Meet Your Host Rathika Daniel

Penang is a place where food tells stories. In our cooking class, you’ll explore the rich flavours that define Malaysian cuisine — bold spices, fragrant herbs, and recipes shaped by Malay, Chinese, and Indian traditions.

Through hands-on cooking, you’ll learn how simple ingredients come together to create deep, unforgettable flavours. More than just a class, this is a chance to connect with Penang’s food culture, understand its roots, and enjoy the joy of cooking and sharing a meal together.

Cooking Classes

Food Tours

Penang’s food scene is alive on the streets. Our food tour takes you through local neighborhoods where sizzling woks, family-run stalls, and time-honored recipes come together to create the island’s famous flavors.

Taste your way through Penang’s iconic dishes, learn the stories behind each bite, and discover how different cultures have shaped this vibrant food capital. This tour is relaxed, authentic, and designed for anyone who believes the best way to understand a place is through its food.

I was born and raised in Tapah, Perak, growing up in Tong Wah Estate, where food was always at the heart of family life. My native languages are Telugu and Tamil, and my love for cooking was inherited from my mother and grandmother — two incredible home cooks who believed that food is best when shared with love.

After getting married in 2013, I moved to Penang, a place that deepened my appreciation for Malaysia’s rich food culture. While I once worked as a Sales Support Executive in the telecommunications industry, my heart was always drawn back to the kitchen. Eventually, I decided to follow that passion and turn it into something meaningful.

Today, I host hands-on cooking classes in Penang, introducing guests to authentic Malay, Chinese, and Indian Malaysian dishes. Beyond cooking, I’m a nature lover who enjoys walking, hiking, playing in the rain, chasing waterfalls, and traveling purely for food experiences.

This journey doesn’t stop here — I dream of sharing more stories through blogs and vlogs, and one day becoming a YouTuber who celebrates food, culture, and everyday life in Malaysia.

Welcome to my kitchen — where stories, culture, and flavors come together.