Traditional Sabah Cooking Class and Taste Local Flavors

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Traditional Sabah Cooking Class and Taste Local Flavors

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Dive into Sabah's culinary world with a hands-on cooking class. Create traditional dishes like hinava and tuhau chicken. Enjoy storytelling and savor the flavors of your own creations.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore the rich culinary heritage of Sabah in this engaging Traditional Cooking Class. With the guidance of warm and experienced hosts, you'll master local dishes like hinava, linopot, and fried chicken tuhau, all crafted from fresh ingredients. As you cook, listen to fascinating cultural stories that reveal the traditions behind each dish. Afterward, savor the delicious meal you've created together, making this an unforgettable culinary journey through Sabah's unique flavors.

Sample Menu

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Linopot
A traditional Sabahan rice wrapped in leaf, often mixed with yam or sweet potato. A portable, flavorful meal enjoyed with various side dishes.
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Hinava
Hinava is a traditional Kadazan-Dusun dish of fresh raw fish cured with lime, ginger, chili, and shallots. A zesty Sabahan delicacy.
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Pinasakan Sada
Pinasakan Sada is a signature Kadazan-Dusun dish of fish simmered with takob-akob fruit, turmeric, and herbs for a rich sour-savory taste
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Chicken Tuhau
Chicken Tuhau is a unique Sabahan dish, stir-fried chicken with wild ginger (tuhau), chili, and spices, giving a fragrant, tangy, and bold flavor.
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Stir-fried Wild Garlic Shoots with Anchovies
A fragrant dish of stir-fried wild garlic shoots with anchovies, chili, and spices—simple yet full of Sabahan homestyle flavor.

What You Get

Lunch
Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
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Outside Kota Kinabalu area. (can be arranged with extra charge)
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Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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 your 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.

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• By GrabCar: The host will arrange a GrabCar and share the ride details with you via WhatsApp for your convenience. • By Host’s Car: Alternatively, you may be picked up directly by the host in their own car.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Delicious Traditional Cooking
August 17, 2026

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 enjoy...read more

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Experience cooking in Sabah (also vegetarian)
August 01, 2026

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 cooki...read more

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Highly highly recommend, fantastic
July 20, 2026

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...read more

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Our family had an amazing...
June 26, 2026

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 than...read more

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Unusual dishes using ingredients specific to mackerel
March 31, 2026

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 ...read more

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