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Northern Thai Cooking Class

Chiang Mai

A traditional Lanna khantoke spread of northern Thai dishes in brass bowls

Best Time to Do This

Morning classes, paired with a market visit beforehand, are the most complete version; comfortable in any season since the class itself is under cover.

What to Expect

A broader survey than a single-dish workshop — typically three to five northern Thai dishes across a soup, a curry or nam prik dip, and a stir-fry, cooked in small groups with a teacher moving between stations. Northern Thai food leans milder and herb-forward compared to the central and southern regional cuisines most visitors already know.

How to Prepare

Flag allergies and spice tolerance in advance. Most schools provide aprons, but closed-toe shoes are safer around hot woks and boiling stockpots than sandals.

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