Viator Rating : 5 (153 reviews)
Ko Lanta
Lanta Thai Cooking Class: Island Flavors Await!
240
Overview
Lanta Thai Cookery School offers a delightful culinary journey into the heart of Thai cuisine, nestled in a tropical garden on Koh Lanta. Participants will discover the secrets behind their favorite Thai dishes in a spacious teakwood house, learning about the exotic herbs and spices that make Thai food so special. This hands-on cooking class is perfect for food lovers who want to bring a taste of Thailand back home.
The experience begins with a convenient hotel pickup along the main road between Saladan and Kantiang Bay. Under the guidance of an experienced Thai chef, participants will learn to cook healthy and delicious Thai food using fresh, local ingredients, many sourced from the school’s on-site organic garden. Classes are held twice daily near Phra Ae Beach (Long Beach), where small groups collaboratively choose four dishes from a changing menu of salads, soups, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and curries made from hand-made pastes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
At the end of the class, everyone enjoys a feast of their own making, a true testament to their newfound culinary skills. With a cooking certificate in hand, participants can proudly share their gourmet souvenir with family and friends. Lanta Thai Cookery School provides an immersive and unforgettable Thai cooking experience, reflected in its consistently high ratings and positive reviews. 
Highlights
Cook Authentic Thai Dishes: Learn to prepare your favorite Thai meals from scratch.
Hands-On Cooking Experience: Get practical, step-by-step instructions from an expert Thai chef.
Enjoy a Delicious Feast: Savor the fruits of your labor by eating the dishes you've created.
Hotel Transfer Included: Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel.
Small Group Size: Enjoy personalized attention in an intimate setting.
Organic Garden: Use fresh, local ingredients from the school's own garden.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning how to cook authentic Thai dishes.
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Many enjoyed the hands-on experience and making their own food.
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People really liked the teacher and said they were friendly and helpful.
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Guests appreciated that they could eat all the food they cooked.
Some people wished for more in-depth explanations of ingredients.
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A few found the class slightly rushed.
The Journey
Koh Lanta Hotels
Start your cooking adventure with a convenient pickup service from your hotel on Koh Lanta, specifically along the main road between Saladan and Kantiang Bay, ensuring a hassle-free beginning to your culinary experience.
Lanta Thai Cookery School
Immerse yourself in a tropical garden setting within a spacious teakwood house, the heart of Lanta Thai Cookery School. This is where you'll learn to cook your favorite Thai dishes, guided by an experienced chef.
Phra Ae Beach (Long Beach)
The location of the teak-wood house where classes are held, situated inland in the south of Phra Ae Beach, also known as Long Beach. This area provides a serene backdrop for your culinary exploration.
On-site Organic Garden
Discover the source of fresh, organic ingredients used in your cooking class, with many vegetables and spices sourced directly from the school's on-site garden. This ensures the highest quality and freshest flavors in your dishes.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes a cooking book, all the food that you cook to bring back to your loved ones, drinking water, coffee, tea, seasonal fruits and rice. You will also receive a cooking certificate to remember your experience. Round-trip hotel transfer is provided. Gratuities are not included.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest coming hungry, as there's plenty of delicious food to enjoy during and after the class. Be prepared to participate actively and ask questions – the instructors are happy to share their knowledge!
Review Summary
Customers finds this experience highly enjoyable, praising the knowledgeable and friendly instructors, the hands-on approach, and the delicious food. Many highlight the clean, welcoming environment, the flexibility in dish selection, and the convenience of hotel transfers. The most common positive points are the quality of teaching, the fun atmosphere, and the ability to recreate dishes at home. Rarely, some note that not all ingredients are prepared from scratch, but this is generally seen as a minor point.
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