Speciality Temuan Cuisine with the Intergenerational Cooks of Serendah

Wherever you go, finding a Malaysian often means you’ll find good food!

That can not be more true here at Kampung Serendah. With our team of expert Native Cooks consisting of members of the community from across generations, you’ll find the best traditional Temuan meals with a modern twist.

Experience a taste of the Temuan culture as your hosts share with you the secrets behind the cuisine with recipes that have been taught and perfected by their families across generations. Sit and listen to Genoi, one of the eldest in the community, as she shares with you stories of her interactions with the British from a time before the formation of Malaysia and how food culture has since changed! Or explore modern adaptations with Mui Banjir and Anissa, younger members of the community with a slightly more urban tastes.

Fill your tummy with food cooked with heart and grown with love. The menu features items foraged from the nearby forests and cultivated by the community, brought together with some traditional methods of cooking that are kept alive still today. Be served a feast as you enjoy a traditional Temuan meal in a private natural surrounding, with the sound of the rushing river echoing nearby. If you’re lucky, you might also be brought to have a dip by the riverbed as you chat up your hosts!

Located just 45-minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, this meal is definitely worth the drive. Surrounded by small urban developments, the community here maintains the culture and traditions of their ancestors with a quality of cooking that is unrivaled in the area.

If you’re looking to discover the history and food in Malaysia with a Temuan twist, there is no better place than Kampung Serendah.