Step into a historical morning market and experience the flavors and warmth of everyday Taipei. Discover seasonal ingredients, meet local vendors and taste traditional treats before returning to our kitchen to cook and share a Taiwanese feast together. From market to table, discover Taiwan through its food, stories and people.
The most authentic flavors of a city are often found in its local markets.
Join Cookinn Taiwan as we explore Dong San Shui Street Market, a lively neighborhood market where historic architecture, fresh seasonal produce and warm local connections come together.
This is not a polished tourist attraction—it is a real working market filled with the sounds, colors and aromas of everyday Taipei. You may hear vendors greeting familiar customers, see baskets overflowing with seasonal vegetables and discover traditional snacks freshly prepared that morning.
Together, we will wander through the market lanes, learn about Taiwanese vegetables, herbs, sauces and specialty ingredients, and meet some of the vendors who bring the market to life. Along the way, we will shop for fresh ingredients and sample a selection of local treats loved by the neighborhood.
With our market baskets filled, we will return to a welcoming kitchen nearby, put on our aprons and transform our ingredients into a delicious Taiwanese meal. As we cook, you will discover the techniques, flavors and stories that have shaped generations of Taiwanese home cooking.
More than a cooking class, this is a journey from market to table—and an invitation to experience Taipei through the way its people shop, cook and eat.
🌱 Your Market-to-Table Journey
Meet at the Market Begin with an introduction to the market, its history and its place in the everyday life of the surrounding neighborhood.
Explore and Shop Visit local vendors, discover seasonal produce and Taiwanese pantry staples, and select the ingredients for our cooking session.
Taste Along the Way Pause to enjoy traditional snacks or market specialties—local flavors that visitors might easily walk past without knowing their stories.
Cook Together Return to our cozy kitchen and cook side by side as a group, turning the ingredients we selected at the market into a shared Taiwanese feast.
Share the Table Sharing food, conversation and the joy of cooking offers a warm glimpse into Taiwanese dining culture—and creates a delicious memory of your time in Taipei.
This class will have a maximum of 12 travelers.
Location: U-Market (Xinfu Market Cultural Center)
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm The class will begin on time. Please arrive at the classroom 5 to 10 minutes before the start of the session.



