Bangkok’s Ultimate 12-Dish Cooking Experience

Chef LeeZ has held the #1 spot on TripAdvisor for Thai cooking classes in Thailand for over 12 consecutive years — and for good reason. While most Bangkok cooking schools teach 4-5 dishes, Chef LeeZ packs an extraordinary 12 dishes into a single four-hour session, making it the best value per dish in the city at roughly ฿290 per recipe.

Chef Lee personally teaches every class, creating a warm, engaging atmosphere where students not only learn to cook authentic Thai food but understand the science behind balancing Thai flavors. The small group cap of just 8 students ensures hands-on attention throughout.

Located in the Bueng Kum district (northeast Bangkok), the school is a short taxi ride from the Sukhumvit hospital corridor — plan about 20-30 minutes travel time.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Bueng Kum, Northeast Bangkok
• Zone: Residential area, 20-30 min from Sukhumvit
• Price Level: ฿3,500 per person (12 dishes)
• Hours: Daily at 10:00 AM (single session)
• Getting There: Taxi or Grab recommended
• Class Style: Hands-on, all skill levels

What You’ll Learn

Chef LeeZ’s signature class covers the full spectrum of Thai cuisine in one marathon session. You’ll make curry pastes from scratch using a mortar and pestle, master the wok for stir-fries, and learn the art of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

The 12-dish menu includes:

• Tom Yum paste plus three soup variations (clear, creamy, spicy sour)
• Pad Thai with the classic tamarind-based sauce
• Green curry paste (adaptable to yellow or red) and green curry chicken
• Massaman curry beef with roasted peanuts
• Pad Krapao (holy basil stir-fry)
• Som Tum (green papaya salad)
• Mango sticky rice with coconut cream

A free online recipe book with 70+ recipes is included, so you can recreate everything at home.

The Market Tour

The class begins with a guided walk through a local street market at 10:15 AM. Chef Lee explains how to identify fresh ingredients, select produce, and navigate a Thai wet market — knowledge that’s invaluable whether you’re cooking in Bangkok or back home. The tour is casual and lasts about 15-20 minutes before heading to the kitchen.

The Kitchen & Facilities

The cooking school features an air-conditioned indoor kitchen with individual workstations for each student. The space is clean, well-equipped, and comfortable — a far cry from the cramped setups at some tourist-oriented schools. Seated options are available for students who need to rest between dishes, making it accessible for those in recovery.

For Medical Tourists & Recovery Visitors

Chef LeeZ is well-suited for medical tourists in the later stages of recovery. The low physical demand (mostly standing at your station with seated breaks available), air-conditioned environment, and small group size create a comfortable experience.

The 12-dish format means you’re actively engaged the entire time — a rewarding way to spend an afternoon during recovery rather than waiting in a hotel room.

Hospital Proximity

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: 20-30 minutes by taxi
• BNH Hospital: 25-30 minutes by taxi

Visitor Tips

• Book at least a few days ahead — classes fill up quickly due to the school’s top ranking
• Wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting splashed
• The school is in Bueng Kum, not central Sukhumvit — factor in taxi time
• Take a Grab both ways as street taxis may not know the location
• Arrive by 10:00 AM sharp as the market tour departs promptly at 10:15