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Learn how to make 5 desserts to die for that will make your taste buds dancing. Set in a local's home, this hands-on experience guides you step-by-step into making desserts such as tender coconut delight or royal pudding. Best of all, you get to devour your creations!

Destination

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Indian

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• Meals
• Welcome Drink

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Ruth & Ranita.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately Jalan Tebing to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. First course

   Welcome drink

4. Second course

   Selection of traditional dessert recipes

5. Third course

   Examples: A Royal Pudding, Mangalorean Fruit Salad, Ajamma's Stuffed Dates, Paayasa, Tender Coconut Delight, Easy Fruit Lassi, Bangalore Trail Mix, Steamed Curd ( yogurt), Apricot Custard ( Subject to availability), Coconut Beaten Rice Sweet

6. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

Dani🇺🇸 United States

24 February 2025

I recently did the South Indian sweets cooking class with Ruth. Ruth was very welcoming and so kind. During my time, I learned how to make 7 traditional sweets. Ruth was very patient and explained about the history and holidays celebrated with each sweet that we made. This was such a unique experience and I would highly recommend this class.South Indian Sweets Cooking Class

Hugues🇧🇪 Belgium

27 August 2023

Experience with Ruth was very nice and interesting. She is able to properly explain and adapt to her attendance. Resulting food was exquisite and lovely, and exchange and conversation was insightful. Nice and interesting experience and host

Liesbeth🇳🇱 Netherlands

20 November 2019

It was so fun to cook with Ruth in her home. We made 5 desserts all of which were yummy but my favourite was the semolina! My family will be treated to a dessert buffet this Christmas!Desserts With Ruth

Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 June 2019

Polly Wrote: We had a lovely time learning to cook and seeing the best ingredients and spices to put in. Ruth was really friendly and welcoming and we had lovely chats about books! Laura Wrote: We had a really amazing experience- Ruth was very patient with explaining the process and gave us lots of background knowledge! Thank you!Indian sweet treats dessert cooking class

Kim

8 February 2019

It was very interesting. I love the bread with ammond powder. I hope I can make it in my house too. Thank you for teach me how to make some dessert. Indian Sweet Treats Dessert Cooking Class

Baek

8 February 2019

It was very nice experience to me because we made a lot of delicious dessert. I want to come here one more time when I visit Malaysia. Thank you 😁Indian Sweet Treats Dessert Cooking Class

Cho🇲🇾 Malaysia

8 February 2019

I had join this cooking class with my children. We were very enjoy this class and we had lunch and dessert abundantly. Thank you so much for your service. Indian Sweet TReats Dessert Cooking Class

Luisa🇩🇪 Germany

11 September 2017

Thanks Ruth and family to make us feel so welcomed at your home & especially in your kitchen ! I had a great, delicious evening with perfect company and enjoyed myself to the fullest. I hope you'll make many more people happy like me and will have nice guests in your house...- always ! All the best and again many many thanks !Desserts To Die For

Cathy🇦🇺 Australia

17 May 2017

This was my second cooking class with Ruth. I am not big into desserts but every dessert we made today was fantastic and definitely I will cook them over and over again. I cannot wait to go home and impress my family with delicious healthy desserts. Many Thanks ! Desserts To Die For

Lina🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

25 October 2016

Thank you for being a good local host! It was a good experience for me. You opened my eyes about Indian Food. I always taste the typical one but with you it has been different. I will use your recipe and cook by myself at home. Hope you will have more delicious food and make people more happy with your food. You are the best. Desserts To Die For

Lina🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

23 October 2016

Even I'm a Malaysian and used with Indian food but this experience really opened my eyes about Indian dessert. It was a nice experience with Ruth, she's really a good local host. I learned many things about Indian dessert and history. She even packed some food for me. Thank you for being a good local host Ruth! Real local Indian food!

Fleur

12 October 2016

WOW! I had a great day! At home I really love desserts so I was very happy to do a cooking class specially for desserts. Got so much more than I expected. Thank you for all the information, experience, hospitality and company! It was so much fun :) Desserts To Die For

Samira🇨🇭 Switzerland

3 March 2025

Ruth showed us some traditional south indian recipies and we learned a lot about the indian and malay culture. The cooking was fun and the food delicious! We would really recommend the cooking class if you are in Kuala Lumpur! Amazing cooking class!

John

3 March 2025

So blessed to have found Ruth, an amazing person and a very nice instructor to share her knowledge with my request to learn about Indian breads. She was patient, explained the process, answered questions along the way, and enabled the experience of feel, smell, and taste which cannot be replicated through other mediums such as recipe blogs or even videos. This is the value of meeting a local that has the experience and willingness to share the knowledge. Wish I had more time in KL, I would have booked so many more classes as she is quite experienced in a variety of Indian dishes, which I was so interested in learning. Indian Roti Class w/ Ruth in Kuala Lumpur

Chris

9 February 2025

We had a wonderful time with Ruth and her husband. Some interesting and tasty Indian sweets - with different ingredients but all things we can make at home too. Was a great way to spend a few hours chatting and learning. Would recommend highly.Sweet!

Tuffy

31 January 2025

We had a very pleasant morning with Ruth and we learned how to cook some delicious food. Everything was provided and ready for us when we arrived. Ruth is a good teacher and very patient. We learned some new techniques, new ingredients, and new flavors. We also had a nice time talking story and getting to know more about each other's background and heritage. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. Wonderful experience

Lisa

30 January 2025

The class with Ruth was really nice. I got a great overview about the food culture. Everything was fresh and really tasty. I can recommend it 100%.Great cooking experience

Nikita🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

26 January 2025

We are came from Russia, Siberia and want to say thank you for your kind and help for cooking. It was our first time cooking Indian food and it was great. Thank you so much

Arlette

21 January 2025

I bought the class for my son and his fiancee, as a christmas present, since they are travelling around Azia for 6 months. They had a really nice time and wrote the following: 'We would like to thank you for your hospitality and delicious food. We really enjoyed our talk about India and of course, we loved the class'.Cookingclass with Ruth and her husband

Rafael

9 January 2025

My wife and I stayed a couple days in KL and had a great afternoon together with Ruth. Cooking and talking about Indian food, the ingredients and culture. We liked the familiar atmosphere and dinning together. Thanks for great 4 hours. Rafael and KristinAwesome Indian food

Dastin🇩🇪 Germany

20 November 2024

We really enjoyed the cooking class with Ruth! She showed us some great recipes and we are really looking forward to cooking these dishes at home. Ruth is a very good teacher and an authentic personality. We learnt a lot from her and also got insights into Indian and Malaysian culture. We liked that very much! Dear Ruth, thank you so much for everything. We are very happy to have got to know you! Best wishes, Dastin & JessicaAuthentic cooking experience

Dylan

19 November 2024

Ruth was a wonderful host and instructor. It was fun getting to know her and cooking recipes from her childhood in Mangalore! Would highly recommend!Amazing cooking experience

Hannah

14 November 2024

Ruth was a great host, made us feel so welcome into her beautiful home. So polite and friendly and we learnt so much about the different traditional recipes. Me and my dad thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the cooking class with Ruth and the food was so tasty!! This is a must do if you are in KL! 10/10 experience!!

Steffen 🇩🇪 Germany

30 September 2024

Ruth was a great host and a great teacher. She has been doing this for years, and it shows. She would not only tell us what do do, but would also explain why we were doing things a certain way, and which ingredients we could use to substitute if we could not get a hold of something back home. Plus, we got a written recipe, which is something we often missed in other similar courses. And the food was yummy ;)Experienced Teacher

Alexander🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 September 2024

We tried the food tasting with Ruth on the first day of arriving at KL and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ruth took us to some great places around the central market and Petling street along with a few stops at some of the local sites. She was extremely friendly and the food was great. She even bought my gf a birthday present as this experience was booked as a birthday present for her. Highly recommend Ruth for anyone visiting KL in the future and wanting to get a locals take on the area 😊Food Tasting with Ruth - Kuala Lumpur

Ritse

20 September 2024

Very friendly and welcoming family

Lena

13 September 2024

The cooking class was a Birthday present for my boyfriend and Ruth made it a perfect day! She‘s such a Kind Person and even surprised us with a Special Birthday Dessert. Overall it was a lot of fun and we learned new recipes that we‘ll definitely try at home. Delicious experience

Letty🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 August 2024

We definitely recommend learning to cook with Ruth. Communication before the class was excellent so we knew what to expect and all of the recipes were tailored to our dietary preferences. During the lesson, we learnt a lot about the culture and history behind the food and Indian culture in Malaysia, as well as how to cook the dishes. Ruth was kind, welcoming, and friendly and even offered for us to message her with questions we might have about where to eat or what to see during the rest of our stay.Informative, fun, and very tasty

Elizabeta🇨🇭 Switzerland

13 July 2024

It was such a nice experience cooking with Ruth. we learned so much about all the ingredients and health benefits the food gives you. we also learned so much about food and culture and I can totally recommend it to everyone who like cooking.Great experience!

Sara🇺🇸 United States

2 July 2024

Ruth was so friendly and so easy to talk to. Ruth had all the ingredients prepared and she taught us how to cook a delicious Indian meal! She worked with us to create a menu that we would like and we couldn't be happier!Delicious food & great host!

Laurie🇲🇾 Malaysia

9 June 2024

Ruth and Nehru were the perfect hosts. Ruth provided us with a wonderful menu of Mangalorean food. Ingredients were fresh and very tasty. Rice, salad, a lovely chicken dish, and a taste of delicious street food for snacking on. The dessert was made with fresh mango. Ruth even grows some of her own herbs for the meal and makes her own pickled mango and chutney. We had a very informative and fun cooking session, learning what herbs and spices are used, with recipes to try at home.Delicious food/wonderful lesson

Kush🇺🇸 United States

20 April 2024

Ruth is incredibly patient and knowledgeable about her craft. She prepared in advance, shared information in short notice, answered all our questions, and spent ample time with us. We are excited to recreate the local Malay dishes back home - including how to find local ingredients! After a lot of travel, this was the best experience we could ask for. It really felt like home and we appreciate all of Ruth’s hard work and passion.Excellent home cooking

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7 March 2024

Ruth is just delightful. She guided us through local places and the local delicacies she suggested were simply superb. She could also cope very well with my dietary restrictions. Highly recommended Fantastic food tour

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

23 February 2024

It was a pleasure to make the cooking class an get to know Ruth and her husband. We had fun, learned a lot and really enjoyed the food. Can highly recommand it. Great experience - delicious meal

Stefanie🇭🇰 Hong Kong

15 February 2024

I absolutely enjoyed my cooking class with Ruth. She was a great host and is very knowledgeable. We cooked some really tasty dishes and I cannot wait to try them at home for my friends. She explained everything step by step and gave me some useful tips. If you are in Kuala Lumpur for holidays I highly recommend choosing this class!A great cooking class with very tasty food

Alan🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 January 2024

We spent 3 hours cooking and eating what we made with Ruth. She adapted to our cooking preferences and ended up cooking a delicious malasia vegetarian non-spicy menu. Apart from being very sweet, Ruth is also very knowledgeable about culture and history in Asia.Malasian veg class

kuwulf

27 November 2023

A lot of information and good food. Very pleasant atmosphereNice Experience

Anna🇩🇪 Germany

26 October 2023

I had a wonderful time with Ruth. She explained me a lot of things and showed me how to cook the food. It was so tasty. I really enjoyed the day with her. Great and tasty experience.

Melanie🇦🇹 Austria

25 September 2023

We had an amazing time with you. Every single meal was delicious and will stay in our memory. We had a very pleasant afternoon with you and enjoyed our conversations about different topics. It's nice to learn from someone who is this passionate about cooking. We loved your endless energy and positivity! Thanks for having usAmazing experience

447bmrcstr🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 September 2023

Ruth neemt je mee naar plekken en laat je de hierbij de behorende specialiteiten proeven die je normal gesproken gemakkelijk zou mislopen. Ze is heel aardig en relaxed waardoor, ondanks de hectische omstandigheden, de tour zeer ontspannen over komt. Wij zouden haar zo weer voor een mogelijk volgende tour of kookles kiezen. Een tour vol nieuwe smaken en indrukken

ruth 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 September 2023

Spent a really lovely afternoon cooking with Ruth It was a great introduction to cooking local food and using local ingredients We love cooking and food and try to do a lesson when we travel Ruth welcomed us into her lovely home and we cooked 4 dishes and learned a lot about techniques and styles and ingredients, some fresh from her balcony It was utterly delicious 3 hours perfect length of time Central and easy to get to Highly recommend Took our 2 teen boys and all had a great time Thanks so much Wonderful afternoon

Jose J🇪🇸 Spain

29 August 2023

I had an absolutely fantastic experience! This cooking class not only taught me how to prepare delicious Indian cuisine but also highlighted the mistakes I was making while attempting it at home. Ruth's warm hospitality and welcoming home created a truly memorable environment. I felt like part of the family throughout my time there. I can't emphasize enough how much I recommend this experience to others. The knowledge I gained from the class is invaluable, and the personal touch that Ruth adds to the whole experience is unmatched. From explaining the intricacies of spices to sharing her own tips and tricks, Ruth's guidance was enlightening. Feeling so comfortable and at ease in a new environment made the learning process enjoyable. It's evident that Ruth is not only passionate about cooking but also about creating a homely and supportive atmosphere for her guests. I left with a wealth of culinary skills, new friends, and the promise to return. When I plan my next visit to Kuala Lumpur, returning to Ruth's cooking class is at the top of my list. I'm eager to further refine my cooking abilities, learn more from her expertise, and relish in the warm hospitality once again. This experience is a gem for anyone who loves cooking, desires an authentic cultural exchange, and seeks a welcoming space to connect with others.Amazing. I will go back :)

Falisha

28 August 2023

Cooking with Ruth was such a nice experience! She welcomed me and my boyfriend in her home in a nice part of Kuala Lumpur. We got to know each other before we started cooking. She told us a lot about where she’s from and what inspired her to cook these particular recipes. She guided us through every part of the recipes and helped us understand the Indian cuisine. The food we made was very delicious and we had a lovely lunch together. At first I thought the price was a little high for a cooking class, but Ruth has a very personal approach that made it worth every penny. I didn’t know Withlocals before, but have been telling all my friends about it since we did the cooking class. I was such a nice, local experience that I would recommend to everybody. Especially with Ruth!Such a nice experience

Agee

19 August 2023

Really enjoyed my cooking class with Ruth! Amazing to learn about cooking butter chicken, naan bread from scratch--everything was well explained, and recipes were also sent to me. Also had lovely chats with her, it's like cooking with a new friend. Thank you so much, Ruth! Very much appreciated! Cheers, MariaVery good cooking experience with Ruth

Erica🇲🇾 Malaysia

27 July 2023

My mum and I were wanting to have a personalised cooking class that suited her disability and Ruth provided this. We started with a getting to know you conversation learning about our background and Ruth's background where we bonded with our Nutrition Science backgrounds and Expat backgrounds before getting into the cooking. The cooking lesson was great as Ruth provided us with fundamentals of Indian cooking, providing us with the cooking equipment and spices of the vegetarian dishes we were cooking. The ingredients were also prepared for us so all the new information wasn't too overwhelming. Ruth also provided us with more recipes to try with her blog which we can apply the basics we learnt to more cooking experimentaiton. I highly recommend for a good group activity while visiting KL.Fantastic welcoming experience

Sofia🇯🇵 Japan

26 July 2023

It was my first time taking a cooking class in Malaysia, and it was one of the most fantastic experiences I've had here. Ruth is a very nice host. You can ask anything like cooking tips, culture, and life in Malaysia. I will visit her again and try other menus!You must visit her if you're in KL.

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

5 July 2023

We saw a lot and tried a lot. Ruth was also able to give us a lot of information about the country and its people.Interesting and delicious

Nazra🇨🇾 Cyprus

6 June 2023

I had a lesson with Ranita and it was a great hour. We did a Malaysian laksa and it was absolutely amazing. She explain every step of the way and even when mistakes happen how to correct it while cooking. I can’t wait for the next class. Best teacher to date

João🇩🇪 Germany

13 May 2023

Thanks very much to Ruth! 🙏🏼 We really enjoyed our tour and I hope she continues doing this for a long time. It was excellent to have a local expert to show us all these special places and culture around the city. The only regret we have is not having a bigger stomach for all the local delicacies! Amazing Food And Culture Tour

Esther🇳🇱 Netherlands

28 April 2023

Ruth was just lovely! She took us to Pasar Seni, Chinatown and Brickfields. The sour plum tangerine drink and all food tastings were good and I loved hearing about local customs and traditions. Ruth was very attentive to my vegan wishes. She clearly indicated what was vegan and what not. One word of advice: skip breakfast because the tour will feed you for the entire day! ;)Had the best time, recommended!