Siam Rice Thai Cookery School

Hours (Open/Closed) Monday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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About Siam Rice Thai Cookery School

Siam Rice Thai Cookery School in Thailand offers a unique opportunity for travelers to learn how to cook authentic Thai food. This is not just a cooking class, but a chance to create a gourmet souvenir that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones back home. The friendly instructors, Pot and Nina, are there to guide you every step of the way, ensuring an educational, entertaining, and memorable experience. They will share their secrets and give you the confidence to recreate the dishes back home. The class sizes are kept small, ranging from 1 to 12 people, to ensure that each participant gets the most out of the experience.

The cooking school offers a dinner experience that is highly recommended by many. Nina, with her knowledge and humor, makes the experience truly memorable. The school also caters to different dietary preferences, including vegan. Participants have praised the green curry as the best they've had in Thailand, full of flavor and very good. The experience also includes a trip to the market to learn about different fruits and vegetables, and then making everything from scratch.

The cooking class offers a variety of options to choose from, with each student cooking their own choice of dish over their own stove. The ingredients and portions are well prepared by the school, and participants learn a lot about Thai cooking style. They also get to bring back a cookbook to try the recipes at home. The experience is considered very useful and fun, and is offered at a reasonable price.

However, not all experiences have been positive. Some participants have been disappointed with the class, especially when they were the only person in the group. The eating part of the class can be challenging if you are alone, and the course may finish earlier than expected. Some participants have also expressed concerns about safety, such as setting fire to the wok without proper warning.

There have also been complaints about transportation to the school, with some participants having to wait for a long time for pickup, and being crammed into a small truck with many other people. Some have also been unhappy with the quality of the food they cooked, and the lack of explanation about the ingredients and cooking techniques.

Despite these issues, many participants consider the cooking class at Siam Rice Thai Cookery School a must-do activity in Chiang Mai. They have praised the soups and curries, and the friendly and humorous instruction from Pot and his wife Nancy. The atmosphere is great, and participants get to meet other travelers. The price is also considered very reasonable, with 900 Baht for a full day that includes everything.