{"id":1084,"date":"2015-09-03T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T01:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:57:28","slug":"cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui","title":{"rendered":"Cuisine &#038; Culture: 5 Culinary Experiences in Samui"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Can you truly discover the culture of a place and its people, without a deep understanding of its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/08\/tastes-of-thai-11-must-try-foods-in-samui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local cuisines<\/a><\/strong>? Cuisine and culture &#8211; these two go hand in hand, so what better way to undergo\u00a0a cultural immersion, than to join in an intriguing culinary class or dining experience?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui\/#1_YINGS_THAI_COOKING_HOME\" >1. YING&#8217;S THAI COOKING HOME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui\/#2_LAMAI_THAI_COOKING_SCHOOL\" >2. LAMAI THAI COOKING SCHOOL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui\/#3_PAI_COOKING_CLASS\" >3. PAI COOKING CLASS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/cuisine-culture-5-culinary-experiences-in-samui\/#4_ISLAND_ORGANICS_THAI_COOKING_CLASS\" >4. ISLAND ORGANICS THAI COOKING CLASS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_YINGS_THAI_COOKING_HOME\"><\/span>1. YING&#8217;S THAI COOKING HOME<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than a social dining experience, perhaps what you prefer is a culinary class&nbsp;&#8211; one which&nbsp;provides&nbsp;<strong>hands-on experience<\/strong> in visiting shops where the locals frequent, discover more about various kinds of local dishes and lets you try&nbsp;your hand at whipping up a storm of Thai culinary delights. At <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thai-cooking-samui.com\/en\/home.html\">Ying&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong>, classes are conducted in small groups (a maximum of four participants in each session) to ensure an <strong>intimate cooking atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held in a charming home belonging to Ying&#8217;s parents, the alluring setting provides an insight into the culinary and lifestyle habits of the locals. A picturesque garden in the backyard, filled with lush tropical foliage, serves as&nbsp;the perfect spot to tuck into the Thai dishes that you have painstakingly prepared during the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"252\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lamai-Thai-Cooking-School.jpg\" alt=\"Lamai Thai Cooking School\" class=\"wp-image-1125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lamai-Thai-Cooking-School.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lamai-Thai-Cooking-School-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Lamai-Thai-Cooking-School-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_LAMAI_THAI_COOKING_SCHOOL\"><\/span>2. LAMAI THAI COOKING SCHOOL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are not an avid cook, do not hesitate to join in a cooking class with Um at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lamaithaicookingschool.com\/\">Lamai Thai Cooking School<\/a><\/strong>. Patient and pleasant, Um offers <strong>detailed instructions and explanations<\/strong> about the preparation of local dishes. Two menus are offered to participants, and a total of five dishes are taught in each&nbsp;class. Opt to learn how to prepare&nbsp;the spring rolls &#8211; it is a fun starter dish to&nbsp;make.&nbsp;Participants with a carnivorous palate will be delighted in learning to cook the well-loved local dish of chicken with cashew nuts, while those who like heat in their palate will enjoy preparing a mean&nbsp;massaman curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_PAI_COOKING_CLASS\"><\/span>3. PAI COOKING CLASS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be a dedicated foodie who&#8217;s serious about food, but that does not mean that cooking has to be a serious affair. This is true when you join in an <strong>informal culinary class<\/strong> with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/paicookerysamui.com\/index.html\">Pai<\/a><\/strong> at her homely and welcoming kitchen. Participants will learn the ropes of whipping up four authentic Thai delicacies. Pai offers five different cooking courses, namely, red, green, yellow, massaman and spring roll course. In each course, you will learn how to make the curry paste from scratch, prepare the curry dish, and cook two Thai side dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"254\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Island-Organics-Thai-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"Island Organics Thai Cooking Class\" class=\"wp-image-1124\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Island-Organics-Thai-Cooking-Class.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Island-Organics-Thai-Cooking-Class-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Island-Organics-Thai-Cooking-Class-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_ISLAND_ORGANICS_THAI_COOKING_CLASS\"><\/span>4. ISLAND ORGANICS THAI COOKING CLASS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want an&nbsp;experience that is <strong>fun, wholesome and delicious<\/strong>? Look no further &#8211; a culinary class with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/islandorganicssamui.com\/\">Island Organics<\/a><\/strong> is your best bet. The class starts with an introductory tour with Lat in her organic garden &#8211; a lush haven brimming with herbs, vegetables and fruits. Engaging and interesting, Lat manages to keep her classes highly informative, while dishing out instructions that beginners can follow easily. Participants will learn to cook&nbsp;a total of four local dishes in the cooking class, and be taught how to preapre&nbsp;certain items, such&nbsp;coconut cream, coconut milk and curries from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villas in Samui<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you truly discover the culture of a place and its people, without a deep understanding of its local cuisines? 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