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Tours/Galle/Cook with Wasantha

Cook with Wasantha

4.9(278)Galle4 hours
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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Price from
$45 / person
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 278 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
we are located on the way to the jungle beach, just below villa thawthisa, if any confusions finding our place please contact the given number (Whatsapp) Sam's place unawatuna 0094772886761
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Galle

Description

Hello! I'm wasantha, Let me introduce you to Experience the Flavors of Sri Lanka! Join our Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class & Demonstration and discover the magic behind our island's favorite dishes! You will be visiting local markets to get the freshest ingredients and You'll learn how to blend local herbs and spices, and family secrets, make your own fresh coconut milk, and cook perfect, fluffy rice the Sri Lankan way. Together, we'll prepare a delicious meal with four colorful vegetable curries and your choice of tuna or chicken curry - all made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. It's more than just cooking - it's a warm, hands-on experience passed down through generations, where you'll enjoy the aromas, laughter, and flavors that make Sri Lankan food truly special. Come cook, taste, and share a meal the island way! Thank you, Wasantha

Tour Options

Cook with Wasantha

Highlights

Private transportation
Lunch

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cook with Wasantha take?

Cook with Wasantha lasts about 4 hours.

How much does Cook with Wasantha cost?

Prices start at $45 per person for this Galle experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Cook with Wasantha for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is we are located on the way to the jungle beach, just below villa thawthisa, if any confusions finding our place please contact the given number (Whatsapp) Sam's place unawatuna 0094772886761. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Cook with Wasantha offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Reviews(278)

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Julia_ppp1
August 18, 2026
Magic curry

A wonderful experience immersing myself in Sri Lankan cuisine with Vasanta and her lesson. We were with my 11-year-old daughter. Vasanta taught us how to cook several types of curry, as well as how to make coconut milk, and showed the secrets of preparing aromatic and fluffy rice, and flatbreads. At the end, we had lunch with beautiful presentation. And as a souvenir gift, I have curry recipes. Thank you for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience! Since then, I only cook curry at home according to Vasant's recipes ❤️

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Tessa_P
July 17, 2026
Must do cooking class

Honestly the best meal i had in sri lanka! Im glad i did this on my last day because it wouldve raised my expectations of all my other meals too high! Sasangi and her brother (?) Were fantastic and great at providing all the information i needed and suggesting swaps for ingredients not available in the uk. They sent me home happy and full and armed with leftovers and all the recipes, including ones we didnt cook. I cant wait to try them at home!

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karenlQ2043WA
July 10, 2026
Relaxing Family-friendly cooking class

It was a wonderful personal experience cooking with Wasantha’s family. The information provided at the markets was fantastic and we chose our own ingredients. I cooked with my son and can’t wait to try the recipes at home.

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djaeggi
May 25, 2026
Authentic, professional, and exceptionally good - a highlight!

I am not easily impressed. But this definitely belonged to the highlights of my three-week trip to Sri Lanka. The most important thing first: The food was great - perhaps the best I had in the three weeks. And I have almost always eaten very well. Very friendly, professional, clean, and well-organized, while also being extremely entertaining and educational. First, there was a warm, hearty soup. Then we went to Galle to the market: first to buy vegetables, later fresh fish at the harbor. All questions were answered kindly. A true experience. Afterward, back to Unawatuna to the family restaurant. The course was led by Wasantha's daughter, with support from her brother - clear, entertaining, and in very understandable English.

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Operator response

Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! 😊 It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead. You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha 🇱🇰🍛

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Wapenshaw
May 19, 2026
Family run cooking class - do not miss!

Great cooking class run by lovely family. I really enjoyed the Galle market visit - particularly the vegetable market which was so colourful and full of new (to me) fruit and veg. We also bought tuna from the Galle fish market direct from the fishermen. I leant a lot from Wasantha when we cooked the 5 curries (4 veg and tuna). It was a small group of 6 and it was nice to eat lunch together at the end. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! 😊 It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead. You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha 🇱🇰🍛

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FrannieHK
May 10, 2026
Fabulous experience

We had a great time cooking with Sasa. Our experience started off with a visit to the fish, fruit & vegetable markets in Galle with Sam. We were able to choose the vegetables to include in the curries. We then returned to the kitchen to help prepare several curries and Sasa explained all about the cooking processes and spices. We cooked: beetroot curry, tuna steak curry, cucumber curry, pumpkin curry and eggplant moju as well as rice and poppadoms. After preparing the dishes we enjoyed eating them for lunch alongside the others in the class. It was a fabulous experience which we would definitely recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! 😊 It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead. You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha 🇱🇰🍛

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Frances_K
May 10, 2026
Fabulous cooking experience

We had a great time cooking with Sasa. Our experience started off with a visit to the fish, fruit & vegetable markets in Galle with Sam. We were able to choose the vegetables to include in the curries. We then returned to the kitchen to help prepare several curries and Sasa explained all about the cooking processes and spices. We cooked: beetroot curry, tuna steak curry, cucumber curry, pumpkin curry and eggplant moju as well as rice and poppadoms. After preparing the dishes we enjoyed eating them for lunch alongside the others in the class. It was a fabulous experience which we would definitely recommend.

Operator response

Dear sir/ madam, Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead, You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha

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R5704FNyvonnec
May 6, 2026
best Sri Lankan dinner

We had a delicious dinner at Wasantha's charming restaurant. The food was so flavorsome and fresh - highly recommend a meal there.

Operator response

Dear sir/ madam, Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead, You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha

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Mary B
May 3, 2026
Amazing culinary experience

A brilliant start to our trip. Sam took us to the fish market to buy our tuna, then on to the fruit and vegetable market in Galle. His knowledge and stories were great. Then back to cook 5 amazing curry dishes with his daughter. A great teacher and brilliant cook. Lots of recipes to take home and a delicious meal. I would highly recommend this experience.

Operator response

Dear sir/ madam, Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead, You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha

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lovegrove73
April 13, 2026
Delicious!

First an excellent market visit with Sam who explained everything and shared interesting stories. Then his daughter, Sas and family shared their detailed knowledge of how to make 5 curries. And then I ate! It was fantastic. They were very generous.

Operator response

Dear sir/ madam, Thank you so much for joining our cooking class! It was a pleasure to cook and share traditional Sri Lankan flavors with you. We truly enjoyed spending time together and hope you had a memorable experience. Wishing you safe travels and lots of delicious cooking ahead, You are always welcome back to Cook with Wasantha

$45/ person
4.9(278)
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–10 pax
ConfirmationInstant
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