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South India’s best days out.
The 7 most popular dinner experiences in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
A private Cook and Dine evening in Bengaluru with Namita: optional market stop, hands-on regional Indian cooking, and a full-course family meal.
Most Popular“We had such a wonderful afternoon cooking with Namita and her husband. They met us at our car, welcomed us into their home and together we prepared the most amazing meal. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who Read more”
Kochi Kathakali evening show with dinner and private transfer. Learn Kerala dance, enjoy live theater rhythms, then dine local.
“We booked this just trying to get some local culture onto our itinerary, and honestly, I don't think I was expecting to love it nearly as much as I did. Kathakali is a lot like Japanese Noh theater -- no dialogue (so you won't have to worry about translating from Malayalam), and so the story…”
Watch Kerala Kathakali in Kochi with live music, dramatic makeup, and story dance, then eat a fixed South Indian dinner with hotel pickup.
“Show was great, but a bit short. Dinner was just average. Value for money was therefore average.”
Cook Tamil dosa and chutney in Jyashree’s Chennai home, then eat your own banana-leaf feast. Private class with recipes and spices.
“It was awesome experience with Mrs Jyashree. I learned basic southern indian dishes (making dosa was so fun), and enjoyed her amazing meals. Also she gave me the recipes and mixed spices for first time, so my family could enjoy the dishes which I made after back from India.”
A 3-hour Bangalore cook-and-eat session with a chef family: pick 5 dishes, cook with guidance, then share dinner at home.
“It’s more like a meeting with a local family instead of cooking class. No proper class room and less chance to cook.”
Cook South Indian dishes in a Bangalore chef’s home, make five recipes, enjoy dinner family-style, and choose pickup with a small group.
“I was susposed to be provided a transfer to the activity. The tour operator did not respond to multiple requests for a pickup time and then cancelled my pickup less than 3 hours before the event. My evening started with me being served a Read more”
Small-group Fort Kochi highlights plus a Kathakali show, with pickup and drop included. Includes Jew Town and nets stops.
“We had a lovely time in Cochin. Despite us being 2hrs later than planned due to the lenght of time it took immigration to clear the cruise ship and allow passengers off. The main part we wanted to see was the Kathakali Show, so our guide (who was still waiting for us) gave Read more”
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