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Learn to Cook Thai & Akha Dishes in Nimman, Chiang Mai
Experience hands-on Thai and Akha cooking with a master chef who is a native Akha during your holiday in Chiang Mai - you’ll learn unique cooking styles and authentic dishes while discovering the history and culture of this ethnicity; the class in Nimman is ideal for travelers booking through Varoom, and includes light refreshments, a hotel transfer and, for morning sessions, a guided tour to a local market so you can select fresh ingredients and deepen your connection to the food and community of Chiang Mai.
About this activity in Nimman
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Cook authentic Thai and Akha recipes hands-on with a native Akha master chef in Nimman, Chiang Mai - learn regional techniques, history and culture as you cook.
- Enjoy a guided local market tour for morning classes to select fresh ingredients, then return to your individual cooking station to prepare each dish.
- Taste Akha hill tribe coffee and receive a full-color cookbook to recreate the recipes after your trip.
- Light refreshments are provided during the class; hotel transfer is included for guests staying within the nearby city area.
Important Information
- Classes are suitable for families and groups - wheelchair accessible spaces and specialized infant seating are available; small children can use a pram or stroller.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is offered for addresses within approximately 3 km of the city center; public transport options serve the area if you prefer to arrive independently.
- Alcoholic drinks are not included but can be purchased on site; please arrive hungry to fully enjoy the tasting portions.
- Morning sessions include the market tour; afternoon sessions focus on hands-on kitchen time without the market visit.
Meeting Point
Meet at the cooking studio in Nimman, Chiang Mai. For morning classes, you'll be collected from your hotel lobby (within 3 km) before the guided market tour; for afternoon classes, arrive directly at the studio. Exact pickup time and the studio address will be confirmed on booking - please be ready in your hotel lobby at the agreed time.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for bookings within a 3 km radius of the city area - convenient door-to-door service when you stay in Nimman, Chiang Mai.
- Local market tour included for morning classes - you'll visit the neighborhood market to source fresh ingredients before class.
- Your own individual cooking station so you can follow along hands-on and learn at your own pace.
- Taste authentic Akha hill tribe coffee during the experience, highlighting local flavors from the region.
- Receive a full-color cookbook to take home, with step-by-step recipes you can recreate after your trip.
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks are not included - they are available to purchase separately if you wish.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: the venue and all areas are accessible so you can move around comfortably.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available on request.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point in the area.
- Visitors are welcome - come ready to experience the class, and please arrive with an empty stomach to enjoy the food.
Customer Reviews
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Summary:
We came across this cooking class when looking at YouTube videos for things to do while in Chiang Mai. Of all the cooking classes that we researched, this one seemed to be the best
Niti and her team were absolutely incredible. We were picked up right in front of our hotel and whisked away to the venue. We made our way to one of the fresh markets nearby, where we sampled ingredients and picked up what was needed to do the meals that we were preparing.
The entire experience was stellar. I think I’m a little bit biased because our group was a little bit small. There were only five of us in this particular class which made for a nice intimate experience. We ate great food, learned Thai cooking technique and came away with a nice comfortably full belly.
I would highly recommend this experience for anybody looking to learn how to cook Thai food.
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Summary:
We absolutely loved Niti and the rest of the team and had the best day at the cooking class and the trip to the market. This was our favourite part of our trip and highly recommend for anyone visiting Chiang Mai. My girlfriend is a good cook and I am not so good but for both of us it was an amazing experience and super tasty.
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Summary:
Amazing experience, so fun, so friendly, kind and helpful. Perfect vibes from the staff 🙏 10/10 recommend xxxxxxxxxx
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You will learn how to cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes with a master chef who is a native Akha person, including unique cooking styles and recipes, plus the history and culture of the Akha ethnicity.
Hotel transfer is included for pickups and drop-offs within 3 km of the city area to make getting to and from the cooking class convenient.
Yes - all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible and the activity provides accommodations to ensure visitors with mobility needs can participate.
Yes - the local market tour is included for the morning class so you can shop for fresh ingredients and learn about local produce before the cooking workshop.
Yes - the class is family-friendly: infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and specialized infant seats are available, so you can enjoy the cultural cooking workshop together.
Included are an individual cooking station, Akha hill tribe coffee, a full-color cookbook, hotel pickup and drop-off (within 3 km), and the local market tour for morning classes; alcoholic drinks are excluded but are available to purchase.
