Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air
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
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
We offer free drinking water
Additional charge
Lunch
Dinner
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
Four of a Kind (2 hours)
Cook 4 dishes: Kelopon
Fried tempe + peanut sauce
Fried noodles
Yellow chicken curry
Duration: 2 hours
The Super Six
Cook 6 dishes: Kelopon
Fried tempe + peanut sauce
Fried noodles
Yellow chicken curry
Chicken taliwang
Gado gado
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: 2,5 hours
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and great
dylanjE7TY,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice service amazing food people so kind especially Bene. I would like to see other recipes come in though
Very relaxed cooking class
herbertbO3841BB,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very relaxed cooking lesson with fine dishes. Now I finally know how to make your own curry paste. Highly recommended. Ben was a good and patient cooking teacher.
So Much Fun- a must do
982ethanc,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did this one evening while we were on our honeymoon. It is a MUST do on the island. The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and humorous. The food yummy (and it tasted better that we made it ourselves) Don’t miss this super cool experience- we’re excited to take some of these recipes back to Denmark with us.
Delicious cooking experience - easy for anyone!
ankebeijing,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cooking class was a great experience. Really well prepared in a very comfortable and clean environment w very nice chats as we cooked. The food was super delicious!
Highlight of our trip to Gili Air
Explorer474389,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oka & Andy were excellent hosts for our cooking class. We were a group of 6 including a 12&15 yr old. The preparation for the class was excellent and made the two hours flow beautifully. The ingredients were fresh and the kitchen utensils spotlessly clean. Oka delivered a really fun, interesting & insightful class. The dishes were authentic and delicious and the process was very easy to follow. We loved sharing the food at the large table where we all enjoyed chatting & connecting. Such great value for money and the recipes are given to you to use again at home. We all highly recommend this experience, it has been a highlight of our time here on Gili Air. Terima kasih Oka & Andy.
Wonderful cooking class with Ben
Escape10502277042,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Ben for this excellent cooking class. We had a lot of fun and will definitely cook the dishes at home. Thank you very much!
Great way to spend an afternoon/evening
SirsFamily,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful staff, so kind, funny, helpful and patient. The food was incredible. We had a party of 6, 4 adults and two teenagers and all had a great time. We got to meet a couple from Australia who cooked with us as well. Such a fun experience
Great experience
elodieo932,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb cooking class experience with 4-course dishes! And besides, it was excellent! Fun, good advice and bcp of benevolence!! I recommend ++
Professional, educational, tasty and affordable
Daniel J,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredibly good and affordable! Very educational. Good food. Professional guidance and extensive knowledge of our food products at home in Sweden. Highly recommended! We took the big package of six dishes.
An unforgettable experience Oaka
coryn337,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taking Oaka’s cooking class on Gili Air was truly one of the best experiences of our trip. From the moment we arrived, Oaka made us feel completely welcome — he’s not only an incredible chef and teacher, but also such a kind and genuine person. We loved hearing his stories, learning about Indonesian food and culture, and sharing laughs along the way. The class was perfectly hands-on, the dishes were absolutely delicious, and it felt more like spending time with a new friend than just taking a class. Getting to know Oaka made the experience even more special. If you’re visiting Gili Air, this is an absolute must-do!
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