Authentic Balinese Cooking Class In Ubud

I don’t like cooking, but I love exploring new cultures and I find food as one of the primary ways to learn about different cultures. We opted for the 7:00am cooking class with the market tour. Our driver Aris picked us up from our hotel on time given the heavy traffic in Bali. We arrived at the market and were treated by Putri to many different known and exotic foods and fruits. We didn’t need to buy anything at the market because Putri’s colleague had already purchased the items we needed for the cooking class. We arrived at the Lesung Bali cooking class campus and we started with coffee and tea followed by the exploration of a traditional Balinese residence. Our cooking class started after. Putri was funny and informative. We learned authentic Balinese cooking techniques and cuisine. Additionally, Putri took as many photos and videos and we wanted. We had so much fun joking around and learning while preparing our meal. Once the cooking ended, we sat down for a nice lunch. Everything we made was well seasoned. I think my favorite items were the salad and the soup. The weather was perfect for outdoor cooking. I highly recommend this cooking class. You’ll have a good time and a good meal.

Did this class with my spouse and our son. First our driver was amazing he was pleasant and even made a stop at our request. He answered any questions we had about local culture. The class was amazing the teacher putri was a delight, she showed us every step and and made sure we tried things along the way to ensure they fit our taste buds. She didn’t rush us. It’s a family run business and they all are friendly and sweet. I highly recommend. You cook 6 dishes and it’s a lot of food no way to leave hungry. The food is amazing. They even show you their personal home. It’s the most personal amazing experience. Do not miss out take this class so worth it.

This was such an amazing experience and would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Bali experience. Not only did the experience give insights on cooking Balinese food but also an insight into Balinese culture, homes and life etc. I took so much away from this experience and the people were so friendly / helpful and educational.

What a beautiful day. We started our day early with a visit to a food market, taste testing some different balinese fruits etc. Followed by a drive to Gusti's balinese house he shares with his family. The cooking class was a highlight of our day, and it didn't disappoint. So much fun and a lovely tasty meal to follow. Thankyou Gusti, Ron and all the other ladies on the day, for a fantastic experience. After our cooking class, Gusti took us to Swing Heaven, then back to our hotel in Seminyak. What an awesome day. Highly recommended.

A magical day visiting food market then going to beautiful Balinese house to learn about history and culture. Followed by cooking the most amazing delicious food. We then eat and enjoyed serene setting. Definitely a highlight of our trip and recommend for everyone to do next time in Bali.

Fantastic experience with a true Bali experience, the cooking experience was wonderful and tasted amazing. An absolute must do when you are visiting beautiful Bali. Thank you Gusti and Rob for a fantastic day exploring Bali

This was a fantastic experience with a true Bali feeling, the cooking was wonderful and tasted amazing. An absolute must do when you are visiting beautiful Bali. Thank you Gusti and Ron for a fantastic day exploring Bali and learning about your customs.

It was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience, I 100% recommend it!!!! In the morning, we were picked up by a taxi (a very nice car) and taken to the Ubud market. The market is very different from the rest of Ubud (at least at 7:30 am) because during the 30 minutes we spent there, we didn't encounter any other tourists, which made the experience truly authentic. Our guide/chef, Ron, was truly lovely; he showed us around the entire market and let us taste the various local fruits. We were then taken to "Bali's House." Ron first showed us around the place, which is the real home of the Balinese, unlike tourist hotels. He told us about how these houses work, who lives there, and so on, always with a smile, humor, and kindness, adding personal stories that really helped us understand how the Balinese live. We then headed to the kitchen, which is located in an idyllic setting. All the ingredients are local and raw, making the cuisine authentic. For two hours, we cooked many delicious dishes, including a dessert. Ron showed us everything and explained everything. Before we started, Ron was always there to give us advice with kindness, energy, and humor. The dishes were simply wonderful, and it was almost impossible for us to believe we had made such a meal. We then savored all these delicious dishes and chatted for a long time with Ron, who was truly lovely! I 100% recommend it, whether for food lovers or simply the curious!

My wife and I had such an amazing evening with Gusti and the Authentic Balinese Cooking Class! We were picked up on time and brought to the place where we would learn how to cook Balinese style. First we toured the family home and then got right to cooking. This was such a fun and informative class. From the moment we walked through the spice and fruit garden to the minute we sat down to eat we learned so much and are so grateful we took this class We would highly recommend this class for anyone interested in authentic Balinese cooking. You will love satisfied and definitely full!

" Warning: Lesung Bali's cooking class may cause excessive laughter, spontaneous singing, and a sudden urge to cook Indonesian food for all your friends back home. After being whisked away from our villa, we embarked on a culinary adventure that started at a local market, where we discovered the secret to making locals' eyes light up: exotic fruits! Next, we visited a local Balinese home, where We fueled up on tea, coffee, and sweet treats. The pièce de résistance was our cooking class with the inimitable "Master" Chef Ron, who's equal parts culinary wizard, stand-up comedian, and wannabe singer. Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, Ron's infectious energy and patience made the experience a blast for all. In the cozy garden (soon to be a full-fledged farm-to-table extravaganza!), we got our hands dirty, learned about mysterious ingredients, and cooked up a storm. The best part? Customizing our dishes to our taste buds' delight (hello, extra chilis). When we weren't chopping, sautéing, or devouring our creations, Ron kept us entertained with jokes, Indonesian cultural facts and even a sing-along or two. We left with stuffed bellies, huge smiles, and a newfound appreciation for Indonesian cuisine. In a sea of cooking classes, Lesung Bali stands out like a perfectly balanced satay stick. Book it, and thank us later!"

Great day - pick up from Sanur was on time.Unfortunately there was not a lot of stalls at the market due to Galungan holiday but a good day- the cooking class was informative by our cook Ron . Food was delicious- overall a good day and worth the money paid

Awesome day. Picked us up 2 adults and 1 child) from our hotel. The whole half day was a great experience. Highly recommend. Delicious and informative. Wonderful learning and seeing family compound. A must do in Ubud.

Such an amazing experience! Myself and three friends wanted to do something a little different while we were in Ubud and this cooking class ticked all the boxes. We started off our day visiting the local market where we got to explore and see first hand where the locals buy their ingredients for cooking and materials they need to make their offerings for morning prayers. We were then taken to a beautiful Balinese compound home where we were offered morning tea and got the chance to learn more about the beautiful Balinese culture and history. The cooking class itself was so much fun. Ron and the other staff were so patient and helpful! They guided us every step of the way. Lots of laughs were shared. The cherry on top was that we got to enjoy a delicious traditional Balinese meal and take home the recipe to recreate at home. Such a fun and unique experience! We felt right at home. I 100% would recommend this class if you’re visiting Ubud.

Our cooking class teacher Ron in Ubud was absolutely amazing. He gave us background information and an introduction to Bali and Bali house. He also gave us a tour in the garden which contained many spices, fruit and veg used in many Balinese dishes. He was patient, kind and cracked many hilarious jokes. My partner and I absolutely had a blast and highly recommend this wonderful offer of Balinese cooking class!! 😍❤️

I booked this experience for my boyfriend's 30th birthday and the experience was amazing! So glad we met Ron! He was the highlight of our visit to Bali

I booked this experience for my boyfriend's 30th birthday and the experience was amazing! So glad we met Ron! He was the highlight of our visit to Bali

Incredible! 1000% recommended. They welcomed us to their home and gave us a guest coffee and plate. Explained us all the traditional balinese culture. Afterwards we had an absolutely fantastic cooking class. One memory to remember for ever for me and my partner. Especially to Ron, our main guide.

Absolutely loved this cooking class. The host was amazing and friendly. The food was just as good. Highly recommended. My teenage son (14) cooked this meal all by himself. So good.

We took the evening cooking class. It was a fun and fruitful experience. The chef takes you into a tradional Balinese home to share a part of his culture while having a Balinese delicacy. After that the cooking starts. Together with the chef we made the soul of the Balinese cuisine "bumbu". A tradional mix of the most delicious spices. And ofcourse we finished the evening with enjoying our ownmade Balinese meal. 🌶🌶🌶and don't worry you can choose your own spiciness level.🌶🌶🌶

We had an absolutely amazing time with Ron and his team. Ron is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and so funny, not to mention a great teacher and chef! Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely amazing experience! About 4 hours, and we learned about culture and amazing food. It started with a trip to a market. It was so special to be then invited into the compound where a family lives and share a yummy coffee with our guide. Learned about spices, traditional dishes. Ron and Ketut were fantastic! It's set in a beautiful green area. I highly recommend!!!

In this class we did not only learned the rich balinese foods but also the culture the tradition of this great culture, every tribe or culture have a thousands years of stories that needs to be told if you are going to Bali this class is a must, what better way to learn the culture of a country except to intertwine yourself with this welcoming family, their home is a beautiful with a garden and a temple and a small farm for the cooking ingredients, the Chef Ron is a professional and made us enjoy every moment of this activity and we had a great laugh, the kitchen is huge with a great view that will leave you thinking of buying a house in bali, the chef also took great pictures and gave us a passion fruit for free from the garden when my wife ask for it.

The instructors were amazing and so patient! The food was INCREDIBLE and they shared the recipe after, which we will definitely be making again at home! The tour with the morning market, home and garden gave it a full experience and glimpse into the life of living and cooking in Bali. 100/100 recommend!

Great class! I got a tour in a traditional Balinese house where multiple family's were living and a lesson about culture and traditions After that I got a you through the garden were they were growing various ingredients wich we were going to use for the cooking During the cooking class we made 6 different dishes, from sate lilit to lawar, ikan Pepes and many more. The driver Aris was also excellent! He was very friendly and highlighted all the landmarks on our way to Ubud! If you like cooking and are interested in Balinese food and culture then this is the tour for you ! I highly recommend it !

We had a great cooking class today. It started with a market tour and continued with cooking of a delicious 6-course meal. The whole experience was wonderful and a great time. We highly recommend this company and activity. In addition to cooking an amazing meal, we learned about Balinese culture and traditions. It was an highlight of our trip.

Extrem friendly und it was amassing 😀😀😀 thanks for all / it was a wonderful half day with fun and a look in an amazing culture 😀😀😀❤️

Rondana is an amazing instructor. Our food actually turned out outstanding! He's patient and knowledgeable about the food and it's attachment to his country. He made sure that we had fun while cooking, but at the same time learning about what we're doing.

If there was something I would recommend to do in Bali it is this cooking class it was one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time. Rondana picked us up from our hotel he was an amazing driver and teacher he took us to a traditional market before we started and got to try some new fruits which were yummy then we went to the cooking class before we started we had coffee and some delicious snacks.he was super funny and we felt like we could ask him anything.Then he took us to our next activity water sports and he waited 2 hours for us to finish and took us back to our hotel.Thank you Rondana for a 1000/10 experience 😁

A very memorable experience. Aris was an amazing driver and very accomodating. Highly recommend for those wanting to explore the depths of Balinese culture.

Excellent cooking course run by a lovely group of people, doing their utmost to make the course as good as possible. We made a variety of interesting Balinese dishes which were all delicious and the instructors were very patient and accommodating. If you’re into spicy food do ask to put more chilli’s in! The course also included tea and Balinese sweet cakes in a beautiful traditional Balinese house where the instructor sat with us and answered any questions we had on the house and balinese culture in general. The course took place overlooking a stunning garden and ended with a leisurely dinner in this setting, at no point did we feel rushed. Best course we have done in Bali. 10/10 recommend.

A true Balinese experience. A must-try. We had so much fun in the process and in the end, we took the fruit of our cooking. Thank you very Gusti from Bali Natural Tours.

Wow just wonderful. We were allowed to enjoy our coffee with the family, everything was friendly. The host was so warm and welcoming you felt like you were with your own family. Our chef was the funniest and best chef. He introduced us to Indonesian cuisine and did so in great English. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you for your hospitality. All my love Jason 🇨🇭🇨🇭🙏

Being in Bali my first trip, Interesting culture. People are friendly and humble. Beautiful scenic for photo takings. Highly recommend nice Montana Cafe with great mountaineous view. Experienced authentic Balinese cooking with Bali Natural Tours in the host's humble village. Hospitable and cheerful people.

We booked the morning class to experience the morning market. We weren’t disappointed. Gusti Alit picked us up from our hotel and from there we met up with Beego, our chef, at the Sayan market for a tour of the foods, spices, and other ingredients we’d be using later in the day. Gusti then brought us to him home and there we received a tour of his house. This was very interesting since their style of living is quite different from the US. It was terrific! Then we made our way to the cooking area where we spent then next few hours preparing 7 dishes for lunch. The experience was fun and very involved. Even if you’re not a cook I’d recommend trying this out. The food was delicious and it’s surely inspired us to try cooking these foods at home if we can find the right ingredients. Overall, this was probably the highlight of our time in Bali because it wasn’t “touristy.” We were with the locals inside their home and outside of the hustle and bustle of the shopping centers and temples, it was quite tranquil and peaceful cooking outdoors amongst the trees. 10/10 would definitely recommend to our friends and family if they ever make their way to Bali.

This experience was the highlight of our visit to Bali. We, indeed, went into an actual Balinese home where they were holding a ceremony that day for Gusti’s baby’s one month birthday (according to the Balinese calendar). Our driver (Gusti Alit) picked us up at the villa and there we met Beego, the chef. They took us around the open market to show us the different fruits and ingredients we’d be using later on. Then we went and started cooking. The process was very involved but with the help of Beego, we were able to pull through with no problems. We prepared 7 dishes and they were all amazing! We highly recommend this as a part of everyone’s visit to Bali. Not only for learning to cook and tasting their food, but also for the cultural insights and a peek into their everyday life.

Finishing touch to a great vacation! A back to basics cooking class, we delicious end result. Our trip would not have been complete without this experience. We were welcomed into a traditional home, provided a tour of gardens, treated to authentic Balinese sweets, then off to cook. Highly recommend this tour if you want an afternoon well spent.

The highlight of our Bali trip! The gusti family were kind enough to show us around their home. Such a beautiful family! The cooking class was so much fun! I recommend anyone who is looking for a fun experience to book this in! 10/10 ps. their traditional food is so delicious 😋

Jim Beam was great again! Picked us up and took us around Denpasar, went jet skiing and then got lunch. Was a short trip but definitely worth it! Highly recommend taking a tour with him!

This was a great tour of Uluwatu! Gusti picked us up from our hotel in Jimbaran and was flexible in terms of the sights we wanted to see. We checked out Padang Padang Beach and Blue Point Beach, and requested a stop for lunch (stop by Mana Uluwatu if you have a chance!). Finally, we made our way over to Uluwatu temple, where Gusti gave us a nice tour, and took some great pictures! He also warned us of the monkeys, which we saw other lose items to! Gusti then walked us over to the Fire Dance (which was great)! Definitely get there 30-45 minutes early to get a nice seat. After the show, Gusti drove us back to our hotel - I certainly would recommend him for future tours!

To get a full immersion into Balinese life, you must go on a tour. Each tour tailored to what your interests are with a mix of activities, culture, holy sites, rice terrace and amazing views. I highly recommend this company. I’ve used them twice now. Expert & professional service. Thank you.

Was great day trip with Gusti exploring south of bali tour. He took me to the great place ever he also knowledgeable about bali. Make me feel safe comfortable and fun. Highly recommended his service to everyone who will come to Bali.

Budi was a wonderful guide that took us nusa dua tour included activities sea walker, padang padang beach, uluwatu temple and jimbaran bay for dinner by the beach. Budi was friendly and very incredible. I highly recommend his service and thank you for your fabulous experience Budi!

Must do during your stay in Ubud! Ron first welcomed us to the market, he showed us around, gave lots of explanations and we could taste donuts or exotic fruits that we did not know. We then had coffee with him in a typical Balinese house where he took the time to explain the organization of these houses and the Balinese family culture. And besides he is very nice and very funny, which does not spoil anything. Then the cooking class started and we cooked for 2 hours: the result was excellent (5 courses and dessert). One of the best activities of our stay!

We did a cooking class yesterday that we enjoyed very much. The experience began with a visit to a typical Balinese house and the orchard where they pick their ingredients. We also had the chance to have tea with their family. We are very grateful to have been so well received in their private setting. Ron and his assistant were very patient and taught us how to make 6 Balinese dishes. We were able to really get our hands on it and they were doing nothing for us! Ron’s little touches of humor made the course really fun! They subsequently sent us the recipes! Thanks again to them, we recommend this experience.

As already mentioned in the title. It is definitely worth taking this exceptional cooking course. I recommend it to anyone who is with family, couple or alone. A pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in which you slowly learn to cook yourself a six-course menu with all the traps and details. In the end, when you eat the menu, you can hardly believe you cooked it. The team is great and very professional. To recommend simply.

True Balinese cuisine experience! All the ingredients used are grown in their garden, which you can visit to see how each product is born. The guys are all incredible and kind, very precise in their explanations and always ready to help you if needed. They literally open the doors of their home to you and make you feel like family. The place is a paradise! We really recommend it to everyone! Terima kasih!!!