South Indian Cooking: Tamil Brahmin Delights

Join Sundari for a hands-on Tamil Brahmin vegetarian cooking class. Learn, cook, and savor authentic South Indian dishes in a local’s home.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 7th Cross Street - Experience the warmth of Sundari’s home with a private cooking class that celebrates the vibrant traditions of Tamil Brahmin cuisine. Learn to create authentic South Indian vegetarian dishes, uncover the cultural stories behind each recipe, and savor your homemade meal served on a traditional banana leaf. This immersive…
What's Included
  • Private cooking class and meal with your local host Sundari
  • Immersive cultural and culinary experience
  • Private market tour (optional)
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Vadai - Crisp and doughy lentil fritters served with a seasonal chutney
  • Sambar - Lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew served with rice
  • Rasam - Peppery broth of lentils and spices accented with lemon juice, tomatoes or tamarind
  • Kootu and kuzhambu - A variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in tangy curries
  • Payasam - A traditional South…
Additional Information

Explore the rich flavors of South India with Sundari in her Chennai residence as you create authentic Tamil Brahmin vegetarian dishes using traditional methods. From crunchy vadai and aromatic sambar to luscious payasam and filter coffee, you’ll have the opportunity to cook, enjoy a meal, and bond over recipes that have been cherished for generations….

Location
7th Cross Street
Meet your host Sundari at her home in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jessicacd2939hy
Aug 16, 2026
Sundari made my whole trip!😍 - We had such a wonderful cooking class with Sundari in Chennai! She was incredibly kind, welcoming, and such a great teacher. She was especially wonderful with my 9-year-old and made the whole experience so much fun. And the food was SOOOO delicious!! 😍 My favourite part was her making me feel at home and having nice conversations amongst the cooking🥰 I highly recommend Sundari to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable cooking experience in Chennai. We can’t wait to learn more from her in the future! ❤️
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Passenger51185046842
Jul 21, 2026
Best cooking class with Sundari! - I had such a wonderful time with Sundari! The traditional dishes she taught me were absolutely delicious, and I learned so much throughout the experience. Sundari is a warm, charming, and caring person who went above and beyond to make sure I had a great time, even outside of the cooking lesson. If you’re looking for the best places to buy spices or other local products, just ask her—she’ll happily point you in the right direction. Having traveled to many countries, she brings a unique perspective and a wealth of life experience that truly enrich her cooking and teaching. Although Chennai is a long flight from Japan, I’d definitely come back to learn more of her amazing recipes. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!
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Flyer642921
Jun 6, 2026
We spend a lovly time. - Thank you so much. We spend a lovly time. We are so glad I was able to learn the basics of South Indian cuisine. I'll definitely come again!
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Passenger82081
Mar 23, 2026
Exceptional flavors and instruction - We made 3 delicious dishes together (paneer butter masala, potato and cauliflower dry masala, and Dal/lentils). Sundari also prepared some drinks and naan to go with the meal. She is a great listener, gifted cook, and exceptional teacher. She asked for my menu preferences and developed a menu based on that. I requested to learn about spices, and she explained ratios, and the timing to add spices to maximize their flavor. Each recipe had exceptionally well balanced spice profiles that I just loved!! We also walked to a small grocer so that I could buy the spices we used to bring home. This was a great experience. A short ride (15 min) Uber from ITC Chola. I highly recommend!
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Olevah
Feb 16, 2026
Fantastic food - Absolutely fantastic food. This is the best food that I have tasted in a long time. Sundari I also very good company. She and her husband have a beautiful home as well.
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280ll
Jan 9, 2026
When in Chennai. Calling food lovers - Exceptional welcome, wonderful and inspiring teacher, impressive results. We cooked with heart and soul, using few ingredients but adding magical spices along the way. Eating some of the best food, the laughter we shared and memories, will last forever! Thank you!
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Relax03175899993
Jun 15, 2025
Best cooking teacher ever - Sundari is an amazing teacher and cook, her classes are a delight to take and she is a wondering person to learn from. I had so much fun in this class and highly recommend to take her class. She not only teaches you how to cook yummy meals but also teaches the context behind Indian cooking and culture.
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Nikki_837
Apr 29, 2025
Great cooking and very nice moment - It was a wonderful experience! Sundari took contact with me in advance to explain exactly how to reach her home. It was perfect. She also ask me what I would like to cook, so I could choose traditional dishes of Tamil Nadu. After a warm welcome, she taught me very patiently how to make idly, dosa, coconut chutney,sambar and kootu. She gave a lot of explanation so that I can do it when I'll be back in Switzerland. She gave also a lot of explanation about life in Chennai and very good tips. It was a great pleasure to meet her and for sure, next time I go to Chennai, I'll take another lesson with Sundari. Thanks a lot dear Sumdari
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Margaretf442
Apr 5, 2025
Fantastic company, fantastic food - What a wonderful evening we spent in Sundari and Krishna's home. Having received the warmest of welcomes, we then spent our time in the kitchen enjoying a masterclass in Indian vegetarian cookery. I left the selection of dishes to Sundari, only asking for guidance on how to cook some main dishes. We were not disappointed. The instruction was clear and interactive. We only had to note down invaluable tips from Sundari, as she had already sent the recipes and VERY clear instructions on how to make the dishes ahead of our visit. On the menu: Vegetable Kolhapuri with rich makhani sauce / Mango yellow dahl / Aloo tikka saffron rice To supplement our meal, homemade naans, an aubergine side dish (ponchitta kathrikai curry) and raita were provided with a delicious honey fruit salad for dessert. Thanks also for ordering.our uber home. 10/10 experience.
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913yukiy
Mar 23, 2025
Great lessons - All the procedures were perfect and I learned a lot. And above all, the people are wonderful. I will definitely come again if I have the chance to go to India next time. Thank you.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).