Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng
Overview
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
What's Included
- Lunch The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch
- The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
- 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
Meeting Location
No. 356
Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
【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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch.
- The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchThe dishes you cook the day will be your lunch
- The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
