Nusa Dua Cooking Class with a Spice & Herb Garden Visit
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the rich culinary heritage of Bali through an immersive Nusa Dua cooking class that combines hands-on cooking with a guided visit to a traditional spice and herb garden. Set in the serene surroundings of southern Bali, this experience offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and authentic local flavors.
Before cooking, you’ll stroll through a lush spice and herb garden, where you’ll see, touch, and smell the fresh ingredients that are essential to Balinese cuisine. Knowledgeable local guides explain the uses of traditional herbs and spices such as galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, chili, and aromatic roots and leaves used in everyday Balinese cooking and traditional remedies.
After the garden visit, you’ll learn step by step how to prepare a selection of classic Balinese dishes
After the cooking session, you will enjoy the dishes you have prepared together with the chef in a comfortable dining setting.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Your journey begins with a warm Balinese welcome, followed by an introduction to the day’s activities. Before cooking, you’ll stroll through a lush spice and herb garden, where you’ll see, touch, and smell the fresh ingredients that are essential to Balinese cuisine. You will learn about the importance of fresh herbs and spice pastes in Balinese cuisine, as well as tips passed down through generations. The class is conducted in a relaxed and welcoming environment, making it suitable for beginners and experienced home cooks alike. Under the guidance of the local chef, you will prepare a variety of authentic Balinese dishes step by step using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu is carefully selected to represent classic Balinese home cooking and popular local favorites. After the cooking session, you will enjoy the dishes you have prepared together with the chef in a comfortable dining setting. This shared meal allows you to fully appreciate the flavors and techniques you have learned while exchanging stories and cultural insights. This class more than just a cooking lesson—it is a cultural experience that brings you closer to Balinese traditions, food, and hospitality.
Sample Menu
main
Regular menu
Sate lilit Ayam ( Minced Chicken Satay)
main
Regular menu
Sate lilit ikan ( Minced Fish satay)
main
Regular menu
Serosob Ayam (Balinese chicken stew with coconut cream)
dessert
Regular menu
Dadar gulung (Balinese crepes with palm sugar sauce)
main
Vegetarian menu
Sate lilit vegetarian (Minced vegetarian satay)
main
Vegetarian menu
Perkedel kentang (Balinese potato fritter)
main
Vegetarian menu
Vegetable curry (Balinese vegetable curry)
dessert
Vegetarian menu
Dadar gulung unti (Balinese crepes with palm sugar sauce)
What‘s Included
Lunch/Dinner
Nursery tour/Garden tour
Refresment
Professional Chef
Choose Regular menu or Vegetarian menu
2 Hour Cooking Class
Recipe
Name tag and certificate
Private transportation
Options
Regular Menu
Regular cooking class: 4 menu cooking; sate lilit ayam,sate lilit ikan,serosob ayam,dadar gulung unti
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch/Dinner
Vegetarian menu
Vegetarian cooking class: 4 menu cooking; sate lilit vegetarian,perkedel kentang,vegetable curry,dadar gulung unti
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch/Dinner
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!!
Curiosity10659065838,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was genuinely such a great experience! The herb garden tour was fascinating – I never realized how much care goes into growing these ingredients. The teaching was clear and supportive, and the meal we cooked was so satisfying. Already planning my next visit!
Best Class
Compass25732285533,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fantastic way to learn and have fun! The herb garden tour was so engaging – seeing, smelling and touching everything made it stick in my mind. The cooking part was well-structured and easy to follow, and the final dish was incredible. Would go again in a heartbeat!
Very Nice
Dream14169896734,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cooking class was perfect – exactly what I was looking for! The garden visit was informative and peaceful, and learning about each herb’s uses was really interesting. The instructor was warm and helpful, and the food we made was delicious. Loved every second!
Good job
irhamo2025,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seriously recommend this to everyone! The spice garden was beautiful and the tour gave such great context for what we were making. The class was relaxed and fun, with plenty of time to ask questions, and everything tasted amazing. So worth doing!
Amazing Place!
V2182ARmarioa,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved every single minute of this experience! Walking through the herb garden was so calming, and learning about how each plant is used in cooking was super interesting. The class was well-paced and easy to follow, plus the final meal was incredible. Highly recommend!
Good Class
nyomans960,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00no joke – this cooking class is NEXT LEVEL!!! Wandering their herb garden was so calming & educational. Steps are broken down so simply even I could do it, and the food was absolutely BANGIN’. The whole squad’s coming next time fr
Very good class
nikomangratnacintiad,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seriously one of the best things I’ve done in ages! The garden visit really set this apart – being able to pick fresh herbs we’d use was such a cool touch. The instructor knew their stuff and made everything feel approachable. Food was so flavorful too!
Amazing!!
Daydream12951626296,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this place is ABSOLUTELY worth every penny fr!!! Walking through their lush herb garden was so cool, and the class is lowkey perfect even for total newbs like me. Food slapped SO hard & we laughed the whole time. Already planning my next visit!!!
fantastic
Resort24613867852,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this is legit my new fave thing to do here!!! The spice garden is so pretty & we got to smell/taste everything – so cool!!! Class is super laidback, instructor’s hilarious, and our meal was straight FIRE. Already telling everyone I know
Very Nice
karinnadewii,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00honestly??? mind BLOWN!!! The garden tour was so interesting – never knew how many spices grow right here. Cooking part was so easy to follow & the end result was INSANELY good. Crew’s so sweet too – 100% will be back!!!
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