This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Nalinka and her cook Kusum for a cooking class in their open style kitchen. Since Kusum does not speak any English Nalinka does a great job of explaining the ingredients, spices used and cooking process. During your 1-hour hands-on cooking class you will learn to knead the dough for the string hoppers and try your hand at using the noodle press to press out the dough in circles. Then while the string hoppers cook, cut the ingredients for the potato and tomato curry, coconut sambol or mallum and learn to cook them. Your cooking lesson will last about an hour before you join your host at her dining table to enjoy the meal Sri Lankan style, using your hands!
A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo
Nalinka lives in a beautiful family home in the heart of a lush, residential neighborhood in Colombo 5. Her creativity and love for design is visible in her beautifully decorated home. Her contemporary home is tastefully decorated with handpicked art, photographs and unique pieces of furniture. Nalinka also enjoys painting, yoga and travel.
Your healthy, vegetarian Sri Lankan cooking experience starts with a glass of refreshing fruit juice. A traditional Sri Lankan meal is Ayurvedic, healthy, and cooked with minimal or no oil. Nalinka turned vegetarian since she started to practice yoga and since most Sri Lankan dishes are made using local vegetables and fruits, it is very vegan friendly as well. On this experience you will learn about Sri Lankan cuisine and culture as you cook traditional Sri Lankan food with Nalinka in her kitchen.
Please choose between either the string hopper or rice and curry meal when making your reservation request.
- Private cooking class + lunch or dinner with your host Nalinka
- Non Alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Wheelchair accessible
Fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to experience; since our hosts begin preparing for your experience up to 2 days in advance, we cannot offer a refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of the experience
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
Nalinka only offers a vegetarian or vegan meal. Please let her know your preference when booking your experience online
Private, personalized experience
Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Colombo home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Sri Lankan culture and cuisine together.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
How much time do I need for A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo?
On average, this experience will take approximately 3h.
What is the A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo cancellation policy?
A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo?
A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo price starts from $76.93.
Which company provides A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo?
A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo is hosted by Traveling Spoon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.
- Duration: 3 hours
