Cookery Magic

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Cookery Magic! Learning to prepare dishes like onde onde, chilli prawns, and ayam lemak was such a joy. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming—there was no rush, no pressure, just the pleasure of cooking and discovering new flavors at a comfortable pace. I highly recommend beginning your stay in Singapore with one of Ruqxana’s cooking classes. It’s such an authentic and enriching way to connect with Singapore. Ruqxana is a warm, passionate host who genuinely loves sharing her culinary heritage. Her kindness, patience, and enthusiasm make the whole experience unforgettable. Thank you, Ruqxana, for such a memorable and inspiring day!

I had a wonderful moment with Ruqxana discovering the wet market, its history, the stalls and the local vegetables. Also, what a great time learning to cook "Onde onde, Poppiah and Bibik mee", there is no hurry or any stress during the workshop. I would highly recommend starting your stay in Singapore with one of Ruqxana's cooking classes. You'll get straight to the heart of the matter by visiting a local wet market and then following up with a cooking session. What an experience ! Ruqxana is delighted to help you discover her country through its cuisine. I would like to thank her for her kindness.

We had a fabulous morning learning how to cook three different dishes, then sat with the other two couples and ate our feast Ruqxana is a fabulous teacher, adapting her recipes to the taste of different cooks, all the time focusing on the technique and culture behind the cuisine. I can't recommend this experience enough, these are skills you will take home and treasure always. You also get to see a little of the real Singapore

Cookery Magic's chicken rice cooking class was a highlight of our visit to Singapore. I did the class with my husband and our daughter, 15, and it was such a fun way to learn about Singapore food culture, and get some great tips we will use at home - set in an authentic, rustic local setting. Ruk generously shares her culinary secrets and insights into the ingredients and the stories behind the dishes. It was our second Cookery Magic class, and it won't be our last. We did the Indian one on our last visit. Highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in Singapore food, cooking or just seeking something fun and different to do in Singapore.

We had a delightful experience learning and doing the alchemy of cooking where we learned a lot beyond recipes, which we will become part of our permanent cooking practices. Loved that many of the herbs are in Ruqxana’s backyard and that she spent time subtly infusing historical, botanical, and nutritional knowledge into the entire process.

My partner and I attended Ruqxana’s cooking class this weekend. She was absolutely lovely, and a great teacher. It was a very special class for us as we’ve just moved to Singapore and wanted to learn to cook more locally inspired food. We made Menu 6, and it was delicious. We learned a ton about spices, cooking order/timing, temperature, and types and quality of ingredients. We practiced new techniques we can replicate at home, while also trying out the authentic prata stretching and folding! We couldn’t have hoped for a more engaging and local experience.

I attend Ruqxana’s cooking classes every time I visit Singapore. I am in love with the ambiance of the beautiful house and garden, craving the authentic and delicious meals, every time looking forward to meeting this amazing woman (and her friendly cats)! This time a friend of mine had a birthday party at Cookery magic. It was a wonderful evening! Great food and a really gorgeous birthday cake! Cookery magic would be the best chioce if you are in love with Asian food and look for an authentic experience in cooking! Ruqxana is a culinary encyclopedia, her instructions are simple and easy to follow and even if you haven’t ever cooked anything different from boiled eggs, you will manage to prepare few delicious dishes at a time. And in addition, the food is served in hand made ceramics created by Ruqxana! She is a pottery artist as well. You can see her atelier with a real pottery wheel in the garden!

I attended Ruqxana's class last week to learn to cook local Singapore food whilst on holiday. What a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours! It was so much more than a cookery class. I had a fabulous time learning about the ingredients, the authentic outdoor kitchen and Rukhsana's great gift for making people feel welcome and relaxed whilst cooking amazing dishes which I am sure to cook again. Thank you Cookery Magic for a fabulous experience.