Taipei: Dadaocheng Market Tour & Taiwanese Cooking Class
ID: GYG954660-1487121
Category:
Country: Taiwan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Taiwan through cooking and local culture. In this exciting cooking class, you’ll explore Taipei’s historic Dadaocheng, sample tasty market bites, and learn to cook authentic Taiwanese dishes.
★ Booking at least 2 days earlier is highly encouraged.
★Dadaocheng, a historic Taipei old town location
BeMyGuest Taipei cooking class is located in Dadaocheng, the historic old town of Taipei. We offer authentic Taiwanese cuisine cooking classes almost daily, with a different menu each day. All cooking classes include an adventure through the streets and markets of historic Dadaocheng.
★A Journey through Dadaocheng and the Traditional Market
Alex will share your local stories throughout the alleys of Dadaocheng. Then, in the traditional market, you'll also have the opportunity to taste authentic delicacies and learn about local ingredients.
Sometimes, you might want to chat with the vendor owners. Why not?
We call it the Taiwanese experience. After the walking tour, we will cook Taiwanese cuisine at our cooking school.
★Time
Daily 09:30-12:30 , except Monday.
★Language
Multi-languages are used during this cooking class
English, Chinese, and some Japanese
★Schedule
《 Tuesday | 台灣油飯&菜頭貢丸湯 》
Taiwanese Risotto Youfan & Gongwantan Meat Balls soup
Taiwanese cook Youfan as a gift for God’s offering, to friends, and relatives. Youfan also represents a symbol to announce to all neighborhoods that there is a baby was born.
《 Wednesday | 酒家菜之魷魚螺肉蒜&台灣炒米粉 》
Jiujia Men Club dish, Savory Squid Soup & Fried Rice Noodles
A dish passed down from the colonial era, traditionally enjoyed by Taiwanese families on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
《 Thursday | 蔥油餅&韭菜盒子 》
Scallion Pancake ＆ Leek Box #Vegetarian
It is a savory dish made from scallions, oil, and dough—its name directly reflects its main ingredients. It’s a versatile food commonly enjoyed in Taiwan almost every day. We’ll make this from flour. Trust me, your friends will be impressed when you serve this at your next party.
《 Friday | 鹹酥雞》 Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
This dish is dangerously delicious. Bursting with the rich aromas and spices of Taiwan, Xiansuji is considered one of the nation’s most beloved street foods.
《 Saturday | 台灣牛肉麵 》Taiwanese Niu Rou Mian, Braised Beef Noodles
No doubt, this beloved braised beef noodle soup is an iconic dish in Taiwanese cuisine. You’ll make everything from scratch—including handcrafting your own noodles.
《 Sunday | 滷肉飯&蒜味肉羹湯 》Luroufan-Brasied Pork Rice & Garlic Pork Thick Soup
Braised pork rice is undoubtedly one of Taiwan’s most historically significant and iconic traditional dishes. The secret to the delicious food lies in the use of essential Taiwanese ingredients during the cooking process. Many people have joined to uncover these flavorful secrets.
Highlights
- Stroll to Dadaocheng and discover the rich history of Taipei
- Experiences of Food, history and stories in one cooking class
- Local traditional market adventure and local food tasting
- Cook authentic Taiwanese cuisines from Grandma's recepies
- English, Mandarin and some Japanese during the class
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
10 minutes before the class, meet at 356, Section 1, Dihua Street, Datung, Taipei, in a traditional building called Shi Lian Dong (十連棟).
This is a historical architectural complex. Before the cooking class, the Dadaocheng market and neighborhood tour will start here.
Take Taipei MRT Orange Line, 7 minutes walk from Daqiaotou station Exit 1.
The Meeting Point in Chinese:
台灣台北市大同區迪化街一段356號
INCLUDED
- Unique designed BeMyGuest Taipei Apron as a gift
- The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch or taking out
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks
- E-recipe of today's menu
- The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
