About Us

Cookinn Taiwan is a leading cooking school dedicated to sharing the tastes of Taiwan. Founded in 2018, it has offered fun cooking classes and corporate events in English, Japanese, and Mandarin, and it has welcomed over 35,000 students from 63 countries. As part of Taiwan Tourism delegations, Cookinn has promoted Taiwanese food culture in cities such as Chicago, Toronto, London, Kuala Lumpur, and Sydney, and was honored with the 2020 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award.

Cookinn has also been featured internationally, including a collaboration with PBS on its acclaimed food and travel program Lucky Chow, highlighting Taiwanese gastronomy on screen. In 2023, it published its first English cookbook, TASTE TAIWAN: Recipes from Taiwanese Home Kitchens, featuring 67 authentic recipes—from Lu Rou Fan and Gua Bao to Scallion Pancakes and Boba Tea—brought to life with vivid photography and cultural stories, offering readers a true taste of Taiwan anywhere in the world.

With its growing global presence, Cookinn Taiwan continues to bridge cultures through food, inspiring travelers, home cooks, and culinary enthusiasts to experience and share the essence of Taiwan’s cuisine.

Our Journey

2018

Cookinn Inc. was founded on June 5, 2018.

On August 1, Cookinn Taiwan opened its first culinary studio in Taipei, welcoming travelers to discover Taiwanese cuisine through immersive, hands-on experiences.

2019

Cookinn joined official Taiwan Tourism Administration delegations, presenting Taiwanese cuisine internationally in Chicago, Toronto, London (WTM), and Kuala Lumpur.

As global interest grew, the studio expanded and relocated to a larger space in Taipei.

2020

Cookinn was honored with the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2020, recognizing it among the top culinary experiences worldwide.

The team hosted a cross-Pacific charity fundraising cooking class in collaboration with The Richmond, San Francisco, connecting communities through food during a time of global uncertainty.

Cookinn also partnered with the National Palace Museum to launch a special culinary program inspired by the iconic “Jadeite Cabbage,” blending gastronomy with cultural heritage.

2021

Cookinn delivered live-streamed culinary programs for international audiences, including:

Kasama City, Japan, as part of Tokyo Olympic cultural initiatives
North American media event: Bring a Taste of Taiwan to Your Home
Bangkok media program: Enjoy Your Own Taiwan Taste

Cookinn also hosted a Taiwanese culinary culture program for AIT (American Institute in Taiwan).

2022

International culinary media programs continued in Tokyo and Bangkok.

Cookinn relocated to its current Zhongshan Branch in Taipei.

The team participated in an international training program for Latin American and Caribbean partner nations organized by ICDF, further extending Taiwan’s culinary exchange abroad.

2023

Cookinn represented Taiwan as part of official tourism delegations in Auckland, Sydney, and Brisbane.

The studio received the 2023 Taipei Highlight Enterprise – Brand Leadership Award, recognizing its impact within Taiwan’s cultural and creative industries.

In the same year, Cookinn published its first English-language cookbook,
TASTE TAIWAN: Recipes from Taiwanese Home Kitchens,
featuring 67 authentic Taiwanese recipes that bring the flavors and stories of Taiwan’s home kitchens to readers around the world.

2024

Cookinn welcomed official diplomatic delegations, including the Prime Minister of Tuvalu and the Speaker of Saint Lucia, hosting culinary experiences that fostered international friendship.

The new Cookinn Ximen Branch opened in Taipei, followed by the launch of the immersive Cookinn DIY Souvenir Experience, allowing visitors to craft and take home a taste of Taiwan.

Cookinn was also featured in Taiwan’s annual tourism campaign video starring SUPER JUNIOR’s Kyuhyun, further showcasing Taiwan’s culinary identity to global audiences.

2025

Cookinn partnered with Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) to launch Cooking Stars Taiwan, developing bilingual Taiwanese cooking materials and teacher workshops to inspire more educators and students to share the taste of Taiwan.

Featured on PBS’s Lucky Chow, introducing Taiwan’s night market culture and cuisine to international audiences.

In July, hosted a TASTE TAIWAN book talk at Omnivore Books in San Francisco, followed by cooking classes in Irvine and San Diego, continuing to promote Taiwanese food and travel overseas.

2026

Hosted distinguished international guests, including Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla and U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath and Valerie Foushee.

Hosted Taste Taiwan: Everyday Comfort Food cooking classes at San Francisco nonprofit 18 Reasons, and the TASTE TAIWAN community event in Irvine, in collaboration with Taiwan’s tourism and overseas offices to bring Taiwanese flavors to North American communities.

Partnered with U-mkt (Xinfu Market) to launch the Cooking Class in the Traditional Market, inviting international travelers to explore Wanhua’s traditional markets and historic neighborhoods through food.

Looking Ahead

Our vision is to bring Taiwanese home cooking to kitchens around the world.

Through immersive cooking classes and cultural events, product development, cookbook publishing, and international collaboration, we are committed to ensuring that the flavors, stories, and traditions of Taiwan continue to inspire and connect people across cultures and generations.