Taipei: Traditional Market Cooking Class
What Guests Love
- Friendly, knowledgeable host team
- Hands‑on authentic Taiwanese dishes
- Market visit for fresh ingredients
- Well‑paced, beginner‑friendly sessions
Guests say the host team is friendly, funny and deeply knowledgeable about local food and culture, guiding participants through a lively market visit to source fresh ingredients. The class offers hands‑on preparation of iconic dishes such as soup dumplings and beef noodle soup, striking a perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. Sessions are well‑paced and organized, making them ideal for beginners while providing tested recipes that guests can recreate at home.
What to Expect
The most authentic flavors of a city are often found in its local markets.
Join Cookinn Taiwan as we explore the traditional markets of Wanhua, one of Taipei’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, where heritage architecture, fresh seasonal produce, and warm local connections come together.
This is not a polished tourist attraction—it is a real working market filled with the sounds, colors and aromas of everyday Taipei. You may hear vendors greeting familiar customers, see baskets overflowing with seasonal vegetables and discover traditional snacks freshly prepared that morning. Together, we will wander through the market lanes, learn about Taiwanese vegetables, herbs, sauces and specialty ingredients, and meet some of the vendors who bring the market to life. Along the way, we will shop for fresh ingredients and sample a selection of local treats loved by the neighborhood.
With our market baskets filled, we will return to a welcoming kitchen nearby, put on our aprons and transform our ingredients into a delicious Taiwanese meal. As we cook, you will discover the techniques, flavors and stories that have shaped generations of Taiwanese home cooking.
More than a cooking class, this is a journey from market to table—and an invitation to experience Taipei through the way its people shop, cook and eat.
Menu
Classic Taiwanese Cuisine:
- Three-Cup Chicken
- Stir-Fried Mifen (Taiwanese Rice Vermicelli)
- Seasonal Dessert
Vegetarian Menu:
- Three-Cup Mushrooms
- Stir-Fried Mifen (Taiwanese Rice Vermicelli)
- Seasonal Dessert
Schedule
Morning Class
- 9:30 am: Meet at the Xinfu Market
- 9:40 am: Traditional Market Tour
- 11:00 pm: Taiwanese Cooking Class
- 12:00 pm: Lunch Together
- 12:30 pm: End of the class
Meeting Point
U-Mkt Xinfu Market Cultural Center (新富町文化市場) Address: No.70, Sanshui St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108, Taiwan (臺北市萬華區三水街70號) Note: Take MRT to BL10 Longshan Temple Station. Get off at Exit 3, turn left and walk toward 81th Lane, Sec. 3 of Heping W. Rd.
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You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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