The 7 Best Cooking Classes in Malaysia

1.LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class

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

Start at Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr Ismail, explore Malaysian ingredients, enjoy a light roti canai breakfast, then cook a full-course meal at LaZat Cooking School. You’ll work at your own station with a burner, utensils, and mortar and pestle, and take home a recipe book.

“This cooking experience was certainly beyond our expectations. It began with a punctual pick up from our hotel. Next came the market visit where we had breakfast and learnt of the names, smells, textures, tastes and looks of the ingredieRead more”

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2.Malaysia Cooking Classes With Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $59

Spend about three hours in Kuala Lumpur cooking nasi lemak and a local dessert with Fizah, a warm home cook who teaches family recipes, explains Malay food culture, and welcomes only your private group. You will prepare rice, sambal, accompaniments, and the final meal yourself.

“Had such a great time at Fizah’s Malaysian cooking class! She was super lovely and a really great teacher - made everything easy to follow and fun. I felt so welcome in her home, and she was really thoughtful about my allergies, which meant a lot. The food was amazing, and the whole experience felt really personal and relaxed. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try something local and hands-on!”

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3.New Malaysian Kitchen Cooking Class and Garden Tour

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

Sara Khong welcomes you to her family home about 20 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur for a four-hour cooking class. Sip flower tea, tour a garden with 50 edible plants, prepare five Malaysian dishes, and share the meal with her family.

“This was such an amazing experience! Sara is a fantastic host and teacher - she was easy to talk to and made all the dishes we were cooking very approachable. My husband and I had a great time and are excited to be able to cook our own Nasi Lemak at home now!”

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

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

Start at a local market, except Mondays, with a Malaysian breakfast before cooking in Patricia and Kingston’s home. Your private group of up to five prepares three dishes, such as Nasi Lemak, Chicken Pong Teh, or Roti Jala, then eats together with wine or beer.

“We had a perfect morning and very authentic experience! The market was very nice and the food was delicious. We can 100% recommend this cooking class.”

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5.Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $66

At Masala Medley above Jalan Imbi, instructor Rene guides you through four Indian-influenced Malaysian dishes: pakora, chicken curry, Kesari, and masala chai. You cook at your own gas stove, eat what you make, and leave with recipes, a certificate, and a small gift.

“This class was so informative that i feel like i could actually make these dishes at home! I learned so much about Indian/Malay spices and ways of cooking--really grateful for all the knowledge that Rene shared.”

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6.Sabah Traditional Authentic Cuisine Cooking Class 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Best value

Spend three hours cooking Sabah food with Auntie Cindy, Auntie Winnie, Chef Bonny, or another local instructor. You will learn about jungle garlic, bunga kantan, lemongrass, and local cooking traditions, then eat the meal you prepare. Hotel pickup is included from downtown Kota Kinabalu.

“Absolutely delicious! Loved our intimate cooking experience. Learned a lot about local cuisine and had a chance to taste a wide variety of flavors.”

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7.Malaysian Cooking Class with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5h 30m · from $149

Meet your guide at TTDI Wet Market at 8:30 AM, shop for fresh Malaysian ingredients, then transfer to LaZat Cooking for a hands-on three-course class. Menus change daily, with dishes such as nasi lemak and chicken rendang. Saadiah is one especially praised instructor.

“Great experience!! Loved the cooking class as well as the visit to the market. Recipes were delicious and the teacher was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend it.”

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