Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie

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Penang, Malaysia

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Malay/NYonya Roti Jala with Chicken Curry

Starter

Malay Mixed Herb Rice (Nasi Ulam)

Starter

Malay Nasi Lemak with anchovies/prawn Sambal

Main

Malay Prawn Noodle with tomato gravy

Main

Satay with peanut Sauce

Main

Malay Chicken/Beef Rendang with Bread

Main

Malay Fried Spice Chicken with Tumeric Rice

Main

Malay Mix summer veges

Dessert

Malay Brown Sugar Kuih Talam

Dessert

Malay Kuih Ketayap/ Sri Muka

What's Included

All ingredients and kitchen utensils are provided for you. You simply need to bring a spirit of learning and an open heart.
Morning Market Tour: for morning classes at 8:00AM only
Breakfast

Morning Food Tour For Morning Classes ONLY
Guide

Souvenir (Subject to Availability)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pasar Chowrasta Market
Lot 124, Jln Penang, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Your adventure begins at Bus Stop (Blue Tram Station)of Chow Rasta Market. Located on the 1st floor, 2, Jln Penang, in the heart of George Town. Morning classes include a lively market tour within Chow Rasta Market, starting promptly at 8.10 am. For any inquiries contact Tour Guide Simoienz.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chowrasta Market

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
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

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A delicious and fun romp through Malaysian history, culture and food

Steve_W, Apr 2026

This cooking course was a truly beautiful experience. We learnt so much about Penang (and Nyonya / Malaysian) history, culture and food that we felt really privileged. We also ended up feasting, so make sure you attend this cooking course hungry! As a bonus, we now better understand how to navigate the markets to buy oir favourite treats - for example, who knew nutmeg was not just the dried pip we use at home?! Above all, don't miss this opportunity to experience the real Malaysia through the most important lens - food!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you and We are happy to bring you the best experience in Penang.

A MUST to book in Penang!

Mercedes_S, Feb 2025

This was my favorite excursion in Penang! Santi and her team are amazing chefs, super friendly and made the cooking class fun from start to finish 😊 I highly recommend the morning session as the tour of the market was very informative with our local guide and helped deepen my appreciation for the meal we were about to cook as we picked up several fresh ingridents that morning. As far as run of show, they have this down pat with transfers available to/from the cruise port or a local destination. Come hungry as you get a local lite breakfast in the morning, but the lunch meal you get will leave you happily full. I can't wait to make all of the wonderful Malayasian food at home 🥰

Response from Host, May 2025

Santi was very glad you enjoyed her cooking class. Thank you!

We had a lot of fun and...

Nicole_E, Jan 2025

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you Nicole, we are glad to hear your daughter and yourself had been learning alot from our instructors. We hope you could bring this precious knowledge back and apply in most of your cooking , (mixed with western Style) in the future. PLEASURE to have you both in our class.

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