Overview
Learn to cook authentic Malaysian dishes in a natural garden setting in Penang! Your 6-hour class takes place in the Tropical Spice Garden with expert chefs. You’ll visit Penang Popular Wet Market in the fishing village of Teluk Bahang.
After preparing a delicious meal from scratch, sit down for a scrumptious lunch and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Numbers are limited to 8 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group of fellow food lovers.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional English-speaking guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
All ingredients for cooking
Pick-up and Drop-off (hotels in Georgetown, Batu Ferringhi, Tg Bungah, Tg Tokong)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Transfer surcharge for pick-up from Butterworth/ Seberang Jaya
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Office Hour: Monday – Friday (0830hrs – 1730hrs) : +60 4 881 1161
• After office hours, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 24hours hotline: +60 16 661 4009
• To reconfirm pick-up time before tour commence. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30- 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
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Tropical Spice Garden
30 min
Then head to Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden and explore the spice terraces with your guide. View more than 100 varieties of tropical spices and herbs used in flavorings as well as medicines and dyes, and retrace the historical route of the spice trade.
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Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School
3 hours
At the cooking school, located on sloping land within the garden's natural setting, join expert local chefs and learn how to cook several authentic Malaysian dishes.
During this hands-on lesson, your small group prepares your own meal from scratch, using traditional mortars and pestles to grind fresh spices and herbs like lemongrass, ginger, curry leaves, garlic and shallots — all harvested straight from the garden! Learn about their culinary features from your instructors, who make Malaysian cooking a fun and unforgettable experience. Afterward, enjoy your yummy lunch with your fellow cooking enthusiasts. -
Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd
3 hours
Your ground handler.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kuala Lumpur).
Additional Information
- Minimum child age to join: 8yrs old
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Experience Malaysia: Authentic Malaysia Cooking Tour
How long does Experience Malaysia take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- All ingredients for cooking
- Pick-up and Drop-off (hotels in Georgetown, Batu Ferringhi, Tg Bungah, Tg Tokong)
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transfer surcharge for pick-up from Butterworth/ Seberang Jaya
Which places does it visit?
It visits Tropical Spice Garden, Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School, Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel
