Siamese Cookery House Bangkok Thai Cooking Class
Tucked into the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok, this cooking school offers an immersive introduction to authentic Thai cuisine through small-group, hands-on classes. What sets the experience apart is the combination of a guided local market visit and a full cooking session, giving participants a genuine understanding of Thai ingredients and culinary traditions from the ground up. Classes typically cover a range of dishes including soup, pad Thai, curry, and mango sticky rice, providing a well-rounded introduction to the core flavours of Thai cooking. Instructors — notably Chef Nam and Kru Kung, who are frequently praised by visitors — guide participants through each step with patience and detail, making the experience accessible to complete beginners while remaining engaging for those with prior cooking knowledge. The teaching style is attentive and personal, and the atmosphere is warm and sociable, attracting both solo travellers and groups. The market tour portion adds an educational dimension that distinguishes this from classroom-only cooking experiences. Good to know: Advance booking is strongly recommended as class sizes appear to be kept small. Wear comfortable, casual clothing that you do not mind getting food on, and allow several hours for the full experience including the market visit, cooking session, and eating the meal you have prepared. The school is located in Huai Khwang, which is well connected to central Bangkok by MRT, making it straightforward to reach from most parts of the city.
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Visitor Reviews
I had an incredible experience at Siamese Cookery House in Bangkok on Sunday, February 22, 2026. This hands-on class truly teaches you the secrets behind authentic Thai recipes. We began the day at Huai Khwang Market, learning how to choose the best ingredients for Thai dishes. Walking through the market was a full sensory experience — the aromas of fish, chicken, fresh herbs, and vegetables filled the air. We even watched fresh shredded coconut being made right in front of us. After gathering our ingredients, we hopped into a tuk tuk and headed to the cooking school, which made the experience even more fun and local. In a traditional Thai-style kitchen, we learned how to properly cook Thai rice for mango sticky rice, make fresh coconut milk, and prepare tamarind paste from scratch. Our menu included: Tom Yum Goong (Thailand’s famous spicy-sour national dish) Pad Thai (the classic noodle favorite) Thai curry with homemade curry paste made completely from scratch Mango sticky rice — and ours was beautifully blue using natural blue flowers The food was incredibly flavorful, colorful, and aromatic. Everything ran smoothly, and the host made the class feel relaxed, natural, and fun. They even customize dishes if you don’t eat certain things, which I appreciated. You also receive a recipe book to take home, so you can recreate everything yourself. This experience went above and beyond my expectations. From selecting ingredients at the market to cooking multiple dishes in an authentic setting, it was a true Thai culinary experience. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bangkok.
Today was a wonderful and memorable experience. We had the opportunity to join a Thai cooking class with international colleagues from many countries. Our lovely instructor, Kru Kung taught us how to cook famous Thai dishes including Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai with shrimp, Massaman chicken curry and mango sticky rice. They provided ingredients for Vegans as well. Everything was incredibly delicious and the class helped us understand Thai ingredients and cooking techniques very clearly. We feel confident that we can use this knowledge to cook Thai food at home in the future. It was an excellent class filled with fun, learning and great flavors. We truly enjoyed every moment and highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves Thai food and culture. Recommend who would learn Thai cooking class come here. Big thanks again for Kru Kung and team. ❤️🙏
This is both a fun and informative cooking experience. Chef Nam is kind, funny, patient, and so expert in explaining and preparing the Thai dishes (soup, pad Thai, curry, mango sticky rice). We had a great time, made friends with the others taking part, and the food was excellent. Preparing Thai food in a traditional way helped me to appreciate the great care and cultural reasons for the flavors prevalent in some of my favorite food. We had a vegetarian in our group and Nam was instantly able to adapt all of the dishes to exclude meat products while still tasting delicious. 110% would recommend to anyone interested in Thai cuisine or culture and you don’t need to be a good cook to take part (I’m a terrible cook). Will be recommending to all of my friends and visitors to Bangkok
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter