Be My Guest Taipei Cooking Class & Private Kitchen

It wonderful way to see this neighborhood and a fabulous lesson in cooking. All made easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend!!

It wonderful way to see this neighborhood and a fabulous lesson in cooking. All made easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend!!

It wonderful way to see this neighborhood and a fabulous lesson in cooking. All made easy to follow and understand. I highly recommend!!

What a lovely cooking class. Alex was very well organized and we made a lovely beef noodle soup under his excellent guidance.

We had the best time cooking with Alex and Be My Guest Taipei! We were a group of two Taiwanese Americans and an American. We made Lou Ro Fan which is a traditional Taiwanese dish. He took us around the neighborhood which is famous for its history, so we were able to learn a lot about the cultural aspects before cooking. We visited a local market to try some small eats, then he took us to his beautiful kitchen. We made a small dish (recipe from his grandmother) and then made the main dish. It was super well instructed and it never felt like we were sitting around and waiting. He instructed in English and Chinese, which made it feel particularly authentic. We ended up eating all of our dish it was so good!!! Highly highly recommend if you want to learn the history of an important part of Taipei and eat some super delicious, authentic Taiwanese food!

An original and well-taught cooking class, combined with a fascinating immersion into the history and culture of an ancient Taipei neighborhood. The experience includes a guided walking tour that adds depth and context, making it both educational and memorable.

An original and well-taught cooking class, combined with a fascinating immersion into the history and culture of an ancient Taipei neighborhood. The experience includes a guided walking tour that adds depth and context, making it both educational and memorable.

An original and well-taught cooking class, combined with a fascinating immersion into the history and culture of an ancient Taipei neighborhood. The experience includes a guided walking tour that adds depth and context, making it both educational and memorable.

The cooking class was fantastic!!! My sons, born and raised in the U.S., have liked the dishes ever since they were little when we visited Taiwan. The dishes are popular and available everywhere, but it's not easy to find the true, authentic versions. We finally found the secrets of cooking the dishes from Alex. The walking tour of the market was also great! I learned something that I didn't know since I grew up in Taiwan. I highly recommend this course!

The cooking class was fantastic!!! My sons, born and raised in the U.S., have liked the dishes ever since they were little when we visited Taiwan. The dishes are popular and available everywhere, but it's not easy to find the true, authentic versions. We finally found the secrets of cooking the dishes from Alex. The walking tour of the market was also great! I learned something that I didn't know since I grew up in Taiwan. I highly recommend this course!

The cooking class was fantastic!!! My sons, born and raised in the U.S., have liked the dishes ever since they were little when we visited Taiwan. The dishes are popular and available everywhere, but it's not easy to find the true, authentic versions. We finally found the secrets of cooking the dishes from Alex. The walking tour of the market was also great! I learned something that I didn't know since I grew up in Taiwan. I highly recommend this course!

It's not only a cooking class, it's also a history-trip to see how wonderful in Dalai henge before.

It's not only a cooking class, it's also a history-trip to see how wonderful in Dalai henge before.

It's not only a cooking class, it's also a history-trip to see how wonderful in Dalai henge before.

Small group, great energy. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and its history, and the cooking was both fun and genuinely hands-on. I left feeling confident I could reproduce everything on my own. The market visit was engaging and insightful too. Overall, one of my most positive and memorable experiences from my trip to Taipei.

Small group, great energy. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and its history, and the cooking was both fun and genuinely hands-on. I left feeling confident I could reproduce everything on my own. The market visit was engaging and insightful too. Overall, one of my most positive and memorable experiences from my trip to Taipei.

Small group, great energy. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and its history, and the cooking was both fun and genuinely hands-on. I left feeling confident I could reproduce everything on my own. The market visit was engaging and insightful too. Overall, one of my most positive and memorable experiences from my trip to Taipei.

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!

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.

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 the area and how it came to be such a destination in Teipei. Alex took us around the morning market and taught 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 absolute blast at the same time!

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.

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.

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.

The highlight was definitely the stir-fried rice! The class was fun, educational, and practical. I also appreciated the tips on shopping at local markets—they gave me ideas for my next visit to Taipei.

I loved getting involved in every step of the cooking process. From prepping ingredients to stir-frying the rice, everything was engaging. The final dish tasted incredible, and I feel confident trying it at home.

The market tour was eye-opening—I discovered herbs, spices, and ingredients I’d never seen before. The instructor was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Cooking the stir-fried rice afterwards was interactive and super enjoyable.

This class was such a delight! Walking through the local market and learning about fresh Taiwanese ingredients was fascinating. The stir-fried rice session was hands-on and so rewarding. I left with new cooking skills and a full stomach!

I had an amazing time in this class! It was not only fun but also very educational—I learned so much about the techniques and flavors behind each dish. The best part was tasting everything we made, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend for anyone who loves cooking and trying new cuisines!

Thanks Alex for the lovely time and all the info! We enjoyed the class a lot and learnt well how to prepare the two dishes 🥰