Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Experience Penang, a historical island that captivates travelers 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!
Inclusions
What's included
- Morning Market Tour: for morning classes at 8:00AM only
- Morning Food Tour For Morning Classes ONLY
- All ingredients and kitchen utensils are provided for you. You simply need to bring a spirit of learning and an open heart.
What's not
- Souvenir (Subject to Availability)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 201 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5The best experience I had in Penang
Where to start? Everything about this experience was fantastic. Mr. Mok and Mrs. Amy are just wonderful hosts. The Chowrasta market tour was great and I learned so much. Mr Mok seems to know everyone and the vibes were just great. His enthusiasm for all things Penang is incredible. Both Mok and Amy provided so much insight into Penang history and Perenakan culture. The class ran very smoothly with the help of another kind assistant and there was always consideration and tips given for how to best recreate things back in our home countries. I left feeling enlightened, enriched and with a full belly AND left overs to boot! I cannot recommend this highly enough! Thank you both to Mr Mok and Mrs Amy for such a wonderful day
5A great way to learn more about a food capital of the world
I’m really enjoyed the whole morning. Our tour of the market was so interesting and I learned so much about food and the nyonya culture in Malaysia and Penang in particular. Our guide was brilliant. This was followed by a cooking class with miss Amy who is a master! I would heartily recommend this for anyone visiting. There were two of in our class but they never have more than about 8 so you get so much out of it. I can’t wait to try out all the recipes and share the nyonya specials with my friends and family when I get home
5Amazing food
My wife and I really enjoyed the cooking class and learning about some of the Malaysian intermixing of cultures and ethnicities. We were able to cook a range of really nice food during this activity. The cooking teacher and his wife were also very lovely people and made everything a lovely experience.
5Highly recommended cookery class.
Fantastic cookery class and market tour. It was great fun and we learnt loads about the market and Malaysian food. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Penang. The whole team were great.
5Food and culture
They are the cutest couple running this cooking class. You start the day off in the market meeting some amazing shop owners, have breakfast and then will Make your way to the cooking class where you will learn to make some delicious Chinese Malay dishes. Mrs.Amy is so cute. I loved learning the history of the people and making the dishes. Definitely worth it.
5Fantastic, delicious course and market tour - 10/10 recommend!
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Penang! Mr Mok and his wife Amy were super friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about Penang and Nyonya food/culture. We did the morning tour and learned a lot about life in Penang and the key people at the heart of its food scene. Amy then lead a fantastic course teaching us over a few hours how to cook some staples of Nyonya cuisine. The food was all delicious and from our photos and the recipes they provided, we feel confident (and look forward) to cooking this again!! Thoroughly recommend for your trip to Penang - come hungry!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your adventure begins at Lot 2-M2, in the food court of Chow Rasta Market. Located on the 1st floor, 2, Jln Penang, in the heart of George Town. Morning classes include a lively market tour within Chow Rasta Market, starting promptly at 8.10 am. For any inquiries contact Tour Guide Simoienz.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Penang Chiak Cooking Classes
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in George Town
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 101 experiences we list in George Town.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 101.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About George Town
George Town, the capital of Penang, is a historic port with Chinese clan houses, colonial buildings, street murals and renowned hawker food.
George Town was founded by the British East India Company in 1786 on the north-east tip of Penang island, and its old centre, a World Heritage Site shared with Melaka, mixes Chinese shophouses, Malay and Indian streets, mosques, temples and colonial buildings. Fort Cornwallis marks where the British landed, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is painted indigo blue, and Khoo Kongsi is a clan house with an elaborately carved hall. Murals and iron-wire sculptures decorate walls throughout the lanes.
Top-ranked sights in George Town: Chew Jetty, Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque.
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