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Bangkok Thai Cooking Class: Market Tour & White Lotus Art
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Overview
Taste the Thai at White Lotus is a unique culinary experience nestled in Bangkok's vibrant old flower market. This isn't just a cooking class; it's an immersion into Thai culture, starting with a guided tour of the bustling 24/7 fresh vegetable and flower market. Guests will see a variety of goods and ingredients that makes Thailand unique.
The experience focuses on authentic Thai dishes. An expert instructor shares in-depth knowledge about ingredients and cooking techniques before guests get hands-on preparing classic dishes. The 3.5-hour class includes learning about Thai herbs and spices, preparing coconut milk, and cooking four iconic dishes: Tom Yam Goong (spicy shrimp soup), Pad Thai (stir-fried noodles), Som Tam (papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice (dessert). After the cooking, guests will sit down and enjoy each dish together and learn the art of folding white lotus and get certificate.
This small-group cooking class is a cultural culinary adventure. 
Highlights
Explore a Local Market: Tour a bustling 24/7 fresh market and discover unique Thai ingredients.
Learn Authentic Thai Cooking: Prepare classic dishes like Pad Thai and Mango Sticky Rice with expert guidance.
Enjoy Your Creations: Sit down with new friends and savor the delicious meal that you cooked.
Master White Lotus Folding: Learn the art of folding white lotus and get certificate
Sentiment Analysis
Customers love learning about Thai ingredients at the local market.
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Guests appreciate the hands-on cooking experience.
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Many enjoyed eating the dishes they prepared.
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Customers find the white lotus folding demonstration memorable.
Some guests wished for more advanced cooking techniques.
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A few customers felt the class was too short.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes all the meals you prepare. Private transportation is not included. The class starts with a local market tour, so be prepared to explore and learn about Thai ingredients.
Hot Tip
Guests who want to learn more about Thai culture should ask their instructor questions. Many found the instructor to be very knowledgable.
Review Summary
Customers finds this experience highly enjoyable, praising the well-organized itinerary, delicious food, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many highlight the market tour, hands-on cooking, and the unique lotus flower workshop as standout elements. The instructors are consistently described as friendly and knowledgeable, and the class is considered a memorable highlight of their Bangkok trip. A few note that the pace can be fast for beginners, but most agree it's suitable for all skill levels.
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