Traditional Cooking Class: Sabah's Culinary Heritage
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7 Ratings

Discover Sabah’s culinary secrets in a hands-on cooking class. Master local dishes, hear cultural tales, and savor your creations. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • D’Joy Shop & Jacob’s Cafe - Discover Sabah through its delightful flavors!
    Join an engaging traditional cooking class in the heart of Penampang, where participants will learn to create authentic Kadazandusun dishes that have been cherished for generations.
    This enriching culinary journey starts with a warm welcome from a local host. Participants…
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What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Travel Insurance
Meal Options
  • Linopot - A traditional Sabahan rice wrapped in leaf, often mixed with yam or sweet potato. A portable, flavorful meal enjoyed with various side dishes.
  • Hinava - Hinava is a traditional Kadazan-Dusun dish of fresh raw fish cured with lime, ginger, chili, and shallots. A zesty Sabahan delicacy.
  • Pinasakan Sada - Pinasakan Sada is a signature…
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Additional Information

Discover the vibrant culinary traditions of Sabah in this captivating Traditional Cooking Class. Led by friendly and knowledgeable hosts, participants will learn to prepare local specialties such as hinava, linopot, and fried chicken tuhau, all made with fresh ingredients. While cooking, enjoy intriguing cultural tales that unveil the history behind…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeamgr
Aug 17, 2026
Delicious Traditional Cooking - A wonderful experience at Dedie’s traditional cooking class. It was a fantastic way to experience Sabah through its food and warm local hospitality. Dedie was welcoming and knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning about traditional ingredients and getting hands-on in preparing the dishes. The best part was sitting down together to enjoy the meal we had prepared. Everything tasted fresh, authentic and delicious. I would recommend Dedie’s cooking class to anyone visiting Kota Kinabalu.
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Marvin_k
Aug 1, 2026
Experience cooking in Sabah (also vegetarian) - During our stay in Sabah, we had to bridge some time until our connecting flight. I asked Didie on short notice if anything was available. She replied super quickly and also made a vegetarian cooking class possible for us upon request. When we arrived at the D.Joy Shop, we were immediately welcomed warmly. Didie first introduced us to the products we would be working with, including some fruits and spices that we didn't even know yet. She professionally guided us through the individual steps of the recipe, and we were able to learn techniques that we hadn't known before. It was nice that the entire course took place outdoors. The cooking class was a lot of fun, we were able to learn a lot, and above all, the food tasted great at the end. Thank you very much for the experience.
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Lauryn_c
Jul 20, 2026
Highly highly recommend, fantastic - Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!! Dedie was great, so friendly and explained everything, she told us about the culture of Malaysia, this wasn’t just a cooking class it was so much more. Also the food was great and was great to least about different food in their culture.
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Tanvi_n
Jun 26, 2026
Our family had an amazing... - Our family had an amazing time at the traditional cooking class in Kota Kinabalu! It was our first cooking class experience and was such a fun and memorable activity for our family. A special thank you to Didie, who was an exceptional host and teacher. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and created such a warm, relaxed, and enjoyable atmosphere. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow, and she shared fascinating insights into Sabahan culture and the stories behind each dish, making the experience so much more meaningful. The class was hands-on, well-organized, and suitable for all ages. The ingredients were fresh, the recipes were authentic, and the food we prepared was absolutely delicious. It felt less like a class and more like being welcomed into a local family’s kitchen. If you’re looking for an authentic cultural experience in Kota Kinabalu, we can’t recommend this enough. Thank you, Didie, for your wonderful hospitality and for giving our family such a memorable experience!
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Yukii2013
Mar 31, 2026
Unusual dishes using ingredients specific to mackerel - Diddy the host is very friendly and helpful. You can learn to cook using many ingredients unique to Sabah, Malaysia. There are some ingredients that cannot be purchased in my country, but it was a fun experience because I learned local dishes that tourists can't eat easily. After the lesson, you can also get recipes, which is great.
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Alan_b
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent day out - Fabulous experience. Dedie was a great instructor. Allowed me to do all the prep and cooking. Food was glorious. Would certainly recommend.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).