Rathika's Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Cook like a local in a warm, home-style kitchen where I guide you through every step. The focus is on connection, fun, and learning — you won’t just follow a recipe, you’ll understand the flavours and stories behind Penang’s dishes
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Experience the vibrant flavors of Penang in this hands-on cooking class! You’ll start by exploring a local market, discovering fresh ingredients, spices, and the stories behind them. Back in the kitchen, you’ll learn to prepare authentic Penang dishes step by step, using techniques and tips passed down through generations. After cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy your creations and hear about the cultural significance of each dish. Along the way, you’ll pick up insider tips, recipes, and techniques to recreate these flavors at home. By the end, you’ll leave not just with a delicious meal, but with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Penang’s rich culinary heritage — plus lasting memories of a fun, immersive experience.
Sample Menu
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Seeraga Samba White Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani Spicy, smoky, and packed with flavour — our chicken biryani is comfort food at its best.
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Seeraga Samba White Mutton Biryani
Mutton Biryani Slow-cooked mutton, fragrant rice, and bold spices blended into one unforgettable biryani experience.
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Roti Canai
Roti Canai A famous Malaysian-style flaky flatbread, freshly cooked and served with traditional curry dipping sauce.
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Coconut Ladoo
“Island-Style Coconut Ladoo – Soft, Creamy & Irresistibly Sweet”
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Besan Ladoo Recipe
Handcrafted Indian sweet made with roasted chickpea flour, ghee, and cardamom. Rich, nutty, soft, and irresistibly aromatic.
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Beetroot Kebab
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — a vibrant vegetarian kebab packed with beetroot goodness, fragrant spices, and unforgettable flavour.
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Dahi ke kabab - (Yoghurt)
Golden crispy yoghurt kebabs with a creamy centre, infused with Indian spices and herbs — a must-try vegetarian starter.
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Char Koay Teow
Penang’s famous smoky stir-fried noodles with prawns, egg & bean sprouts — rich wok flavour in every bite!
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Buah Melaka | Onde-Onde
Buah Melaka (Onde-Onde) – chewy glutinous rice balls filled with melted palm sugar, coated in fresh coconut. Classic Malaysian sweet bite.
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Rathika's Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Breakfast
Customization recipes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Cooking Lesson!
Culture08349541877,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rathika did an excellent job walking us through the local wet market and picking out ingredients to make a traditional briani dish. Her class was well structured and taught us the traditional method of preparing the dish including using her grinder that was handed down to her by 3 generations! We loved the food and the experience, would absolutely recommend!
It was just amazing!!
106selinag,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That experience was just amazing! We stayed in a hostel in Georgetown when suddenly Rathika and her husband came in and asked us if we would be interested in a cooking class. Just one hour earlier we had been talking about how cool it would be to have a look inside local kitchens and learn more about Malaysian dishes. So that was a crazy coincidence. The next morning Rathika picked us up from the hostel and the three of us drove to a morning market to buy fresh vegetables, fish, and meat. After that we had coffee and a local breakfast together at the market. That was actually so nice, because it was a place where only locals were. Afterwards we went to Rathika’s house and started cooking. She even prepared turmeric milk for us because we had told her that we had a little cold. She was just so kind and heartwarming! During the preparation she explained so many things about the ingredients and the different kinds of flavors. We learned so much about Malaysian cuisine and culture, and we had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful person during our trip through Malaysia. Thank you so much for everything. For a moment I even forgot that I was in a foreign country because it felt so familiar and cozy, like being at a friend’s place. We wish you all the best, Rathika. Next time we are in Georgetown we will definitely let you know—we would love to learn even more from you!
Perfect for families and couples
Mitja82,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We seriously can’t say enough good things about Rathika and her cooking class! She’s so kind, super flexible, and really knows what she’s doing. The food was amazing, we had such a great time—and the best part was meeting new friends. The perfect experience for families and couples—fun, friendly, and unforgettable! ❤️👨👩👧👦✨ Thanks so much, Rathika! 🎉🍽️
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