MALAYSIA
Malaysia's classics.
The 10 most popular workshops in Malaysia, with what each day actually involves, who you book it through, and how much to budget.
Morning market to kitchen with Penang Chiak. Shop Chowrasta Market, learn spice handling, and cook Penang favorites for about 4–5 hours.
“Wonderful Cooking Class. We made spring rool, rending chicken, Roti. The tour of the market was great. Learning about all the ingredients in Malaysian Cooking.”
Shop Ayer Itam Market, learn Malaysian regional cooking from Chef Samuel, then eat what you make with 1-to-1 guidance in Penang.
“From the moment of booking, we were contacted by Samuel with an extensive list of dishes varying from Nyonya, Chinese, Malay, Indian & Street Food. We chose some dishes that you don’t come across very often & glad we did. SamRead more”
Learn Malaysian cooking in Kuala Lumpur with a market tour, full-course meal, provided tools, snacks, tea, and a take-home recipe book.
“Couldn‘t be happier! Everyone was wonderful. Would have been amazing with pick up and drop off, but you can‘t have everything”
Cook Nasi Lemak and local dessert in a Kuala Lumpur home with Fizah. Hands-on, allergy-aware, small-group, recipe included.
“Fizah welcomed our family into her home , and expertly guided us to create delicious food. Highly recommend”
Small-group Malaysian street-food cooking class near Kuala Lumpur with a garden tour. Cook 5 dishes, eat together, take recipes home.
“This was a fantastic experience! Sara was such a patient and excellent teacher and so welcoming ! She really knows how to cook, has written cookbooks, and explains it in a way that makes it interesting and fun. The garden tour was a leaRead more”
Private market visit and hands-on cooking at Daun Senja in KL. Cook a 3-course Malaysian menu, then eat with wine or beer.
“Wow! This is so much more than a cooking class… Patricia and Kingston instantly made us feel welcome and gave us the most valuable experience. They shared much knowledge at the market and a delicious breakfast with us too. Patricia was calm and patient teaching uRead more”
A hands-on batik coloring workshop near Kuala Lumpur’s Twin Towers. Learn wax-resist dying, pick your colors, and take home your cloth.
“We had the most wonderful time creating our Batik designs. Emilia is an incredible artist and the kindest, warmest, and funniest person. She was extremely patient with us, taking photos and videos to help us remember this special experienRead more”
Make your own batik cotton bag in Kuala Lumpur with a wax-resist class that’s hands-on, family-friendly, and built for first-timers.
“My granddaughter and I had a wonderful experience. We came away feeling that we actually knew about this craft. The teacher had excellent equipment to assist us in experiencing all the facets of batik decorating. We enjoyed the surroundiRead more”
3-hour Sabah traditional cuisine cooking class in Kota Kinabalu. Cook with local master chefs, learn 5+ dishes, then eat lunch.
“Auntie Winnie is very nice. She taught us how to cook step by steps and showed us where the fresh ingredients came from, which were from her lovely garden. We enjoyed the cooking class very much and also the time spent with her and her family. Highly recommended this class to everyone.”
Morning market tour, breakfast, and Malay cooking class at Penang Chiak in George Town, with spice lessons for $116.
“We had a lot of fun and interesting was enjoyable and learnt new foods and ways to cook, enjoyed this with my daughter 15yrs old.”
