Dungan Lagman Cooking Class
The Place for Delicious Encounters
Looking for a fun afternoon within Karakol’s city limits? Explore an exciting facet of your trip to Kyrgyzstan - original local cuisine. Dungan Lagman is not just gastronomy - it is an immersion in the life and traditions of the local Dungan people who migrated from China. During the cooking class you will learn about the Dungans, their traditions, and the history of their journey. Try home-made Dungan vinegar - an ecological product prepared according to an original recipe which the Dungans brought with them more than 150 years ago; the secrets of which are preserved only in Karakol. Learn how to cook laza - a local spicy condiment which stands on the table in every Karakol restaurant, as well as why locals jokingly call it Dungan jam. Finally, prepare your own hand-rolled noodles and vegetable-rich lagman sauce before joining together as a group to taste the flavors of your work.
Tour Highlights
- Learn to cook one of the most famous Dungan dishes: "Lagman"
- Enjoy delicious homemade Lagman with steamed bread and in-house “Madanur” tea
- Learn about Dungan cuisine, culture, and modern life from a professional guide and representative of the Dungan community.
- Learn the secret of making local Dungan vinegar.
*Vegetarian menus are available upon request. Please inform of food allergies at the time of booking.
Dungan Cooking Class
3 Hours | from 1,600 KGS
per person
This tour is offered by Madanur Hotel team. As a member of Destination Karakol, this business is actively invested in promoting tourism and community development in Karakol and the surrounding region.
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Tour Details
Price Includes:
- Master class on cooking traditional Dungan lagman
- Food and products
- Dungan lagman expert
- Water and tea
Not Included in Price:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Guide services
*English speaking guide services can be organized upon request for an additional price:
- English speaking guide - 500 KGS
Additional Information
After a hands-on cooking experience, you'll taste the results of your efforts in a group meal of lagman, steamed bread, Madanur tea and famous Dungan bran vinegar, which is only made by Dungans in Issyk-Kul. Even if you've tasted lagman in restaurants, this tour is still for you - nothing tastes better than a feast you make yourself!
Tour Location and Meeting Point
This tour takes place at Madanur Hotel (201 Toktogul Street, Karakol).
From there, you will meet your guide and Laghman expert.
