Help us created unforgettable traditional culinary experience

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 5

Per day

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Benefits for travelers

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Description

To cover delicious food, special diets if required, electricity/water of our home.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Me & my 78 year old mom operate cooking class/dine-in restaurant. We create unforgettable culinary experiences with natural ingredients. Be part of our family understand Asian family culture & values. 🧾Accounting skill is a plus for helping us in book keeping **Marketing skill is another plus to help us market our services. **Typhoid Vaccine is a requirement if you wish to do cooking.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Chinese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homedining Restaurant

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
11 Meeting international travelers
7 Practicing English
6 Creating true social impact
6 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 3. Good health and well-being
9 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
5 17. Partnerships for the goals
3 6. Clean water and sanitation
2 2. Zero hunger
2 5. Gender equality
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 1. No poverty
1 8. Decent work and economic growth

Sebastian Andre

Chile

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Lili, our incredible chef and volunteer coordinator. The experience under her guidance has been transformative. Lili taught us local recipes, shared her culture, and showed us the best places to eat in Kuala Lumpur. Her passion for the host and the importance of the host with love is contagious. the host with her, it felt like being in a warm and welcoming home. I highly recommend this volunteer program. Thank you, Lili, for all the love and wisdom you've shared.

5 days ago

Gergely

Hungary

I had such an amazing time at Sarang Cookery so I can only recommend the place for travellers. Lili and Phopo were lovely hosts and people and formed a small family with the other volunteers too. If you are interested in gastronomy or local culture you can also learn a lot during the host classes and daily bases. The working hours were clear and I had also time to rest and explore Kuala Lumpur. I am sure I will come back if I visit Kuala Lumpur again :))

17 days ago

Lara

Italy

Thank You ever so much to Lili and her mum Popo for their warm welcome ! I have spent 3 wonderful weeks, learning about Peranakan cuisine, helping with the host classes, putting sunshine in clients' plates, what an honour ! Lili pours her heart into everything she does and will always make sure you have everything you need. Very generous soul. If you wish to come help this beautiful project, come with an open heart, the will to help & be flexible. 😊

about 1 month ago

Louise

France

Best experience ever ! So glad of my trip here, Lili is absolutely amazing, really kind and she teach me a lot. I really recommend you this experience, if you want to work, help her, discover malaysian culture. 🙏❤️

about 2 months ago

Sjande

South Africa

This is a very cultural experience and a great way to learn about malaysian/peranakan cuisine. I would highly recommend this opportunity to foodies as Lili makes such an effort to show you many food markets and local restaurants. Lili takes great care in explaining her love she puts into designing her dishes and restaurant. Lili, Popo, Linda and other volunteers acted like family to me with all their support when my sister got hospitalized during our stay (from external factor). Hours are more so dependent on the busyness of the restaurant, rather than set working hours. Ask me anything ;)

3 months ago

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