5 Kuala Lumpur Cooking Classes Worth a Slot in Your Plans

1.LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $130Our pick

Meet at Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr Ismail for a market visit, then continue to LaZat’s kitchen to cook a full-course Malaysian meal. You’ll have your own burner and utensils, breakfast, tea and coffee, and a recipe book. Classes are for ages 16 and up, with a maximum of 12 people.

“This was great! I wanted to learn to cook Rendang. Usually the day we went is not the day for that menu but LaZat accommodated us. Excellent teacher, helper who also gave us insight into culture. We have been to other cooking schools: this was costlier, but was our very small group (3) and personal instruction.”

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2.Malaysia Cooking Classes With Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $59Best value

Join Fizah for a roughly three-hour Malaysian cooking class in her Kuala Lumpur home. Prepare Nasi Lemak, sambal, accompaniments, and a local dessert, with a chance to ask questions and take home the recipes. Menu choices may vary, so confirm what you will cook before you go.

“We had a very nice time cooking with Fizah in her home. The day before our scheduled session, she sent us a note with several options we could select from to cook. We chose Mee Goreng and Kuih Gula Melaka. Both turned out excellent, aRead more”

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3.New Malaysian Kitchen Cooking Class and Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $150

At New Malaysian Kitchen, about 20 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur, cook five Malaysian dishes of your choice with Sara Khong, a cookbook author and professional cook. The four-hour class begins with flower tea and a tour of her garden, where more than 50 herbs, spices, and flowers grow. You’ll cook in a real family kitchen, then sit down to eat together.

“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”

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4.Market Visit & Private Hands-on Cooking Class at Daun Senja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $130

Join Patricia and Kingston for a private morning in Cheras, with space for up to five people. Visit a local market, try a Malaysian breakfast, then cook a three-course meal at home. Choose from three menus featuring dishes such as nasi lemak, chicken pong teh, roti jala and ondeh ondeh.

“This class was such a great experience. It felt like learning and cooking together with a family friend at a way that allowed me to absorb the information. I was able to ask all the questions I wanted and was able to see how the ingredients contributed to the final dish. Cant wait to try these recipes back home! Thanks again!”

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5.Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $66

At Masala Medley in Kuala Lumpur, you cook four dishes at your own gas stove: pakora, chicken curry with basmati rice and cucumber pachdi, Kesari and masala chai. Instructor Rene is named in a past class account. The three-hour session includes a meal, recipe booklet, certificate and door gift.

“A privilege to attend. The instructor is very knowledgeable about Malaysian cuisine and culture. And the menu was excellent, filling, and well organized. It’s a hands on experience that I highly recommend to any individual, couple, or group.”

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