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Penang Cooking Classes
Penang Cooking Classes
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Penang Private Cooking Classes

Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak

By Penang Chiak Cooking Classes
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$147 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience Penang, a historical island that captivates travellers with its vibrant culture, year-round festivities, and status as Malaysia's culinary haven.

Step into the heart of local life with our Morning Market Tour. Experience the hustle and bustle of the market, where merchants enthusiastically engage with customers. Be enticed by the irresistible aroma of street food, lovingly prepared by local vendors, and the visually stunning, vibrant Kueh, pastries, and desserts that are a feast for the senses.

We, at Penang Chiak, offer more than just a taste of local cuisine. We unveil the secrets behind the ingredients and the cooking process, giving participants a chance to delve deeper, learn exclusive techniques, and understand the art of spice handling.

Join our 4 to 5-hour session at Penang Chiak, featuring a Market Tour, Breakfast, and Coaching Classes. Schedules are subject to booking requests or private reservations. Embark on this culinary journey in Penang!

Activity location

  • Chowrasta Market
    • Lot 124 Jalan Penang
    • 10100, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chowrasta Market
    • Lot 124 Jalan Penang
    • 10100, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Indian Cooking Class
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Morning Indian Cooking Class: Local Market Tour and Breakfast included.
Duration: 5 hours: Note: Afternoon class at 1:30 PM is 4 hours without the market tour.

Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$147.19 x 1 AdultAU$147.19

Total
Price is AU$147.19
Until Tue, 18 Mar
Nyonya Chinese Cooking Classes
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Morning Nyonya Chinese Classes: Local Market Tour and Breakfast Included.
Duration: 5 hours: Note: Afternoon class at 1:30 PM is 4 hours without the market tour.

Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
AU$148.76 x 1 AdultAU$148.76

Total
Price is AU$148.76
Until Tue, 18 Mar
Chinese Hawker Food Cooking
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Local Market Tour & Breakfast: included for morning 8:00AM session only
Street Food Cooking class: Satay and Peanut Sauce, Char Koay Teow, Curry Noodle, Hokkien (Prawn Noodles).
NOTE: Consultation with instructors for menu.
Duration: 5 hours: Note: Afternoon class at 1:30 PM is 4 hours without the market tour.

Price details
AU$148.76 x 1 AdultAU$148.76

Total
Price is AU$148.76
Until Tue, 18 Mar
Indian Cooking Class
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Morning Indian Cooking Class: Local Market Tour and Breakfast included.
Duration: 5 hours: Note: Afternoon class at 1:30 PM is 4 hours without the market tour.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$150.33 x 1 AdultAU$150.33

Total
Price is AU$150.33
Until Tue, 18 Mar
Nyonya Chinese Cooking Classes
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Morning Nyonya Chinese Classes: Local Market Tour and Breakfast Included.
Duration: 5 hours: Note: Afternoon class at 1:30 PM is 4 hours without the market tour.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$151.89 x 1 AdultAU$151.89

Total
Price is AU$151.89
Until Tue, 18 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMorning Market Tour: for morning classes at 8:00AM only
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll ingredients and kitchen utensils are provided for you. You simply need to bring a spirit of learning and an open heart.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMorning Food Tour For Morning Classes ONLY
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenir (Subject to Availability)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health

Activity itinerary

Discover the culinary wonders of Malaysia in the heart of Penang, an island steeped in history and renowned for its vibrant culture and yearly festivities. Known as the food capital of Malaysia, Penang offers a gastronomic adventure that will captivate any traveller. Join us at Penang Chiak for a unique Morning Market Tour where you can immerse yourself in the local morning routine. Listen to the lively chatter of merchants haggling and offering their best deals. Be enticed by the aroma of street food prepared by local vendors, and the sight of colourful Kueh, pastries, and desserts that are simply too tempting to resist. At Penang Chiak, we go beyond just tasting the food. We reveal the secrets behind the ingredients used in our cooking process. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and learn secret techniques rarely shared with the public. Remember, handling spices is not just cooking, it's an art! Our 4 to 5-hour sessions, featuring the Morning Market Tour, Breakfast, and Coaching Classes, are tailored to your booking requests or private reservations. Embark on this gastronomic journey with us and discover the authentic tastes of Penang!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChowrasta Market
    • Lot 124 Jalan Penang
    • 10100, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChowrasta Market
    • Lot 124 Jalan Penang
    • 10100, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Irwin_J

Reviewed on Viator
16 Mar 2025
They mean it when they say do not have breakfast before! I can’t start my day without coffee, and the Penang signature white coffee, crispy peanut crepes, and stir-fried rice noodles from the morning street market did not disappoint. I did this private tour and cooking class with my mom and sister, and we are Chinese American. We already know a lot about cooking and Chinese food, but there was still plenty to learn from our hosts about the unique flavours, ingredients, and cooking methods of Penang cuisine. The day started with Mr Mok giving us a wonderful, personal tour of the Jalan Chowrasta morning market, right in the middle of the morning shopping spree when locals were picking up their ingredients for the day. He showed us which fruits were in season, where they came from, and explained about the fresh produce we would try that afternoon like mangosteen, longan, mango, jicama, and freshly shaved coconut milk. We also saw where the spring roll wrappers were made fresh by hand, the fish market, and the spice stalls. I would have gone back to the market every day of our trip to try all the different breakfast options, if our hotel had been nearer! The cooking class room is inside of a shopping centre and could be a bit hard to find if we had not had Mr Mok to kindly greet us outside and show us the way. There are toilets available, filtered drinking water, soap for hand washing, and lots of space to leave your bags. Mr Mok’s lovely wife Chef Amy was our teacher for the day, who learned to make both Chinese and Nyonya Malaysian style dishes from her family. She showed us step-by-step how to make some of the most popular street food staples of Penang, with us three taking turns practicing the steps. We fried Lor Bak pork sausages and veggie spring rolls, brewed fresh sweetened chrysanthemum tea from flowers, stir-fried Char Koay Teow with shrimp, sausage, and egg, and steamed a pandan green rice cake for dessert. Amy kindly let our husbands and boyfriends join us at the end to sample some of the delicious foods we had made, so no one missed out! This was a highlight of our time not only in Penang but Malaysia in general.

10.0 out of 10

JOHN_S

Reviewed on Viator
22 Feb 2025
Great experience. The whole course was illuminating , from the market tour in the morning, through breakfast to the actual cooking. Mok, Amy & Simon were engaging and enthusiastic about their food and this transferred to the actual class. The course was hands on and the food cooked was delicious. Be definitely trying these again at home. Highly recommended.

10.0 out of 10

Paola_K

Reviewed on Viator
20 Feb 2025
This was an amazing cooking experience hosted by Jenny and her daughter Rachel. We started the morning off walking the market, learning about the medicinal powers of nutmeg and other local fruits, talked to the Spice Man who mixes up your spice paste just the way you like it and enjoyed a traditional local breakfast with white coffee. Jenny is very knowledgeable on the Indian kitchen and loved to share tips and tricks. We made a delicious meal with a special Valentine's dessert and chai, which we enjoyed while having an inspiring conversation with Jenny. It was an explosion of flavors and I'm looking forward to try out the recipes at home to recreate a small piece of George Town in a very cold Holland. A great shout out to Simon and his dad Mok for all the great tips they shared on must-visit locals places in George Town. Thank you again Jenny, Rachel and Mok for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge!

10.0 out of 10

Shannah_g

Reviewed on Viator
26 Jan 2025
Fabulous cooking class. Learnt fully how to make everything. Really clear instructions, explanations and tips. It was a great experience and really appreciated Amy sharing her family recipes and story

10.0 out of 10

monique_l

Reviewed on Viator
9 Jan 2025
The experience was exceptional. Very clean. The food we prepared was the best Indian food I ever had

10.0 out of 10

Leonardo_C

Reviewed on Viator
25 Dec 2024
I joined the morning class as solotraveller. We first had very interesting tour of the market with instructor Santi who shared the story behind the market and its products. We then prepared a delicious meal together. I really appreciated the exchanges with the locals and the tips during the class. I do recommend this activity.

10.0 out of 10

Maria_M

Reviewed on Viator
24 Dec 2024
Simon, Mok and Amy were the best hosts. We enjoyed the market tour, learning about the specific nyonya ingredients. The cooking lessons were very informative with Amy explaining the origin of ingredients. The class was very interactive and the food was delicious. Helpful contact before our class and even organised a pick up for us from our accomodation and also a drop off after we spent a little time walking around the market after the class. Looking forward to the restaurant recommendations for around where we are staying and we will definitely give the recipes a go when we get home. We made four specific dishes including one dessert which were all tasty.

10.0 out of 10

Harald_A

Reviewed on Viator
3 Dec 2024
Einfach toll, viel gelernt, excellente Mitarbeiter! Wir haben für Gerichte gekocht und warten danke am Markt.

10.0 out of 10

Kristin_P

Reviewed on Viator
20 Nov 2024
Lovely experience with Chef Jenny and the Indian cooking class. I was the only one in the class so it was a lot of time hands on explaining the dishes and prepping myself. She was very friendly and patient (I'm not the best cook and rarely cook so I'm slow and my knife skills are questionable). The team was very friendly and gave me little freebies like dessert and some coffee, and they gave me takeaway after we stuffed ourselves with the delicious meal we prepared. They have big fans going but it is warm with the burners going so wear loose, light clothes. I did do the afternoon class and they messaged me recommending the AM class cuz you get the market tour and breakfast, which I do think would have been nice to have, but my schedule wouldn't accommodate so they kept the afternoon class for me, which I appreciate because I think I was the only one who signed up.

10.0 out of 10

Katherine_C

Reviewed on Viator
13 Sept 2024
We enjoyed learning some new cuisine and getting to share and the tasty final product with our chef.

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