Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air

Overview

Available languages

English

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

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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

5.00

87 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Oka is a top chef
georgettec477,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time. Oka, our instructor, taught us some secrets of Indonesian cuisine and the use of essential spices. After the preparation, comes the best part: taste the dishes, so I advise you not to eat too much before class😁 We would have liked it to have spices on sale, and the pretty apron we used would have been a nice souvenir.
My boyfriend and I...
Elle O,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My boyfriend and I absolutely loved this class! Our teacher, Oka, spoke great English and was a pleasure to talk with. He gave clear instructions and showed us step by step all the dishes and gave lots of background information. The food we made was delicious and we both found the portions to be perfect for the two of us. I left feeling full and happy. This class is perfect for anyone that enjoys food and I would absolutely recommend it!
Fun and great
dylanjE7TY,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very 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
5.00
Very 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
Oka & 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
5.00
Thanks 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
5.00
Wonderful 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
5.00
Superb cooking class experience with 4-course dishes! And besides, it was excellent! Fun, good advice and bcp of benevolence!! I recommend ++