The 8 Best Workshops & Classes in Kuala Lumpur

1.Batu Caves and Sari Experience with Batik Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $54Our pick

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Batu Caves, posing in a rented sari, and making a small batik artwork to take home. Ivy Holidays provides round-trip transport, dressing help, bottled water, Indian sweets, and teh tarik. Guides on past departures have included Sasi and Wilson, though your driver-guide may differ.

“We had an amazing trip! Sasi was very informative, sharing stories and history of each stop. He was funny, kind and a great tour guide! Would definitely recomend seeing the Batu caves through this tour!”

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2.LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class

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

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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3.Malaysia Cooking Classes With Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $59

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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4.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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5.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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6.Batik Coloring Workshop by myBatik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $16Best value

At myBatik in Kemensah, learn wax-resist batik painting on a pre-waxed 20 cm square cloth, choose a design, and mix or apply colors to make your own souvenir. Materials and tools are included. Emilia is praised for her patient, warm teaching, but confirm who will lead your session. The workshop is private for your group.

“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”

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7.Batik Bag Painting Workshop by myBatik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $42

At myBatik in Ampang Jaya, make a 13-inch calico cotton bag using wax-resist batik. A teacher guides you through pattern-making, color mixing and painting, then the wax is removed to reveal your design. Materials, an apron, gloves and a workshop certificate are included. The session lasts about 90 minutes and is private for your group.

“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”

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8.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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