Experience Seoul
Through Cooking

From the King’s Table to Your Hands

A hands-on cultural cooking experience in Bukchon, Seoul, inspired by the philosophy of the royal Korean table.

Cook · Set the Table · Taste Seoul

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More Than a Meal.
A Cultural Experience.

At SURA, cooking is a way to understand Korea.

Through seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques,
and the structure of a Korean table,
you experience how food connects history, philosophy, and daily life.

You don’t just cook.
You discover how Koreans eat, gather, and share.

Bukchon, Gyedonggil | 2.5 Hour | English Class |

What You Will Do

A complete experience of cooking, plating, and sharing a Korean table.

01 ·Royal Heritage

Learn recipes inspired by Korea’s royal court cuisine, Surasang (수라상), the table once served to Korean kings.

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02 · Cook with the Chef

Join 2.5 Hour hands-on cooking class guided by the chef and learn the key elements of a traditional Korean table Bapsang.

03 · Set the Table with Yugi

Plate your meal with traditional Korean brassware, Bangjja Yugi, used to bring warmth and elegance to the table.

04. Build a Bapsang

Prepare rice, soup, seasonal side dishes, and a main dish to create a complete Korean table.

05. Cook with Hanok View

Enjoy your class in a warm studio overlooking Bukchon Hanok Village.

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06 · Share the Meal

Sit down together and enjoy everything you made around the table.

HOW THE CLASS WORKS

A Guided Cultural Cooking Experience

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🕰 Duration 2.5 hour

A relaxed pace that allows you to cook,
learn the cultural context, and enjoy
the full Korean table experience.

👥 Group Size
up to 6 guests

Designed to be interactive and welcoming.
Everyone participates.

🍳 Hands-On Cooking

Prepare key components of a complete Korean Bapsang
with step-by-step guidance.

No prior experience needed.

🥬 Ingredients & Tools

All ingredients and equipment provided.
Fresh seasonal Korean produce
and traditional tableware included.

🗣 English Guided

Fully conducted in English
with cultural storytelling woven in.

🌱 Dietary Options

We can accommodate a variety of dietary needs, including:

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Pescatarian
• Halal-friendly
• Gluten-free

Please inform us in advance so we can thoughtfully prepare your experience.

A traditional Korean table setting • Small group • Seasonal ingredients

THE KOREAN TABLE YOU WILL MAKE

During the class, you will build a traditional Korean Bapsang.

Each table reflects the structure of royal meals, simplified for everyday Korean dining.

** Menu and ingredients may change depending on the season

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Your Cooking Journey

A complete traditional Korean meal from scratch

Cook

Make starters like

Jeon (Korean Pancake)
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Build

Make A Korean table

Bapsang

Rice & Soup
1 Main dish
Banchan (Side dishes)
- Seasonal fresh kimchi (1 type)
- Seasonal namul (1 type)

Dine

Enjoy a royal Korean meal with Bangjja Yugi

Enjoy Desserts

Korean Royal Sweets

Loved by Travelers Visiting Seoul

I joined SURA during my trip to Seoul and it was honestly the highlight of my visit. The hanok view from the studio is stunning the space feels both beautifully traditional and modern at the same time. Everything was prepared well and thoughtfully organized, which made the whole experience smooth and relaxing. What I loved most was learning about the real Korean everyday table not just cooking single dishes, but understanding the meaning behind the bapsang and how Koreans eat. It was delicious, cultural, and so much fun. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Seoul.

Noah– United States

Why SURA

✔ Rooted in the Royal Korean Table

Rooted in the philosophy of Surasang,
where balance, harmony, and intention shaped every dish.
A culinary heritage that continues to define Korean dining today.