G Dinu Colombo Cooking Class Market Tour & Home Style Cuisine

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G Dinu Colombo Cooking Class Market Tour & Home Style Cuisine

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 US$46.83  per guest
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Korean
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Discover Sri Lankan cuisine in a 4-hour class mixing market exploration with hands-on cooking in Colombo. Learn traditional recipes with expert guidance and enjoy a delicious self-made meal.

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

Experience Details

Explore the flavors of Sri Lanka in a 4-hour cooking experience that combines a vibrant market tour with a home-style cooking class. Begin your journey at a local vegetable market, where fresh spices, herbs, and produce come alive amidst stories of Colombo’s rich history. Transition to a welcoming home kitchen, guided by a skilled Sri Lankan cook with over 20 years of experience. Learn to create traditional curries, mix spices, and master the art of making hoppers. Conclude your culinary adventure by savoring the delightful meal you prepared, featuring rice, curries, sambol, and a sweet dessert of curd with honey. Perfect for food lovers.

- 4-hour immersive cooking experience in Colombo

- Includes a guided tour of a lively local vegetable market

- Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a local expert

- Enjoy a delicious meal including rice, curries, and dessert

Sample Menu

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Sri Lankan rice and curry
Sri Lankan rice and curry is a flavorful meal with steamed rice served alongside a variety of spicy curries made from vegetables, chicken, or fish.
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Batumoju
Batumoju is a sweet-and-sour Sri Lankan brinjal pickle made with onions, chilies, vinegar, and spices, served as a tasty side for rice.
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Hoppers
Hoppers are Sri Lankan bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Perfect .
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potato curry
A creamy Sri Lankan potato curry cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices, giving a rich, comforting flavor.
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Crispy Sri Lankan papadam
Crispy Sri Lankan papadam made from lentil flour, lightly fried until golden and crunchy. A perfect side dish to enjoy with rice, curry, or snacks.
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Pol Sambol is a spicy Sri Lankan coconut mix made with grated coconut, chili, lime, and onions. A fresh, flavorful side for rice, hoppers,
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Gotukola Sambol
Gotukola Sambol is a fresh Sri Lankan herbal salad made with finely chopped gotukola, coconut, onions, chili, and lime for a healthy, vibrant flavor.
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Sri Lankan dhal curry made
Sri Lankan dhal curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, and spices, creating a creamy, mild, and comforting dish for any meal.
DESSERT
Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey,
Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey, a smooth and creamy dessert with natural sweetness and a refreshing traditional flavor.

What You Get

Lunch
Join our Colombo cooking class where we provide all ingredients and equipment. Learn to cook authentic Sri Lankan dishes and enjoy the meal you prepare for lunch or dinner.
Private transportation
We offer hotel pick-up and drop-off within Colombo city limits. For pick-ups outside Colombo city, additional charges apply. Comfortable and convenient transport for your tour. with Tuk TUK .

Good To Know

  • 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

What You’ll Experience

Activity Description: Join this 4.5-hour Colombo Market Tour and Sri Lankan Cooking Class to experience authentic local flavors. Start by exploring the bustling Colombo vegetable market, where you’ll see fresh produce, spices, and some historic buildings nearby. On the way to the cooking class, you can also see a few historical sites of Colombo from outside. Then, head to a local home kitchen where an experienced Sri Lankan cook will guide you in preparing a traditional meal. Learn to cook rice and curry, hoppers, sambols, and more. At the end, enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, gaining insight into Sri Lankan cuisine and culture.After the market experience, we will head to the cooking home. During the drive, you will enjoy real local life scenes near Colombo—small villages, local houses, roadside shops, greenery, and everyday Sri Lankan life. This short journey gives you a genuine look at the local culture and natural surroundings away from tourist areas.

Meeting & Pickup

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We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.
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St. Bridget's Convent - Upper School, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK, 00700

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We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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based on 14 reviews
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The best Sri Lankan hospitality experience you could ask for!
July 18, 2026

If you’re looking for an authentic Sri Lankan experience, this is it! Dinuka and Deepa were such wonderful hosts and made me feel welcome from the very beginning. The experience started with a vis...read more

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Major recommend!
May 29, 2026

Such an authentic, homely and fun experience - can not recommend enough if you're in Colombo!!!

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Absolute Gem
May 25, 2026

Dinuka and his sister spent the entire day with us cooking delicious food and showing us the local market. The food they provided was organic and high quality, they were very patient with us cookin...read more

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Authentic cooking class with market visit
April 19, 2026

We were picked up by Dinuka with his TukTuk on time from the hotel and driven to the wholesale market. Then there was a round about the market, all our questions about the exotic fruits and vegeta...read more

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Amazing cooking experience
March 11, 2026

A fabulous day cooking in the kitchen of Dipa and Dinuka. A fun trip to the market followed by lots of cooking and then eating the delicious food we helped to cook.

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