Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center

A healthy and special taste journey with your kids, Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center

What is the Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center?

Located on the 2nd floor of the New Building at 39 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, the Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center is the first temple food complex cultural space in Korea where you can experience the flavors and wisdom of temple cuisine, passed down through monastery kitchens over many years, right in the heart of the city. Here, you will find a variety of programs where you can learn, make, and taste traditional healthy temple food yourself.

Main experience programs

• Customized cooking classes are offered for a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including children, teenagers, office workers, and international visitors.
• Representative experience programs:
  • Temple food making experience
  • Traditional dasik making experience, also available for children
• All classes are conducted in small groups, so you can enjoy a more focused experience.
• Classes and experiences require advance reservation through the website.

Special spaces in the center

• The center is kept pleasant and clean, so families can stay comfortably with their kids.
• At the entrance and inside, there are exhibits on the history and meaning of temple food, as well as the food culture that has continued over a long period of time.
• The hands-on cooking education space is fully equipped with modern cooking facilities and tools, so you can enjoy the experience safely with your kids.

Recommended points when visiting with kids

• During the experience, you can hear interesting explanations, including meetings with monks and the unique cooking methods of temple food that do not use the five pungent vegetables such as green onion, garlic, chives, wild chive, and asafoetida.
• With explanations tailored to children's eye level and friendly guidance, kids can naturally learn about traditional food, Buddhist culture, and healthy eating habits.
• The traditional dasik or temple food you make yourself can also be easily enjoyed at home, so you can share a healthy food culture experience with your kids.

Visitor information and how to get there

• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM closed on Mondays
• Address: 2nd floor of the New Building, 39 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul about a 3 minute walk from Exit 1 of Anguk Station on Subway Line 3
• Parking: You can use the parking lot in Anguk Building, and 1 hour of free parking is provided when attending a class at the center.
  However, large vehicles need to use a nearby public parking lot, so public transportation is recommended on weekends.

MomMom Tips

• Programs operate by advance reservation, so please make sure to book through the website before your visit.
• If you check in advance whether there is a program or class suited to your child's age, you can enjoy an even more rewarding experience.
• As you look around the exhibits, try talking together about the many stories behind temple food and traditional Korean culture.

"The Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center is a special place where you and your kids can learn through all five senses about healthy eating habits, the value of food in harmony with nature, and traditional culture."