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Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

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From80 USD / Per Person
This cooking class offers cultural immersion in Dadaocheng, blending Taipei’s history with authentic flavors. Beyond simple recipes, you’ll master Taiwanese cuisine by cooking from scratch, uncovering raw techniques behind every dish.

The journey starts in the Dihua Old Street and the traditional market, exploring connections between food, religion, and heritage. To ensure an interactive experience, we maintain a small-group limit of six.

Led by Alex, our LGBTQ+-friendly sessions help you integrate into the local lifestyle. This experience transforms a meal into a history lesson, letting you taste the spirit of old Taipei.

Daily classes below,

⭕Tue / Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

⭕Wed / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Thr / Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice(Vegetarian Option Available)

⭕Fri / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

⭕Sat / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Sun / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice
【A Journey through Dadaocheng and Traditional Markets】

Alex will share your local stories throughout the alleys of Dadaocheng. Then, in the traditional market, you'll also have the opportunity to taste authentic delicacies and learn about local ingredients.

Sometimes, you might want to chat with the vendor owners. Why not?
We call it the Taiwanese experience.

After the walking tour, we will cook Taiwanese cuisine at our cooking school.

【Cooking Classes】

Languages: The class uses English, Chinese, and some basic Japanese, so there’s no need to worry too much about the language barrier.

Daily classes except Monday.
09:30-12:30

Daily classes below,

⭕Tue / Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

⭕Wed / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Thr / Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice(Vegetarian Option Available)

⭕Fri / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

⭕Sat / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Sun / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

Included

  • The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
  • The dishes you cook the day will be your 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Taiwanese Risotto, Youfan ingredients include: Sticky rice, pork, dried mushrooms, dried shrimps, daikon radish, pork ribs, and shallots.
  • Braised Beef Noodle Soup ingredients include: Beef, garlic, bean paste, green onion, tomato, chili, and spices.
  • Stir-fried Rice ingredients include: Spring onion, spices, pork, peas, corn, and bean oil.
  • Luroufan, the Braised Pork Rice ingredients include: Pork, shallots, pig skin, spices, and garlic.
  • Please confirm allergies or dietary restrictions before booking. No last-minute ingredient changes can be made on-site.
  • Bring your kids (under 12) for free! If they’re just hanging out and not joining the cooking, there’s no extra charge. If your kids enjoy cooking, please reserve seats for them. Contact Alex through WhatsApp if you need any help.
  • We love solo travelers! However, this activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to run. If the minimum size is not met 5 days prior, we will notify you to reschedule; if you cannot accommodate the alternative dates, you must manually cancel your booking through the system for a full refund, and proceeding with your solo booking constitutes acceptance of this policy.
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