Private Chennai Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Fun Local
Join your host Sundari in Chennai for a market visit, cooking demonstration and in-home meal. Experience authentic Indian life and cuisine with Sundari as you visit her local market, cook her favorite family recipes, and eat a delicious South Indian meal. Leave with new recipes, a new friend, and lifelong memories.
Options
Market + cooking + dinner
What's included in Private Chennai Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Fun Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Begin your Chennai market tour and cooking class with a warm welcome from Sundari in her beautifully converted in-laws’ home, surrounded by lush fruit trees and adorned with traditional art and decor. A passionate cook since the age of eight, Sundari delights in sharing the rich culinary and cultural traditions of South India with her guests. Start with a tour of her home and an introduction to the dishes you’ll be preparing. Next, join Sundari in her kitchen for an engaging hands-on cooking session, where you’ll prepare 4-5 flavorful South Indian vegetarian dishes. After cooking, enjoy your creations the local way - eating with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves. Afterward, take a stroll to the nearby Sastri Nagar neighborhood supermarket, a more convenient and immersive alternative to the crowded open market. Here, Sundari will guide you through the vibrant array of South Indian spices, fresh produce, and condiments, offering insights into their uses and significance in local cuisine. She can also help you purchase any spices you want to take home. This immersive experience is perfect for anyone seeking authentic flavors and heartfelt hospitality.
Food Menu
STARTER - Appalam (fried, crispy lentil or rice flour wafers)
MAIN - Rasam (tangy peppery broth made from lentils and spices) served with rice
MAIN - Sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew)
MAIN - Kuzhambu (a South Indian specialty flavored with sundried vegetables)
MAIN - Poriyal (stir-fried seasonal vegetables topped with freshly grated coconut)
MAIN - Rice
STARTER - South Indian filter coffee
Inclusions
- Private supermarket tour and cooking class with your local host Sundari
- Bottled water
- Nonalcoholic beverages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This experience includes a visit to a neighborhood supermarket rather than an open market. Due to traffic and the bustling nature of roadside vendors, the open market has become increasingly difficult to navigate, making the supermarket a more convenient and immersive option.
- If you join Sundari for dinner or a weekend session, you’ll also meet her husband, Krishna—a true foodie who enjoys meeting new people and adding lively conversation to the experience.
- If you prefer to learn to make a tiffin (South Indian dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys and sambar) instead let Sundari know ahead of time.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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 confirmation.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet your host Sundari at her home located at: 8/32, Vananthurai, Adyar, Chennai Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ozwVAFG1kvL2 Contact Sundari at +91 89460 44271, or +91 98403 90146 or [email protected] Directions: Sundari's stand-alone house is named "Karthik". It has a big mango tree in the front yard and is opposite an apartment building named Renga Manor. As maps can be confusing in India it is best to have your driver speak directly with Sundari. From LB road at the Adyar signal, turn left at the first set of lights towards Besant Nagar. Take the 3rd right at the corner of Grand Sweets and the 3rd left onto 7th Cross Street. • From Santhome/Mylapore towards Adyar: After Fortis hospital, take the over bridge and reach LB road. Take left from the first signal (Landmark: telephone exchange). In that road take third right (landmark: Arka Clinic) and then take the third left (landmark: Vijay Shanthi Apartments). • From Guindy/Saidapet go to Sardar Patel Road: Take a right at the Adyar signal (landmark: Standard Chartered Bank facing the signal on the opposite side) going to LB road. After reaching first signal (landmark: Telephone Exchange) turn left. On that road, take third right (landmark: Arka Clinic) and third left (landmark: Vijay Shanthi Apartments). -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
