Private Tour
Cooking Class: Preparing Traditional Albanian LAKROR in ksamil
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Meeting Our Grandmother: Start your journey by meeting one of the most important custodians of our cultural heritage, our revered grandmother. With a rich life experience and profound knowledge of traditional cooking, she will be your guide on this delicious journey.
Learn the Cooking Secrets: The first step is an exciting journey into the world of cooking secrets of Lakror. From selecting fresh ingredients to ancient cooking techniques, grandma will share with you all her knowledge and expertise. Learn the Cooking Secrets: The first step is an exciting journey into the world of cooking secrets of Lakror.
From selecting fresh ingredients to ancient cooking techniques, grandma will share with you all her knowledge and expertise. Get Involved in Preparation: After learning the basic steps and secrets of Lakror, it's time to get your hands dirty. You will be involved in every step of the cooking process, experiencing the wonder of creating an authentic Albanian dish yourself.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Together with mama, we will start preparing our renowned traditional dish, Lakror. First, you will be greeted with our traditional drink, Narden, before immersing yourself in the process of crafting Lakror. Our mama will be our guiding light on this authentic culinary journey; each of us will contribute, from preparing the sauce to kneading the dough. Additionally, some of us will take part in creating Fërgesa, another delectable traditional dish, perfectly complemented by homemade bread.
Sample Menu
main
Lakror
Traditional Albanian Pie
starter
Fergesa
Red pepper, onion, tomatoes and cottage cheese
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lakror with different sauce to choose, Fërges, Bread, water and welcoming traditional Albanian drink called "Narden"
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Cooking Class: Preparing Traditional Albanian LAKROR in ksamil
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
"Unforgettable Lakror Cooking in Ksamil!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
stevelJ3252NK,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the Lakror cooking class at Mëndra hosted by Solrado, and it was the highlight of my holiday. From the warm welcome to learning each step of this traditional Albanian dish, the experience was fun, personal, and delicious. Enjoying my own freshly made lakror with a glass of Narden was the perfect ending. A must-do in Ksamil!
Absolutely amazing!!
X9543GRsamanthar,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was more than I was expecting. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend!!!
Cooking at it's best! Definitly give this a go!
SarahSihlen,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun activity where you learn by doing! Authentic Albanian cooking with a skilled translator to assist with the language barrier. We had a fantastic time as a family and I would definitely recommend this to others. The class finished with the group devouring all the amazing tasting Lakrors and Fergese.
Lakror me dy pete
Xhoi L,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxing and fun, I did my Lakror with two layers and mama Edlira teach me. We did too and Fergesa, a lot of oregano, as I found delightful
Excellent experience!
Andrea S,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience learning to make traditional Albanian dishes! Our family had an excellent time making the lakror pies, a vegetable dish, salad and dolmas. Everything was really really tasty but the best part was spending time with the Albanian locals who were so friendly and hospitable. Highly recommend and one of the highlights of our trip!
Very nice experience, but a bit overrated
dodod114,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience, but a bit overrated for what they offer. I wish for the future to organize more activities in which you are involved.
Authentic Albanian cooking class
650elenay,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an authentic Albanian cooking class that took place in a family restaurant kitchen. Everyone was so kind and so happy to share their craft with us. We enjoyed it so much we went back for dinner that evening!!
A Must If You Like Food and Learning! 10/10 Experience!
342trat,Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was easily the best thing we did in Albania. A run down of the class: We arrived at the Mendra Traditional Restaurant around noon, and were greeted by the grandson of the chef, who would be our interpreter for the day. He gave us some traditional cherry juice and asked us to pick which pie we'd like to make. Then his grandma (the chef) showed us how to make the dough and filling from scratch! As the dough was proofing, we went into the kitchen to learn how to make the fillings and 2 other appetizers. After we made the appetizers, we learned the traditional method of rolling out the dough (thinly!) and then built our pies. Once the pies were in the oven, we were asked to sit in the restaurant area and were given the option of different drinks (all a part of the experience!), and then the head chef came out and gave us our pies. She was such a delight, and the food was DELICIOUS. My partner made the cottage cheese/leek one, and I got the mussel one. Over all we were there for about 3 hours, and made 4 different dishes. I'd 100% recommend this class as a way to really start understanding Albania and their traditional cuisine. Also, try the local wine because it's the perfect companion to these delicious, savory dishes!
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