DIY Baking Experience with Good Times at Sunway 163 Mall

Good Times turns cake-making into the main event: you choose a recipe, follow the steps and do the work yourself in a studio at Sunway 163 Mall. In two hours, you can make anything from a strawberry Victoria sponge to a matcha cheesecake, with ingredients, equipment and English-speaking guidance included.

I like that the session is genuinely hands-on, rather than a demonstration where you mostly watch. I also like the range of choices: simple butter cakes sit alongside themed cakes, so you can match the project to your patience, budget and appetite for decorating.

The main catch is that this is not a fit for everyone’s diet. The studio cannot accommodate lactose intolerance, allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or vegan diets, and bookings are non-refundable, so check the menu and your plans before paying.

What to know before you book

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• You make the cake yourself: The 120-minute session is hands-on, and even young children can take part with the required parental supervision.
• A tablet guides the recipe: You can follow the on-screen instructions, and you may write down or type the recipe during the session.
• There are standard and themed cakes: Standard options start around US$31.85, while themed cakes start around US$56.39.
• Your finished cake comes with a box: Ingredients, equipment and a cake box are included in the session price.
• Children need an adult beside them: Participants must be at least three years old. Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent.
• Dietary needs are a real limitation: The studio cannot cater to several common restrictions and diets, so check before booking.

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Two hours with flour, cream and a recipe on screen

The session takes place at Good Times DIY on Level 2F-07 of Sunway 163 Mall, at 8 Jalan Kiara in Mont Kiara. It is a self-baking studio rather than a conventional cooking class built around a chef’s demonstration. You come to make a cake, not simply watch someone else make one.

The process is designed for beginners. You select a cake option, then work through the recipe with English-speaking guidance and instructions on a tablet. All necessary ingredients and equipment are included, so you do not need to arrive with baking tools or shop for supplies first.

The precise sequence depends on the cake you choose. For the cookies and cream chocolate tart, for example, the work can include toasting bread and whipping cream. That detail gives you a useful sense of the session: children can have a real role in making the dessert, rather than just decorating something prepared in advance.

There is a practical limit to what the information tells you: it does not specify how the two hours are divided between mixing, baking, cooling and decorating. Different cakes may also involve different tasks. If you have your heart set on a particular technique or finished look, ask the studio about that cake when you reserve.

Picking a cake that fits your group

The standard menu includes a six-inch strawberry Victoria sponge, seven-inch Japanese soft cheesecake, seven-inch matcha soft cheesecake and seven-inch cookies and cream chocolate tart. You can also choose a cranberry butter bundt cake, marble butter cake or classic French cheese tart.

The menu gives you a good spread of familiar and slightly more distinctive choices. A Victoria sponge is a straightforward celebration-cake pick, while the matcha cheesecake or cranberry bundt may appeal if you want something beyond a basic chocolate cake. The package information does not describe the recipes in detail, so do not assume that every cake has the same level of decorating or difficulty.

If you want a more decorative project, themed options include a Mermaid Cake, Unicorn Rainbow Cake, Sand Digger Cake and M&M Floating Cake. They cost more than the standard cakes, with listed starting prices of US$56.39 compared with US$31.85 for standard options. That price difference may be worthwhile for a birthday or family occasion where the design is part of the fun, but it is a sizeable jump if your main goal is simply to learn basic baking.

Prices are given in two slightly different ways: the experience is advertised from $31.55, while the individual standard cake packages are listed from US$31.85. Treat the package price shown for your chosen cake as the more useful figure, and check the current amount at booking.

A good fit for children, couples and patient beginners

The session is open to participants aged three and up, and the same price applies to all ages. Children under 10 need supervision from a parent, not just any accompanying adult. That rule matters if you are planning a family outing: budget for the adult’s participation too, since the listed price applies across ages.

The format can work well for families because the child can be involved in the actual making. In one example of the tart process, a child handled steps from toasting bread to whipping cream. That is a more satisfying role than standing at the edge of a counter while an adult does everything.

Couples and friends can treat it as a shared project, with a cake to take away at the end. It is also a sensible choice for a beginner who wants a low-pressure introduction: the session is explicitly described as beginner-friendly, and the tablet instructions help you keep track of each step. Staff can explain the process, and the guidance has been described as clear, patient and gentle.

Still, baking together asks for a little cooperation. You will be working through a recipe, not ordering a dessert and sitting down to eat it immediately. If your group is impatient, prefers a restaurant meal or wants a class focused on advanced pastry skills, this may not be the best use of two hours.

Tablet instructions, staff help and recipe notes

The tablet is a useful part of the setup. You can follow the instructions at your own pace, while staff are available to explain what to do. That mix suits beginners: you have a visual sequence to consult without needing to rely on memory alone.

You are allowed to take videos of your baking session, and you can write down the recipe or type it into your phone as you go. There is one copyright restriction: taking photos or videos of the iPad instructions is prohibited. If keeping the recipe matters to you, make notes in your own words rather than trying to capture the screen.

The staff’s calm explanations are worth noting, especially if you are bringing a child or someone who feels unsure in a kitchen. No individual guide names are provided, so you cannot request a particular instructor. The practical point is that English-speaking guidance is included and the session is intended to be accessible to beginners.

What the price covers, and what it does not

The listed package includes all necessary ingredients and equipment, a 120-minute hands-on session, English-speaking guidance and a cake box. That makes the price more than the cost of a cake alone: you are also paying for the activity and the chance to make the dessert yourself.

For a standard cake, the price starts around US$31.85 per person or package as displayed, depending on the selected option. The price is the same for all ages, so a family should account for each participant rather than assuming that a child’s place costs less. The themed cakes start from US$56.39, which makes them better suited to a special occasion than a casual first try.

Transport, meals and drinks are not included. Since the studio is inside a mall, you can plan a separate meal or shopping stop, but those costs sit outside the baking package. There is no information provided about transport arrangements, so plan your route to 163 Retail Park separately.

The value depends on what you want from the outing. If you mainly want a cake, buying one elsewhere may cost less and take less time. If you want a shared activity, beginner instruction and a cake to carry home, the package combines those things in one booking.

Location, reservation and rules to check

The meeting point is 163 Retail Park, with the studio listed as Good Times DIY at Sunway 163 Mall, Level 2F-07, 8 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The branch contact number is +60 11 1129 6208. The booking instructions ask you to contact the branch through the reservation channels on your voucher, provide your booking ID and secure a timeslot directly.

Do not assume that purchasing a voucher automatically reserves the time you want. Contact the branch to confirm your session; if your preferred time is full, staff may recommend another slot. The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified, if a time is stated.

Changes made at least 48 hours before the activity are free, but cancellations and refunds are not available. That is a firm policy, so choose a date you can keep. Confirmation is expected within minutes; if it does not arrive, contact customer support.

The activity cannot accommodate lactose intolerance, allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or vegan diets. This is a broad restriction, not a small menu adjustment. If anyone in your group has one of these needs, contact the studio before booking and do not assume a substitute can be arranged.

Is Good Times DIY worth booking?

I would book this for a family with children old enough to follow simple instructions, a couple looking for a hands-on activity, or friends who enjoy making something together. The strongest reasons are the real participation, patient English-language guidance and the finished cake you can take away.

For a first visit, a standard cake is the sensible choice: it keeps the price lower while still giving you a full two-hour baking session. Choose a themed cake if its design is central to a birthday or celebration and the higher price works for your group.

Skip it if you need dietary accommodations, want a flexible cancellation policy or expect an advanced baking course. For everyone else, it offers a pleasant change from another meal out, with one useful souvenir: a cake you made yourself.

FAQ

How long is the baking session?

The activity lasts 120 minutes and is described as fully hands-on.

Where is Good Times DIY located?

It is at Level 2F-07, Sunway 163 Mall, 8 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting point is 163 Retail Park.

What is included in the price?

The package includes English-speaking guidance, all necessary ingredients and equipment, the 120-minute session and a cake box.

What cakes can I choose?

Options include strawberry Victoria sponge, Japanese soft cheesecake, matcha soft cheesecake, cookies and cream chocolate tart, cranberry butter bundt cake, marble butter cake and classic French cheese tart. Themed choices include Mermaid, Unicorn Rainbow, Sand Digger and M&M Floating cakes.

Can young children participate?

Yes. Participants must be at least three years old. Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent.

Can I take photos or videos?

You may take videos of your baking session. You may not take photos or videos of the iPad instructions.

Can the studio accommodate dietary restrictions?

No. The activity cannot accommodate lactose intolerance, allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or vegan diets.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellations and refunds are not available. Changes made at least 48 hours before the activity are free.