Discover the essence of Sabah’s culinary heritage with this authentic borneo traditional cooking class. Set in a welcoming family home, this hands-on experience lets you prepare iconic dishes. Guided by Mummy Halimah with long history of chef. you'll get an immersive experience, learning not only the recipes but also the cultural stories behind each dish and stories. This class is inclusive, offering options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences upon request, ensuring all can join the fun. Menu list, please choose 2 main dishes and 1 vege dish for cooking * chicken rendang * chicken likku * hinava (fish ceviche) * gulai fish * sambal tempe * kerabu pakis * sabah vege + pumpkin in coconut milk * sayer pecal (local vege with peanut sauce) * prawn and squid in buttermilk sauce * laksa nyonya This is a hands-on class where you will be cooking the dishes yourselves, with guidance from Mummy Halimah. Get step-by-step instructions on how to craft each delicious dish.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel lobby with transfer inclusive.
Head to a local market with your host, Mummy Halimah, to search for traditional ingredients, spices, and groceries needed for your cooking class. Learn about local produce and familiarize yourself with the unique ingredients of Sabah.
After the market tour, drive approximately 20 minutes to a local village where the cooking class will take place. Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy a welcome drink while getting to know your hosts, Mummy Halimah and her daughter Lenny. Learn to cook two traditional dishes and a local vegetable dish. This is a hands-on class where you will be cooking the dishes yourselves, with guidance from Mummy Halimah. Get step-by-step instructions on how to craft each delicious dish. After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal of your creation, accompanied by dessert, coffee, or tea.
After lunch, head back to your hotel with an estimated arrival at 2:00 PM.
Our crew will pick you up at the Kota Kinabalu city or kinarut based on the start time; ensure that your hotel is correct prior reservation.
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Kota Kinabalu: Private Cooking Class with Market Visit lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $91 per person for this Kota Kinabalu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our crew will pick you up at the Kota Kinabalu city or kinarut based on the start time; ensure that your hotel is correct prior reservation. Pickup points include Summer Lodge, OYO 818 Hotel 11.
The experience is available in MS, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wadi Rum Fire Camp.
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What a wonderful way to experience home cooking, Jenny taking us through the local markets for fresh vegetables and fish for our lunch. As soon as we arrived at her home we felt instantly welcome just like being at home. The dishes we prepared were delicious. Best part it was hands on cooking… I would highly recommend doing this tour, we would definitely come back.
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