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Learn how to cook a traditional Indian meal using recipes that have been inherited from my Mum and Ajamma (Grandmother). This private cooking class will give you all that you need to make the perfect traditional meal.

Destination

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Indian

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• Meals
• Equipment

Excluded

• Guest Pick-up

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

   Let's start our cooking class with a welcome drink. I will tell you all about the Mangalorean cuisine and which delicious dish we are going to make

4. Second course

   Time to roll up our sleeves and get cooking! I will introduce you to different spices and flavors. First we will make the main meal: meat & rice accompanied by papadum and two tasty side dishes. Vegetarian is also an option!

5. Third course

   Dessert is always a good idea! Give your taste buds another treat with one of the many delicious deserts from the Indian cuisine

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.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ville🇫🇮 Finland

19 February 2023

It was such a great experience with Ruth and her husband. We learned a lot about the foods and had such fun during the class. Thank you.Great food and wonderful day

Katie🇺🇸 United States

12 February 2023

Ruth and her husband were amazing hosts. My two daughters and I (ages 6 & 7) really enjoyed the cooking class. Ruth was patient and prepared! We learned a lot and had tons of fun. My husband and younger daughter joined us for the meal and everyone LOVED the food (especially my youngest daughter who is generally very picky)! This was a highlight of our time in KL. Thank you!Fantastic cooking experience!

Stefanie🇦🇹 Austria

9 February 2023

We really enjoyed the cooking class and learning from Ruth about the history and ingredients of the dishes that we prepared. Ruth was very flexible in adapting the menu to our tastes, so we really enjoyed the meal. If you are worried about any allergies or do not like the tastes of certain foods/ingredients, I am sure Ruth will still be able to accommodate you. Thank you for the experience.Getting to know Indian cuisine

Martina🇮🇹 Italy

30 December 2022

Thank you so much to Ruth for this incredible experience! We loved cooking with you and getting to know more about Indian history, culture and cusine. We are looking forward te recreate Ruth’s fantastic recipes, the ones that she taught us today with passion and the ones on her blog. We wish Ruth a good luck for everything. Thanks again so much for everything. 100% recommended. Anna and Martina100% recommended

Markus🇲🇾 Malaysia

30 September 2022

The dishes were so delicious and Ruth explained all very well, including traditional background of the food and very nice details about ingredients we didn’t know before. Later we went to a local shop together to buy some spices! We are very happy about the class! Thank you Ruth for the nice cooking, eating and time we spent together!Great cooking, great food!

linde🇲🇾 Malaysia

19 September 2022

We loved the cooking session with Ruth! We could give any menu preferences beforehand, and we had an amazing day cooking at her home. We learnt lots of new things about South Indian cooking and hope to apply some of it at home!Great cooking experience!

Cristina🇪🇸 Spain

15 September 2022

good experience cooking with Ruth, delicious food and good conversationSuper Chef♥️

Debby🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 September 2022

We zijn heel hartelijk ontvangen thuis bij Ruth en haar man. Veel geleerd over de Indiase keuken en de gebruiken die daarbij horen. En natuurlijk heerlijk gegeten! Ruth en haar man hadden het meeste voorbereidende werk al gedaan, dus het was niet echt veel werk voor ons. Hele lieve mensen en een leuke en lekkere ervaring!Heel leuk!

Gregor🇩🇪 Germany

2 September 2022

Ruth welcomed us into her home and made it feel like we were visiting a friend for a casual lunch. She is one of the kindest persons we have met in our travels so far and had a lot of stories to share so there was always something to talk about. Besides that we obviously also learned how to cook a delicious menu of typical Indian dishes. But not only did we learn this one set of meals, on top she told us more useful tips and tricks that will definitely impact the way I will cook some meals in the future. The cooking class with Ruth is are clear recommendation for everyone that want to experience and private moment away from the touristic attractions KL has to offer. It also doesn’t matter if you are already skilled in the kitchen or not, Ruth explains everything in the right pace and will answer every question you may have!Like visiting a friend!

Emma🇳🇱 Netherlands

28 August 2022

We had a very good time with Ruth and her husband!! The food was amazing and Ruth had taken into acount our preferences and dietary wishes! Besides the cooking, having dinner with Ruth and her husband added to the special experience as they were so welcoming and lovely! Would defenitely recommend! Amazing local experience!

Franziska🇩🇪 Germany

1 August 2022

Thank you for this great esperience with Ruth. She is a very kindl aqnd warm person. It was very interesting to learn how to cook several indian dishes. At home we will try them on our own und think about this lovely cooking class.Cooking with daughters and Ruth

Unknown

27 July 2022

Ruth welcomed us into her lovely home and we spent the session making an amazing gluten free and vegetarian meal! Ruth taught us different styles of cooking, the various flavours that come with spice mixes, and guided us through making a Mangalorean meal. We made Kosambari, sweet mango curry, jeera rice, and Kundapur Cashew kernel curry with pappadums. We also made a delightful dessert; banana rasayana! We found Ruth to be friendly, informative, and a marvellous cook and host. She guides you through making dishes with snippets of history and tips from her own upbringing and culinary experience. We highly recommend booking one of her cooking classes for an authentic taste of Indian cuisine. Thanks so much for having us Ruth! Excellent company and cooking class!

Anna🇨🇭 Switzerland

26 July 2022

I really enjoyed the cooking class and the conversations with Ruth. She taught me a lot about Indian food and about India itself, just amazing! The meal was very delicious and I look forward to cooking it at home. Ruth, thank you for your hospitality, kindness and sharing your incredible knowledge with us! 😊Amazing! 😍

Felipe🇧🇷 Brazil

12 July 2022

The experience was amazing. Ruth and her family are so lovely and kind. We learned a lot about indian culture and also about indian food. We loved to cook and to understand more about the ingredients and the story behind the dishes. Ruth was so kind since the moment we booked the session, asking us about what kind of food we liked/disliked to make sure we could have a great food class. In the end it was much more than just a food class. It was a cultural class that we will Neves forget. Thanks Ruth and family for the experience. It was amazing. Cheers, Felipe and Luciene.Amazing food experience

Jennifer🇨🇦 Canada

20 June 2022

This class was a lot of fun and the food was amazing! We had a family class together to celebrate Father’s Day and we all like to cook (a lot) but still learned some new ways of doing things, and how to use different herbs than our traditional cooking. There were some technical issues but we worked through that, no problem (gotta expect some in a virtual world!). The ingredients and cooking tools needed in advance was helpful. There was more prep work to do prior to the class than other classes we have done, but that allowed time for making multiple dishes. Thanks for the great experience!The food was amazing!!

Faye🇲🇾 Malaysia

15 June 2022

Thank you so much! My friends and I had an amazing time. You were so welcoming and we learned some great new recipes. The booking process was so smooth and it has also been so kind of you to send us some photos of our evening. I would highly recommend Ruth. Thank you!Such a fun evening!

Stephanie🇦🇺 Australia

6 June 2022

I had a great time cooking with Ruth. The recipes are amazing, I can’t wait to make them at home. All the food was delicious and the company was even better. A experience not to be missed when visiting KL.A delicious day

Maryam🇲🇾 Malaysia

23 May 2022

I had such a fulfiling time with Ruth! We made my favorite dish I had tried at a food stall and we made it and it turned out perfect. Looking forward to trying it at home and looking back at such a fun 19th May 2022 and fulfilling memory!fulfiling time with Ruth!

Emma🇦🇺 Australia

19 April 2022

Really recommend this cooking class. Ruth is such a lovely host and the food was amazing. A great way to spend an afternoon in KL. I will definitely try a few other recipes from her blog too 🙂Yummy cooking class!

Nick🇩🇪 Germany

15 April 2022

We had a wonderful time with Ruth and her husband. Thanks for welcoming us at your home. Highly recommend to meet them and learn about Indian culture. An amazing experience. We will come back when we are in KL the next time. Amazing time

Sushila🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 December 2020

My daughter really enjoyed the well disposed cooking class. Friendly