Traditional Cooking Class in Chennai in a Local Home with Sundari
Join your host Sundari and experience authentic Indian life, culture and cuisine with a welcoming local in her home. Sundari will teach you to prepare 4-5 dishes as part of your South Indian vegetarian meal which you will later eat the traditional way - with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves.
Your menu may include typical Tamilian vegetarian main dishes such as rasam (tangy peppery broth), sambar (lentil and tamarind based vegetable stew), and a variety of vegetable curries, rice, raita, condiments and snacks. Alternatively you may request to learn to make a South Indian brunch of dosas, idlis and vadas with a variety of chutneys instead.
Come join Sundari, and leave with new recipes, a new friend and lifelong memories!
Options
Cooking and dinner
Cooking class and dinner with your host Sundari
What's included in Traditional Cooking Class in Chennai in a Local Home with Sundari
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Sundari is a warm and cheerful host who will make you feel instantly at home in her beautifully converted in-laws’ house, surrounded by lush fruit trees and adorned with traditional art and decor. A passionate cook since the age of eight, Sundari loves sharing the rich culinary and cultural traditions of South India with her guests. Your experience begins with a tour of Sundari’s home, where she’ll introduce you to the dishes you’ll be preparing. Then, roll up your sleeves and join her in the kitchen for an authentic hands-on culinary journey. As a Tamil Brahmin, Sundari exclusively prepares and serves vegetarian food, honoring her family’s tradition. Together, you’ll cook 4-5 flavorful dishes, forming a traditional South Indian vegetarian meal. Enjoy your creations the local way, eating with your hands on stainless steel plates or fresh banana leaves for an authentic, unforgettable experience. 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 conversations to the experience.
Food Menu
STARTER - Vadai (lentil fritters) and chutney
MAIN - Sambar
MAIN - Rasam
MAIN - Variety of Indian vegetables stir-fried and in curries
STARTER - Appalam (papad)
STARTER - South Indian filter coffee
Inclusions
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Private cooking lesson and homecooked meal with your host Sundari
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
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 booking confirmation.
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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!