Tomyumthai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
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Tomyumthai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

By Tom Yum Thai Cooking School
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Ages 6-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Drinking water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • all cooking equipment
  • Photo gallery on Facebook page
  • Recipe book
  • Pick up from, and return to, your hotel. (within Chiangmai Old city)
  • English Guide
What's not included
  • Pickup/drop off for hotels more than 2 miles (3 km) from downtown Chiang Mai
  • Alcoholic drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Tom Yum Thai Cooking School, 1, 4 soi 12, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Pickup details
  • 1. Hotel M Chiangmai 2. Kom Market 3. Cooking school 4. Wat phra singh 5.Wat lok moli
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127251P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 127251P1

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      • Tom Yum Thai Cooking School
        848
        Chiang Mai, Thailand
        Joined in August 2013
      • chefangie
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The best experience in Chiang Mai !!
        Wonderful experience!! We had the best instructor … very profesional staff…The class was fantastic… the dishes were better than any restaurant we had tried !! I am a chef in Mexico and this has been the best experience for me in Thailand so far !
        Written 14 October 2023
      • charlies614
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best Cooking Class Experience
        You must book this cooking class when in Chang Mai!! The instructor has excellent knowledge and experience of cooking, he spoke great English and has a fantastic sense of humour, he was always cracking jokes and making us laugh. Make sure you eat very little before the class as you will cook five different courses that you will eat. My favourite was the Thai green curry and we even got to make the curry paste. We were treated to sticky mango rice for dessert which was delicious. We got given a recipe book after so we can attempt to cook the meals ourselves.
        Written 18 March 2023
      • charlottemR2161MP
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience
        Amazing experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to take a cooking class in Changmai, instructor was informative and funny. Arrive hungry as you eat all the food you make!
        Written 4 March 2023
      • Himani1223
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!!
        Oun was absolutely amazing! My husband and I did his cooking class while in Chiang Mai and we enjoyed it very much. He makes the experience so much fun and caters to dietary restrictions. He is so genuine and we would recommend him to all!
        Written 25 December 2022
      • FredBY
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect
        They are very friendly and funny, the food is fresh and delicious. At the end they give you a little book of receipts that you did. You will eat so much, you won't even want to eat for 2 more days! Really something to do!
        Written 19 February 2020
      • W7039RLanias
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun
        Very positive people, helpful and smiling teachers, fast and delicious dishes. Car will pick You up from hotel, I highly recommend.
        Written 2 February 2020
      • marydX9087CT
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Chiang Mai highlight
        I can’t recommend these guys enough! We just did the evening cooking class and it was amazing! The visit to the market was so interesting and informative. Uon (the chef) and his wife are so friendly and hilariously funny! We laughed all the way through and learned so much. And his teaching was brilliant. Our dishes all turned out so well, we left feeling full and very happy. We’re so pleased with the cook book we left with and they kindly dropped us back at the gate near our hostel so we could walk off some of the food we ate. Highly recommend! More spicy more sexy! :)
        Written 19 December 2019
      • mollymC9176XT
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cooking class
        One of the best things I did in Chiang Mai! The food was AMAZING (better than most of the food I had in thailand). The owners spoke the best English of anyone I Met in Chiang Mai and they were friendly and fun!
        Written 7 December 2019
      • williambP6353AA
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome experience!
        This was one of the best things we did in Chiang Mai. The good people hosting this did an incredible job. Very friendly, very funny, very entertaining, and of course we made MANY awesome Thai dishes. Was so happy we decided to do this cooking school. Highly recommend!
        Written 5 December 2019
      • lauragama922
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful cooking class with sweetest Thai couple!
        This cooking class is run by the sweetest couple that welcomed us into their beautiful home! They were incredibly welcoming and we had an amazing time learning 5 different thai meals!! They made it fun and easy and we can't wait to try the dishes at home - wonderful experience!!
        Written 4 December 2019
      • bokehd
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very informative and fun!
        Oun was our instructor and he was very fun. The day started with a pickup from our hotel and stops along the way to the market to gather some of the remaining students. Once at the market, Oun provided excellent education on the various produce that we would use. Each student was able to choose their own dishes from a nice variety in multiple categories. The school has three separate rooms for preparation, cooking and dinning. Instructions for preparation and cooking were clear and easy to follow. I loved the aroma develop as you go through the cooking process. I felt so wonderful after completing each dish. Everything tasted so good and you get a nice sense of accomplishment! Oun is the best!
        Written 25 November 2019
      • gibrock2018
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Really fun and personal! Great food too!
        Oen was our guide and did a fantastic job! Absolutely plan to LOVE the food you make as it is soooooo fresh and tasty. You will be well fed as well so best to not eat a big meal beforehand. Very personalized cooking and they really are hands on and you go from nice and easy steps of making each dish to enjoying your own work. So much fun. Would be amazing to have your group of 4 to 6 people but coming solo works too as you will enjoy their teaching and the company of others! Good times !!
        Written 24 October 2019
      • dcastillo85
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible cooking experience
        This cooking class was amazing! As a solo traveler I felt so at ease with Oun and his wife. He’s so funny and engaging and he knows how to multitask and direct everyone so they feel active and accomplished. The food was amazing and the experience was unforgettable. Thanks guys for everything!
        Written 13 October 2019
      • hello22037382655
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definitely a must do!
        My friends and I had a great time! We are really happy with our decision to go with this cooking school and would definitely recommend it! It is definitly the highlight of our stay in Chiang Mai. Oun and Kae are two lovely people who made the experience really fun! The class took place at their home which was a really nice touch. It made us feel welcome and comfortable. The cooking area is also very nice and made us feel like professional chefs. Absolutely a five star experience!
        Written 21 July 2019
      • Camper706250
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible experience !!!!
        We had the most fantastic evening cooking authentic Thai dishes after buying the ingredients from the local market. The hosts were exceptionally kind (and hilarious) and I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly. We were able to tailor the dishes to our own taste and dietary requirements, evening accommodating a vegan member of the group. Every single dish was mouth watering. An absolute must for anyone interested in Thai cuisine/ cooking.
        Written 7 May 2019
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      Northwood, UK31 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oun was the very best host.
      He collected us from the hotel on time and took us to the local market where we bought fresh ingredients for our recipes.

      The cookery school is based in his house, maximum 10 people per class, but we were lucky enough to be just two.

      We were greeted with fresh fruit and cool drinks on arrival and proceeded to make a range of selected dishes which we prepared and cooked ourselves and then ate throughout the morning.

      The food was delicious and Oun was attentive, humorous and patient.

      A fabulous morning’s activity which I would highly recommend especially if you want a truly authentic Thai experience.
      Written 5 May 2024
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      Sail
      10 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022 • Couples
      What an amazing experience!! We booked the class the night before at 9pm for the morning class at 8am. They were very very nice and able to accommodate us last minute. They confirmed and communicated with us through WhatsApp within 30 minutes of booking. I tried to look for the “best” cooking class in Chiang Mai. Well cooking with Tomyumthai cooking class was exactly what we were looking for and more. The 5+ hours that we went there FLEW by SOO quickly. It was very fun and the instructor was really funny. We cooked pad thai, papaya salad, thai noodle soup, Khao soi paste, Khao soi, and sticky mango rice. If you’re on the fence about this class, just go ahead and book. You’ll have an amazing time!
      Written 13 November 2022
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      Formenis
      Antibes, France11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This was our first cooking class ever, and I loved it!! It's reasonably priced (and competitively) you learn and eat 5 dishes! (Be sure to be hungry 😅)

      It overly exceeded my expectations (which were really high to start with!)

      Oun and Kae are such a lovely and competent people! It was fun, with good amount of pause between dishes!

      And everything tasted like in the restaurant, so it definitely seems you are learning the proper way.

      The market visit was also nice, having a fast and quick explanation of all ingredients we are going to cook, and then have some free time to roam was greet!
      Written 9 March 2024
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      Palm River
      San Francisco, CA2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I had an outstanding experience w Oun (not sure of spelling). The classes are done in the home of her and his wife, which was an additional treat. First, we visited a food market locals go to that’s in the central part of the city (this is why he does hotel pickups in the central city). He explained all ingredients and answered all questions about any kind of vegetable, herb or food there. We then returned to his home where he provided clear instructions on cooking. We made several courses (guests select in advance from a range of dishes in each course except dessert): pad Thai, Tom yum soup, papaya salad, panang curry paste and curry dish, mango sticky rice. It was more informative than I thought it would be and absolutely delicious. He gave the recipes at the end of class. I highly recommend this class!
      Written 16 October 2022
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      Ferran A
      Cambridge1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023
      My partner and I loved the experience. The instructor was super fun, and engaging. He had very clear English as well, making it very easy to follow. He mixed jokes and catchy phrases (some of which we still joke about weeks later!) with good cooking advice.
      Before the class we were picked up in our hotel by his wife and then he showed us around the market, which was also a nice experience. We came back to that market a couple of days later, following his advice from that day.
      I had zero experience in cooking classes and almost zero cooking experience, yet it was still very enjoyable. My partner had quite a bit of cooking experience (in Western food) and she also enjoyed it a lot. So it's probably for all levels!
      The food we cooked was delicious, which made us very happy; just be ready to eat a lot!
      Written 16 February 2023
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      jeffery l
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2022 • Couples
      The market was a unique experience and they did an excellent job of telling you exact translated names for all the ingredients used in you dishes. The Chef is a master at keeping everyone on track even though we had 4 different dishes going simultaneously across the group. He is also funny and made the experience seemless. If you are worried about spending a lot of down time bored in a 6 hr class don't. You are eating or cooking the entire class. It's engaging and thoroughly planned so you gain all the knowledge you need to make multiple thai dishes! I would recommend this class to anyone who loves to cook.
      Written 21 November 2022
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      armin
      Stuttgart, Germany9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      if you thought about doing a cooking class oun‘s house, but you‘re not sure yet, do it bro. you will thank me later. this guy is by far one of the kindest locals we met on our 4weeks journey through thailand. other cooking classes may have more reviews, but this one is so familiar and so welcoming at his own house. there was nothing which was bad or even okay, everything was perfect! you even get a cooking book with all the recipes. just go for it and you will probably have one of the best experiences in the kitchen for your money.
      Written 2 July 2022
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      Melissa C
      5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      My husband and I were traveling to Chiang Mai and wanted to experience a cooking class, but our cooking knowledge is limited. We were also nervous since he has a severe shellfish allergy. We communicated with Kae via email before booking and she was so responsive and insisted the allergy would not be a problem. We were able to pick the dishes we wanted to make when we arrived. Come hungry- it was a ton of food! We first visited the market where we were given explanations of ingredients and then traveled back to Kae and Oun's home to begin cooking. Oun was able to give great instructions that made us feel like we could keep up and were so proud of the dishes we made! Not only did the food taste great, but Oun tells jokes the entire time and makes the whole class fly by. We highly recommend taking the class, even if you have no experience in the kitchen!
      Written 30 January 2020
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      lili
      Paris, France90 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2023 • Solo
      Not to be missed, we learn lots of things with humor and generosity. There were 9 of us, max 10. The Tom Yum Thai team is very warm. Above all, don't eat before going to class because you'll leave full. After the van pickup at 3:30 p.m., we went to the market, then we witnessed an exceptional organization. We went from the dining room, to the preparation room and then the cooking room. As we choose our dishes at registration, everyone ends up with all the ingredients for the dish to prepare. Once a dish is finished, we will taste it, meanwhile, the team members prepare the next dish. I say congratulations again for the organization.
      At the end we have a pass to download the recipe book.
      There are many cooking classes in Chiang Mai. I don't regret having chosen Tom Yum, because there aren't many of us, OUM is very educational, very patient and always has a little story to tell to entertain the gallery. The young man who works with him is also very pleasant and attentive. A beautiful evening.
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      Written 27 December 2023
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      Stacy L
      14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2022
      We traveled for a month and this is one of my favorite things that we did. Oun was a great teacher, and the food we made was really tasty—I could not believe that I could just whip up my own pad see ew after years of ordering it for delivery. He also did a good job of figuring out how to shorten some of the recipes, like curries that normally take hours. I loved the menu and the market trip—learning about our ingredients was a great start to the experience. Be advised that the cooking area is a little warm (hot woks, after all), but totally worth it! Highly recommend.
      Written 5 September 2022
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