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

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What You’ll Experience
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5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Chinese, English, Cantonese, Malay
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Dive into Malaysia's rich culinary heritage with Chef Samuel's exclusive class. Explore a vibrant market and master authentic dishes in an intimate setting with personalized guidance.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Chicken Rendang
An authentic malay Dry Chicken Curry dish, heavily in spices & kerisik, a paste from pounding shredded coconut using traditional pestle & mortar
MAIN
Char Siew Noodle
A chinese egg noodle dish with irresistible dry sauce & mouthwatering barbeque glazed pork loin
MAIN
Roti Canai
A indian mamak signature flatbread with ghee, a traditional lamb butter & serious tricks to flip the dough to fly

What You Get

Private transportation
Lunch & Breakfast
Drink

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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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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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All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $249.61 
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Please note that the time is in Malaysia Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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