Local Cooking Class: Discover Unique Flavors

Explore Sri Lankan cuisine in Mirissa: shop local markets, cook authentic dishes, and immerse in traditional culture with a native host.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Indra Restaurant - Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure with Nona and Indra, exploring the rich flavors of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine!
    Begin your journey by selecting fresh local ingredients, gaining insights into their flavors and origins. Then, immerse yourself in the art of cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes.
    Select four delectable…
What's Included
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Four curry with fish/ chicken - All dishes are served with a generous portion of rice and crispy papadams
Additional Information

Join Nona and Indra for an extraordinary adventure into the world of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine!
Begin your journey by selecting fresh local ingredients, while learning about their unique flavors and origins. Then, immerse yourself in the art of cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes.
Select four delectable options from the list below or any other…

Location
Indra Restaurant
Meet me at Ayubowan house, Delgasruppa, yatipila, located in Mirissa. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class starts. Look for a house with a gray gate “Ayubowan House”. If you need directions, call or WhatsApp me
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Keshar2026
Mar 18, 2026
Great experience - Super nice experience with very delicious food. It is very familiar and easy going, I can only recommend it.
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Katebeac
Mar 7, 2026
Delicious authentic Sri Lankan cooking experience - We had a great time cooking with Indra in her home. It was very authentic and the food was delicious. The trip to the local market was interesting and we all enjoyed learning about the traditional spices and cooking methods Highly recommend this experience
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282eloisep
Mar 4, 2026
Incredible cooking class - We had such an incredible experience doing the couples cooking class here. It was honestly one of the best curries we’ve had anywhere in Sri Lanka. The class was led by Indra, who was absolutely wonderful — warm, patient, and so good at explaining everything while still making the whole experience relaxed and really fun. We ended up cooking five different curries, and it was amazing to see how each one came together with different spices and techniques. Everything tasted incredible, and sitting down to eat the full meal we had just cooked together was such a great moment. The whole experience felt really authentic and welcoming. We also noticed the hotel rooms upstairs while we were there and they looked absolutely beautiful — like they would be an amazing place to stay. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting. Such a special way to experience Sri Lankan food and culture.
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Alexandermx4567eu
Mar 4, 2026
Great Cooking Class - Loved this experience and learned how to cook amazing meals. It was very fun and comfortable. They were so welcoming and helpful even organising a Tuktuk for our journey home to the hotel.
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Marco_m
Feb 20, 2026
Authentic 🤩 - We had a really good time with Indra and her family. They are really lovely people and you feel so welcome there. The food was very good and we bought the vegetables we wanted to cook together with her in a close by shop. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 The recipes should be provided, only point to improve.
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G790xasamuelh
Feb 20, 2026
Great vibes and tasty food - Indra showed us the best way to cook up some tasty sri lankan curry which we all ate together for dinner. Funny, relaxed and delicious. Would recommend!
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Seaside22741330267
Feb 8, 2026
An experience that is absolutely worth doing - I recommend this experience to everyone, Nona and her mother, besides being excellent cooks, are incredible and special people, they made us feel at home and discover Sri Lankan cuisine with dedication and kindness. Thanks again for everything. I hope to see you again.
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Howard
Feb 4, 2026
Most enjoyable evening - Thoroughly enjoyable cookery lesson run by Nona and her wonderful mum. We had a friendly and enthusiastic group of seven and it was a relaxed and engaging evening. We all sat down together to eat the delicious meal we’d helped prepare. Definitely recommend.
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Tour600892
Jan 22, 2026
Hilarious and delicious - An absolutely fantastic afternoon with Prabodi and mum Indra who are hilarious and entertaining as well as being great cooks. We learnt to cook brinjal (eggplant), potato, green bean curries plus dhal and chicken, laughing all the while. They’ll be shut for a bit while Prabodi gets married, but 10/10 would recommend if available while you are in Mirissa.
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J986zt_
Jan 21, 2026
Delightful! - We attended a cooking workshop on curry making, first we went shopping for groceries and then we started cooking. It's very well organized, we were told about the spices we're going to use, then we started chopping up the necessary foods, we chose eggplant, radish, pumpkin, lentils. Indra and her daughter talked about everything, and while the dishes were being prepared, we played Sri Lankan music and we danced with Indra, it was really fun and heartwarming! The dishes are delicious! They also have a very friendly dog, Labrador Princess, who wears leaves, runs in with a leaf in her teeth and lies down to be petted. They also have a pond of fish we fed bread to. Also during the cooking process, the monkeys crossed the wires with their babies, also managed to capture them! Recommend a visit! Very soulful and friendly hosts and cozy home! If you take a beer, don't forget to pay for it separately!
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From $30
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).