diets
Vegan, halal or gluten-free: cooking in Seoul with dietary needs
Which of the three classes names which diets, and how to tell the host.
Book the Seoul cooking class ↗Diets by class
| Class | What it names |
|---|---|
| The school’s 2.5-hour class | Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and halal requests |
| The hanok class | Beef ribs by default; chicken or vegetarian on request |
| The home and market class | Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and other requests |
Start with the class that names your diet
The three classes handle food restrictions differently, so match yours to the class before you pick a date.
The school’s class
It is set up for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and halal requests. One coeliac guest wrote that it was a good way to taste and learn traditional Korean dishes.
The hanok class
The default menu is LA galbi, beef short ribs. Chicken (dak galbi) or a vegetarian version goes in as a request when you book, and allergies and restrictions should be mentioned in advance. For vegan, halal or gluten-free cooking, choose one of the other two classes.
The home and market class
The host welcomes vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and other requests, and asks you to contact them about restrictions and allergies before the day.
Say it early
Whatever the class, give allergies and restrictions when you book, not at the door.
A note on drinks
The hanok class and the home class each include a glass of makgeolli, a rice wine. The school’s class lists a welcome drink, water, sikhye and Korean tea.