Traditional Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei

Meet Ivy

Ivy grew up in the south of Taiwan where she studied international trade, but then found a love of cooking and teaching cooking and decided it was time for a career change. She has been teaching cooking from her home cooking studio since 1997. She is now known and loved by locals and travelers alike for her home cooking school, and writes regularly on food and cooking for local magazines. Ask her about her passion for local organic farms!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Your experience begins with a warm cup of tea in Ivy's welcoming home cooking studio, located in a renovated apartment just 30 minutes from central Taipei. The open-floor plan features a modern kitchen where you'll learn to cook traditional Taiwanese dishes like braised pork rice, oyster omelet, or three cups chicken. After your hands-on Taipei cooking class, savor your creations alongside seasonal fruit and a Taiwanese tea tasting, immersing yourself in the flavors of the region in Ivy's cozy, well-equipped space.

Market visit (1 - 4 guests) Visit the local market with Ivy where she will teach you about traditional Taiwanese produce and show you the seasonal offerings for sale. After exploring the market, return to her apartment together to begin cooking.