Private Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home

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Chennai, India

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Indian life and culture on this culinary tour in a local home in Chennai. Learn to prepare several South Indian vegetarian dishes, then sit down with your group and enjoy in the traditional way: on banana leaves. Dishes may include vegetable curry, sambar, rasam, or dosas. You'll learn much more about Indian cooking and culinary culture during this experience than you would by eating in local restaurants.

Cooking lesson focused on Tamil Brahmin vegetarian fare
Held by a local in their Chennai home
Choose dinner or lunch options
Nonalcoholic beverages included

Sample Menu

Starter

Vadai

Crisp and doughy lentil fritters served with a seasonal chutney

Main

Sambar

Lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew served with rice

Main

Rasam

Peppery broth of lentils and spices accented with lemon juice, tomatoes or tamarind

Main

Kootu and kuzhambu

A variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in tangy curries

Dessert

Payasam

A traditional South Indian milk pudding flavored with cardamom.

Starter

South Indian filter coffee

What's Included

Private South Indian vegetarian cooking class in a local home
Authentic home-cooked meal served on banana leaves
Optional: Guided tour of a neighborhood supermarket

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

7th Cross Street
7th Cross St, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020, India
Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Sundari serves only vegetarian food and the menu may vary depending on the season.
She can accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets. Please share any allergies or dietary preferences at the time of booking.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 43 reviews

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Cannot recommend enough

Ian_B, Mar 2025

I had a spectacular experience. Sundari is a great host: when there was an issue with the booking, she went above and beyond to make sure I did not get overcharged. Her teaching style is very approachable, and she is an excellent conversationalist. She also made to give me additional recommendations for my time in Chennai. Overall, it was of my most enjoyable experiences in India thus far.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing this — it’s a really strong endorsement of both the experience and the host. We’re so glad your time with stood out as one of your most enjoyable moments in India so far. What really comes through here isn’t just the cooking, but the way she handled everything beyond it — sorting out a booking issue proactively, making sure you weren’t overcharged, and still going the extra mile with thoughtful recommendations for the rest of your stay. That combination of calm problem-solving, warm conversation, and approachable teaching is exactly what makes these experiences memorable rather than just instructional. Sounds like you didn’t just leave with new recipes — you left with a very solid reason to come back.

Who does not love cooking and eating in a homely setting!

Bob_R, Aug 2024

What an amazing experience! We had an absolute outstanding time with Sundari who showed us some great Indian vegetarian cooking in her home! Additionally, we were welcome in her home and got to meet her family making the whole experience and atmosphere extremely memorable! If we are in Chennai again, we will definitely do this!

Food for soul literrally !

Delicious_D, Oct 2023

I had such a lovely time with Sundari ! She is so warm, lovely, hospitable and professional. This cooking class in Chennai is an absolute gem! Sundari expertise and enthusiasm for Brahmin cuisine truly shone through. She had a remarkable talent for explaining the intricacies of the dishes, making every step easy to follow. But what truly set them apart was the DELICIOUSNESS of the food !!! It was EXTREMELY TASTY & DELICIOUS !!I had an unforgettable experience. I miss her and hope I can go back again for another recipe !! Thank you Sundari :)

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