An Authentic Thai Cooking Experience: Pad Thai, Tom Kha Gai & Mango Salad

Step into a warm, bustling Thai kitchen where fragrant aromas of lemongrass, sizzling noodles, and ripe tropical fruit fill the air. This authentic cooking class invites you to explore Thailand’s most iconic flavors through three beautifully balanced dishes.

Pad Thai (ผัดไทย)

Learn the art of crafting Thailand’s beloved stir-fried noodle dish—sweet, tangy, savory, and full of texture. You’ll soak rice noodles to just the right tenderness, then toss them in a hot wok with tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and shallots. Crack in eggs, swirl them through the noodles, and add crunchy bean sprouts, scallions, and crushed peanuts. Served with lime wedges and optional chili flakes, the final dish is light yet deeply flavorful, the perfect harmony of Thai cuisine’s essential tastes.

Tom Kha Gai (ต้มข่าไก่)

Next, you’ll simmer a fragrant coconut milk soup infused with galangal (kha), lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and tender pieces of chicken. This classic Thai comfort dish is creamy yet refreshing, gently sour from a squeeze of lime, with subtle heat from fresh chilies. The aromas rise softly from the pot—citrusy, floral, and soothing—creating a bowl that’s both comforting and full of delicate complexity.

Thai Mango Salad (ยำมะม่วง)

To complete the meal, you’ll prepare a bright mango salad using firm greenish mangoes, cut thinly sliced for a refreshing dish. Tossed with fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, chili, and fresh herbs, the salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet-sour heat. Roasted peanuts add richness, while fresh cilantro and sliced shallots bring fragrance and texture, making this dish an uplifting counterpoint to the warm noodles and creamy soup.

The Experience

Throughout the class, you’ll learn traditional techniques—how to balance Thai flavors, use fresh herbs, and master the quick movements of wok cooking. By the end, you’ll sit down to a beautifully composed Thai meal that’s vibrant, aromatic, and authentically crafted by your own hands.