Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The classes are focused on traditional Indonesian cuisine using fresh & seasonal local produce, ensuring all dishes are packed with flavor. During the class, you will learn traditional cooking techniques, and the staff will inform you what ingredients you can use as substitutes abroad, to ensure you can prepare the dishes authentically and innovatively back home.
Cooking and food are at the heart of the classes, but you’ll leave with much more than a full stomach. During the class, you can ask our chefs anything you like. They love to share their knowledge of Indonesian culture and local life.
The chefs are from either Lombok mainland or the Gili islands, and are well versed in the local Sasak culture; from marriage traditions and social norms to education and local lifestyles, you’ll get an intimate picture of what it is to be Indonesian.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
What To Expect
Learn how to cook authentic Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes! Gili Cooking Classes provides a relaxed and fun space to indulge in a memorable cultural experience. Our charismatic chefs will guide you and your friends through preparing, cooking, and eating several of the region’s most popular dishes like kelopon, mie goreng, fried tempe, and more. Whether you love Indonesian food, cooking is your passion or you're just curious, Gili Cooking Classes offers a fantastic, fun-filled introduction to the Indonesian cooking culture! Open every day with classes at 11:30am, 4pm, and 7pm/8pm (low season/high season). The Intro Course (3 dishes, 1h30) - Kelopon - Fried tempe + peanut sauce - Fried noodles Four of a Kind (4 dishes, 2h00) - Kelopon - Fried tempe + peanut sauce - Fried noodles - Yellow chicken curry The Super Six (6 dishes, 2h30) - Kelopon - Fried tempe + peanut sauce - Fried noodles - Yellow chicken curry - Chicken taliwang - Gado gado Vegetarian or vegan? No problem! We will replace the chicken with tofu/tempe and we have vegan oyster sauce. We can accommodate almost all dietary preferences.
Sample Menu
main
The Intro Course
Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles
main
Four of a kind
Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles Yellow chicken curry
main
The super six
Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles Yellow chicken curry Chicken taliwang Gado gado
Options
The Intro Course (1.5 hours)
Cook 3 dishes: Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 1,5 hours
The Super Six (2.5 hours)
Cook 6 dishes: Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles Yellow chicken curry Chicken taliwang Gado gado Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Four of a kind (2 hours)
Cook 4 dishes: Kelopon Fried tempe + peanut sauce Fried noodles Yellow chicken curry Duration: 2 hours
What‘s Included
We offer free drinking water
Lunch
Dinner
Take-away box ($0.30 per box)
We only offer free drinking water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic class, great fun, brilliant guys!
ladyvictoriaburgess,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had seen this when we visited Gili T 2 years ago and were very keen to comeback and try it out. We are on holiday for our son’s wedding and decided we would do the four dish menu as a family activity. What an amazing, fun experience. It was fantastic. The team were so friendly. It was extremely well organised, with the ingredients prepared ready for you to chop as directed. The staff explain the ingredients and preparation of each thing. They then take you through, step by step, to cook each dish. After preparing you then sit down and enjoy your efforts. We had a wonderful time. It was great fun, we had a laugh and all learned how to cook Indonesian food. We will be cooking these dishes at home. If you have a few hours spare it is so worthwhile doing one of these classes. The guys make it fun and educational. Absolutely loved it. I wish I could give it 10*. Thank you guys for a memorable day.
Amazing
shanetU4893MZ,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great class i did the 2 hour class (4 dishes) was amazing the hosts were great good laugh very laid back extremely informative the dishes tasted amazing had a very full belly & some great recipes & knowledge of local food for my collection would strongly recommend
All in flavors and textures
Go28487197959,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience and since my wife cooks at home, she is the one who took the Super Six course. I was able to follow along but did not participate. Excellent animation also with step-by-step support. The portions are very generous for one person; we ate as a couple, and it was more than enough to sustain us. The owners should extend the concept to couple cooking because currently, to cook as a couple, you have to buy two courses, which is way too much food. Super six 450k IDR.
Educational and informative day
marcvE5901MW,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a very nice fun educational cooking course given by 2 nice cooks
10/10 intro cooking class
LauraWoolhouse,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience! Both chefs were so helpful and friendly and it was amazing to make the different dishes as part of the intro course! I’ll definitely be making these when I return from my travels - thank you!
Wonderful experience
Escape27276123212,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Suuuuper friendly and nice staff. They’re very curious about you and your culture. Amazing food with fresh ingredients. Thanks for an amazing time.
Amazing cooking class
677denizu,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a great cooking class in Gili Trawangan. We had so much fun and learned a lot about the Indonesian cuisine. They guided us through each step and explained all the ingredients and how we can cook the dishes back at home. Great experience.
Delicious and friendly atmosphere
nadmou2015,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience cooking delicious Indonesian meals in such nice atmosphere! Thank you for this unique and super enjoyable experience. We ll cook for our friends back home this weekend 😇❤️
Super fun cooking class with great recipes.
Rebecca B,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely lovely evening learning how to cook 6 different Indonesian dishes. Really friendly host ( thanks Oki). Great location on the main ocean front street on Gili Trawanagan. I will definitely try the recipes when I get home to Australia. Really clean kitchen and super fresh ingredients. Would recommend for a group as a fun social.
Highly recommended:)
E5094XAleaw,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great cooking class that I can recommend to anyone! We have prepared delicious dishes with fresh ingredients in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Many things explained, learned and laughed at. We would definitely come back!
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