Make your own Lu Rou Fan from scratch!
Amazing cooking class. Chef is a former service professional and was very friendly and accommodating. We were brought to appreciate the historical and cultural history of the area and interact with the local wet market vendors (:What was most memorable was that unlike those classes where ingredients are pre-chooped and provided, in this one you really get to appreciate the preparation steps and understand why each ingredient is made the way it is.As a bonus - went away with improved knife skills!
Amy C
2024-12-16
Fun experience with true local flavors
We absolutely loved our experience with Alex on our cooking class and walking tour! This is a small group cooking class with maximum of 6 people and we lucked out that we were the only two that signed up on our chosen date and ended up with a private class. We loved learning about the history of the area and walking through a bustling traditional market (with some tastings) before the class. The class itself was relaxing (despite truly being put to work), fun and our end products (braised minced pork rice and a soup) turned out delicious with the right local flavors. Alex was knowledgeable and personable and we enjoyed every minute. Definitely a highlight of our trip and highly recommended for those who love to cook and eat and want to learn from a local!
Jonathon F
2024-12-14
Time well spent!
Alex was great! He gave us a short tour around the area and brought us to the local market where we got to try some nick-nacks. The cooking class after was awesome as well. We made beef noodle soup.
Chen-Lin C
2024-12-08
Happy cooking
The traditional market exploration is amazing. We tasted some local food which is unbelievable yummy. For foreigners as well the local people, the cooking class is so fun! We made our own beef noodles! We had good time!
ameliayjx
2024-12-06
Fun experience
Really enjoyed the class. Alex accommodated our last min reservation. Our 6 year old came along with us and enjoyed all the sights we saw and Alex was very kind to include him during the class. Despite coming to Taiwan previously many times, Alex provided a new perspective for us and we loved the way the experience was structured. He was patient, kind and very open. We enjoyed ourselves.
TravellingPerson
2024-11-13
Friendly, Informative, and Fun
My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Alex! The local tour to the market was informative and fun and the cooking class was engaging and delicious. I would 100% do this again and I definitely recommend it to anyone who has the time.
Tommy P
2024-10-28
GREAT cooking experience
The class was spectacular! Made traditional Youfan & Gonwantan soup (pork risotto and meatball soup). Alex was extremely nice and helpful with everything. 5/5 would HIGHLY recommend!
Sam F
2024-10-17
Highly recommend!
An amazing experience that anyone from pro-level chef to beginner would love. Wonderful teacher and very fun experience. It was so fun to get a tour of the area and market ahead of the class and learn about Taipei’s history.
Ron Chiang
2024-06-29
Immersive tour you’d remember of
If you are looking for immersive experience in Taipei old time history, this is the place you’d remember of. Alex is an exceptional instructor who took us into 1900s’ Taipei the very famous DaDaoCheng culture, a mixture of colonization under Europe, Japan, and later conflicts between Chinese immigrants/locals. The images just popped up in front of you.Tour is organized. Walked in the old streets, local markets, saw buildings, visited local people, and then back to the lovely cooking place, Alex’s classroom.Tour started around 9:20 in the morning. 5 minutes walk from MRT DaQiaoTou, easy to find find if followed google map. After cooking class you have the meal you just cooked (you’d never fail it), then enjoy rest of the day in DaDaoCheng area. Temples are in walking distance, you don’t even need to make wishes to have a wonderful day trip in here.
RAINNIE L
2024-06-09
Taiwan Alex’s Cooking Session + History of DaTaoCheng
It’s a wonderful experience. We can share, learn, and laugh during the cooking session. Alex is a patient and details person who likes to share his cooking experience and skill on each dishes. He bought us to the TaiPengMarket, shared the famous food with us. Tell us about DaTaoCheng history start from the beginning of people came from China to this place. I like it so much, great place, nice people to meet up here. Well recommended!
I had great day strolling through the market and learning how to prepare hand-cut noodles, beef stew and some additional side dishes. I would definitely recommend!
Sandra
2024-10-11
Thanks Alex for the lovely time and all the info! We enjoyed the class a lot and learnt well how to prepare the two dishes 🥰
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