There are several representative cooking schools in Bangkok.

This time, we visit Sompong Thai Cooking School, which boasts high satisfaction among foreigners.I have seen it.

When asked for your name, you will be given a sticky note with your name and your rank written on it.

The sign for Silom Thai Cooking School is also visible on the pole right in front.

Please go past that area and head to the main building. The branch building is used to conduct classes in separate groups when there are many participants.

There were two Koreans in my group.

This is the interior view of Sompong Thai Cooking School. 

This is a time to listen to explanations about the characteristics of the ingredients and to touch them directly, even though we do not purchase the ingredients ourselves at the market.

This is the interior of the annex. 

Alright~ It's time to really get started and learn.

The menu is fixed every Tuesday.

What's today's menu, Tuesday?

Chuu Chee Curry with Prawns 추치궁

Chicken and galangal in coconut milk soup, Tom Kha Gai

Pomelo Salad  Yamsso 

Mango with sticky rice, Kauniyeou Mamuang

Sweet Kauni-fennel Mamu-ang, since it requires soaking and boiling the rice, I don't make it myself. 

We'll keep you updated on the progress throughout the class, with explanations in between, and you can also taste the food.

I may have gotten a rough idea of the ingredients from hearing about them at the market, but let me listen to a brief explanation again. 

Learn how to prepare ingredients.

Alright! We're starting the practical session right now.

The result of handling the materials.

I made a tulip out of a tomato.

Teacher's work

The price varies depending on whether you choose to decorate or not...

Then I'll make one too.

How about it? This is the pomelo salad I made.

It's a considerable success. All by myself...

Kaurinyou Mamuwang, as I mentioned earlier, I will be checking on the progress of the class intermittently.

During the class, we will check the progress in this manner, and also conduct tastings and brief hands-on practice.

Okay, the next menu practice will begin immediately.

This menu features Chuu chee curry with prawns and Tom ka gai (chicken galangal in coconut milk soup).

Then I'll get started on making it right away.

Both were satisfactory by my standards, 

Tom KagaiDamn it. I should've been bolder with the oil... I regret it now.

This is the time to enjoy the meals I have prepared through my practice.

For reference, the pomelo salad was served immediately during the practical session.

I made it, but it was truly delicious.

The ingredients don't necessarily have to be bought at the market. 

Since everyone says they can easily and cheaply buy it at a nearby convenience store in Thailand,

It might also be a good idea to give it another try along with a recipe book.

SOMPONG = DREAM COMES TRUE

Mr. Sompong Taikooking School also possesses a sense of humor.

Everyone's laughter never ceased.

If you come next time, please avoid coming on Tuesdays. 

May everyone's dreams come true...