A cozy kitchen, minutes from the Giant Buddha
Mahanakorn Thai Cooking Class is a relatively new cooking school welcoming food lovers from around the world since October 2024. Join a hands-on Thai cooking class where you'll learn to make authentic dishes with fresh ingredients, guided by a local Thai chef in a cozy kitchen.
The school sits on the western side of the Chao Phraya River, just a 2-3 minute walk from Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen — famous for its giant golden Buddha by the canal. It's easy to find, tucked in a quiet local neighborhood near BTS Wutthakat and MRT Bang Phai, making it a perfect stop after visiting the temple.
Why Choose This Cooking School
Two ways to join
A 1.5-hour Pad Thai & Tom Yum Class for a tighter schedule, or the 3.5-hour Full Class with all 4 dishes.
Steps from a golden Buddha
Just 2-3 minutes from Wat Paknam's giant golden Buddha — an optional visit after the Express Class.
Cozy, small-group kitchen
Learn hands-on with fresh ingredients in an intimate, welcoming space led by a local Thai chef.
Photos from your experience
Take home more than a full stomach — photos from your class are included.
Recipe booklet to take home
A digital (PDF) recipe booklet, so you can recreate the dishes back home.
Vegetarian & vegan friendly
Let the school know in advance, and they're happy to adjust recipes for you.
Everything is covered
Dishes you'll cook
Choose the Full Class for all 4 signature dishes, or the Express Class to focus on two Thai classics.
Special dietary needs are welcome
Choose a class time that suits you
Easy to find, easy to reach
Photos of Cooking School
Good to know before you book
The Pad Thai & Tom Yum Class is a quick, 1.5-hour introduction focused on two Thai classics, with three start times a day (9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:30 PM). The 4 Authentic Thai Dishes Class runs 3.5 hours over lunch (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM) or dinner (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM), and adds Chicken Green Curry and Mango Sticky Rice to the menu.
Yes — the class is suitable for beginners and food enthusiasts alike, guided step-by-step by a local Thai chef.
Guests who take the Pad Thai & Tom Yum Class may optionally visit the Giant Buddha at Wat Paknam afterward — it's just a 2-3 minute walk away.
Yes — the school is vegetarian and vegan friendly. Just let them know in advance and they're happy to adjust the recipes for you.
No — there is no hotel pick-up or drop-off. The school is near BTS Wutthakat and MRT Bang Phai, an easy stop after visiting Wat Paknam.
On the western side of the Chao Phraya River, a 2-3 minute walk from Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, in a quiet neighborhood near BTS Wutthakat and MRT Bang Phai.