Xiao Chi (Small Eats) is the big thing in Taiwan. Lu Rou Fan and Gua Bao (also called “Taiwanese Hamburger”) are among the classics! And Bubble Milk Tea is Taiwan’s favorite drink that has now gained worldwide popularity. During the 2-hour class, you’ll learn how to make the steam buns for Gua Bao, and also the tips to braise classic pork belly. Last but not least, you will get to make the chewy tapioca pearl from scratch and shake a cup of bubble milk tea by yourself! To understand the flavors and essence of Taiwan’s street food culture, this “Xiao Chi Taiwanese Street Food” is the cooking class that must not be missed!
I have taken a number of cooking classes, all of which were educational. This class had a n instructor who was not only knowledgeable but fun! Sign up! You won’t be disappointed.
Angela taught a great class and we made delicious food. The class was small (5) people, the instruction was excellent, and the afternoon class was a lite supper. We left with an easy to read instruction booklet and a plan to return someday for the breakfast cooking instruction.
I took a street food cooking class at CookInn Taiwan and it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. The class focused on some of Taiwan’s most iconic dishes — gua bao, lu rou fan, and boba tea — and everything was hands-on and well organized. What I really appreciated was how practical the class was. You’re not just watching, you’re actually cooking and learning techniques you can bring home. Our instructor made the whole experience even better. She was incredibly entertaining, energetic, and kept the class fun from start to finish while still being very clear with instructions. Easily one of the best instructors I’ve had in any cooking class. Overall, a great experience, great food, and something I’d highly recommend if you want a more authentic and interactive food experience in Taipei.
Another excellent class by CookInn Taiwan , we learned how to make two classic street food dishes and Boba tea , including how to make the Boba pearls from scratch and by hand. This group , led by Angela makes learning easy and fun , with lots of suggestions for sourcing ingredients and reasonable substitutions, this was my second class with this group and next time I am in Taipei I will look to take another . Thanks again the instruction and recipe book , and cook book recommendation were greatly appreciated
The cooking class was so worth it! We had a lot of fun learning how to cook these classics Taiwanese dishes. The instructor was really knowledgable and the facility was clean and well-equipped. Strongly recommend this activity if you come to Taiwan!
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
Lydia is an amazing teacher! My girlfriend and me had a great time and learned a lot about Taiwanese dishes and Taiwan in general. In total we were 3 people which made it very personal. Would defininetly recommend!
Very good experience. Angela was most capable and interesting. The Gua Bao we made was DELICIOUS. I can't wait to try it at home , to impress my family, The Lu Rou was also good, but the Star was the Gua Bao. The Boba Tea was an amazing process, very hard! All up, a GREAT WAY TO SPEND TIME IN TAIPEI!
We had a great time and got to learn to cook some of our favorite dishes. Fun, informative and easy for everyone. Highly recommend!
I enjoyed an afternoon cooking class so much at CookInn Taiwan a few days ago that I returned the following day to do another class! The classes take place in a city centre location, in a lovely spacious, airy room with big windows. The facilties are top notch with each participant having their own cooking station. But the real draw here is the skilled, professional, friendly and warm teachers. Both Angela and Chelsea were charming and warm and the classes couldn't have been better. There's no standing around watching at these classes - you get hands on experience from the start and the teachers are eager to answer questions and make sure everyone is happy. Needless to say, the dishes we cooked were wonderfully tasty (we sat down and ate everything at the end of the class) and I feel confident enough to have a go making the recipes at home. Recipe booklet provided but we could take photos along the way. I highly recommend CookInn Taiwan if you want to learn how to make some Taiwanese dishes. Thanks to the cooking school for enhancing my short visit to Taipei.
We made Gua Bai from scratch and made the braised pork to go on top of the pre made rice. We also made boba from scratch. Easy and fun.
It was super amazing to join the Street Food Cooking Class. At first, I wanted to join the Pastry and Oolong class, but unfortunately, there were too less people who wanted to join - so I'll have to come back :) Then, it got the offer to join the Street Food Cooking Class instead, and I definitely don't regret it. It was so much fun with the team of CookInn Taiwan and the whole group, who joined. We also got the recipes, so it's now a pleasure for me to cook the food while being back in Germany.
Great class! Informative and fun. The facilities were clean and well equipped. Our instructor (Lydia) was helpful and friendly. It was an English language cooking class and we had no problems understanding the directions. We liked the class a lot and would definitely do it again.
Our family did the street food cooking class. Was able to book it a week prior, though we would've preferred a different class but that wasn't available for another few weeks -- my recommendation is to book this as soon as you know you're interested. Nonetheless, the street food class was perfect for our family, which included three kids ages 5, 8 and 11. The class length was just the right amount of time -- not too short, and not too long. The class instructor (Lydia) was super friendly and helpful. The facility was clean (with the helpers there working throughout the class to maintain things well). The recipes were straightforward and simple enough for everyone to follow along. My wife and kids all said they had a lot of fun and that it was a great/new experience that they'd be very interested in doing again. Online booking process was pretty easy, and the pre- and post-class communications were very organized. Location-wise, it was easy to get to from the MRT station.
Fantastic cooking class, the teacher was patient with our kids, ages 8,10 and 11 and happily involved them in everything. The food was so delicious!
Overall my fiance and I had a great experience. The hosts were very knowledgable and great to interact with and the food was amazing. Excited to make the dishes at home.
I did 2 classes. The Taiwanese Gourmet Cooking Class (incl. Traditional Market Visit) and also the Taiwanese Street Food Cooking Class. Both were great, but I was surprised that I liked the Taiwanese Street Food Cooking Class more. In any case, if you are in Taipei, you should check this place out.
Wow what a great experience! I love bubble tea and I was surprised how good the boba turned out to be. We can't buy it in Sweden, so I'm glad that I know how to make it now. The lu rou fan and gua bao was delicious as well, but not as good as the bubble tea.
This was a wonderful experience, learning all about Taiwanese cooking, cuisine and culture. The food was delicious and my teacher (Angela) was wonderful! I will definitely be going back to try another class when I return to Taiwan. Thank you!
Was a great afternoon. Angela and the team were very efficient and professional. The kitchen was immaculate and well supplied AND the food we made was delicious. No hesitation in recommending.
What an amazing experience! Our family of four (including a 9 and 11 year old) had a wonderful time with Chelsea and her assistants. We made delicious guabao (bun with pork and veggies), braised pork over rice and bubble tea. The space is new, beautiful, open and clean. The lesson moved along but was not rushed, and Chelsea was clear, patient and kind. We later learned that Chelsea has studied at well known culinary schools and worked in the restaurant industry so she really has a deep understanding of food. The class was in English, but the staff seemed comfortable with English, Chinese and Japanese. We were also given personalized recipe books with detailed instructions to take home at the end. Highly recommend this class!
I had a delightful afternoon learning to cook Taiwanese street food from scratch! Diana did a great job providing history of the food as well as cooking instructions. I was pleased with the outcome of all the dishes! They gave me a recipe book so I’ll definitely make these when I return home.
I went to 2 different class and both of them were really fun times. Everyone in the staff makes a really good job in making everyone feels comfortable, and the lesson is really full of learnings. Would definitely recommend !
Petit groupe de 3 personnes La cheffe est très sympathique et explique bien les étapes pour réaliser les recettes.
Learn local food. Thank you for the friendly staff. It's a good place to eat and relax in a park or a lot of nice, clean cafes. Easy to rest even after study
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