G Dinu Colombo Cooking Class Market Tour & Home Style Cuisine

Overview

Explore the flavors of Sri Lanka in a 4-hour cooking experience that combines a vibrant market tour with a home-style cooking class. Begin your journey at a local vegetable market, where fresh spices, herbs, and produce come alive amidst stories of Colombo’s rich history. Transition to a welcoming home kitchen, guided by a skilled Sri Lankan cook with over 20 years of experience. Learn to create traditional curries, mix spices, and master the art of making hoppers. Conclude your culinary adventure by savoring the delightful meal you prepared, featuring rice, curries, sambol, and a sweet dessert of curd with honey. Perfect for food lovers. - 4-hour immersive cooking experience in Colombo - Includes a guided tour of a lively local vegetable market - Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a local expert - Enjoy a delicious meal including rice, curries, and dessert

Activity itinerary

Activity Description: Join this 4.5-hour Colombo Market Tour and Sri Lankan Cooking Class to experience authentic local flavors. Start by exploring the bustling Colombo vegetable market, where you’ll see fresh produce, spices, and some historic buildings nearby. On the way to the cooking class, you can also see a few historical sites of Colombo from outside. Then, head to a local home kitchen where an experienced Sri Lankan cook will guide you in preparing a traditional meal. Learn to cook rice and curry, hoppers, sambols, and more. At the end, enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, gaining insight into Sri Lankan cuisine and culture.After the market experience, we will head to the cooking home. During the drive, you will enjoy real local life scenes near Colombo—small villages, local houses, roadside shops, greenery, and everyday Sri Lankan life. This short journey gives you a genuine look at the local culture and natural surroundings away from tourist areas.

On the menu

• Main course Sri Lankan rice and curry

  Sri Lankan rice and curry is a flavorful meal with steamed rice served alongside a variety of spicy curries made from vegetables, chicken, or fish.

• Main course Batumoju

  Batumoju is a sweet-and-sour Sri Lankan brinjal pickle made with onions, chilies, vinegar, and spices, served as a tasty side for rice.

• Main course Hoppers

  Hoppers are Sri Lankan bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Perfect .

• Main course potato curry

  A creamy Sri Lankan potato curry cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices, giving a rich, comforting flavor.

• Main course Crispy Sri Lankan papadam

  Crispy Sri Lankan papadam made from lentil flour, lightly fried until golden and crunchy. A perfect side dish to enjoy with rice, curry, or snacks.

• Main course Pol Symbol.

  Pol Sambol is a spicy Sri Lankan coconut mix made with grated coconut, chili, lime, and onions. A fresh, flavorful side for rice, hoppers,

• Main course Gotukola Sambol

  Gotukola Sambol is a fresh Sri Lankan herbal salad made with finely chopped gotukola, coconut, onions, chili, and lime for a healthy, vibrant flavor.

• Main course Sri Lankan dhal curry made

  Sri Lankan dhal curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, and spices, creating a creamy, mild, and comforting dish for any meal.

• Dessert Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey,

  Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey, a smooth and creamy dessert with natural sweetness and a refreshing traditional flavor.

Places visited

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.

How to use your ticket

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Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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