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
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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
4,360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing class!
michelekK5728FF,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly incredible experience! It was well organized, well thought out, with very clear instructions and a variety of dishes that were all so delicious. I highly recommend this class!
Must do in Chiang Mai!
samanthasA4674WV,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing course!! We loved the trip to the market especially. Fun well organized and filled with great food! Highly recommended.
Fun cookery class
cjv31,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really well organised and enjoyable. We had a market visit and then split our time between cooking at our individual stations and watching (and joining in) with the owner cooking. We were cooking and eating Thai and Akha dishes. Clear instructions and lots of time for eating! Very sociable. Definitely recommend!
Thai Akha Cooking School
E6624XEsuec,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. Lots of learning and variety of Thai and Akha food. Highly recommend this cooking class.
Best cooking class I’ve done while abroad
erikalK2980MR,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class was amazing! We were able to take part in cooking several different dishes with great guidance from the staff! We were able to pick the type of curry, main dish and soup we wanted from a few options, and everything came out delicious! We did the morning class and were able to walk through the morning market which was very different from NY markets and were able to try a couple of treats along the way, I recommend NOT skipping out on the thai donut! The also offered coffee once we got to the classroom itself which was the best coffee I’ve tried while in Thailand. Would definitely recommend this to be part of your Thailand trip/experience!
Best Chiang Mai tour of the trip
JC R,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Niti was wonderful. Her knowledge and passion shows through. I highly recommend this tour. The morning market tour was great, too!
Fantastic experience
stefanoaC5241FR,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00EXCELLENT! First you enter a well-kept place, clear and welcoming. The professionalism of the owner and chef (. ) is immediately perceived It puts you at ease by offering you a hot tea or coffee right away. 10 minutes and you start you hear from afar from behind the kitchen station Start explaining Thai food culture to yourself while making you a meal by smiling Then everyone at their stations .. we start with the first of 11/12 dishes At each prepared dish you sit at the table shared with other patrons to eat in a super convivial and playful way! If it wasn't in Thailand I would go back every menu change to learn and especially to have fun and eat great food! 10 more praise!! Very good and brovissino all the staff
Amazing class!!
G8759WWmichaelc,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. Couldn’t recommend more. Best cooking class in Chiang Mai and beyond! The food was lovely and the teacher was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Lovely evening and delicious food
J3338ZZelliec,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delicious food and really great teacher. We learned a lot about the Akha tribe, different cooking techniques and ingredients going in to traditional dishes. It was a small group so very interactive. My boyfriend and I had a fabulous evening on this course!
This was a super, hands-on class. Just book it today.
Stacie L,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The morning cooking class with the market tour was a fantastic experience. We got to see, smell, and taste many of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that would be used in our recipes. On was an amazing instructor who kept us entertained and on task. She watched all 10 of us closely as we prepared many different dishes.
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