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Flavours of Sabah: A Cooking Class

By D'Joy & Jacob's Cafe
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,050 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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What's included, what's not

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    Roundtrip transportation within Kota Kinabalu and Penampang area
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    Fresh, locally sourced ingredients for all dishes
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    3-hour hands-on cooking session with a local host
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    Use of all cooking tools and equipment
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    Traditional recipes to take home
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    Guided cultural storytelling and insights
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    Shared meal after cooking (enjoy what you made!)
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    Warm local hospitality in a village setting
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    Drinking water provided during the session
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    Photo opportunities throughout the experience
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    Travel insurance
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    Transportation 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 flavors!
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 traveler, 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 travelers, 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