The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Taipei

1.Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $89Our pick

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen, you’ll make xiao long bao from dough, prepare braised beef noodles and cucumber salad, then shake your own bubble milk tea. Instructors such as Angela, Lydia, and Diana guide beginners and families through the class. Expect a small group of up to 10, recipes, photos, and a full meal.

“This was such a fun class. We learned how to make dumplings, beef noodle dish, a cucumber salad and bubble tea. Angela was awesome. She was funny, knowledgeable, and explained the cooking processes very well. The class had 9 people in it but she was able to spend time and focus on everyone there. She took a lot of photos during the session. At the end of the class, everyone received a photo of them with their dumplings and the recipes for what we made. As well, later that day, I received a link to a google drive containing all of the photos she took that day. I would highly…”

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2.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $77

Spend a three-hour morning making Xiao Long Bao, chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, tofu strips salad, and bubble milk tea at CookingFunTaiwan in Taipei. Instructors including Vivian, Vivienne, Sandy, and Serena teach in English, Chinese, or Japanese. The small class includes lunch, recipes, and a certificate. Tell the school about allergies or vegetarian needs when booking.

“Experiencing famous Taiwanese food by making them ourselves. We will appreciate Xiao long Bao more when we eat them. It is challenging but good fun for our family. After making all menus, we ate them at the cooking school. Not for take home.”

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3.Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $90

Meet Alex at No. 356, Section 1, Dihua Street for a three-hour food outing in old Taipei. You’ll walk through Dadaocheng markets, sample local treats, then cook one Taiwanese dish from scratch. Classes run Tuesday through Sunday, with a different menu each day and no more than six participants.

“The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.”

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4.Xiao Long Bao & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $79

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan classroom, you’ll spend about two hours making soup dumplings from scratch, preparing Taiwanese smashed cucumber salad, and mixing bubble milk tea. The 2:30 pm class welcomes beginners, accommodates up to eight people, and offers a vegetarian dumpling option with luffa and mushroom.

“The class was okay, the dumpling recipe was faulty, too much gel was added, so the dumplings were gel dumplings instead of soup dumplings, which rendered them inedible. Furthermore, we were told that photos of the class would be Read more”

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5.Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $65

Spend 2.5 hours at CookingFun Taiwan in Taipei making xiao long bao, pork thick soup, and bubble milk tea. English, Japanese, and Chinese instruction is available, with Vivian and Jennifer helping participants through the class. The small group is limited to 10, and you receive a recipe book after cooking.

“My 11 year old kid and I had so much fun at this class; I'd consider it very family friendly for kids ages 8+. Our instructor was absolutely lovely. The Xiao Long Bao folding was trickier than expected(!) but utterly delicious not matter how lopsidRead more”

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6.Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $79

At CookInn Taiwan in Taipei, you’ll spend two hours making gua bao buns, braised pork, lu rou fan, and chewy boba pearls from scratch. The class begins at 2:30 pm, accommodates up to eight people, and ends with a homemade meal. Angela is one named instructor, and a recipe book makes a useful souvenir.

“This cooking class was fantastic. The instructor was super friendly and helpful, and the food came out amazing. It was an interesting way to learn about how some of the street food we've been getting is made, and the recipe book we received will make a great souvenir. I look forward to trying what I learned again at home”

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7.Wear Hanfu and play guzheng

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour · from $50Best value

At 箏工坊 KOTOMUSIC near Beitou MRT, you choose a Hanfu, learn a simple guzheng song, and record a short video within one hour. No musical background or music reading is needed. English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese instruction is available. The small class holds up to four people, and instructor Ayya is known for patient teaching and helpful photo posing.

“It was so fun! The instructor was the best and the clothes are all beautiful! She was really patient and I was able to play a song very well at the end. I cannot recommend this enough!”

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8.Taipei Calligraphy Workshop (DIY incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $79

Meet your instructor at No. 16, Lane 151, Jianguo South Road, for a two-hour beginner class capped at six people. You’ll learn calligraphy’s history, practice brush handling and basic techniques, then make your own pieces. Instructors including Teresa, Ruby, and Ginn are noted for patient, clear teaching.

“We learnt the history of Chinese calligraphy which has thounsabds of years history. Firstly, we went through different styles of the Chinese calligraphy. Secondly, we trained calligraphy writing. Lastly, we made our masterpiece. Nice and eyes opening experience.”

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9.Taiwanese Gourmet Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $95

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan classroom, instructor Diana guides you through mullet roe fried rice, three-cup chicken, squid with five-taste sauce, and soft tofu pudding. The three-hour class begins at 9:30 am, serves a maximum of eight people, and ends with a shared multi-course meal.

“I cook regularly at home and I found this course to be very good for both the home chef and casual cooks. The teacher Diana was very clear and spoke both Chinese and English. The kitchen was clean and spacious and all the ingredients wRead more”

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10.Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $65

Spend 2.5 hours at Cooking Fun Taiwan near Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall making xiao long bao, pork thick soup, and bubble milk tea. Vivian and her team teach in Chinese, English, and Japanese, with hands-on help, recipes to take home, and a maximum of 10 people.

“Must do experience in Taipei! Made some of the best soup dumplings and bubble tea I have ever had. Definitely walked away with some appreciation for Taiwanese cooking and some cool recipes to make at home. Really enjoyed the class and the hands on experience.”

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11.Cooking Class & Market Adventure Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet Alex at historic Shi Lian Dong on Dihua Street for a market walk, local tastings, and a hands-on Taiwanese cooking class. You may make beef noodle soup, lu rou fan, scallion pancakes, or youfan, depending on the day. The class runs in English, Chinese, and some Japanese, with groups limited to six.

“Alex was a great host. We started the activity with a brief city history tour. We tried a few things in the market and explored the various produce items common to the region. We then went to Alex’s class room where we prepared a meal with pork belly, daikon radish, mushrooms, and sticky rice. What I liked about the class was we did our own food prep. You make a nice sized portion of food, so be prepared to take some with you. The end result is a very flavorful dish to enjoy for lunch!”

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12.Taiwanese Food Culture and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

Meet Wayne at 9:30 am for a four-and-a-half-hour Taiwanese cooking experience in Taipei. Start at Dongmen Market, where you learn about seasonal produce and sample familiar local foods and drinks. Then cook in a clean, home-style studio with recipes in English, Chinese, or Japanese. Small groups, vegan options, and dietary requests are available by arrangement.

“My stir fry cooking experience with Chef Wayne was outstanding! I learned a lot of new techniques from the class. Chef Wayne is very knowledgeable! He has an easy going demeanor that will put you at ease regardless of your culinary skill level. The actual kitchen (cooking lab) is spacious and clean!”

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13.Sweets to Streets: 6Hr Taipei Adventure with Pineapple Cake DIY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $184

Spend six hours exploring Taipei by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese and English-speaking driver guide. Make pineapple cakes from scratch, visit Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, and a night market. Pickup and drop-off are available within Taipei City, and the tour suits families and Muslim visitors.

“Sam was great. His van fit our family of 5. He knew so much about Taiwan and was fluent in both English and Chinese. Linkou Night Market was surprisingly good!”

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14.Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $65

Spend 2.5 hours at CookingFun Taiwan in Taipei learning traditional light meals with instruction in Chinese, English, or Japanese. You will prepare turnip cake, pork thick soup, and tofu pudding, then receive the recipes to take home. Classes run Mondays and Fridays for up to 10 people.

“All the activity was very well organized and interesting. I had a very good time and we prepared a full menu with many different dishes. The staff was super friendly and we'll prepared”

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15.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours in Taipei learning four Taiwanese favorites: xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, tofu strips salad, and bubble milk tea. English, Japanese, and Chinese instruction is available, with Vivian and Lin Ling helping multilingual groups. The class meets near Taipei 101, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, and Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.

“Our group consisted of adults and children from the USA, Canada, and Japan. The staff was multilingual and kept everyone lockstep. Vivian spoke Japanese and Lin Ling spoke English. The experience was clean, fun, and delicious. You Read more”

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