Smart Cook Thai Cookery School, Ao Nang: Address, Phone Number, Smart Cook Thai Cookery School Reviews: 5/5
Smart Cook Thai Cookery School
Smart Cook Thai Cookery School
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Cooking great Thai dishes for your family and friends back home is a gourmet souvenir from Thailand that will leave a lasting impression on all. We guarantee you a unique and enjoyable learning experience.
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Carolin S
Oslo, Norway18 contributions
Couples
Easy to book. Really funny and competent teacher. Nice environment. But what we appreciated most was that they would go above and beyond you meet our needs in the allergy department. My boyfriend has gluten intolerance. I’m lactose intolerant. We mentioned it when booking and they had bought all the necessary supplements. Much appreciated
Written March 8, 2020
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Bev C
26 contributions
Couples
Mac made this experience fun and exciting. With Mac’s guidance we made our favourite dishes which were equal to or better than the restaurants. I would definitely come back and would highly recommend you give it a go. One of the best highlights of our trip. Thanks Mac.
Written March 6, 2020
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Hi! Bev and Rocky, Thanks a lot for your joining our class and we hope you both will enjoy to try out the new recipe back home.I know you will have the best and happiest guy "Rocky" will be beside of you and he even make all dishes much much better taste then it supposed to be.
Thanks a lot once again.
Lol
Mac
Written March 7, 2020
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James S
London, UK3 contributions
Couples
A great cookery class by a very nice teacher, we made alot of very tasty food and the class is a very reasonably priced in comparison to other cooking classes. It was also more personal as there was only me and my girlfriend in the class and it was much more of a 'traditional' thai setting to cook in. The teacher was very nice and spoke very good english. Would highly recommend.
Written February 20, 2020
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Thank you very much for joining our class ,please try out thenew recipe at home.
Written February 21, 2020
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Nat8914
London, UK39 contributions
Friends
We had a fantastic time. Really nice chef helping us cook, and tasty food. There was a slight hiccup due to a mix up (by them) between the salt and the sugar, so we weren’t able to eat one of the courses, but they made it up to us, and i’m still giving it 5 stars.
We booked this school based on the positive reviews and were not disappointed!
We booked this school based on the positive reviews and were not disappointed!
Written January 30, 2020
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alexmribeiro
Frankfurt, Germany25 contributions
Solo
The experience is great!!! Thanks Mac for sharing the experience. For the ones who like cooling, it is very high recommended. I booked in the evening and basically I prepared my Thai dinner by myself. The price is more than worth!!! You use fresh ingredients, Mac (the chef) is great and besides a good cook you can learn more about Thai culture. Great experience!!!!
Written January 3, 2020
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Chrissy232jones
Greater London, UK46 contributions
Couples
Unable to book smart cook was not available. So they booked us with Lanna Thai home cookery school her name was Tu she was Excellant please make sure she gets this review on trip adviser as she so deserves it . Such an Excellant cook and so helpful highly recommend this cooking classs .
Written April 29, 2016
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OBS11
29 contributions
Couples
We had been looking at doing a class for a while and we decided to choose smart cook. It was great. We got picked up straight from our guest house so there was no need to worry about travel. When we arrived you get to select 7 of the many dishes that are on the menu. Even if you select different dishes it's no problem they're able to cater to you. Our teacher had perfect English. Was nice and friendly too and really made it easy to learn. The results too were delicious and we were given a recipe book for when we want to make our dishes at home. A definite must in Krabi
Written April 16, 2016
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Eyeou
56 contributions
Solo
I went to this cooking class a week ago on my own. There were two others that were also on their own as well as a group of 4 from a family that made up our class.
Our group meshed really well together and we became friends very quickly laughing and sharing stories all the while. Mac was our instructor and he was very nice. Additionally he was knowledgeable.
The food was so good, I am not yet home and thus have not been able to try the recipes yet. This will likely prove difficult in N America from an ingredient standpoint.
There were several negatives that should be brought to the attention of the company. FLIES are abundant. Maybe there is some way to capture or kill them...bug zapper, sticky strip, honey water?? My group and I were constantly swatting them away but also got creative about how to shelter and hide our food from them by placing cutting boards over bowls, etc.
Also it was HOT with minimal fans and those fans did not give everyone relief.
We were given a list of options and asked to select 6 dishes. Several options were not available to us (maybe because they didn't have the ingredients to make the dish?) and during our appetizer making we ran out of wraps so we had filling that wasn't wrapped because we ran out. Maybe having all needed ingredients would make this experience better for everyone.
Our group meshed really well together and we became friends very quickly laughing and sharing stories all the while. Mac was our instructor and he was very nice. Additionally he was knowledgeable.
The food was so good, I am not yet home and thus have not been able to try the recipes yet. This will likely prove difficult in N America from an ingredient standpoint.
There were several negatives that should be brought to the attention of the company. FLIES are abundant. Maybe there is some way to capture or kill them...bug zapper, sticky strip, honey water?? My group and I were constantly swatting them away but also got creative about how to shelter and hide our food from them by placing cutting boards over bowls, etc.
Also it was HOT with minimal fans and those fans did not give everyone relief.
We were given a list of options and asked to select 6 dishes. Several options were not available to us (maybe because they didn't have the ingredients to make the dish?) and during our appetizer making we ran out of wraps so we had filling that wasn't wrapped because we ran out. Maybe having all needed ingredients would make this experience better for everyone.
Written June 6, 2015
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550Traveller
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Couples
Couldn't say how good or bad the cooking class was because they never showed up at the agreed pickup point. We waited over an hr then headed back to our resort. Very disappointing. Our concierge rang them for an explanation and they said their staff hadn't received their email from the phone booking. Our concierge rang them for a booking on the thurs. The tour was booked for Sunday. Not good enough!
Written October 15, 2012
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Mmsie
33 contributions
I had a wonderful morning at Smart cook today, I was lucky enough to be the only person in the class (it is rainy season!).
I cooked 7 dishes which I will make again back home but way more importantly I learned the balance of Thai cooking. You can create Thai food with the right balance of salty, sweet, chilli and sour if you know what you are doing - and then you can apply it to anything!
I also did the 'market' trip - the markets were closed so he took me to a little shop with fresh produce, I asked about fruit and he then took me to another small shop. I found it really valuable but I am a bit of a foodie!
I also bought a mortar and pestle from the cooking school - as a souvenir and also as they are great quality and cheap $17 aus! Pretty heavy for my luggage tho!!!
I would recommend this course to anyone - they have had people there who have literally never cooked before but cater for people who are more advanced.
As everyone else says you get to being lunch home, my husband loved all the food but is way more impressed that I can make it at home now! $40 Aussie bucks well spent about the same as one Thai take away in Perth!!!
I cooked 7 dishes which I will make again back home but way more importantly I learned the balance of Thai cooking. You can create Thai food with the right balance of salty, sweet, chilli and sour if you know what you are doing - and then you can apply it to anything!
I also did the 'market' trip - the markets were closed so he took me to a little shop with fresh produce, I asked about fruit and he then took me to another small shop. I found it really valuable but I am a bit of a foodie!
I also bought a mortar and pestle from the cooking school - as a souvenir and also as they are great quality and cheap $17 aus! Pretty heavy for my luggage tho!!!
I would recommend this course to anyone - they have had people there who have literally never cooked before but cater for people who are more advanced.
As everyone else says you get to being lunch home, my husband loved all the food but is way more impressed that I can make it at home now! $40 Aussie bucks well spent about the same as one Thai take away in Perth!!!
Written October 11, 2011
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Thaifoodlover_11
Chiang Mai, Thailand
How can I book theclass
Thaifoodlover_11
Chiang Mai, Thailand
You can call at(66)086-1863468
Tina1917
Peterborough, UK8 contributions
How do I book this please? I’m trying to make a reservation on the website but keep getting a error.
Thanks
craigp69
Perth, Australia53 contributions
Hi Tina,
When you have arrived at your hotel in Aonang/Krabi ask the tour desk to ring and book for you. KB Lanna Thai Cookery in Krabi. Phone +66 93 145 6193 or give them a call yourself and book. Don’t miss out because this will be one the best Thai food experience you will ever have.
Regards
Craig
Dimitri B
Monthey, Switzerland23 contributions
Hello! I would like to come and visit you and follow one of your courts. I would like to know if you speak English or a little French? My english is really bad ... thanks to see you soon
leekareen
Klang, Malaysia10 contributions
Hi,
I am interested on your Thai Cooking Class, I will be free on 2.3.2017 (night session).
Please let me know your time table, charges and type of food to be learn. We have 2 persons here.
Thanks!
kal1129
Portland, Oregon17 contributions
this question came to me instead of the owner. I was a customer. you'll love the class.
viajes-mery
Arnedo, Spain
Buenas noches, ¿el curso es en inglés? ¿Hay posibilidad de hacer algún taller de cocina tailandesa en español en Krabi?
Anisah D
Dewsbury, UK5 contributions
Hi,
Are there any vegetarian options?
Also is there any chance of getting halal meat to cook with ? (My husband likes his meat but only eats halal)
Thanks
Anisah
Thaifoodlover_11
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hi, Anisah
All dishes can cook in vegetarian version. And you can use halal meat too.
Thanks
Mac
rha27
melbourne1 contribution
Hi,
What's the cost of the class and which dishes will we be cooking? I've done a cooking class once before and we did papaya salad, red curry and pad Thai. I'd really love to learn something different.
Cheers,
Ning
Tim784
Fareham, UK84 contributions
Hi Ning
Try and get hold of one of their leaflets from a hotel or look on line. They have morning, afternoon and evening classes. When I took the afternoon class it cost THB,1,200 but was really good fun. You pick from 7 categories, Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Stir fry dish, Make Curry paste, Curry with chicken and Desert and in each category you get the choice of 3 dishes, so for example in the Appetizer category you choose from Spring rolls, Fresh spring rolls or banana spring rolls. I think you will enjoy the class regards Tim
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Cook Thai Cookery School
- Hotels near Smart Cook Thai Cookery School:
- (0.10 mi) J Boutique Aonang Hotel
- (0.09 mi) The Lucky Beach Ao Nang
- (0.09 mi) J Guesthouse
- (0.10 mi) Pornthep Mansion
- (0.12 mi) Krabilighthouse@Aonang
- Restaurants near Smart Cook Thai Cookery School:
- (0.10 mi) Caesars Pizza Ao Nang
- (0.14 mi) Muslim Kitchenette
- (0.14 mi) Steak Lao At Krabi
- (0.72 mi) La Vineria Winehouse & Italian Restaurant
- (0.78 mi) Sandee's Thai Restaurant