Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour

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Duration
5 hours
Group size
Max 6 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
Chinese, English
Location
Duration
5 hours
Group size
Max 6 guests
Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
Language
Chinese, English

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4.9
97 reviews
 US$140.40  per guest
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Hosted 3 Michelin Chefs, Featured on newspaper like News Straits Times and The Australian Post, Mentioned on guidebook like Lonely Planet and Fodor's Travel, Silver Award for "Char Koay Teow" and "Laksa" Category in Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2023. In a private intimate lesson with full 1-to-1 attention, Guide by a professional hotel chef with 15 years expertise in Malaysia regional cuisine, learn the professional skills and secrets in recreating the "Malaysia, Truly Asia" flavors. No matter you are a novice homecook, foodie enthusiast or even Michelin chefs that run restaurant, you'll pack knowledge back home that you'll treasure for a lifetime. A highlight morning visit to the historical 2nd oldest yet busiest market in Penang, that preserve the old bustling lifestyle up till today. Sip locally traditionally roasted coffee, soak in authentic Malaysian breakfast in a "Kopitiam" where no tourists are to be found. Curate your own menu by pick your own dishes, without restriction.
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Curate your own menu by pick your own dishes. We'll talk through to finalize what you'll learn. Refresh early for pick ups for market visit. Walkthrough old bustling market narrow walkways, your never-seen exotic Southeast Asian ingredients and criss-crossing heavy morning traffic. Sip local coffee as you meander hawker’s kopitiam breakfast routine. We arrive at our quaint cooking studio. Private with full 1-to-1 attention for your group only, rest assure you'll learn according to your pace. We'll dive deep into the theory and concept of regional cuisine differences. Taste a refreshing nutmeg drink while you feast on your own cooking! Self arrange transport back home, or tag along for drop off on my way back to Georgetown.
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Chicken Rendang
An authentic malay Dry Chicken Curry dish, heavily in spices & kerisik, a paste from pounding shredded coconut using traditional pestle & mortar
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Char Siew Noodle
A chinese egg noodle dish with irresistible dry sauce & mouthwatering barbeque glazed pork loin
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Roti Canai
A indian mamak signature flatbread with ghee, a traditional lamb butter & serious tricks to flip the dough to fly
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Free Pickup in Georgetown. Meet Up at Market if outside Georgetown.
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George Town, Penang, Malaysia, MY

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If you prefer to drive, then we can meet at the wet market in Georgetown. Location will be provided later.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.
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529lukasdMay 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Wonderful time and good food!

Had a wonderful experience with interesting insights! Samuel picked us up at our stay in Georgetown and we visited the market where we bought the ingredients for the dishes we were about to cook. Furthermore, we had a really good coffee at the market. The cooking class itself was a lot of fun. Samuel tought us everytging about the ingredients and the recipes we had chosen prior to the class. And after cooking, everything tasted delicious. After class, Samuel sent us some good recommendations fo...read more

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SoaringAtDawnMay 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fun, Interactive and Memorable!

It was an interesting informative and interactive experience! Chef Samuel picked us up from our hotel in Georgetown and took us to the afternoon wet market where we enjoyed local Malaysian salad Parsembur (Penang’s version of Rojak) and Claypot rice before heading to the afternoon wet market to buy our ingredients! Thereafter, we proceeded to his home where the kitchen with 4 cooking stoves was strategically located once one entered his home… Chef Samuel’s aim is to enable one to feel at eas...read more

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sadelej123May 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Great experience in Penang!

We really enjoyed Chef Samuel’s cooking class! The communication with Sam before the day was excellent and he was kind enough to share some recommendations of local food spots for us to try. He also made it easy by picking us up from our hotel the morning of our tour. We enjoyed picking the dishes we wanted to cook (one of the benefits of a private class!) Visiting the markets with Sam was great, you could see he had long standing relationships with each stall owner and he explained the markets ...read more

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228bertusvApril 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Where food and culture blends.

My wife and I have done numerous cooking classes across Asia. Wow what an insightful and fragrant journey to experience with Chef Samuel. A perfect introduction into Nyonya cooking and a culture lesson with it. Fro. The moment he picked us up at the hotel to us finishing our meals was an excellent learning experience. Thank you Chef.

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KaylajadehMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Don’t skip this must do experience in Penang!

A fantastic, must do experience. Chef Samuel picked us up early from our hotel and took us to a local food market. We shopped for our ingredients and Chef Samuel gave us great insight into the food culture in Penang. We chose to cook 4 delicious meals, Chef Samuel guided us through every step of the way and provided us with useful tips we will take home and try. He also gave us great recommendations on other local places to try which did not disappoint.

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