Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan
Overview
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2 hours
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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 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
Lunch
Dinner
Take-away box ($0.30 per box)
We only offer free drinking water
Options
Four of a kind (2 hours)
Cook 4 dishes: Kelopon
Fried tempe + peanut sauce
Fried noodles
Yellow chicken curry
Duration: 2 hours
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
Reviews
351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent and truly inspiring cooking class!
88 san,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent and truly inspiring cooking class! Everything was very well prepared, and the instructors were knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to follow. The dishes were both delicious and educational, with plenty of great tips and techniques to take home. A fantastic variety of recipes, and every single dish tasted amazing. I can wholeheartedly recommend this cooking class 👍
Great
S2395XFmichellek,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great class great teaching of cooking learn 6 dishes really nice food now can cook at home too. Thanks so much 🫶🌺☀️✨enjoyed all recipes
Delicious food, totally worth trying!
Allison W,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, and the food was delicious! We learned to make 6 dishes, the instructions were very easy to follow. It was pretty hot in the kitchen but still worth it!
Amazing experience i get to take home!
cariciaalexandrap,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! The team was really amazing! The old thing that it was very hot inside while cooking but i guess that’s everywhere in Bali :)
Great cooking class with Gili masters
sanne267,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time cooking 4 of the local dishes. The chefs have great knowledge of local and broader Indonesian culture, very insightful. You should not leave Gili T without learning some cooking skills with these guys!!
Cooking with a View
Petrini Saskia P,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Jim and Ogie were our instructors. We had a fun evening with them! The location is directly at the beach, stunning view while you cook and enjoy a glass of wine. My husband and I selected the six meal course, which was far too much for us 😂 We thoroughly enjoyed learning how to cook various Indonesian favorites! Excellent idea, something different to do in a group or as a couple.
An amazing experience
Kayteerr,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences on Gili T!! We did the four courses, they teach you to make such wonderful meals in a fun environment!!! Would highly recommend spending a day here
10/10 cooking class
Z2314GSalexg,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most amazing experience at this cooking class! The guys were so welcoming and let us even play our own music! The process was so fun and we learnt so much about Indonesian cooking. The food was so yummy and we got given the recipes after- 10/10 class!
Lots of fun and great food
David M,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The hosts were excellent who made it fun and interactive throughout, we had 6 varied and interesting dishes which all tasted great. Would recommend if you are visiting Gili T!
Relaxed cooking with lovely chefs
zoltanp755,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
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