Penang Cooking Classes
Overview
Penang, historical island that never fail to amaze travelers or visitors from abroad. Vibrant colorful culture with yearly celebration by diverse people. These is what make Penang famous for, being food capital of Malaysia.
Indulge in Morning Market Tour and experiencing local morning routine. Hear merchants offering their best bargains to buyers. The smell of street food made by the uncle and aunties, which were so enticing to the passer by. Never forget, those attractive colorful Kueh, pastries and dessert which are mouth watery, irresistible to catch a bite.
We (Penang Chiak), will reveal how the ingredients used in the cooking process. Allowing participants to explore, garner secret techniques which rarely shared to public, and handling spices is SERIOUS business!
One session will be roughly 5 hours which includes, morning Market Tours, Breakfast and Coaching Classes. Schedule of class arrangement are subject to BOOKING REQUEST ONLY or Private Reservations.
Indulge in Morning Market Tour and experiencing local morning routine. Hear merchants offering their best bargains to buyers. The smell of street food made by the uncle and aunties, which were so enticing to the passer by. Never forget, those attractive colorful Kueh, pastries and dessert which are mouth watery, irresistible to catch a bite.
We (Penang Chiak), will reveal how the ingredients used in the cooking process. Allowing participants to explore, garner secret techniques which rarely shared to public, and handling spices is SERIOUS business!
One session will be roughly 5 hours which includes, morning Market Tours, Breakfast and Coaching Classes. Schedule of class arrangement are subject to BOOKING REQUEST ONLY or Private Reservations.
Inclusions
- Morning Market Tour
- Breakfast - Morning Food Tour For Morning Classes ONLY
What to expect
Penang, historical island that never fail to amaze travelers or visitors from abroad. Vibrant colorful culture with yearly celebration by diverse its people. These is what make Penang famous for being food capital of Malaysia. We (Penang Chiak) welcome you to explore hidden treasures through culinary experience with our locals. Your journey in each class will allowed you to garner secret techniques which rarely shared to public, and handling spice is SERIOUS business.
Travelers are encourage to Make APPOINTMENT 2 days upfront, and choose EITHER Penang Nyonya or Penang Hawker or Malaysian Indian Cooking classes. One session will be roughly 5 hours which includes, morning Market Tours, Breakfast and Coaching Classes.
Menu items are pre-arranged by class instructors specifically, negotiated and agreed before commencement. Participants will be learning 2 to 4 traditional cuisines. However, 1 additional bonus recipe will be added during Promotion period.
MORNING market tour session allows you to dive into variant experience, living culture of Georgetown and see considerable understanding, which you will see variety of local produce and seasonal items by friendly traders.
Stop At:
• Komtar, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
• Penang Nyonya Culture, No.25 Armenian Street Heritage House, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
• Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, 14 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
• 39 Armenian Street Peranakan Museum, Singapore 179941 Singapore
• Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Sample Menu
• Nyonya Kuih Pai Tee - Kueh Pie Tee, Popular Peranakan dish, consumed during tea parties, crispy pastry tart shell filled mixture of thinly sliced vegetables and prawns.
• Char Koay Teow - In Hokkien and Teochew, char means 'stir-fried' and kway teow refers to flat rice noodles. Stir-fried rice noodle dish.
• Choon Piah - HAINANESE STYLE CRAB MEAT SPRING ROLL (CHOON PHEAH)
• Roti Canai - Roti canai or roti prata, also known as roti chanai and roti cane, is a flatbread dish found in several countries in Southeast Asia.
• Banana Leaves Indian Set - Prepare various vegetarian condiments and cook the popular Indian curries all ON banana leaves. Taste of India in Malaysia.
• Masala Chicken - Chicken masala is a simple Indian dish made with chicken, spices, herbs, onions and tomatoes.
• Dosai set - A dosa, also called dosai, is a thin pancake in South Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.
• Penang Hokkien Mee - Penang Hokkien Mee is a popular prawn noodle soup found in Penang, Malaysia.
• Fish Head Curry - The Fish head of a red snapper is stewed in a curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and eggplants.
• Chicken Rice - Hainanese chicken rice is a dish of poached chicken and seasoned rice, served with chilli sauce and usually with cucumber garnishes.
Travelers are encourage to Make APPOINTMENT 2 days upfront, and choose EITHER Penang Nyonya or Penang Hawker or Malaysian Indian Cooking classes. One session will be roughly 5 hours which includes, morning Market Tours, Breakfast and Coaching Classes.
Menu items are pre-arranged by class instructors specifically, negotiated and agreed before commencement. Participants will be learning 2 to 4 traditional cuisines. However, 1 additional bonus recipe will be added during Promotion period.
MORNING market tour session allows you to dive into variant experience, living culture of Georgetown and see considerable understanding, which you will see variety of local produce and seasonal items by friendly traders.
Stop At:
• Komtar, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
• Penang Nyonya Culture, No.25 Armenian Street Heritage House, George Town, Penang Island 10250 Malaysia
• Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, 14 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
• 39 Armenian Street Peranakan Museum, Singapore 179941 Singapore
• Khoo Kongsi, 18 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
Sample Menu
• Nyonya Kuih Pai Tee - Kueh Pie Tee, Popular Peranakan dish, consumed during tea parties, crispy pastry tart shell filled mixture of thinly sliced vegetables and prawns.
• Char Koay Teow - In Hokkien and Teochew, char means 'stir-fried' and kway teow refers to flat rice noodles. Stir-fried rice noodle dish.
• Choon Piah - HAINANESE STYLE CRAB MEAT SPRING ROLL (CHOON PHEAH)
• Roti Canai - Roti canai or roti prata, also known as roti chanai and roti cane, is a flatbread dish found in several countries in Southeast Asia.
• Banana Leaves Indian Set - Prepare various vegetarian condiments and cook the popular Indian curries all ON banana leaves. Taste of India in Malaysia.
• Masala Chicken - Chicken masala is a simple Indian dish made with chicken, spices, herbs, onions and tomatoes.
• Dosai set - A dosa, also called dosai, is a thin pancake in South Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice.
• Penang Hokkien Mee - Penang Hokkien Mee is a popular prawn noodle soup found in Penang, Malaysia.
• Fish Head Curry - The Fish head of a red snapper is stewed in a curry with assorted vegetables such as okra and eggplants.
• Chicken Rice - Hainanese chicken rice is a dish of poached chicken and seasoned rice, served with chilli sauce and usually with cucumber garnishes.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kimberly_C
October 2023
If you want to learn how to cook local cuisine, take this class. At first, I was a bit apprehensive about taking the class since I would be by myself, but I’m so glad I did. I took the Nyonya cooking class and you start the day off by going to the market to buy ingredients and get breakfast. With...
If you want to learn how to cook local cuisine, take this class. At first, I was a bit apprehensive about taking the class since I would be by myself, but I’m so glad I did. I took the Nyonya cooking class and you start the day off by going to the market to buy ingredients and get breakfast. With those ingredients you learn to make 5 delicious dishes. Simon and his parents, Ms. Amy and Mr. Mok, made me feel so welcome, and the 5 hours quickly went by as we chatted about everything under the sun, or in my case, under the rain. I also ended up having a personal photographer even though I was by myself - thank you, Mr. Mok! This class is a great value and I would do it all over again. This was certainly a highlight of my Malaysia trip!SharonB876
October 2023
I had such a great day with Amy and Simon. I felt very lucky that they did the class for me, even though it was a national holiday that day. I can't believe 5 hours went past so quickly, they were both welcoming and kind and I felt very humbled being able to cook with them and learn about their c...
I had such a great day with Amy and Simon. I felt very lucky that they did the class for me, even though it was a national holiday that day. I can't believe 5 hours went past so quickly, they were both welcoming and kind and I felt very humbled being able to cook with them and learn about their culture. The food was so good! I'm excited to try and recreate the dishes when home. I would definitely add this to your list of things to do in Georgetown. Thank you!Joe_P
October 2023
Easily the highlight of our time in Penang, Mok and Amy were phenomenal teachers. We arrived to a well-prepared lesson and were guided through each step in creating authentic local dishes. Whilst we cooked, Amy and Mok gave us further insight in Malaysian cuisine and culture. The food we made was...
Easily the highlight of our time in Penang, Mok and Amy were phenomenal teachers. We arrived to a well-prepared lesson and were guided through each step in creating authentic local dishes. Whilst we cooked, Amy and Mok gave us further insight in Malaysian cuisine and culture. The food we made was delicious and something we plan to replicate back in Australia using the recipes we were given. We could not recommend this course more highly!Leonie I
September 2023
Fantastic experience!! I was keen to join a Hawker food cooking class whilst on a brief stopover in Penang. Simon and his mother Amy made the whole experience a standout day. From putting together a menu that accommodated my pescatarian diet, visiting Chowrasta market to taste & purchase ingredie...
Fantastic experience!! I was keen to join a Hawker food cooking class whilst on a brief stopover in Penang. Simon and his mother Amy made the whole experience a standout day. From putting together a menu that accommodated my pescatarian diet, visiting Chowrasta market to taste & purchase ingredients, experiencing breakfast with locals and then great tuition on cooking authentic Nyonya cuisine - it has been the highlight of my visit to Penang. Simon and Amy looked after me so well and were so kind to extend their hospitality to visit the Penang Peranakan mansion & more. They went out of their way to provide a truly unique experience. Definitely recommend.Peter_B
September 2023
We met Simon at the local market and were then taken for a light breakfast at a local coffee shop. we had specified the Nonya cooking class which is effectively a chinese/malay style of cooking.SImon's Mum, Amy is the chef and she guided us through the process and the ingredients used for our 4 c...
We met Simon at the local market and were then taken for a light breakfast at a local coffee shop. we had specified the Nonya cooking class which is effectively a chinese/malay style of cooking.SImon's Mum, Amy is the chef and she guided us through the process and the ingredients used for our 4 course meal of starter Pai Tee (filled crispy cups) Inchi Kabin (fragrant fried chicken) Char Koay Teow (fried noodle) and Sago pudding. Simon was an engaging host and passionate about his heritage. Amy was a delight and was careful to ensure we got our quantities right. The food was delicious. Highly recommend.791mikeya
August 2023
My cooking class with Simon and Jenny was nothing short of exemplary. I went in thinking I would simply learn how to cook a simple dish and then eat it but what an experience it was. In the morning I met with Simon our leader at the local market. He had great insight and historical knowledge on t...
My cooking class with Simon and Jenny was nothing short of exemplary. I went in thinking I would simply learn how to cook a simple dish and then eat it but what an experience it was. In the morning I met with Simon our leader at the local market. He had great insight and historical knowledge on the area which immersed me into local culture. After shopping and sampling things in the market we went to see how the dough we would be using was made. Afterwards we had breakfast at an incredibly local restaurant where we had fish ball soup and Roti Bakar. Once finished we walked to the kitchen and began our work with Jenny to make all the miscellaneous dishes. We were appropriately involved in the cooking and enjoyed learning the nuances of each dish. After cooking we all ate the food together and talked which was a very wholesome experience. After lunch Simon offered more of his own time to show us some of the town and provide so much more insight into how the island of Penang has progressed over the centuries. I had a great day with Simon and Jenny and would recommend you give them a shot.