The Kota Kinabalu Food Guide
I’ve visited Kota Kinabalu so many times ever since I became food editor for https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking
Kedai Kopi Seng Hing
(Location: Ruang Sinsuran 2, Near Le Meridian Hotel and Centrepoint)
Block E Lot 10, Sinsuran Complex, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088-211594
Business Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Kim Hing Lee Kopitiam
Kim Hing Lee has been around since 1982 and is featured in many newspapers – and I’m not surprised – when it comes to the best San Nguk Mian in KK – this restaurant get’s my vote. San Nyuk Mian is different from the Kuching version of ‘Cheng’ Noodles. The soup base is usually saltier, greasy and stronger in flavour. What’s special and delicious about San Nguk Mian is how thinly sliced the pork are and are so tender to the point that you don’t have to chew much It’s also very near to Seng Hing Kopitiam – about less than 5 minutes from hotel as well.
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Kedai Kopi Kim Hing Lee 金興利茶室
Block F, Lot 7, Sinsuran Complex,
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Business Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm (Mon - Sat) & 6:30am - 2:30pm (Sun)
Laksa Melaka at Palm Café (Centre Point Food Court – Palm Square)
Who would had thought that a food court can have such enak laksa from Melaka? Rich spicy gravy with a generous serving of chicken, soft boiled eggs and tau hu pok! This food court is on the same level as the popular Palm Square in Centre Point, which is just opposite Warisan Square where the hotel is – very convenient!
https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Kuo Man’s original branch is at Lot 5, Jalan Tuaran, Batu 1 1/2, 88450, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Contact: 088-221189 Warisan Square branch is Lot BG 06, Ground Floor, Warisan Square Kota Kinabalu (Closed Down) Note: Recently I heard they have a branch at Suria Sabah https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Fatt Khee Restaurant Below Ang’s Hotel, Jalan Pantai (Opposite Wisma Merdeka) Opens for Lunch 11:30 till 2 then dinner from 5:30 till late Bah Kut Teh is a popular food for Sabahans. That delicious herbal soup coupled with that melt in your mouth pork belly – combined with lots of char kueh oh that’s heaven! Bah Kut Teh – to those who don’t know about it – is a pork based stock that is infused with Chinese Herbs or Tea to create a unique delicious herby tasting soup. It usually consists of pork ribs, sliced pork, pork belly, pork intestines and all sorts of porky goodness. https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Next to Ang’s Hotel – Opens only for dinner from 5 pm onwards. https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Chili Vanilla Gaya Street same block as Moon Bell restaurant https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Party Play Lifestyle Café Next to Yamagoya Ramen – Jalan Gaya. October Café is run by a Korean man who is passionate about coffee. The one at Gaya street is actually his second branch and this is a good place for a good cup of coffee. The ambience is pretty good and they are famous for their Korean style honey toasts! https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Sri Maju Steamboat Lot G34, Ground Floor, Kompleks Asia City Ph2A Jalan Asia City Contact Mr Philip Goh This place get’s my vote for Cheapest, Fastest and Quality Seafood in Kota Kinabalu – within walking distance! Best seafood restaurant in Kota Kinabalu in terms of value for money and easy to find! Located at Asia City – same area as Sri Maju. https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Welcome Seafood Restaurant Lot G15-18, Ground Floor Kompleks Asia City Phase 2A, Jalan Asia City 88300 Kota Kinabalu Borenos Fried Chicken prides itself as the first true Sabahan fast food that uses fresh locally sourced ingredients to ensure the freshest produce from Sabah is served to you fast food style! Their fried chicken is unique and skin is very very crispy! Did I mention that they have a really delicious chips basket and fresh tasting coleslaw! They are located very near Welcome seafood at Asiacity so do check them out! https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Tambayan At Kainang Filipino Little Italy is always packed and is located just opposite Wisma Merdeka. They are a popular place for locals and tourists to enjoy Italian food. I personally preferred Grazie – but Little Italy is more affordable and has stronger flavours to match the local taste buds. Little Italy Ground Floor, Hotel Capital Jalan Haji Saman 88813 Kota Kinabalu Tel: (+6088) 232 231 Grazie is more expensive than Little Italy but it’s my preferred destination for good Italian food. I am a fan of their tuna carpaccio and their Tiramisu is highly regarded as well. They used to be located at Wawasan Plaza but recently moved to Suria Sabah. https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Grazie Italian Restaurant NO. 3-36, 3RD FLOOR, SURIA SABAH SHOPPING MALL, 88000 KOTA KINABALU +6019-821 6936 Sri Latha is highly regarded by the locals as the go to place for good Indian cuisine. If you’re a fan of the banana leaf concept of Indian food, then you’re in for a treat. In my trips to KK, I had been recommended to try this place through different people. Some say this is the best curry house in Kota Kinabalu! The best part is – it’s just 11 minutes walk from my favourite hotel: https://azieslittlediary.blogspot.com//search?q=kk-food-guide-for-tourists-walking Sri Latha Curry House No. 28, Jalan Berjaya, Bandar Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia If you are looking for good quality authentic Japanese restaurant operated by Japanese chefs from Hokkaido – look no further than Sakagura, which is located at the ground floor of Oceanus Mall. They serve very high quality sushi and sashimi as well as good yakitori (Japanese style grilled skewers). The best part? Draft Kirin Beer! Fancy enjoying some good Japanese sushi and skewers while drinking Japanese Draft Kirin Beer! They are also facing the waterfront – so it’s a good time to have some yakitori while enjoying the sunset if you sit outside around 5:45pm onwards! Hokkaido Crab Legs served on top of Tamagoyaki! *drools* Sushi Platter includes premium items like scallops and sea urchin! ITADAKIMASU! Sakagura Japanese Restaurant G-23 & G-25, Ground Floor, Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Opens daily: 11am – 12am late nightFishmarket Restaurant: Sauna Steamboat Restaurant – Warisan Square
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh – just next to Ang’s Hotel
Da De DRY Bah Kut Teh
Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu Hotel Tanjung RIa Café
October Cafe
Sunday 17:30 - 22:00
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Tel : 088 447 161 / 016 844 9939 Welcome Seafood – Best Place for Seafood – Cheap and Nice
Tel: 088-44 7866Borenos Fried Chicken
Blk 3 Ground Flr, Api-api centre, Kota Kinabalu.
Tel : 016-8182008 Little Italy Pasta and Pizza
Grazie at Suria Sabah
Sri Latha Curry House
Sakagura Japanese Restaurant
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