Mama noi Thai Cookery School
If you're only doing one cooking class in Chiang Mai, this is the kind that earns its five hours. You get collected from your hotel, taken to a local market where the instructor explains what's on the stalls and why it matters, then walked around the school's organic garden to see the herbs growing. Only after that do you actually cook. Three dishes, and you choose them yourself from the categories, so nobody's stuck making a curry they won't eat. Tom yum with prawns, khao soi and pad thai all come up again and again in what people report making, plus Thai tea and mango sticky rice.
The teachers are the reason this place works. Energetic, funny, genuinely attentive, good with beginners who've never held a pestle. One fair criticism: the pace can feel rushed, with a bit of hurrying along between dishes when you'd rather sit and enjoy what you've just made. That's the trade-off for fitting everything into a single session.
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Reviews from Google
This cooking school was a great experience overall. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, and the teacher was very kind, fun, and made the class engaging. The only downside was that she rushed us a bit at times, asking us to hurry, which made the experience feel less relaxed than we had hoped. We would have loved a little more time between dishes to eat and enjoy the food in a calmer way. That said, considering everything is done within about five hours, the pace is understandable. Hotel pickup and drop-off were included, we visited a local market, and we cooked five traditional Thai dishes. There was a good selection to choose from, with nine options in total, two of which were mandatory, so it suits most tastes. They also adapted very well to allergies, which was appreciated. The staff cleaned up quickly while we were eating, so there was no waiting around, and everything ran smoothly.
Highly recommend to visit this place if you have any interest of cooking thai food. I made a reservation just a day before but I was lucky to get my ticket for afternoon class. We made and learnt three dishes and is able to choose for one menu every categories (soup, stir-fired, curry) My teacher and co-students were so nice and good. I can say every moment in this class was so much fun and good. We didn't stop cooking and eating literally XD If I were in Chiang Mai someday, I would be here once again.
What an amazing hands-on experience. Kudos to our "Master Chef" Satong for her energy and guidance teaching us to cook great Thai dishes. You get to choose 3 dishes to prepare. The Tom Yum prawn soup, Khao Soi and Pad Thai we made were exceptional (as good or better than our favourite, highly rated Thai restaurant back home). What a great experience!!
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Mama noi Thai Cookery School: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mama noi Thai Cookery School worth visiting?
Mama noi Thai Cookery School holds a 4.9★ rating from 1,594 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Mama noi Thai Cookery School?
Mama noi Thai 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 Mama noi Thai 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 Mama noi Thai Cookery School located?
Mama noi Thai Cookery School is at 45, 41 Tonkham, Soi 2, ตำบล ท่าศาลา อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50000, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
45, 41 Tonkham, Soi 2, ตำบล ท่าศาลา อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50000, Thailand+66 83 641 6464www.mamanoicookeryschool.com/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
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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Location Info
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
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)