Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
Overview
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6 hours
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Learn how to cook Thai and Akha dishes during your holiday in Chiang Mai with our master chef, a native Akha people. You will learn some unique cooking style and dishes, plus the history and culture of this ethnicity. Light refreshments, tour to local market (for morning class) and hotel transfer is included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Visitor are welcome
Come with empty stomach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Morning Cooking Class + Market Tour Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the Local Market to see the real lifestyle of local people + Cooking Thai and Akha foods. Evening cooking class excluding Market tour only cooking. Why choose Evening Cooking Class? Fits around a busy day schedule First home-cooked Thai dinner in Thailand. No need to worry or plan where or what to eat for dinner just come and cook! It’s cooler in the evening, actually a much better time to be cooking.
Sample Menu
starter
Start by two Appetizers
The class will start by preparing the famous Papaya Salad and the perfect Fried Spring Rolls.
dessert
Making two Desserts
Mango Sticky Rice and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
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Three Akha Dishes
In Akha traditions, every meal must have a Chilli Sauce (Sapi Thong), one Salad, and one Soup.
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Pick one out of four Curry and Curry Paste
You can choose one of the four most popular Thai curries; Red curry, Green curry, Panang curry, or the Massaman curry.
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Pick one out of three Soup
You can choose between the Chicken & Coconut Milk (Tom Kha Gai), the Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (Tom Yum Gong), or the Clear Soup & Egg Tofu
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Pick one out of four Stir-Fried
You can choose Pad Thai, Chicken with Cashew Nut, Chicken with Hot Basil, or Sweet and Sour Vegetables.
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Everyone can choose their own menu individually
All recipes can be adapted to be cooked: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. Alternative solutions are available for any food allergies.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only within 3 km from city area)
Local market tour (only for morning class)
Individual cooking station
Akha Hill Tribe coffee
Full color cook book
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Thai Akha Evening Class
Fits around a busy day schedule. First home cooked Thai dinner in Thailand. No need to worry or plan where or what do eat for dinner just come and cook.
Pickup: If you need more info about our Pick-Up services please visit: https://www.thaiakhakitchen.com/pickup-info-and-area/ - Thanks
Pickup included
Thai Akha Morning Class
Thai Akha Kitchen will take you to the local market to see the real lifestyle of local people where you can all the same produce, at all different prices.
Pickup: If you need more info about our Pick-Up services please visit: https://www.thaiakhakitchen.com/pickup-info-and-area/ - Thanks
Pickup included
Reviews
4,486 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience, market to table!
meyerdc74,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing cooking experience, made so many different things and they are so knowledgeable… Going to the market first was amazing! This is a must do in Chiang Mai!
Experience was great. I...
Darian L,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience was great. I loved all the food. Pacing of activity was very smooth. The process of cooking and eating was a well-oiled machine. It was slightly difficult to understand Aon at times but that didn’t take away from the experience. Highly recommend this activity.
Fabulous experience! Highly recommended.
Helen L,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best experience my husband and I had in Chiang Mai (which itself is a wonderful place). This cooking class includes a visit to a local market to learn about and purchase the different ingredients needed for the dishes to be prepare.d The class is very well organized and taught by experienced, lovely people. You can choose what you would like to make from a menu, and are in control of how much spice you prefer. We met great people and learned a great deal about Thai cooking and dishes.
An unforgettable experience!
OnAir39730276780,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a very worth experiencing activity, and if you don't know where to go, it is recommended to spend half an afternoon and dinner time experiencing it. Teacher's explanation is also very clearly interesting, but a small reminder that if the meal is not large, boys can come on an empty stomach because there are very diverse dishes, and they can be fed.
Must come.
Voyager19408778489,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience very good, no dishwashing, and the food portion is just good, you can experience a variety of Thai classical cuisine, most importantly, teacher teaching is great and very interesting, is this trip's favorite activity
A couple from Iceland really loved it!
Jón Eyþór G,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an wonderful time with Akha cooking school. A lot of food! Don't eat breakfast before! Recommend highly!
Amazing and tasty experience
birnavaltys,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class was AMAZING. Food was really good and the teacher (On) was a wonderful teacher. The kitchen is beautiful and everything perfectly organized and setup. Highly recommend this cooking class to everyone who visits Chiang Mai 🙏
Super yum food!
mikebP4734OD,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience with teaching of Thai and Akha food practice and amazingly tasty and plentiful food. On was a wonderful host who added a sense of fun to the class. Highly recommend this class!
Amazing cooking class!
gemh84190,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On was a wonderful chef and host! Fantastic experience, highly recommend! But a word of warning - do not eat before you come - there is so much food you want to make sure you have room for it all! 😊
Fun, educational, and best of all delicious!
O1674LKjessicah,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience with our Thai Akha cooking class in Chiang Mai. We are a family of four and the class was welcoming to our kids. The local market tour was a lot of fun and we got to try a lot of new and different things. Our hosts were lovely and knowledgeable and patient with our kids, making sure to include them at every step of the way. The cooking school is very well laid out and organized. The number of dishes we learned to make was impressive (10!) and the teachers made them each approachable and fun. Everything was so delicious and the quantities were generous, so we left feeling full and satisfied and learned a lot about Thai and Akha cooking. Highly recommend!
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