KUALA LUMPUR
The pick of Kuala Lumpur.
The 10 best workshops in Kuala Lumpur. The ones worth clearing a morning or a whole day for, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Batu Caves with sari photos, a hands-on batik workshop, and tastings. Half-day guided tour from central KL with pickup.
Most Popular“We had an amazing trip! Sasi was very informative, sharing stories and history of each stop. He was funny, kind and a great tour guide! Would definitely recomend seeing the Batu caves through this tour!”
Kuala Lumpur Malaysian cooking class with a market tour, roti canai breakfast, small-group lessons, and take-home recipes for $130.
“Couldn‘t be happier! Everyone was wonderful. Would have been amazing with pick up and drop off, but you can‘t have everything”
Cook Nasi Lemak and Malay dessert in a Kuala Lumpur home with Fizah. Hands-on, small-group, shared cooking stations, and take-home recipe.
“We had a wonderful time with Fizah who was hospitable, warm & patient. Fizah taught us to cook such a tasty meal that we will attempt to replicate it with the recipe she provided once we get home. We’d recommend this experience to all keen foodies!”
Small-group Malaysian street-food cooking with Sara Khong, plus a garden tour of 50+ herbs. Hands-on dishes, recipes, and a family meal.
“This was such an amazing experience! Sara is a fantastic host and teacher - she was easy to talk to and made all the dishes we were cooking very approachable. My husband and I had a great time and are excited to be able to cook our own Nasi Lemak at home now!”
Private hands-on cooking in Cheras: wet market shopping with Patricia and Kingston, then 3-course Malaysian lunch with wine or beer.
“Wow! This is so much more than a cooking class… Patricia and Kingston instantly made us feel welcome and gave us the most valuable experience. They shared much knowledge at the market and a delicious breakfast with us too. Patricia was calm and patient teaching uRead more”
Make your own Kuala Lumpur batik in a quick hands-on wax-resist workshop, then take home your painted cloth and enjoy café time.
“We had the most wonderful time creating our Batik designs. Emilia is an incredible artist and the kindest, warmest, and funniest person. She was extremely patient with us, taking photos and videos to help us remember this special experienRead more”
Make a batik cotton bag in Kuala Lumpur using wax-resist dyeing. 90 minutes, materials included, take home your own design.
“My granddaughter and I had a wonderful experience. We came away feeling that we actually knew about this craft. The teacher had excellent equipment to assist us in experiencing all the facets of batik decorating. We enjoyed the surroundiRead more”
Hands-on Malaysian cooking in Kuala Lumpur: make pakora, chicken curry, kesari, and masala chai above Jalan Imbi at your own station.
“Class was supposed to be a three-hour experience. It lasted less than two hours. Prepared only one simple dish, something traditionally eaten daily for any meal. We sautéed some onions and added some seasonings. The instructor prepared the side condiments in advance. Did not learn anything new. I was very disappointed in the experience.”
Start with TTDI Wet Market, then cook a 3-course Malaysian lunch at LaZat with a small group and expert chefs. Includes transfers after the market.
“Saadiah was a star of a teacher! We had such a nice time learning to cook Nasi Lemak and Chicken Rendang. Saadiah told us so much about her life, her history and culture. It was a delicious, well earned lunch that we all got to enjoy together. I would 100% recommend this class, especially if…”
Kuala Lumpur’s TTDI Wet Market plus a small-group Malaysian cooking class. Cook char kway teow, nasi lemak, and roti canai.
“Do not book via this site. They charge you double for the experience, find the company who's actually hosting the activity and book direct from them. The cooking class I did was literally double the cost, and through the actual operator there waRead more”
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