Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
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
Sample Menu
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Tuesday｜Taiwanese Risotto Youfan
A traditional birthday food for newborn babies
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Wednesday｜Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.
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Thursday | The Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice
Give simple rice a delicious makeover. Together with a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma. Vegetarian Option Available
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Friday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice
The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice. And, a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma.
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Saturday | Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Cook the Nation’s No.1 Must-Eat Dish from Scratch, even the noodles.
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Sunday | Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice
The ultimate Taiwanese soul food: rich braised pork belly on fluffy rice. And, a traditional home-style stir-fried dish passed down from my grandma.
Options
BeMyGuest Taipei Cooking Class
Daily Menu: Tue-Taiwanese Risotto Wed-Beef Noodle Soup Thu-Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice Fri-Braised Pork Rice Sat-Beef Noodle Soup Sun-Brais
What‘s Included
The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This cooking class was...
Hillary H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This cooking class was part tour of old Taipei and part grandma's recipes. Alex was personable, informative and proud to share his favorite recipes with us. The braised pork rice was fun to prepare and delicious. The bitter gourd was a taste of Taiwanese food I had never experienced before. Highly recommended!
Great experience
Jet37359664397,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Warm atmosphere, professional explanation, delicious food! Perfect for meeting, learning, chatting with a few friends.
Great Rice Tours and Meat Dining
FarAway29673503937,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roo Meat is delicious, shark soup is delicious, you see the boss and you know what is a hospitality, and his language is good to listen
Taipei super unbeatable delicious meat meal
Safari65564498404,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very delicious meat meal!!! Meat is very fragrant I have eaten the best meat meat in my life. It's also interesting to explore history. Unfortunately it rains today or you can continue to walk around.
Very good
Voyage09071059934,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex is good, the food is delicious, very responsible! Thank you for taking us here!
Right!
zoecX4895UK,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good meat meal A good meat meal with a good oil meal! The story is also said well Attractive Questions also answered carefully
Great food and experience
sjdominick,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 14 year old and I had a great time cooking and exploring the market with Alex!
Wednesday cooking class
Vacation37336032936,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, Alex was welcoming and very knowledgeable. The braised beef soup with noodles was so tasty and the instruction was awesome and clear. The tour of the market and area was also great.
Private cooking class with Alex
647daniele,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience sharing this class in private with my son. Making the noodles from scratch was a highlight of the day
Noodles
Voyage14701899853,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun and the food was good. The teacher was nice.
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