Viator Rating : 5 (2625 reviews)
Phuket
Phuket Thai Cooking Class: Market Tour & Authentic Flavors
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Overview
Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option: Learn to cook delicious Thai food like a local chef! This isn't just watching; it's a hands-on experience where you'll create amazing dishes. You'll be surprised at what you can cook!
This cooking class offers a cozy and friendly way to learn Thai cooking. Under the guidance of fluent English-speaking chefs, you will discover how to make authentic Thai dishes from scratch. You even get to make your own curry paste using traditional methods! For classes that include a market tour, explore local markets, see exotic fruits and vegetables, and taste new things. Even if the class doesn't include the market tour, the market comes to visitors as chefs explain the ingredients during the class.
The cooking takes place in a clean kitchen where everyone gets their own cooking station. People will learn how to chop and cook while making their own curry paste from scratch, using a mortar and pestle. People will enjoy their meal fresh, and take home the leftovers if they can't finish! 
Highlights
Cook Authentic Thai Dishes: Learn to cook real Thai recipes that you can make at home.
Make Curry Paste From Scratch: Create your own curry paste using a mortar and pestle.
Visit a Local Market: Taste exotic fruits and vegetables (for classes with market tour).
Enjoy a Delicious Meal: Eat the food you cooked in class and take home leftovers.
Convenient Transfers: Enjoy Free round-trip transfer Patong, Rawai, Naiharn only for classes with market tour(min 2 ppl),Free round-trip transfer from Kata, Kata Noi, Karon.
Learn from English-Speaking Chefs: Benefit from clear, step-by-step instructions from fluent English-speaking chefs.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning to cook authentic Thai dishes.
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They enjoyed making curry paste from scratch.
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Many found the market tour very informative and fun.
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The teachers were very friendly and helpful.
Some customers wanted more hands-on time.
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A few found the class a little too fast-paced.
The Journey
Phuket Thai Cooking by VJ
A cooking school in Phuket offering hands-on Thai cooking classes in a cozy and friendly environment. Participants learn to cook traditional Thai dishes, make their own curry paste, and gain insights into Thai ingredients.
Local Market (Optional)
A vibrant market where you can learn about and taste local exotic fruits and vegetables. It offers an opportunity to discover new ingredients and immerse yourself in the local culture (Market tour included only for classes with market tour).
Cooking Station
Everyone has their own cooking station. A dedicated space for each participant to actively participate in the cooking process.
Know Before You Go
This Phuket Thai Cooking Class includes recipes, lunch, and all the ingredients you need. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Halal options are available; let the class know your needs. The class includes bottled water, coffee, tea, light refreshments and unlimited bottled water. The meeting point for Kamala beach and Surin beach is at Hard Rock Cafe Patong*(min 2 ppl). Free round-trip transfer is provided from Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon, and for Patong, Rawai, and Naiharn only for classes with market tour (min 2 ppl). What is excluded from the experience is not stated.
Hot Tip
Customers recommend arriving early to the market tour to get the best selection of ingredients and be sure to try all the exotic fruits offered during the tour! Also, come hungry, you get to enjoy all the dishes you prepare!
Review Summary
Customers generally say the Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ offers a warm, hands-on experience with friendly instruction and authentic Thai recipes, especially appreciating the fresh curry paste preparation and market tour. Many highlight the inclusivity of hotel transfer services, the practicality of provided recipes, and the interactive nature of the class. Some reviewers mention that meeting points and transfer logistics can require attention to detail, and a few note that accessibility options are limited. Overall, the experience is praised for its local immersion and clear value for learning Thai cooking.
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