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Colombo Cooking class Home Style Cuisine and Market Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Sri Lankan rice and curry

    Sri Lankan rice and curry is a flavorful meal with steamed rice served alongside a variety of spicy curries made from vegetables, chicken, or fish.

    Main

    Batumoju

    Batumoju is a sweet-and-sour Sri Lankan brinjal pickle made with onions, chilies, vinegar, and spices, served as a tasty side for rice.

    Main

    Hoppers

    Hoppers are Sri Lankan bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Perfect .

    Main

    potato curry

    A creamy Sri Lankan potato curry cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices, giving a rich, comforting flavor.

    Main

    Crispy Sri Lankan papadam

    Crispy Sri Lankan papadam made from lentil flour, lightly fried until golden and crunchy. A perfect side dish to enjoy with rice, curry, or snacks.

    Main

    Pol Symbol.

    Pol Sambol is a spicy Sri Lankan coconut mix made with grated coconut, chili, lime, and onions. A fresh, flavorful side for rice, hoppers,

    Main

    Gotukola Sambol

    Gotukola Sambol is a fresh Sri Lankan herbal salad made with finely chopped gotukola, coconut, onions, chili, and lime for a healthy, vibrant flavor.

    Main

    Sri Lankan dhal curry made

    Sri Lankan dhal curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, and spices, creating a creamy, mild, and comforting dish for any meal.

    Dessert

    Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey,

    Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey, a smooth and creamy dessert with natural sweetness and a refreshing traditional flavor.

    What's Included

    • Lunch
      Join our Colombo cooking class where we provide all ingredients and equipment. Learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes and enjoy the meal you prepare for lunch or dinner.
    • Private transportation
      We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off within Colombo city limits. For pick-ups outside Colombo city, additional charges apply. Comfortable and convenient transport for your tour. with Tuk TUK .

      Meeting and Pickup

      You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

      Pickup points

      Select a pickup point

      Pickup details

      We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.

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      Meeting point

      • St. Bridget's Convent - Upper School
        WV67+6QM, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

        We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      What To Expect

      1

      Colombo

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

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

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 10 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Absolutely incredible cooking experience! Highly recommended!!

      Mia_O, Feb 2026
      Absolutely incredible cooking experience—easily the best highlight of our first trip to Sri Lanka! From start to finish, everything was perfect. We were picked up by tuk-tuk and taken to the local market to explore fresh ingredients, spices, and real local life. After that, we arrived at the host’s beautiful home, where the chef and her whole family welcomed us like dear family members. Their house is lovely, and the kitchen is clean and tidy. We cooked together with them, learning authentic traditional Sri Lankan dishes using only fresh, organic, natural local ingredients. The dinner they prepared with us was abundant and incredibly delicious—full of amazing flavors we’ll never forget. The whole family was so warm, kind, and hospitable; it truly felt like staying with relatives. This experience was worth every penny and far exceeded our expectations. We completely fell in love with Sri Lanka and this beautiful, heartfelt experience. Highly, highly recommend to everyone visiting Sri Lanka!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your amazing and heartfelt review! 😊 We are truly delighted to hear that the cooking experience was the highlight of your first trip to Sri Lanka. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the tuk-tuk ride to the local market, discovering fresh ingredients and spices, and experiencing real local life. We are also very happy that you felt warmly welcomed by our host family. Sharing authentic Sri Lankan home cooking in a friendly family environment is exactly the experience we love to offer our guests. Your kind words about the food, the home, and the hospitality mean a lot to us. Thank you for recommending our experience to other travelers visiting Sri Lanka. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! 🇱🇰🍛 Best regards, Dinuka Colombo Cooking Class Experience

      We had a brilliant time....

      Dexter_F, Dec 2025
      We had a brilliant time. Dinuka was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. I was keen to buy some spices during my time in Colombo so he made sure to take us to the best place in the market for this. We also received a short talk from the spice merchant which was very informative. Dinuka customised the experience around us and we didn’t feel at all rushed. It felt like we also got a free tour of Colombo! The meal was with a local family who were welcoming and friendly; we cooked in their kitchen with Dinuka translating. There were lots of opportunities to contribute towards the preparation and cooking of this dishes under the guidance of the family. We sat at their table just the 2 of us for the meal and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Dear sir/Madam..!! --- Thank you so much for your kind review and your kindness. I’m very happy you enjoyed the spice market and cooking experience. It was a pleasure to guide you both. Regards, Dinuka

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