Learn to cook authentic Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

We offer free drinking water

Lunch

Dinner

Take-away box ($0.30 per box)

We only offer free drinking water

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

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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

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 (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

Reviews

4.95

342 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

333

Relaxed cooking with lovely chefs
zoltanp755,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved every minute of it. The 2 host chefs were kind, helpful and good to be with in general. We took our kids there too (14 and 11), they also loved it. We took the 4 course menu, it was easy to make and became very nice. Good job boys, thanks a lot!
Absolutely to try
facica f,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The lesson was very nice. The guys all very nice and friendly. I was the only one who had booked for 11.30, but they did it without problems and without asking me in case of a change of time. Oki was a great teacher, very patient. It's an experience to have. Very clean and well maintained environment.
Authentic Indonesian cooking experience 😋
nikkipI4857MO,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Terima kasih Jum, Oky and Wa Hyu, a wonderfully authentic Indonesian cooking lesson and experience with you all ♥️ I did the four of a kind but wish I'd done the Super 6! Maybe next year when I return to Gili! 😊 I'm really looking forward to trying these dishes at home.
Yummy food fun to make
Holly K,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kitchen was clean, teachers well spoken, organized and had a great time. The food was delicious. Class is open air overlooking harbor of Gili T.
Fun and informative.
karenandglens,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The class was fun and gave you tips that you can take back to your own kitchen. The recipes were simple and resulted in delicious dishes.
Great cooking experience !
GTGT11,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed learning to cook the 6 authentic Indonesian dishes. The class was small and very well organized with enthusiastic staff. I would recommend this to anyone interested !
Make it part of your itinerary!
shelbyf740,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really fun afternoon spent making yummy traditional Indonesian food. Bring your appetite and ask for a takeaway box if you fill up on Tempe. Recipes are easy one pan wonders and great to make for visitors or friends in the future
Amazing cooking experience
fionajsk,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing cooking experience learning how to make traditional dishes. We had Oki and Jum as our cooking instructors and they made a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, with amazing English and really easy to get along with. Would 100% recommend!
Lots of fun and great food!
Deanna D,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I had so much fun! The instructors were really nice and funny and we got to meet and talk with the other people that were a taking part in the cooking class. The food we made was really tasty and they give you the recipes! I can’t wait to go home and make everything for my friends back home.
Cozy cooking class
422anikav,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very nice social evening. We got to know other travelers and at the same time Indonesian cuisine. We were well and pleasantly guided