Discover authentic Balinese flavors at Dapur Keluarga in the peaceful village of Mayong, North Bali.
Join a hands-on Balinese Cooking Class led by Chef Ria, a talented local chef known for her creativity, rich flavors, and warm hospitality.
Learn family recipes passed down through generations, using fresh local ingredients from nearby farms and village gardens. Chef Ria’s friendly guidance makes the experience fun, relaxed, and truly personal.
Famous as the highlight of the Mayong Cultural Walk, this home-cooked experience ends with enjoying your own delicious Balinese meal in a traditional village setting.
✨ Learn • Cook • Taste • Connect
More than a cooking class—it’s a journey into the heart of Bali.
More Than Just Cooking
What our guests love most isn’t only the food it’s the feeling. You’ll experience Balinese hospitality at its purest: simple, genuine, and full of heart. As one guest wrote, “We arrived as visitors and left feeling like family.”
During the class, we love sharing stories about local life, traditions, and the meaning of the ingredients we use. You’ll learn about the offerings that decorate Balinese homes, the spices that flavor our dishes, and the importance of togetherness in every meal.
Practical Details
Please book in advance to secure availability
Price: Approximately IDR 300,000 per person, depending on the number of participants.
Duration: About 2-3 hours
Schedule: Morning start at 10, 11 prepare for Lunch and afternoon start at 4, 5 prepare for Dinner
Language: English
Enjoy a warm welcome at Putu & Ria’s family home and dive into a hands-on Balinese Cooking Class at Dapur Keluarga with Chef Ria.
Each guest has their own cooking station and prepares selected dishes step by step, learning traditional techniques, spices, and stories behind the food.
This is real cooking—not a demo.
Finish by sharing and enjoying your own creations together in a relaxed, family-style atmosphere. 🍽️✨
What You’ll Cook
Step into our family kitchen and enjoy the pleasure of creating authentic Balinese dishes. Choose between vegetarian or non-vegetarian options, and hand-pick 5 flavorful dishes from our menu to cook, share, and enjoy together at the end of your class.
Appetizer
Jukut
Ria’s jukut, a traditional Balinese soup (with Chicken meat or Vegetable only on your request) is a must-try for anyone visiting Mayong! She prepares it with authentic Balinese herbs, creating a rich and aromatic flavor profile that reflects Bali’s culinary heritage. This special soup features fresh local vegetables, often combined with fragrant spices like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, which add layers of warmth and depth to the broth. Ria’s expertise in balancing these unique flavors makes her jukut a standout dish, offering visitors an authentic taste of Bali’s home-cooked flavors.
Main Course
Choice of 4 main courses for your cooking experience.
Balinese Chicken Tum
Delicately minced chicken blended with aromatic Balinese herbs lemongrass, galangal, shallots, and kaffir lime, elegantly wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to perfection. Tender, fragrant, and subtly spiced for a refined yet comforting experience.
Uraban
Mixed vegetables ( vegtarian ) tossed with fragrant grated coconut and Balinese inspired spices full of flavor, but gentle on the heat.
Bregedel Jagung
Ria’s bregedel jagung ( Vegetarian), or corn fritters, are a delightfully crunchy treat that showcase her skill with Balinese herbs. Made from fresh corn kernels mixed with a blend of local spices, these fritters have a unique flavor that combines the natural sweetness of corn with savory, aromatic herbs. Lightly fried to a perfect crisp, Ria’s corn fritters are both crunchy on the outside and tender inside, making them an irresistible snack or side dish. Her careful use of herbs adds a hint of spice and warmth, giving these fritters a truly authentic Balinese twist.
Bregedel Kentang
Bregedel Kentang (Vegetarian of Indonesian Potatos Fritter) Crispy golden potato fritters, soft inside, lightly seasoned and full of comforting flavor.
Ayam Bumbu Tomat
Ria’s ayam bumbu tomat, or chicken in tomato sauce, is a flavorful dish that brings out the best of Balinese cooking. Her special method combines tender chicken with a rich tomato sauce infused with local herbs and spices. The sauce is simmered to perfection, allowing the tomatoes to release their natural sweetness, which blends harmoniously with hints of garlic, shallots, and aromatic spices. This special way of cooking adds depth and a uniquely Balinese flavor profile, making ayam bumbu tomat one of Ria’s standout dishes that visitors love to savor.
Oseng Oseng
Ria’s oseng-oseng ( Vegetarian), or stir-fried vegetables, is a fresh and flavorful dish that embodies the simplicity and vibrancy of Balinese cuisine. Lightly spiced and sautéed, this dish includes a mix of fresh local vegetables, often featuring greens, carrots, and beans, cooked to retain their crunch and natural flavors. Ria’s gentle seasoning with aromatic spices and a hint of chili makes it both refreshing and satisfying, while allowing the vegetables to be the star of the dish. This light and tasty preparation is a perfect complement to any meal, adding a touch of Balinese freshness.
Tempe Nyat Nyat
Ria’s tempe nyatnyat is a delicious, curry-like dish that highlights the earthy flavors of tempe with a Balinese twist. She prepares it with a blend of spices, including nutmeg, which adds warmth and depth to the dish. The tempe absorbs the rich curry sauce, creating a soft texture that bursts with flavor. This special recipe features traditional Balinese ingredients like turmeric, galangal, and coconut milk, which give the dish a creamy, aromatic profile. Ria’s tempe nyatnyat is a unique, plant-based option that brings out the best of Balinese flavors in every bite.
Chicken Satay Ala Ria
Ria satay is truly unique, the blend of traditional herbs she uses gives it a distict flavor that stand out.
This special satay, part of her signature cooking is crafted with a mix of balinese spices that perfectly balances savory and aromatic element, creating a dish that leaves a memorable impression.
Her attention to using fresh ingredient and adapting the recipe to appeal to western palate make this satay a favorite among visitors.
Dessert
Pisang Goreng
Pisang Goreng is Indonesian fried bananas, crispy outside and soft inside, often enjoyed as a Dessert or snack.
After the Cooking
When everything is ready, we’ll sit down together at our long wooden table, You’ll enjoy the dishes you’ve cooked yourself, a meal full of flavor and memories.
🌿 Come Cook With Our Family
Join us at Dapur Keluarga Mayong for a hands-on cooking experience rooted in Balinese tradition and family warmth. Whether you’re a food lover, a curious traveler, or simply looking for a meaningful cultural experience, our kitchen is open to you.
Arrive as a guest, leave as part of the family.
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