Discover the authentic flavours of Lombok through a hands-on cooking experience in Bonjeruk Tourism Village, one of Central Lombok’s charming rural communities rich in Sasak culture and local traditions.
This immersive culinary journey invites you to cook alongside local villagers and learn the secrets behind traditional Sasak cuisine using fresh ingredients, family recipes, and time-honored cooking techniques passed down through generations.
Your experience begins with a warm traditional herbal welcome drink before exploring local spices, herbs, and ingredients commonly used in Lombok cooking. Guided by experienced local hosts, you’ll prepare several authentic dishes such as Nasi Goreng Sasak, Sate Kuncung, Pepes Jamur, Urap Timun, Tempe Mendhoan, and Pisang Goreng. Depending on seasonal availability, the menu may vary to ensure freshness and authenticity.
Unlike modern cooking studios, this experience takes place in a peaceful village environment surrounded by tropical greenery, traditional kitchens, and warm community hospitality. You’ll learn how to grind spices manually, prepare ingredients using traditional tools, and cook in a truly local atmosphere that reflects everyday life in rural Lombok.
After the cooking session, enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared together while sharing stories with your hosts and gaining deeper insight into Sasak culinary heritage and village life.
This activity is perfect for travellers looking for meaningful cultural experiences, authentic local interaction, and a deeper connection to Lombok beyond the typical tourist attractions.
Whether you are a food lover, cultural explorer, solo traveller, couple, or family, the Taste of Bonjeruk cooking class offers a memorable way to experience the soul of Lombok through its food and people.
Highlights:
• Learn authentic Sasak cooking techniques
• Cook together with local villagers
• Prepare traditional Lombok dishes using fresh local ingredients
• Enjoy a homemade village-style lunch
• Experience authentic rural Lombok atmosphere
• Discover local culinary traditions and stories
• Suitable for beginners and all experience levels
Includes:
• Local cooking instructor
• Traditional herbal welcome drink
• Cooking ingredients and equipment
• Lunch
• Mineral water
• Recipe information
• Village contribution/donation
Duration:
3–4 hours
Location:
Bonjeruk Tourism Village, Central Lombok
Good to know:
This is a community-based tourism experience designed to support local culture and village livelihoods. Facilities are simple, authentic, and focused on cultural immersion rather than luxury tourism.
