Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local

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Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local

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 US$79.51  per guest
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Stroller Accessible
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English
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Immerse in a private South Indian cooking class in Bangalore. Learn authentic Tamilian cuisine with a local expert. Cook, dine on banana leaves, and enjoy a true cultural experience.

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

Experience Details

Sundarii's biggest passion is cooking and now she is excited to share her knowledge and teach everyone about authentic Tamilian culinary traditions. You will be welcomed into her home with a refreshing glass of paanagam (jaggery drink) or lemon juice. Then begin your South Indian cooking class with a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine. Help Sundari cook two dishes from scratch. After cooking, you will sit down and eat together the labor of your work. Your meal will be served the traditional way, on banana leaves and if you'd prefer you can even sit down and eat with your hands - the most authentic way a meal is relished in India!


• Private South Indian cooking lesson in a local's home

• Learn to cook two dishes from scratch

• Get a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine

• Experience Tamilian hospitality and enjoy a home cooked meal, served on banana leaves

• Introduction to South Indian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions

• Vegetarian options available

Sample Menu

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Meat Sample Menu:
Rice, Kola urundai (mutton kheema balls), Chettinad chicken curry, Aval kesari (sweet dish made with flattened rice)
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Vegetarian Sample Menu:
Rice, Thanjavur kadamba sambar (lentil-based vegetable stew), Urulai kizhangu kara kari (potato curry), Aval payasam (rice pudding)

What You Get

Homecooked Meal
Private cooking class with your host Sundarii
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Menu may vary depending on the season. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. You can choose one option between the vegetarian and meat menu's.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. You will be welcomed into Sundarii's home with a refreshing glass of paanagam (jaggery drink) or lemon juice. She will give you a glimpse into her everyday life and also share about Tamilian food, ingredients and culinary traditions. Join Sundarii in her home kitchen for a two hour hands-on cooking class. Begin with a masterclass on spices used in South Indian cuisine. Then help Sundarii cook two dishes from scratch. You will learn to make either the appetizer or dessert and the main dish. Sundarii will share a lot tips and tricks, some secrets that have been passed down through generations and her treasured family recipes, while you cook together. After cooking, you will sit down and eat together the labor of your work. You can choose between a vegetarian or meat meal.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Vibhutipura, Bengaluru Urban Bangalore Division Karnataka, India, IN

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Please meet your host directly at her apartment in Vibhutipura. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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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5.0
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I'm full of happiness in my stomach and heart.
May 24, 2026

It was a time filled with warmth, hospitality, smiles and of course a lot of heart 🩷, not to mention great food, visiting a family in India. Mr. Sandri is a wonderful teacher who truly loves cooki...read more

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A delicious experience!
January 02, 2026

We learned some classics––including how to make the softest idli ever––and we loved how accommodating Sundarii was of our veganism! We'd recommend it and would be happy to do another class in the f...read more

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Our Thanksgiving dinner in Bangalore
December 01, 2025

We absolutely loved our cooking experience with Sundarii! She was informative on the spices and techniques, warm and friendly, and truly made us feel welcome and at home. We love to cook and will ...read more

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A wonderful experience for foodies and home chefs
November 23, 2025

I had the pleasure of attending Ms. Sundarii's cooking class while on a business trip in Bangalore; in my free time on the weekend, I wanted to do something that was not just the typical tourist ex...read more

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I would 100% recommend learning to cook Indian food with Sundarii
October 17, 2025

This will be a memory I will always cherish with my trip to India. Sundarii and her husband were wonderful hosts. I learned so much about Indian spices and their traditional foods. I felt when I le...read more

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