Meet Meigh at her home and then head to the market by taxi, about 15 min. You will help Meigh shop for the ingredients for your meal at Tungkru 61 Market, a neat, indoor market that has a plethora of fresh, colorful produce – and a lively local scene. Back at her lovely home, you'll enter the kitchen to learn to prepare an authentic Thai meal.

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I had so much fun at Bob's house. He really likes to entertain. There was food, wine, homemade cookies, stimulating conversation and board games. Bob is the ultimate host. He is funny and thoughtful and makes everyone feel welcome.

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My experience with Min on Inle Lake was one of my favorite, most memorable experiences of a recent 10-day solo journey throughout Myanmar - and I packed my trip full of incredible things. Min confirmed my class via email about 2 weeks prior to the date and then on the day of my cooking class, Min arrived at my hotel early in order to pick me up for the day. I could tell immediately that Min is very outgoing and friendly and we chatted the entire boat ride to the market - about my trip, my job, Inle Lake, our past experiences, similarities and differences between our countries, American politics and more. Min is one of the best English speakers I encountered during my time in Myanmar - and he actually knows some spanish, too! Going to the market to shop with Min was so much fun - and felt different than the previous market visits I had done to just have a look around. He had me trying samples of different foods, bargaining with vendors and explaining why he was choosing this or that. I also got to make decisions about what we would cook. After the market visit, we continued on to his village, which is made up of about 70 houses, and where Min has built two small houses specifically for use for his cooking classes. Each has a kitchen, large table for preparing the food and outdoor porch with picnic table and two umbrellas as well as a bathroom and sink - perfect. Here, Min's wife, May, and sister, Yin, are beginning to prepare the ingredients for the class. Min says right away, "please, make yourself at home" and he means it. Take water or soda from the fridge, take photos, take a break, whatever you want. Throughout the morning, we worked together to make 8 different dishes. I had lots of questions for Min and May and we talked a lot in between their instructing me. Once all the food was all ready, we sat together outside and enjoyed a feast - green tomato salad, fried spring onions and veggies, vegetable curry, a fish dish, a chicken dish, chickpea tofu dish, smoked eggplant salad and more. It was all delicious! Afterwards, Min or May gave me a tour in a canoe through their village, their floating gardens and then they invited me into their home for a tour and tea. Added bonus - they have an adorable 2 year old son!! All in all, amazing experience and HIGHLY recommended.

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Our entire experience was amazing! This is definitely one of the highlights of our honeymoon. A few favorite memories: 1. Exploring the local market - We picked out the live fish for one of our dishes and watched coconut milk being freshly made. 2. Walking through and picking different type of produce from Pea's garden - Kaffir lime, galangal, basil, lemongrass, long beans, and cucumber. We also enjoyed seeing the other plants, chickens, turkeys, and roosters! 3. Cooking all four dishes - Since just the two of us spending the day with Pea, we got to cook everything on our own. This was just incredible! All the dishes were so fresh, so delicious. We enjoy cooking a lot so getting the chance to prep and cook everything is fantastic. The dishes we made were green curry with chicken, a Chinese-Thai fish dish, Nam Prik Ong (resembling a bolognese sauce/dip with dried chili, tomato, and ground pork) eaten with sticky rice, and pad thai. 4. Learning about our host and Thai culture - Pea was such a generous host. After sharing our meal she gave us a tour of her house and shared many stories with us. One part we particularly enjoyed was viewing and learning about her family shrine. She explained the significance of the room for Buddha, her family history and the different heirlooms.

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Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson in Koh's traditional outdoor kitchen located at the front of his house. Should it rain, you will cook indoors. Koh will teach you to prepare authentic Thai dishes using a traditional stir-frying technique in a hot wok. You will also learn how to create the perfect balance between the sweet, sour, salty and hot tastes in tom yum soup.

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Awesome! Everything was exactly as scheduled only better. Our hostess was fabulous.

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Penny & Tam were a great duo! We visited Bangkok for the first time and eager to do a cooking class. Penny lives in a nice apartment in the heart of Bangkok and taught us how to cook simple but very tasty Thai dishes! She and her warm family welcomed us into their home. My husband does not eat meat so Penny adjusted the menu accordingly. Thanks, Traveling Spoon and thanks, Penny & Tam!

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Nam will pick you up at the Punnawithi BTS station and drive you 10 minutes to their home. Once you arrive at their modern townhouse, you will be welcomed to their table where you will sample Poo’s flavorful and eclectic Thai food. Your menu may include dishes such as fried fish with crispy garlic and fish sauce, gaeng kiewwan gung (green curry with shrimp), gung ob wunsen (glass noodles with roasted shrimp and herbs), or Poo's signature fried chicken wings served in a sweet and spicy sauce. Share your meal along with conversation about Thai cuisine and culture with this warm and hospitable family.

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Together in the kitchen you’ll learn to make a 2-3 of dishes, which range from Thai-Chinese dishes to hard-to-find traditional royal recipes. You can expect the cooking experience to last 1-2 hours. Then join Wariya and Porntip at the table to enjoy the meal, which also includes dishes they have prepared in advance.

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Enjoy an authentic Thai meal with Posh at her dining table. Your menu might include dishes such as tom kha gai (chicken simmered in coconut milk soup), somtam (papaya salad), phad gaphrao gai (chicken stir fried with basil), gai tood nam plaa (fried chicken that has been marinated in fish sauce, white pepper, white sesame seed, and toasted rice powder) and for dessert, pumpkin in sweetened coconut milk.

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Phim will pick you up at the Bang Na BTS station and you will drive together to the local Raam2 Market, about 15-20 minutes away. This medium sized market is a wonderful example of a typical neighborhood Thai marketplace. You’ll see fresh fruits and vegetables, piles of verdant herbs, and a selection of meat and seafood for sale. When your shopping is complete, you’ll drive to Phim’s house where you will start to cook together in her kitchen.

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Mam prepares Southern Thai dishes such as soupgai (a flavorful clear chicken soup with carrots, potatoes and onions), kaengkhiawwaanluuk chin plaa (green curry with fish dumplings) or a stir-fry such as phad guychaay (Chinese chives stir fried with liver or pork/chicken) <br><br> Mam specializes in Southern Thai food which is known to be quite spicy, but the heat of the dishes will be tailored to your tastes.

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Join Mint and Pooh in the kitchen to prepare an authentic Thai mean. The open-air cooking and dining area is on the ground floor, where their neighbors often stop by to say hello. <br> Mint and Pooh’s specialties include stir-fried pork in red curry paste with string beans (red curry paste, string beans, and baby corn), fried tofu with sweet sauce (tofu, mushroom, baby corn, Chinese celery), and clear soup with seaweed and minced pork (seaweed, tofu, carrot, Chinese celery).

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Together Aom and K. Yaa will serve you some of their favorite Thai dishes such as pad kaneeng moo grob (choy sum stir fried in oyster sauce with crispy pork), tom kha gai (coconut chicken soup with Thai herbs), and moo pad baiyiiraa (stir fried pork with tree basil, chili and garlic). Enjoy your meal over a glass of freshly squeezed juice, like one of their specialties, butterfly pea juice with honey and lime! You might end your meal with a dessert of sweet pumpkin in coconut milk.

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Excellent experience. Fun and delicious.

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We had a lovely evening with Golf and his godmother Katharina. They were so warm, friendly and welcoming. It was great to be invited into a local's home and cook together the dishes we later ate, in the beautiful outdoor terrace. The menu was so thoughtful - Golf kept in mind our dietary likes and dislikes and ensured we were entertained by his stories. It felt like visiting a friend's home in another part of the world. My favorite dish was Pla tod kamin (fried garlic and turmeric fish) - it was so simple to make and yet so flavorful. Am excited to do another Traveling Spoon experience again.

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Start your outdoor experience with a pick-up from your hotel and drive to Pea’s home. The experience takes place in Pea's beautiful garden area. First she will give you a tour of her vegetable garden while you engage in interesting conversation about ingredients, traditions, culture and the Thai way of life. You will learn how essential Thai herbs such as lemongrass and holy basil are grown and will be amazed by the variety of vegetables Pea grows. After the garden tour, snack on some miang kham (a local snack of fresh betel leaves with lime, coconut, and peanuts) before you start your outdoor barbeque experience. Help Pea barbeque the meat or fish and help prepare the salad, before siting down to eat the meal you helped prepare. <br><br>Enjoy dishes such as Thai style BBQ fish or chicken or beef or pork (2 kinds of meat), Thai salad, pad thai and sticky rice. End your dinner with a dessert of sweet coconut ice cream or mango sticky rice (when in season).

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Pinky does a great job at making you feel right at home in her quaint apartment. Once she warmed up, we were chatting non-stop about our favorite types of dancing, the city of Bangkok, and our favorite Thai food (of course). She is passionate about both dancing and food, and she is a very sweet person. She is very knowledgeable about Thai cuisine, so feel free to ask her questions about everything you are making!

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Arrive at Suf's home where you’ll be warmly welcomed by his family and offered a refreshing drink of Thai herbs. Once you’re settled in, grab a spoon and take part in the action as Suf and his mother treat you to a wonderful hands-on cooking experience.

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Waranya will take you by private car to Bang Yai market, just 5 minutes away from Central Plaza. This fresh indoor market offers variety of local food ingredients for you to select before heading to Waranya's place, located in a peaceful corner of Nonthaburi province.

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In the kitchen, Mike and his lovely mother will help you prepare some of their favorite dishes which could include dishes such as fried sea bass in red curry with passion fruit sauce (chili paste, cayenne pepper, palm sugar, passion fruit and kaffir lime leaves), Thai-style omelet (eggs, garlic, tomato, carrot and onion) and stir fried Chinese kale (mushroom, soy sauce, and garlic).

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Join Apple for an immersive guided market tour at Ta Lad Min, a bustling local market in Bangkok. Apple will pick you up from a café near Minburi Monorail Station and take you on a journey to explore this vibrant indoor market, known for its fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, seasonings, flowers, and local products. As you wander through the market, Apple will introduce you to friendly vendors, teach you how to choose the freshest ingredients, and share her knowledge of essential Thai seasonings and produce. After shopping for a few ingredients, Apple will drive you to her home, just 20 minutes away, for a fun and educational cooking class where you'll learn to prepare a traditional Thai meal. This is the perfect experience for anyone looking to dive deeper into Thai food culture, from market to table!

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Nate, Kai and Rong have built a cooking space just outside their home with individual cooking stations. During your 2 hour hands-on cooking class, learn to cook simple Thai recipes using family recipes. Before you start your cooking class, learn about Thai spices and even forage herbs from the garden. You will cook using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. A few dishes that you will cook and later eat together are tom kha gai (Thai coconut soup), pad thai (stir-fried rice noodle dish), chicken with cashew nuts and kluay buad chi (banana in coconut milk).

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Pimmy was a fun and welcoming host and provided guests with a great culinary experience. She picks you up right from the BTS Skytrain Station On Nut, making it super easy to navigate for travelers who have not ventured to Bangkok before. The market is small but the vendors were all super friendly and there were definitely some strange finds here, for example, live frogs. It is truly a unique experience to see first-hand where the ingredients are coming from before preparing the meals. Once returning to her home, you create some of the most noteworthy Thai dishes the country has to offer, and even though I was so incredibly full, I managed to scrape all of my plates clean: the food was that good.

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Delicious food , extremely nice and generous host , beautiful ambiance.

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Join your host Air at his home kitchen to learn to cook a traditional Thai meal that has been perfected over the years. Your Thai cooking class will last about an hour during which you will learn to make three different dishes. You will learn to cook dishes such as Gang Kiew Waan Gai, Tom Kha Gai - Chicken and Galangal in Coconut Cream Soup and Phad Ga-praw Gai - Stir-fried Minced Chicken with Chilies and Holy Basil, Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques that make Thai cooking a global favorite before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with Air.

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The experience with Panphailin in Chiang Mai was exceptional from A to Z. Not only is she a phenomenal cook and owns her own beautiful cooking school and organic garden outside of Chiang Mai center, but she is also a warmhearted, funny and a welcoming person. She picked me up on time at my hotel and took me to a local market where she answered and encouraged all of my questions and explained the different local ingredients. Then she showed me around in her huge organic garden where she plants and harvests most of the vegetables she uses for her cooking. She let me try different plants and explained everything to me in perfect English. She is very patient and polite and always made sure I felt at home. She let me help her prepare the food, always explaining the details and I learned a lot. The cooking school is beautiful, clean and she even owns special traditional stoves where she cooked the meals. She makes sure to take into account your taste (spicy or not), your allergies and preferences. The food she cooked was just delicious, healthy and tasted amazing. I would recommend her to everybody who visits Chiang Mai for an extraordinary culinary and cultural experience.

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Jekky's cooking experience is one of a kind. You cook on a clay cookstove as opposed to an appliance, which is definitely a unique experience. Her home is located very close to the BTS but off the main road, so it does feel like a local, Thai home. Jekky is a lot of fun. It was super easy to connect with her and feel comfortable and relaxed while cooking her delicious favorites. Jekky's home is also a guesthouse, so at times there will be people popping in and out of her home. Her home is not air-conditioned, but she does have a few fans. Overall, it was a great cooking class and day, and by the end of the class we had so much food we didn't know what to do with it!

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We had a blast. Nid was super friendly and knowledgeable. The class atmosphere was a lot of fun; I felt challenged, but the cooking was manageable.

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