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Host: Young

Bangkok, Thailand

USD
$48-$78 per person

Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Nonthaburi

Host offerings
  • House
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Young

Young is a passionate Thai cook based in Nonthaburi, just outside Bangkok. A former prep and fry cook in the U.S., he returned to Thailand to attend culinary school and deepen his knowledge of regional Thai cuisines. Having traveled across the country tasting and studying local dishes, Young now invites guests into his home to discover flavors that date back over 500 years. His cooking classes go beyond familiar dishes like Pad Thai and Green Curry, offering an authentic journey through Thailand’s royal and regional food traditions.

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.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Join Young in his dining room, which offers bright views of the garden, for a home-cooked Thai meal in Nonthaburi. You will enjoy 3 dishes such as royal citrus salad (yum som o), pineapple curry or northern Thai curry noodle soup (khao soi) and chicken salad (larb gai) or shrimp in sweet coconut chili sauce (yum tua plu). The menu is based on seasonally available ingredients. If you have any food allergies or preferences, please let Young know at the time of booking. The majority of dishes are served family-style along with jasmine rice and meant to be shared. Each dish will be beautifully presented with local herbs and flowers, so don’t forget to take pictures before you dig in!

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Join Young in his home kitchen in Nonthaburi for a hands-on Thai cooking experience. Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes that locals enjoy every day. Working together as a team, each person will be given a few tasks, and together you will create dishes from scratch. Young will guide you through achieving the perfect balance of flavors, the foundation of Thai cuisine, while also sharing insights into the culinary traditions of different regions of Thailand. The class runs for about 1–2 hours, after which you’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a meal overlooking the garden.

Notes:
1. This experience takes place in Young’s home in Nonthaburi, just outside Bangkok.
2. Young can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets, so please let him know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions while booking online.

Languages spoken: English, Mandarin

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Royal Citrus Salad (Yum Som O)
  • Pineapple Curry with Jasmine Rice
  • Shrimp in Sweet Coconut Chili Sauce (Yum Tua Plu)
  • Purple & Pink Limeade

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
So much fun! Everything was neatly organized and easy to understand. The host and his wife were super friendly and talked us through all the dishes. The food also tasted really good, we were able to modify all spice levels.
- Sukhi May 29, 2025
The cooking was a memorable experience. Young was patient, through and very knowledgeable. Well prepared and ready! The pace was just right and the conversations were colorful and detailed regarding the various Thai region cuisines.
- Ushaben April 24, 2025
Young was a very gracious host and very knowledgeable with Thai food and customs. If you want a good meal and a good time this is for you.
- Bob_B June 25, 2024
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Young

$48-$78 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $64 $58 $48
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $78 $72 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $64 $58 $48
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $78 $72 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Young

Young is a passionate Thai cook based in Nonthaburi, just outside Bangkok. A former prep and fry cook in the U.S., he returned to Thailand to attend culinary school and deepen his knowledge of regional Thai cuisines. Having traveled across the country tasting and studying local dishes, Young now invites guests into his home to discover flavors that date back over 500 years. His cooking classes go beyond familiar dishes like Pad Thai and Green Curry, offering an authentic journey through Thailand’s royal and regional food traditions.

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.

In-home meal: (1-5 guests) Join Young in his dining room, which offers bright views of the garden, for a home-cooked Thai meal in Nonthaburi. You will enjoy 3 dishes such as royal citrus salad (yum som o), pineapple curry or northern Thai curry noodle soup (khao soi) and chicken salad (larb gai) or shrimp in sweet coconut chili sauce (yum tua plu). The menu is based on seasonally available ingredients. If you have any food allergies or preferences, please let Young know at the time of booking. The majority of dishes are served family-style along with jasmine rice and meant to be shared. Each dish will be beautifully presented with local herbs and flowers, so don’t forget to take pictures before you dig in!

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Join Young in his home kitchen in Nonthaburi for a hands-on Thai cooking experience. Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes that locals enjoy every day. Working together as a team, each person will be given a few tasks, and together you will create dishes from scratch. Young will guide you through achieving the perfect balance of flavors, the foundation of Thai cuisine, while also sharing insights into the culinary traditions of different regions of Thailand. The class runs for about 1–2 hours, after which you’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a meal overlooking the garden.

Notes:
1. This experience takes place in Young’s home in Nonthaburi, just outside Bangkok.
2. Young can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets, so please let him know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions while booking online.

Languages spoken: English, Mandarin

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Royal Citrus Salad (Yum Som O)
  • Pineapple Curry with Jasmine Rice
  • Shrimp in Sweet Coconut Chili Sauce (Yum Tua Plu)
  • Purple & Pink Limeade

Traveler reviews

5.0 (3)
So much fun! Everything was neatly organized and easy to understand. The host and his wife were super friendly and talked us through all the dishes. The food also tasted really good, we were able to modify all spice levels.
- Sukhi May 29, 2025
The cooking was a memorable experience. Young was patient, through and very knowledgeable. Well prepared and ready! The pace was just right and the conversations were colorful and detailed regarding the various Thai region cuisines.
- Ushaben April 24, 2025
Young was a very gracious host and very knowledgeable with Thai food and customs. If you want a good meal and a good time this is for you.
- Bob_B June 25, 2024
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $64 $58 $48
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $78 $72 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 $64 $58 $48
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $78 $72 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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