE. You can find our details on Google Maps by searching "BeMyGuest Taipei".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Morgany896
Apr 26, 2026
Awesome experience !! - Alex was awesome!! Me and my parents had so much fun. It started off with the tour. Alex was very knowledgeable and gave interesting facts and details about the history and the market. The kitchen atmosphere was super clean, air conditioned and well-prepared! He was very helpful in assisting with the preparation and cooking process. Our food turned out delicious ! Would highly recommend (:
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Gayle_e
Apr 26, 2026
Good food and fun class - This was more than a cooking class. Alex gave a history of the Dadaocheng neighborhood which very interesting. He took us to the Taipei Bridge then we toured the local market. He explained how different fruits and vegetables are used. We had a few snacks too. The cooking class was very well-organized and the food was great. We made braised pork and rice and bitter melon with bean paste. I would love to take another cooking class with Alex!
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Dalia_e
Apr 1, 2026
Amazing experience - It was a very nice experience, a walk where we could meet more of the day to day of the locals, meet new fruits, flavors and the cooking class was very enjoyable and the instructor was very warm and patient, friendly, and guided you every step.
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Beth
Mar 31, 2026
Wonderful cooking class with history of the area. - So great to learn of the history, visit the market and the cooking class was great. Very well organized and clear instructions. The food was great and recipes were given so we could make later on our own.
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Sherpa21615507304
Mar 30, 2026
Best experience - I joined with my middle school daughter. He told me more about the formation of the city, how it developed during the Japanese rule, and his faith, showing me pictures of the people of the city from that time. The explanations, which are easy to understand and sometimes mixed with Japanese, were very easy to listen to, and my daughter, who was communicating in English for the first time, seemed to enjoy being able to understand the language. The conversation with the other participants was very good, and time passed very quickly as everyone tasted each other. The resulting food was amazing, and it was the best I had ever eaten during this trip. I stopped by the supermarket on my way home to buy spices to make it at home. It was a great experience.
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Mikebassnez
Mar 15, 2026
Yummy and Educational Food Class! - My wife and I loved our cooking class with Alex! First we met up with him on Dihua Old Street where he gave us a tour around the area. We learned the importance on thebarea and how it came to be suchba destination in Teipei. Alex took us around the morning market and tought us about the famous foods and produce of Taiwan. My wife and I bought a bell fruit (wax apple) and Dragon Fruit (the biggest and juciest I've ever seen), and both were delicious! Alex took us to one of the nearby temples and gave us a rundown on how the locals worship their ancestors (and sometimes ask them for advice). That was incredibly interesting! Last we went to Alex's fully loaded kitchen and learned how to make braised beef noodle soup from scratch! That was so much fun! I had actually never made noodles from scratch before. Alex went through every step with us and explained everything. The end result was a delicious well-earned lunch that we will take the know-how home with us. Alex was a great host and we will definitely book him on our next trip to Taiwan to learn a new recipe! We recommend Alex's tour and cooking class, you'll learn something and have an abaolute blast at the same time!
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Masakoa2026
Mar 7, 2026
Enjoy a homey traditional Taiwanese cooking class - It was interesting that Alex told me about the history of Da Dao Chong, including his grandmother's story. During the market tour, they enjoyed friendly conversations with sellers and eating around, and were asked to explain vegetables, fruits, and prepared foods rarely seen in Japan. During the cooking class at the clean and stylish kitchen studio, four students (two American and two Japanese) cooked looloo rice based on the recipe of the teacher's mother. They were all good friends at the end of mealtime, with humor and a clear and careful teaching style. Of course it was very good. I bought it at a Taipei store after being taught mamebanjiang, which is familiar to the teacher, and I am motivated.
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彩葉住
Mar 6, 2026
Cooking classes that make you want to cook at home - There were 4 participants, myself included, and it was like everyone was having a good time cooking, which was memorable! We went around the Dihua Market and made Lu Lohan. The teacher also explained it in Japanese, so it was very easy to understand. It was a pleasant memory. I was the last person there to pay because I couldn't register my credit card, but it was very helpful because it could be in Japanese yen.
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Laurawl2551ad
Feb 4, 2026
Amazing experience! - Alex's cooking class was amazing! Would HIGHLY recommend! It's not just cooking, Alex gives you a bit of Taipei and Dadaocheng history, and his family's history in the area. Visiting the market with him was very special and gives you a whole different view and feel. The food was tasty, great instructions and I can't wait to cook lu rou fan again for my friends.
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Y2021ploliverc
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing tour and Lu Rou Fan class! - What a great class! I normally hate walking tours, but this was amazing! The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and his English was great! I couldn’t recommend this more. The cooking class was great after working my appetite up on the walking tour and I learned how make great Lu rou fan. I’ll definitely make this at home!
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From $90
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).