Silom Thai Cooking School with Fresh Market Tour
Description
Silom Thai Cooking School offers a fun and immersive experience for anyone looking to learn the art of Thai cuisine. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the class begins with a guided tour of a local market where participants select fresh ingredients. Back at the cooking school, experienced chefs guide you through the preparation of several traditional dishes such as pad Thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice. The hands-on experience is both educational and entertaining, providing insight into Thai culture and culinary techniques. It's a perfect activity for food lovers and aspiring chefs alike. Menu includes Tom Yum Soup, Pad Thai noodle, Som Tum Salad and Mango Sticky Rice.
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Itinerary
Your day starts off with a trip to the local market where you'll be instructed on how to choose the ingredients correctly as well as get the items you need for the day. At the school, your instruction will begin. You will cook five delicious Thai courses, each one from scratch. The art of creating Thai food comes from the careful steps that lead to it, and you'll be given a true hand-on experience every moment. Guided by the chefs, you'll be able to properly create these great dishes and develop new skills!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have any dietary restrictions, be sure to notify us when booking
- Free admission for children under age 6 (limited to 1 child per group). Children 6 and over must purchase the adult ticket
- Maximum 10 participants per class only
- Menu and courses differ and may be subject to change
- Vegetarian option available
- Morning session, please arrive between 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. as rkwe start grouping for the market at 8:45. a.m. The latest time to join is 9:05 a.m., as the maet visit will already be in progress. Late arrivals will stay at school until we return to class**
Reviews(78)
What an incredible experience and so well organized! We started by walking to the market, where our teacher shared details about the ingredients we were buying and how locals eat. Then we returned to the school and started cooking. We were able to cook, then eat, then cook the next course, eat it, etc. We also each cooked a single serving, so you were only eating what you prepared. The most impressive part was the organization of the class. There were three areas - prep, cooking, and eating. We would prep the ingredients to create our mise en place. We would then take that to the cooking area, and while we were there, the staff would clear the prep area and set it up for our next course. It was all so seamless and well done! Just wish I had brought more cash for a tip and to buy a chopping block at the school. Our teacher was knowledgeable and fun. She was very attentive to everyone and you could tell she took pride in sharing her Thai culture through food. And, the cookbook includes all recipes, not just the ones of the class you chose.
Dear Vespa31, Thank you so much for this fantastic and incredibly detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that this was the best cooking class you have ever taken. We take great pride in our structured layout, and we are delighted that you noticed and appreciated the seamless flow between our preparation, cooking, and dining areas. Our behind-the-scenes staff works hard to keep everything running like clockwork, so it is wonderful to know their efforts made your experience so smooth and enjoyable! It is also great to hear that our teacher's passion for sharing Thai culinary culture shined through, from the fresh market tour to the final dish. We want our guests to leave not just well-fed, but truly inspired—which is why we love including our complete cookbook so you can keep experimenting with authentic Thai flavors back home! Thank you for choosing the Silom Thai Cooking School by I Asia Thailand. Don't worry about the chopping block—we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another course whenever you find yourself in Bangkok again! Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Excellent experience! Food, instruction & atmosphere- top notch!!
Dear kimhP8653QL, Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad you had an 'excellent' time with us. At Silom Thai Cooking School, we believe that great Thai food starts with the best ingredients and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. It’s wonderful to hear that our instructors and the final dishes all hit the mark for you. We hope you’ve taken those recipes home to share a taste of Thailand with your friends and family! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Experience really fantastic, our chef helps us to prepare the 5 dishes in a good mood by making us laugh ... the dishes are delicious , the colors make great photo... to do absolutely .. unforgettable we leave with a cookbook to forget nothing...and a little gift in addition to our diploma...
Merci infiniment pour ce retour si positif ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un moment inoubliable avec notre chef. C’est un plaisir de savoir que l’humour était au rendez-vous et que vous avez apprécié vos 5 plats (et vos photos !). Nous espérons que votre livret de recettes et votre petit cadeau vous rappelleront de bons souvenirs une fois de retour en cuisine chez vous. Au plaisir de vous revoir Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Very nice and fun teacher. Everyone gets their own wok, so you can decide how spicy you want to eat. The Location is very pretty and clean. The eating room is airconditioned, which is very nice.
Dear Natalie, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled you had such a fun time with our team. We know how important it is to have your own wok—not just for the experience, but so you can find that perfect balance of Thai spice! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the market tour and found our air-conditioned dining room a nice escape from the Bangkok heat. We hope you’re already showing off your new cooking skills back home! Regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We really enjoyed our morning shopping and cooking at the Silom cookery school. Our host was really engaging and the group very friendly. If you have chance to visit. Do it.
Dear eyesee1, Thank you for your fantastic recommendation! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the full experience, from the morning market visit to the final dish in the kitchen. We agree that the "engaging" hosts at Silom are what make the class so special; they do a wonderful job of making the complex flavors of Thai cuisine accessible and fun. It’s also great to hear that your group was friendly, as the social atmosphere is such an important part of the day! Thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand for your culinary adventure. As you said—if you have the chance, do it! We hope you’re already putting those new cooking skills to good use back home. Warm regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
An absolutely incredible time! Our instructor Mee was so totally engaging and informative. She made it feel like we were all honored guests in her own personal kitchen. Moreover, the entire curriculum was well crafted and executed. The market tour was so fun, ingredients we used could not have been fresher, and the food we ended up with could not have been tastier. We will book again when we return to Bangkok.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an 'incredible time' with us. We will be sure to share your kind words with Mee—she truly has a gift for making our guests feel at home. It’s great to know you enjoyed the market tour and found the curriculum well-crafted. We can't wait to welcome you back into our kitchen the next time you're in Bangkok! Thanks, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Went to the afternoon class and it was thoroughly enjoyable, Nuy our teacher was both informative and funny which made her class great. We made 5 different meals and all were very tasty and easy to cook. Would recommend this cooking school to anyone that wants to learn how to cook a few Thai dishes.
Drat Guest, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon class and that Nuy made the experience both informative and fun. Learning to prepare five delicious Thai dishes in an enjoyable and easy way is exactly what the class is all about. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again for another great cooking experience in the future. Kind regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
I would not hesitate to come again this was incredible visit and Ju made it even that much more memorable. It was professional, informative and organized!
Dear Aniisa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience and that Ju made it even more memorable for you. It’s great to know you found the class professional, informative, and well organized — exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Amazing! I learnt how to cook my 5 favourite Thai dishes! Tom Yum soup , Thai green curry , Som Tum salad, sticky mango rice etc.. And in the most easy way. Nice Atmosphere, clean equipments, wonderful staff , and the Food is Halal ! All in one! We learned a lot and got delicious Dinner !
Hi Amr, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such an enjoyable and rewarding experience at the Silom Thai Cooking School. Learning to cook your favourite Thai dishes in an easy, fun, and welcoming environment is exactly what the class is designed to offer. It’s great to know you appreciated the atmosphere, cleanliness, friendly staff, and the fact that the food is Halal as well. We’re delighted you learned a lot and enjoyed a delicious dinner at the end of the class. Thank you for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
Fun and joyious experience! Totally recommend it, we had a blast making delicious food, learning about Thai ingredients and making new fun memories. Recommend!
Hello Oana, Thank you for sharing such a cheerful review. We’re delighted to hear you had a fun and memorable time at Silom Thai Cooking School. It’s great that you enjoyed the fresh market visit, learned about Thai ingredients, and had a blast cooking together. Experiences like yours are exactly what we hope every guest will take away from the class. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more delicious dishes in the future. Regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
