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Laos Cooking Class in Luang Prabang: Learn Traditional Lao Techniques and Enjoy a Local Meal
4.5
10 Ratings
Luang Prabang
Visit the local market place, in the morning, with your English-speaking guide. Take part in a demonstration of Lao cooking techniques. Create and enjoy a traditional Laotian meal.
Visit the local market place, in the morning, with your English-speaking guide. Take part in a demonstration of Lao cooking techniques. Create and enjoy a traditional Laotian meal.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Luang Prabang - Your day begins by meeting our instructor at the meeting point and if you opt for the morning tour, you’ll have the chance to visit the local market. Here, you’ll explore and gain insights into the local Lao ingredients. You can even select your own ingredients for the dishes you’ll be preparing. Upon returning to the restaurant,…
- Luang Prabang - Your day begins by meeting our instructor at the meeting point and if you opt for the morning tour, you’ll have the chance to visit the local market. Here, you’ll explore and gain insights into the local Lao ingredients. You can even select your own ingredients for the dishes you’ll be preparing. Upon returning to the restaurant, you’ll receive instructions on crafting a variety of local dishes, enough to compose a full meal. Your culinary repertoire will encompass the art of making Lao spicy dipping sauces, Mok Pa, Lemongrass stuffed with chicken and herbs, Laap, and more. With the attentive guidance of your instructor and your personal recipe book, you’ll craft these delectable creations. Not only will you have the opportunity to savor the dishes you’ve prepared, but you’ll also receive a recipe book to take home, allowing you to continue concocting these delightful dishes on your own.
What's Included
- Meal
- Cooking class & ingredients
- Meal
- Cooking class & ingredients
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Seasonal vegetable soup
- Mok pa (fish filets seasoned in chili paste with lemon grass)
- Lemongrass chicken or pork
- Seasonal vegetable soup
- Mok pa (fish filets seasoned in chili paste with lemon grass)
- Lemongrass chicken or pork
Additional Information
- Tour is not available on April 13th-16th (Laos New Year)
- Tour is not available on April 13th-16th (Laos New Year)
Location
Tamarind
Kingkitsarath Road
On the day of your class, please kindly make sure you arrives at Tamarind Restaurant at 8:45 am for departure at 9:00 am to the market.
We are located on the Nam Khan River in Ban Wat Sene next door to the Apsara Hotel, which is a great landmark for tuk tuks and other drivers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(10 Ratings)
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Teri_s
Mar 14, 2026
Beautiful and delicious class - We had a great experience for cooking class. We shopped at the market and learned about the different foods you can buy in the market. Then we were transported to the most gorgeous countryside setting along a river for our cooking class. Everything was well organized and we made some delicious food that we got to enjoy for lunch. Our tuk tuk took us back to the hotel rather than to the meeting place at the restaurant which was a real plus. Highly recommended!
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Regular2026
Feb 26, 2026
A delicious food evening - An afternoon we never forget. Chef Sam and Nou gave us a very good introduction into the Lao kitchen and how they cook a delicious meal. With fresh vegetables, fish, meat and a lot of spicery we had a nice meal at the end.
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Happiness66323700033
Feb 13, 2026
Experience Laotian food culture - Walk around the market with the chef and ask him to explain the types and characteristics of ingredients. I don't think you can do the same thing on your own, so it was a valuable experience. The cooking class also gave me exposure to various ingredients and cooking methods, which deepened my understanding of Laotian cuisine that I casually ate in restaurants. The lunch I made was hearty and tasted delicious.
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Sharjeel_a
Dec 21, 2025
Picturesque surroundings and an amazing class - As part of the cooking class, I visited the Phosy Market. We were then taken to one of the most picturesque open kitchens I’ve been to. We made 1 dip, 1 dessert and 3 other dishes. The instructor Chef Sit made this so simple for us. It also helps that he has a great sense of humor. A lot of greens are used in the dishes for sure. The flavors were so well balanced! This activity is definitely a must do when you visit Luang Prabang
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Kodadesoz
May 16, 2025
Fun Place to Cook - Delightful Lao Food - We went to the evening session, so we missed out on the shopping. However, the class was great fun. You meet at the Tamarind restaurant and a Tuktuk takes you to the outdoor kitchen about 20 minutes away. The kitchen in a verdant location makes for memorable learning. Our Chef taught us the tricks of Lao cooking and we made lot of 5 dishes - from sticky rice, chicken in lemongrass to a tasty rice pudding. The food turned out to be amazing. Cooking and sharing a class with a lot of fellow travellers from around the world further enhances the experience.
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Nicola_w
Mar 9, 2024
Stunning kitchen location - We toured the local food market sampling strange and exotic delights! Then a short drive to a stunning rural setting with an authentic kitchen well equipped and set up. Sit’s teaching was brilliant and he showed us how to prepare authentic Laos dishes with good humour and patience. We ate our delicious menu together for lunch. It was the best cookery course we’ve been on - a great experience. Thank you!
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Willem
Mar 9, 2018
We first went to the morning market... - <p>We first went to the morning market. That was realy chaotic to western eyes. Our chef helped bij explaining all.<br/>
At the cooking our cheff first made all the dishes and after we each cooked one. Same for dinner.<br/>
With the help of the cheff we cooked. Amazing dishes.<br/>
You get a cookbook and all recepies</p>
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Allang770
Jan 30, 2026
Good class which highlighted the local cuisine. - The program was full, with a short walk thru the wet markets and then a short drive to the cooking school. It was well set out and the class program was set out for us. The teacher and his very good assistants worked us thru the menu. The use of a Mortar and pestle was essential to combine the many fresh ingredients for each dish. Lemongrass chicken, Buffalo Larp, steamed fish in banana leaf were all excellent and the dessert of purple rice with coconut was excellent.
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Julieanne_g
May 17, 2025
Cancelled and no refund - Booking was cancelled as not enough participants to run the cooking class. Unfortunately still awaiting refund 🙄
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