Located near Lamai Beach on Koh Samui Thailand, Siam Kitchen Cooking School provided a truely great way to learn to cook Thai food at a very reasonable price.
According to their website:
We are a small family run business in the heart of Lamai Beach in Koh Samui.
My wife Daow & I really enjoy showing people like you around our local market and demonstrating how to cook wonderful Thai food.
We will guarantee you a warm welcome to our home.
The school is run by a maaried couple in their own home and has a truely personal touch. With a maximum of 4 students to a lesson, you are not going to be lost or left behind. One of the best things about the school is that you can select a set menu to make or you can select your own dishes. All 4 students must cook the same dishes, so if you are first to sign up for a class, then you choose what everyone will cook! If you are going as a group this works out perfectly.
The chef (Sont) has worked in a number of restaurants and hotels within Thailand. He has an excellent teaching manner and although he admits he has never studied English, and has only picked it up during his career, he speaks amazing English and there were no problems with communication.
Before the class began Sont took us on a trip to the local market. This was great because I learnt the Thai names for many vegetables, herbs and meats, which he later gave us all written down with our recipes.
There were 2 students on the day I attended the class, and as I was the first to book the lesson I chose the following dishes:
- Thai green curry
- Fried vegetables in oyster sauce
- Laab (a very spicy salad)
- and Pud Ga Prao (Chicken fried with hot basil)
I would definately recommend this cooking school to anyone visiting the island. I had a great time, learning from a great couple who work excellently as a team, and I would definately go back to learn more!
Why don't you check out their website at : www.siamkitchen.net
2 comments:
Sont and his Siam Kitchen cooking school was the best thing I did in Thailand (a part from drinking, swimming, drinking, partying, drinking etc so so cheaply).
Tour of markets was excellent (gave us confidence to buy from them) and food was the best I tried my entire 16night trip. We made four dishes (each person makes each dish) and he gives you recipes & notes to take away. His English is very good and the place is spotless clean.
We used our knowledge and skills from the class on our own to buy fresh produce from the local Thai markets (including king tiger prawns) and all the necessary ingredients to cook a sensational Penang curry. I have now added this to my list of regular home meals.
Great class and well worth the money - approx A$60. The benefits far outweigh the small cost. Nike - Just do it!!!
Thanks for the mention, I think this really is the best cooking school in Koh Samui. Sont is an amazing cook and teacher.
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