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By D'Joy & Jacob's Cafe
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$118 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Pickup & drop-off within Kota Kinabalu and Penampang areas.
    • Fresh local ingredients — no need to bring anything!
    • Hands-on, guided experience from prep to plating and tasting.

Activity location

    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Flavours of Sabah: A Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$117.57 x 2 AdultsNZ$235.14
Total
Price is NZ$235.14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport within Kota Kinabalu and Penampang area
  • Inclusions
    Fresh, locally sourced ingredients for all dishes
  • Inclusions
    3-hour hands-on cooking session with a local host
  • Inclusions
    Use of all cooking tools and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Traditional recipes to take home
  • Inclusions
    Guided cultural storytelling and insights
  • Inclusions
    Shared meal after cooking (enjoy what you made!)
  • Inclusions
    Warm local hospitality in a village setting
  • Inclusions
    Drinking water provided during the session
  • Inclusions
    Photo opportunities throughout the experience
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Transport outside of Kota Kinabalu/Penampang area (can be arranged with extra charge)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year

What you can expect

  • Experience Sabah through its flavours!
    Join us for a hands-on traditional cooking class in the heart of Penampang, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Kadazandusun dishes passed down through generations.

    This immersive culinary experience begins with a warm welcome from our local host. You’ll learn about traditional ingredients and cooking methods before diving into the preparation of iconic Sabahan dishes such as Linopot (rice wrapped in leaf), Hinava (fresh fish salad), Pinasakan Sada (braised fish with takob-akob), and more.

    Whether you’re a food lover, a curious traveller, or someone looking for a unique cultural activity in Sabah, this class offers a genuine taste of local life. After cooking, sit down together and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared — the Sabahan way.

    ✅ All ingredients provided
    ✅ Suitable for beginners
    ✅ Great for solo travellers, couples & groups
    ✅ Duration: 2.5–3 hours
    ✅ Location: Kampung Kibabaig, Penampang
    ✅ Hosted by Didie, Owner of D'Joy & Jacob's Cafe

    Come as a guest, leave as a friend — and take home more than just recipes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kota Kinabalu
    • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia