The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Taiwan

1.Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $89Our pick

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen, instructors such as Angela, Lydia, and Diana guide you through dough, soup dumpling folds, beef noodles, cucumber salad, and bubble milk tea. The small class suits beginners and families, with recipes and photos to take home. The dumplings get the most hands-on attention.

“Very organized but the building was a little tough to find. I felt like it was a little over the top, some of the components of the dish was premade and I'm not sure how much I actually learned.”

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2.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours in Taipei’s CookingFunTaiwan kitchen preparing xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, tofu strips salad, and bubble milk tea. English, Chinese, and Japanese instruction is available, with vegetarian and allergy accommodations by advance request. Vivian, Vivienne, Sandy, or Serena may lead your class.

“Experiencing famous Taiwanese food by making them ourselves. We will appreciate Xiao long Bao more when we eat them. It is challenging but good fun for our family. After making all menus, we ate them at the cooking school. Not for take home.”

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3.Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $90

Alex leads a three-hour Taipei experience through Dadaocheng’s alleys and traditional markets before teaching you to cook a Taiwanese dish from scratch. Groups are capped at six, with a different recipe each day, from beef noodle soup to scallion pancakes.

“The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.”

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4.Xiao Long Bao & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $79

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan classroom, an experienced English-speaking chef guides you through handmade xiao long bao, smashed cucumber salad or seasonal greens, and bubble milk tea. The two-hour class welcomes beginners, caps groups at eight, and offers a luffa-and-mushroom dumpling option for vegetarians.

“The class was okay, the dumpling recipe was faulty, too much gel was added, so the dumplings were gel dumplings instead of soup dumplings, which rendered them inedible. Furthermore, we were told that photos of the class would be Read more”

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5.Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $65Best value

Spend 2.5 hours in Taipei learning to fold Xiao Long Bao, prepare pork thick soup, and make bubble milk tea. English, Chinese, and Japanese instruction is available, with Vivian and Jennifer among the friendly staff. The class meets near Guangfu South Road and serves the food you make.

“This class with CookingFunTaiwan was great. The staff spoke English well and were attentive, helpful, and professional. Our class was 8 people and though the staff had multiple people to look after the class didn't feel rushed and I felt they Read more”

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6.Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $79

At CookInn Taiwan in Taipei, you’ll prepare gua bao, braised pork for lu rou fan, and chewy tapioca pearls for bubble tea. The two-hour class is capped at eight people, with hands-on guidance and a recipe book to take home. Angela is one instructor associated with this experience.

“This cooking class was fantastic. The instructor was super friendly and helpful, and the food came out amazing. It was an interesting way to learn about how some of the street food we've been getting is made, and the recipe book we received will make a great souvenir. I look forward to trying what I learned again at home”

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7.Taipei Calligraphy Workshop (DIY incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $79

Meet an instructor such as Teresa, Ruby, or Ginn for a two-hour beginner class in Da’an. You’ll learn calligraphy history and styles, practice brush control, enjoy a calm cultural setting, and create pieces to take home. The group is limited to six, so expect personal guidance.

“It was interesting, friendly, and cost-effective. We enjoyed it a lot. For sure will recommend to all our friends”

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8.Taiwanese Gourmet Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $95

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan classroom, you’ll spend three hours with an English-speaking instructor such as Diana, preparing mullet roe fried rice, three-cup chicken, squid with five-taste sauce, and soft tofu pudding. The group is capped at eight, so you get real hands-on instruction and a meal at the end.

“I cook regularly at home and I found this course to be very good for both the home chef and casual cooks. The teacher Diana was very clear and spoke both Chinese and English. The kitchen was clean and spacious and all the ingredients wRead more”

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9.Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $65

Meet Vivian and her team near Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall for a 2.5-hour, hands-on Taiwanese cooking class. You’ll make soup dumplings, pork thick soup, and bubble milk tea, learn about local ingredients, and receive recipes afterward. English, Chinese, and Japanese instruction is available.

“It was a wonderful experience! The amount of time was perfect and the staff is great. My husband has never made the little dumpling soups, and I he now knows the amount of effort that goes into them.”

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10.Cooking Class & Market Adventure Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet Alex in Dadaocheng for a three-hour small-group experience that pairs a market and neighborhood walk with hands-on Taiwanese cooking. You will taste local foods, hear district stories, prepare a daily specialty from scratch, and eat or take home your finished meal.

“Alex was a great host. We started the activity with a brief city history tour. We tried a few things in the market and explored the various produce items common to the region. We then went to Alex’s class room where we prepared a meal with pork belly, daikon radish, mushrooms, and sticky rice. What I liked about the class was we did our own food prep. You make a nice sized portion of food, so be prepared to take some with you. The end result is a very flavorful dish to enjoy for lunch!”

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11.Taiwanese Food Culture and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

Join Wayne at his Taipei cooking studio for a four-and-a-half-hour Taiwanese food experience. Begin at Dongmen Market, sample local foods and drinks, learn about seasonal produce, then prepare home-style dishes in a small class. English, Chinese, and Japanese recipes are available.

“My stir fry cooking experience with Chef Wayne was outstanding! I learned a lot of new techniques from the class. Chef Wayne is very knowledgeable! He has an easy going demeanor that will put you at ease regardless of your culinary skill level. The actual kitchen (cooking lab) is spacious and clean!”

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12.Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Spend 2.5 hours at CookingFun Taiwan near Taipei 101 preparing three classic Taiwanese light meals: turnip cake, pork thick soup, and tofu pudding. Classes run Mondays and Fridays in Chinese, English, or Japanese, with recipes provided afterward. The small group size keeps the session personal and practical.

“This is an AWESOME cooking class! The staff are super friendly, the instructions are straightforward, and the food is delicious. I try cooking classes in many different countries, and this was by far one of the best cooking classes I've ever done. Definitely come hungry - there is a LOT of food!”

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13.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours in Taipei making xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble milk tea. CookingFunTaiwan offers instruction in English, Japanese, and Chinese, with Vivian and Lin Ling among the staff. The class welcomes up to 10 people and provides recipes afterward.

“Our group consisted of adults and children from the USA, Canada, and Japan. The staff was multilingual and kept everyone lockstep. Vivian spoke Japanese and Lin Ling spoke English. The experience was clean, fun, and delicious. You Read more”

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14.Taiwanese Cooking Class with Traditional Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $113

Start at 9:30 am near Xinyi Road for a one-hour market walk with tea, fruit, fish balls, and tofu. Then cook three Taiwanese dishes in a small group of up to six, using English, Chinese, or Japanese recipes before sitting down to eat together.

“My friends and I had a wonderful time learning about the different foods in the market and then cooking and eating our own lunch.”

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15.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours in Taipei making xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and bubble milk tea. Hosts teach in Chinese, English, or Japanese, with translator Dawn available on some sessions. The air-conditioned class welcomes dietary requests and is limited to 10 people.

“This was a great experience! The instructor was so friendly, helpful, and personable. The studio was very clean and air conditioned and we stayed cool throughout the whole lesson. Definitely recommend. It was a really fun experience!”

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