Cook with Wasantha
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Cook with Wasantha

By cook with wasantha
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Ages 8-70, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
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  • Lunch
  • Private transportation


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  • Wasantha's Sri Lanka Cuisine, 180/a Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
    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
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    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
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    • cook with wasantha
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      Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
      Joined in August 2019
    • MelinaMagh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful local experience
      Such a lovely experience shared with Wasantha and her family. I cooked and enjoyed 6 different curries (most were veggies and some had fresh fish and chicken) and learned about vegetables and fruits I had never seen before and their Ayurvedic properties. The place is very easy to get to and is nice and relaxing. I was greeted with some tea and later some delicious homemade ginger beer. Everyone was lovely! Highly recommend!
      Written 31 January 2025
    • khaylr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect Food, Company & Ambience - Romantic too!
      Wasantha and her family are amazing people with amazing food in a beautiful location. Best meal of the whole trip, and enjoyed talking to Sam her husband until late into the night having drinks and trying his own special dish. What an awesome family. Happy birthday Wasantha (21st Feb)
      Written 22 February 2022
    • moniquea474
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great curry
      Had a great meal at Wasantha’s restaurant. Great curry. I didn’t have time to take a class but I was told it was nice experience
      Written 23 March 2020
    • K7389SVjaneh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Authentic Sri Lankan cookery
      My third visit to this wonderful restaurant. Beautiful spices and flavours. Food made with love. They also run proper cooking classes which seem really popular. Great family run place - relax and enjoy! Can’t recommend it enough. Always a joy to be here.
      Written 25 January 2020
    • Wales1111
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very good experience with nice family
      Met at the Green Market for an introduction to the fruit and veg of Sri Lanka - chose to cook beetroot, pineapple and aubergine. Two other veg chosen by the group then fish or chicken. Tuk tuk ride to the restaurant then a cooking demo with lots of opportunity help prep and ask questions. Food was great. Could photograph handwritten recipes. Lunch was very generous. Great value overall and lovely family including their adopted cats and dogs.
      Written 10 January 2020
    • Wanderer712019
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great cooking class and amazing food
      Wasantha is a great cooking instructor. We learned a lot about Sri Lankan cuisine and made delicious rice and curry. Especially the eggplant curry is so tasty! We can totally recommend this place!
      Written 20 December 2019
    • 708samit
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cooking class
      After 3 weeks of travelling in Sri Lanka and countless amount of different curries the best one I ate at Wasanthas so decided to go for a cooking class which turned out to be an awesome experience. Wasantha was good teacher and now I have knowledge to cook these amazingly delicious curries. Best regards Sami
      Written 11 December 2019
    • Eva_matz
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Curry, very friendly, very authentic
      We were a group of five and got to cook different curries. Prior to the course we went to the market to choose vegetables etc. It was an awesome experience and a good opportunity to learn more about the culture as well as to taste different curries like Avocado or Mango curry. Highly recommend, would definitely do it again!
      Written 19 November 2019
    • Clair999
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic place - super family and recipes
      This place is amazing - if you are in unawatuna this is a must as the food is fantastic and you will definately want to cook it again
      Written 8 September 2019
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    KelvinMD
    32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Solo
    Having eaten amazing food at the restaurant I decided to book a cooking class. It was fantastic in every respect. On arrival was met by the lovely Sasangi (unfortunately her mum Wasantha was seriously ill) given a cup of tea and introduced to the fellow students. We were then taken in tuk tuks to amazing markets in Galle to buy the ingredients vegetables, fish and spices and back to base to start cooking.

    Sasangi was amazing and so knowledgeable. She has been so well taught by her mother to use traditional ingredients and secret spices (she tells you the secrets !). Everything was explained in great detail, and we were given time to make notes. Her enthusiasm and passion for cooking made for a truly memorable experience. On completion of the lesson, we all sat down together and enjoyed the fantastic meal together.

    I cannot recommend this experience more highly , it was brilliant.
    Written 28 January 2025
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    Zuzana G
    Prague, Czech Republic5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    My time in Wasantha's kitchen far exceeded my expectations of a cooking class. It was a full-scale cultural experience with some of the kindest, most knowledgeable people we met on our trip.

    Within 4 hours we visited fruit and vegetable market, a fish market, and cooked 5 vegetable curries and 1 fish curry. Wasantha even threw in her signature coconut sambol for good measure. We were taken to the market by her husband, Sam, who is a tour guide, so aside from information on the different types of fruit and veg, he shared useful tips on pretty much everything related to Sri Lankan travel.

    After each of us chose 1 vegetable we wanted to cook - this was particularly appreciated, as we got a chance to try foods not available in our home countries - we returned to the kitchen.

    Wasantha's patience, clarity of instruction and years of experience led to a pleasant and educational final stretch during which we prepared the meals. We ate the curries together, listening to Wasanta's stories. When my husband returned to pick me up with our daughter, they were both invited to join us for lunch.

    All recipes - and many others - were later shared with us with an invitation to send in any questions we may have when recreating the meals at home.

    Overall, this was a stellar experience, which I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine.
    Written 31 August 2024
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    Dear sir/ madam. Thank you so much for taking a moment of your time to write us this amazing review, we are so glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha’s We hope that you will have a good time recreating the recipes that you learnt at Wasantha’s. Thank you. Wasantha
    Written 9 September 2024
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    Hels8769
    Melbourne, Australia93 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    This was a great experience. Watching Wasantha cook and learning her tricks - as well as helping her to prepare the ingredients was a highlight. And, we were really impressed to receive her hand-written recipes. Sam (husband) and the family were delightful. We enjoyed our trip to the market in Galle with Sam's running commentary. Very much recommend this experience - the food was really, really delicious and just lovely people!
    Written 3 June 2024
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    Dear Sir/ Madam, thank you so much for taking a moment of your time to write us amazing this review, it means a lot to us specially at a time like this. we are glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha's we hope that you will enjoy recreating our recipes thank you, Wasantha
    Written 7 August 2024
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    Voyage602511
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First hour we visited the vegetable and markets where the uses and properties of various types were explained. Then onto fish market to select that mornings catch and head on to Wasantha’s house . She then prepared the dishes for our meal using the bought ingredients. The processes and reasons for these were explained and then we sat down to enjoy the chicken curry, spicy tuna, vegetable curries and aubergine and onion condiment. Fascinating , instructional and enjoyable. Wasantha clearly cooks with passion and great experience. You won’t find a better cooking lesson!
    Written 31 January 2025
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    Ilona Pettigrew
    Lynton, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Experience Authentic Lankan Cuisine with Wasantha
    Don't be fooled by imitations or imitators – Wasantha's cooking class is the genuine article, offering an in-depth and truly immersive culinary experience. From the moment you arrive at her welcoming Sri Lankan restaurant, you'll know you're in the right place.
    The perfectly structured class begins with a fascinating trip to the local vegetable market. Here, Wasantha, with her 40+ years of culinary expertise, will introduce you to the vibrant array of Sri Lankan vegetables and herbs, sharing her extensive knowledge. You'll even be invited to hand-pick some of the fresh ingredients you'll use in your class. I chose banana flower, snake gourd, onion flower … Next, it's off to the bustling fish market to select your protein – I chose a beautiful fresh tuna fish (though other options are available). Watch the fisherman prepare the fish for you. It’s a sight to see.
    Back at Wasantha's, the real magic begins. You'll participate in the preparation, learning the proper techniques for chopping and preparing the ingredients, all while Wasantha generously shares her wealth of knowledge and time-honoured secrets. It was a genuine joy to learn from her. She's passionate about equipping you with the skills to recreate these mouth-watering dishes back home. (Pro tip: Do listen carefully – her gentle manner belies the depth of her culinary wisdom)
    Wasantha, her husband Sam, their daughter Sasa (who also teaches classes occasionally), and all their dedicated staff, along with their well-loved dogs and cats, work tirelessly to ensure a truly worthwhile and memorable experience. This isn't just a cooking class; it's a taste of authentic Sri Lankan hospitality and a deep dive into the heart of its delicious cuisine.
    Written 4 February 2025
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    Hans-Peter T
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Friends
    The secret of Singalese cuisine is revealed right here. If you've always wanted to know why the curries you try to cook at home just don't taste the same as they do in Sri Lanka, Wasantha's Cooking Course is the place for you. In 4 hours, you will buy your vegetables at the market, choose a fish at the fish market and learn in a small group the little subtleties of why the cuisine of Wasantha's restaurant is known far beyond the borders of Sri Lanka. Because once you have been to her restaurant and experienced how extraordinarily good the food is cooked and served there, you might want to know more afterwards. We did just that and listened to Wasantha for around 2.5 hours and were able to ask her questions and experience the tips and tricks she uses to cook these enchanting curries. On top of that, there are 20 recipes to cook, the spices for which we didn't buy in the supermarket, but at "Freelan" in Matara. There's no need to tell you any more, it's best to book the course. It pays off. Our word of honor.
    Written 15 February 2024
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    Dear Sir/ Madam, thank you so much for taking a moment of your time to write us amazing this review, it means a lot to us specially at a time like this we are glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha's we hope that you will enjoy recreating our recipes thank you, Wasantha
    Written 21 February 2024
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    Andreas
    Frankfurt, Germany12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We like curries a lot, but we have never really managed to cook a good curry ourselves. At Wasantha we learned in one afternoon how to make an excellent curry.
    Wasanath gave us many tips on what to consider. Also our son (teenager) was well guided and had a nice experience. We were limited in time, but Wasantha still allowed us to do this cooking class. Thank you for the flexibility.
    So that we can cook something ourselves at home, we got numerous recipes.
    In the future, we will certainly also prepare our own curries at home, which will then be better than what is offered there in most restaurants.
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    Written 27 October 2024
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    Dear sir/ madam, Thank you so much for taking your time to write us this amazing review, it means a lot We are so glad that you chose our cooking class among many others We really hope that you will enjoy cooking the dishes that you learnt at Wasantha’s with love Thank you. Wasantha
    Written 8 November 2024
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    James H
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Solo
    We started the day by meeting the family and chatting, as well meeting the other people who had booked the class.

    We then went to the market then fish market to choose ingredients and returned to the restaurant to help preparer and cook them.

    The tour was well organised, and a lot of fun.

    We met several family members who were all lovely and really chatty, going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and to make the experience 10/10.

    The cooking side of it was really informative, and the curry very tasty. I learned a lot and it was a nice relaxed class with a good vibe.

    Honestly for how much it cost, and the other people I met while doing It, if I was staying I might do it again.

    Thanks!!
    Written 21 March 2023
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    Dear Sir/ Madam, thank you so much for taking a moment of your time to write us amazing this review, it means a lot to us specially at a time like this we are glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha's we hope that you will enjoy recreating our recipes thank you, Wasantha
    Written 23 March 2023
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    Brian L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    Just an amazing experience. While there is usually a group, I was alone on this day but treated with full time and energy. First a trip to the old Dutch market to select and buy vegetables. (Wasantha prepares the spices herself). Each, and the rice and papadums are prepared separately and done with precise method and spices. Student participates (gladly). In the end, I get to sit down and enjoy an exceptional meal. Full written recipes are included. At every stage the host family are friendly and helpful. This activity is highly recommended if you want to know the culture of this friendly island nation.
    Written 22 August 2024
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    Dear sir/madam, Thank you so much for choosing us as your cooking school among many others, we are so glad that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha’s We hope that you will have a wonderful time cooking the food that you learned with wasantha. Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to us
    Written 30 August 2024
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    Adriana B
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Couples
    Everything was great! We first went to the market with her daughter who showed us the different veggies for the curries and made us choose to cook the curries later. Back in the restaurant Wasantha told us the tricks of how to make the perfect curry (even without tasting!). She's a fantastic cook and you can see that she's passionate. She told us she learnt from his mother and that they learnt to prepare the food perfectly because they would be cooking for the monks. She's lovely and the cooking class is a very nice experience. I would definetely recommend to anyone staying in Unawatuna. Thank you for the experience!
    Written 4 July 2023
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    Dear Sir/ Madam, thank you so much for taking a moment of your time to write us amazing this review, it means a lot to us specially at a time like this we are glad to know that you enjoyed your time at Wasantha's we hope that you will enjoy recreating our recipes thank you, Wasantha
    Written 18 August 2023
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