Where to Experience Korean Rice Cake (Tteok) Making in Korea

 




🌟 Introduction

Traveling in Korea and curious about immersing yourself in traditional food culture? You might love making tteok (Korean rice cakes) by hand. It’s one of those experiences that’s fun, tasty, and gives you a deeper understanding of Korean heritage. If you ever wondered, “Where can I try rice cake making in Korea?”, this guide will show you the best workshops, museums, and classes as of 2025.

🏯 Places & Workshops to Try Rice Cake Making

  • 🍡 Tteok & Kitchen Utensil Museum (Seoul)

    Located in Jongno-gu, this museum showcases traditional tteok & the tools used to make them. They also offer hands-on classes where you can learn to make rice cakes yourself. You’ll need to reserve in advance. Hours are usually daily, but it’s good to check for holidays.

  • 👩‍🍳 Korean Traditional Dessert Rice Cake Cooking Class (Seoul)

    For example, there’s a class that focuses on red bean paste rice cakes. A chef with decades of experience guides you step-by-step. Good for an afternoon activity. Cost varies (~₩60,000-₩70,000) depending on location and extras.

  • 🌸 Sunny’s Dining – Cute Rice Cake & Dessert Class

    This is a charming studio class where you make sweet bean-paste-filled rice cakes, decorate them, maybe wrap them traditionally, and enjoy tea. Especially nice if you want something pretty AND hands-on.

  • 🎎 Airbnb / Local Dessert Studios

    There are hosts (especially in Mapo-gu, Gongdeok, etc.) offering dessert studio experiences. They often include making bean paste rice cakes, shaping them, and sometimes theme them around hanbok designs or seasonal motifs. Great for small groups or solo travelers.

  • 🥟 Jeollanamdo Food Experience Programs

    If you head outside Seoul, places in Jeolla province offer “Namdo food experience” programs. There you can try making songpyeon, gyeongdan, flower petal rice cakes, and more. Prices are modest (≈ ₩15,000-₩30,000) depending on the program.

📅 What to Know Before You Book

  • Reservation required: Many workshops and museums need advance booking—especially weekends or cultural festivals.
  • Language / instructor: Look for classes with English or bilingual instructors if you don’t speak Korean. Most popular ones do.
  • Duration & cost: Classes usually run between 1 to 2 hours. Costs depend on how fancy the class is; simpler classes are cheaper, decorative/extra elements cost more.
  • Seasonal offerings: Some rice cake styles are tied to seasons or festivals (e.g. Songpyeon during Chuseok). So if you time your visit, you might catch special classes or events.
  • Take-home and photos: Many experiences let you take home what you make and also have nice setups for photos. Bring a box or ask if provided.

🛠️ Example Step-by-Step: What You’ll Do in a Typical Rice Cake Workshop

  1. Meet the instructor, get a short intro/ history: what tteok is, why rice cakes matter in Korean culture.
  2. See and touch ingredients: rice flour (glutinous or non-glutinous), bean paste (red beans or white), natural color powders, wrapping cloths if used.
  3. Make the dough: mix, knead, steam or otherwise prepare base rice flour dough.
  4. Fill / shape: insert bean paste or other fillings, shape into molds or traditional forms (flower, half-moon, etc.).
  5. Decorate or wrap: sometimes with cloth, sometimes with natural color, sometimes simple decorations.
  6. Taste + wrap to take home: relax, eat what you made, and pack up your creations.

💡 Pro Tips to Make the Most of Your Experience

  • Go with an open schedule so you can join classes spontaneously if space opens up.
  • Wear something comfortable and clothes you don’t mind getting floury or slightly messy.
  • Bring a friend—it’s more fun, and photos turn out better.
  • Check for dietary restrictions (e.g. vegan, gluten concerns) ahead of booking.
  • Try different types: baram-tteok, songpyeon, injeolmi etc., because each has different textures and flavors.

🧳 Sample Listings & Prices (2025)

ExperienceLocationEstimated PriceDuration
Red Bean Paste Rice Cake Cooking Class (Gongdeok, Seoul) Seoul ≈ ₩65,000 ~1 to 1.5 hours
Garden-style Flower Rice Cake Making Workshop Seoul Similar range ~1.5 hours
Rainbow Baram-tteok Class (Vegan / Pastel Colors) Near Gimpo/Gochon area Varies, check listing 2 hours

🎯 Conclusion

If you’re looking to truly connect with Korean food culture, making rice cakes yourself is a fantastic choice. It combines hands-on skill, sensory delight (touching, shaping, tasting), and history. Whatever your budget or where you stay (Seoul or beyond), there are good options out there. Try to pick a class with good reviews, book in advance, and enjoy every moment: the process and outcome!

Do you have a specific city or style in mind (for example Seoul, Busan, or a festival rice cake like songpyeon)? I can help you find the best workshop there! Comments and questions are very welcome.

※ Information may vary depending on environment or region; please use as reference only.







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