A Hands-On Exploration of Korean Home Cooking & LA K-Town Barbecue Culture
This immersive cooking class explores Korean barbecue as both a culinary tradition and a shared experience — rooted in balance, variety, and participation. Drawing inspiration from Korean home cooking and Los Angeles’s iconic K-Town barbecue culture, the menu highlights how grilled meats, vibrant banchan, rice, and fermented flavors work together at the table.
Guests will cook standing at collaborative stations, preparing each component of the meal before bringing everything together for a communal table experience. Along the way, you’ll learn essential Korean techniques — grilling, seasoning, quick pickling, and fermentation — and how to recreate Korean barbecue at home with confidence and intention.
Feel free to bring wine or beer to sip on while you cook and enjoy your meal!
Menu
***Main Dishes***
- Bulgogi Ssam (불고기 쌈)
Grilled marinated beef served with lettuce wraps, perilla leaves, sliced garlic, green chili, and house-made ssamjang. - Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
Thick-cut pork belly, simply seasoned and grilled until crisp and tender. - Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개)
A comforting stew made with aged kimchi, pork belly, tofu, and aromatics. - Steamed White Rice (밥)
***Banchan (반찬)***
Prepared collaboratively at a shared banchan station and presented together for the final table experience.
- Geotjeori (겉절이) — Fresh Kimchi
A lightly seasoned, fresh napa cabbage kimchi made by hand during class. - Oi Muchim (오이무침) — Spicy Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumbers tossed with Korean chili flakes, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. - Pa Muchim (파무침) — Scallion Salad
Fresh scallions seasoned with chili flakes, vinegar, and sesame oil — a classic Korean barbecue accompaniment. - Kongnamul (콩나물) — Seasoned Bean Sprouts
Lightly blanched bean sprouts dressed with sesame oil and garlic for a mild, nutty counterpoint. - Pickled Radish (무)
Two styles of quick-pickled radish.
Please Note
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly to advanced, all are welcome!
What is included
What you'll get
This class teaches Korean barbecue as a system, not just a meal. Guests will leave with an understanding of how grilled meats, banchan, rice, and fermented foods work together — and the confidence to recreate the experience at home using both traditional techniques and practical shortcuts.
What to bring
Nothing is needed; you're welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity or bachelorette party.
This experience would also be a unique gift!
