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Aromdii Cookery School

5.0(252 reviews)

Aromdii Cookery School offers an immersive introduction to Northern Thai cuisine through structured, hands-on classes that take participants from local market to dining table. Led by instructors including Aek and Nok, classes begin with a guided market visit where students source fresh ingredients before moving to the kitchen to prepare around five dishes from scratch. The experience runs approximately three to four hours and includes hotel pick-up, making it a convenient full experience rather than just a standalone class.

The school caters to all skill levels, and the format encourages every participant to prepare their own dishes individually rather than working as a group, ensuring everyone leaves with practical, replicable skills. The combination of market education, cooking instruction, and tasting makes it a well-rounded activity for travellers interested in Thai food culture beyond restaurant dining. The school is located in the Chang Khlan area of Chiang Mai, close to the city's cultural centre.

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Reviews from Google

Absolutely loved our time learning to cook authentic Thai food with Aek! We visited the market, learned about the foods you can find there, purchased everything needed for our class, and headed to the cooking school where we made 5 dishes and enjoyed them throughout the evening. Come hungry!! Aek does a wonderful job of sharing about his culture while teaching, even explaining the differences in tastes and traditions from where he grew up versus where his wife is from. Myself, my husband and two college kids all had a wonderful evening. Shortly after being dropped off at our hotel Aek sent us all of the recipes we’d made so we can go home and make them again. Thank you so much, this was a highlight of our time in Chiang Mai. If you’re looking to take a cooking class, book with Aromdii Cookery School!

This was truly an amazing experience. My wife and I enjoyed sourcing, preparing, cooking (and then eating!) all the delicious Thai food that we learnt. 10/10 will definitely return if we are ever in Chiang Mai again. Our host, Aek, was exceptional! He thought us, entertained us, and gave us a great memory to take home. Such a genuine nice man and highly entertaining. This was the highlight of our trip to Chiang Mai. Thank you!

Very lovely experience! We were taken to the market where they source all the ingredients and then made five dishes each and ate along the way, taking around 3-4 hours. Aek and Nok were very kind people and explained everything really well. Would definitely recommend!

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Aromdii Cookery School: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aromdii Cookery School worth visiting?

Aromdii Cookery School holds a 5.0★ rating from 252 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.

What are the opening hours of Aromdii Cookery School?

Aromdii Cookery School is typically open 09:00-20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Aromdii Cookery School?

The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).

Where is Aromdii Cookery School located?

Aromdii Cookery School is at 6/2 ถ.ศรีปิงเมือง ซ.1 ก Tambon Chang Khlan, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).

Location Info

6/2 ถ.ศรีปิงเมือง ซ.1 ก Tambon Chang Khlan, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand+66 88 400 1315www.aromdiicooking.com/
Opening Hours
Monday09:00–20:00
Tuesday09:00–20:00
Wednesday09:00–20:00
Thursday09:00–20:00
Friday09:00–20:00
Saturday09:00–20:00
Sunday09:00–20:00

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)

Rainy season

June – October

Avg. temperature

15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)

Crowds

High

Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)

Getting there

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.

Getting around

  • Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
  • Grab (available in city centre)
  • Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
  • Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)

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