KK【沙巴吃】 Tanjung Ria Kitchen by Hyatt Regency Kinabalu 亚庇凯悦酒店

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 亚庇， 沙巴。

Lifestyle. Tradition. Bon Appetit! 时尚。 传统。 美食。

There's always things to be surprised once hotels were uplifted. Non the less, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu were renovated two years ago as well.

翻新后的亚庇凯悦酒店的确有不一样的风格。

- Tanjung Ria Kitchen -

The blending of of local culture. The Batik fabric of one corner at Tanjung Ria Kitchen symbolized the local native culture designs. And same goes to the wall with native prints.

Thus, Tanjung Ria Kitchen has a main dining room featuring open kitchen concept, the lounge, poolside bar and the residence (phase 2).

接触了本地风味的凯悦酒店，我们可以看见许多本地文化彩色， 尤其是当我们前进了他们家餐厅时， 更可以清楚看到他们对本地文化的印象。

- 中式站 The Chinese Corner -

Tanjung Ria Kitchen 采用了开放式厨房， 好让客人可以即时看见厨师的烹饪方式与食材。中式站也只是其中之一的美食。 他们家餐厅所含有的美食站包挂了印度餐， 马来餐， 西式， 甜品等等。食物的味道很不错哦！满重口味的。

The traditional buffet would be presenting the dishes on a tray or huge plates for guests to grab. However, the new concept of open kitchens by Hyatt Regency Kinabalu has take center stage as the chefs prepare all orders a la minute upon request.

I just love the open kitchens concept where I can place my bowl of noodles serving hot and delicious by the chefs. The food serving by Hyatt Regency Kinabalu still delicious as before.

- Open Kitchen Concept - The Fruit Station -

- 烤羊 Roasted Lamb -

The roasted lamb do taste marvelous, the meat texture was just nice to be consume. Not too dry as well.

For our information, Tanjung Ria Kitchen has halal certified kitchen presenting the best of local and western cuisine in a contemporary setting. Glad to say that Tanjung Ria Kitchen provides an ultimate dining experience for guests like us who would love to savor popular dishes in one seating.

- My Dish and Cheese Naan -

I could not agree more that Tanjung Ria Kitchen serve savory and delicious eateries and have the taste of authentic Malay cuisine and Indian cuisine as well. Boy, I miss their Saag paneer (classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese).

Anyone who manage to have buffet at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, they must try their Cheese Naan! Baked at the open kitchen and serve the cheesy naan within minutes and taste cheesy and delicious! Not dry and it was just cheesy chewy!

- The Spices -

With the design component of Tanjung Ria Kitchen incorporates a blend of natural material from the region, while a play of neutral colours, subtle textures, mood lighting and personal selected sound contribute to the total experience.

- 甜品 Desserts -

- 休息空间 The Lounge and Interior of Hyatt Regency Kinabalu -

一场会议， 下午茶以及傍晚的鸡尾酒可以到他们家酒店歇一歇。很舒服哦！

Their lounge is a good spot for business meeting, wonderful afternoon tea or leisurely evening cocktail in homelike luxurious setting.

The buffet prices and operation hours are as follows :-
早餐 Buffet Breakfast : RM90.00 net per person
6.30 am - 10.30 am

午餐 Buffet Lunch : RM100.00 net per person
12.00 noon - 2.30 pm

晚餐 Buffet Dinner : RM145.00 net per person
6.30 pm - 10.30 pm

** 50% discount for children aged 6 - 12 years old 小孩福利

周末好康头 Weekend Buffet Specialties
Friday : Extended North Indian Cuisine.
Saturday : Peking Duck with pancakes and wantons.
Sunday : Create your own burgers

联络号码 Contact :
+6 088 221 234

URL : Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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KK Eats : Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian. It's Sabah Must Eat! 【沙巴吃】 亚庇 ： 沙巴生肉面！ 新苏兰生肉面

大家都知道，来沙巴就是要来吃我们著名的生肉面！ 毕竟当生肉面已经变成沙巴必吃之一时， 数量的本地茶店也有卖着它啦！ 

我本人不是一个超爱吃生肉面的人， 但差不多每一个月都有吃一两次当早餐。

They always say that Sang Nyuk Mian is a must eat when we visit Sabah. There are also a few coffee shops that are selling the same menus and of course, each have their difference taste as well. :) Which one is the most recommended one they asked, it just depends on personal preference. :)

In fact, I had Sang Nyuk Mian almost once or twice in a month although I'm not a Sang Nyuk Mian lover. It's the fastest preparation of meal for breakfast and I always go for that two Sang Nyuk Mian restaurant.

- 生肉面 Sang Nyuk Mian -

在沙巴， 生肉面的料方面是以猪肉为主。 另外猪肠，猪肝， 猪腰，猪肠和猪肉丸样样都有， 就照着客人要求而已。

Have you ever wonder what's this "Sang Nyuk Mian"? It's a hakka dialect of pork slices ("Sang Nyuk") Noodle ("Mian"). In Sabah, many of us know what's Sang Nyuk Mian, regardless of what races are we. The ingredients can be ordered according to our preference, we can choose pork slices, pork intestines and others.

- 新苏兰生肉面 Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian -

装修后的新苏兰生肉面有了新的面孔了， 现在可以容纳更多客人。你知道吗？ 美食界出名的 Martin Yan 颁了沙巴华人美食奖给这家老板呢！

The newly renovated Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian Restaurant.  You know what? Even the famous Chef, Martin Yan did gave award to them for Best Chinese Food in the World, if I'm not mistaken.

- 新苏兰生肉面 Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian -

还记得那天我接受了 NTV7 邀请担任 《爱食客》 的本地主持人时， 带着工作人员来到新苏兰生肉面， 利达分行享有沙巴必吃美食。老板那天也亲自下厨准备美食好让我们尝尝他们家的炭烧生肉面。听说炭烧的食物是比较入味的， 哈哈。 我只懂得找吃而已啦。

Few months ago, I was invited by NTV7 to be the co-host for Sabah Episode, I have brought them to Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian, Lintas branch for food hunting. :) The specialty of the restaurant was using charcoal to prepare their dishes. Perhaps the broth is also their secret as well, I believe of aging while running a restaurant business.

- 爱食客 《三》 主持人与我 Co-Host of Foodie Blogger 3 Sabah Episode -

 好了！三间爱食客里要介绍的终于介绍完了。 请大家多多支持本地创作， 《爱食客》 会在这 十九号起，每逢星期日，下午三点三十分开始播出 （NTV 7）， 沙巴篇拭目以待！

Just for remembrance with the host. :) Do watch the Foodie Blogger show which will start on 19th July, 2015, every Sunday at 3.30pm, NTV 7! Sabah Episode will be show sometime around September, if no any changes in their schedule! Don't say you missed it!

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位于 Location :
Lintas Plaza, Damai, Metro Town and Bundusan Pavilion of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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【沙巴博客聚会】KK Bloggers Gathering 2012 at Little Italy!

So, there was a lunch bloggers' gathering held at Little Italy during last Sunday. 

 Thought it was a small group of us for casual lunch meet up and who knows the group of us is getting bigger in the end. :)

Being invited by Daniel from room8five.com together with my favourite bloggers in town! Glad to be there and met a few new faces as well.

- And again, three of us plus Charlotte's boyfriend and Margaret -

- The Group Photo of Us -

Gathering was held at one of the busiest restaurant in town. The dishes served by Little Italy were delicious that day, definitely everyone had fun with all the chit chat and sharing their thoughts on blogging and what ever common interest. Girls, you know what I meant! ;)

If you manage to drop by Little Italy for meal, do order their Tiramisu, it is one of the recommended dessert and WE LOVE IT!! The alcohol fragrant and the creamy fillings. Simply indulging.

Guess, this is my short post for today and next will be on travel experience at Taipei! :)

Happy weekend. :)

Photo by : Tom from The Rungitom

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Low Tea ala KK Style - At Kedai Kopi Kak Tini, Gaya Street

I never sat there for kopi (coffee) before and that's for the past 20 over years until last month, I was there during the on going Bonding with Gaya Street was held. 

Kedai Kopi Kak Tini - It was one of the well known local coffee shop (which also promoted by Tourism Sabah) in Kota Kinabalu where most of the locals here craves for their Banana Fritters a.k.a. Fried Banana. I tried it once of twice before but it's only take away by my dad and tasted not that satisfying (for me) because it was not hot and "attractive" after a while. :( The best consumption of such finger foods will be nice when it was served hot!

You know what? Our current Prime Minister (Najib) and Ex-Prime Minister (Badawi) visited coffee shop before and had the banana fritters by that coffee shop and same as some other well recognised VIPs too. ;) So... don't look down at such a Malay coffee shop here.

- Kedai Kopi Kak Tini -

Serving Beef Noodles (Soto), Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning), Banana Fritters and Others.

It makes me wondered for quite sometime, that their banana fritters selling like hot cakes (DAILY) and express sold out within minutes. My Gosh! My dad even drives all the way (when he was at downtown) to the coffee shop to buy their banana fritters. ;D

- The Banana fritters Stall at the Corner -

The crowd that having their afternoon tea or lunch at the coffee shop. In fact, when I was there, I saw the scene of true 1 Malaysia, Chinese, Indians, Malay and even the NATIVES sit together under one roof! To see the true 1 M, why don't you all come over Sabah/ Kota Kinabalu to see it. :)

- Our Low Tea Session -

Kopi O (Black Coffee), Kopi Ping (Iced Coffee), Kopi C (Coffee) and Banana fritters!

Once in a while, the cheapest and the simplest afternoon tea. Nice or not?

First bite and second bite of mine - Crunchy! However, I think the banana wasn't mature enough to be cooked. It doesn't have the banana sweet this time. :( A bit disappointed but I'm sure their banana fritters are good that everyone want to eat it, I'm just unlucky that day. :/ 

As for the Iced Coffee I had, it was good! :) The coffee flavour and its sweet was just nice (suitable Malaysian taste buds).

- Malaysia Monument -

If you have the opportunity to visit KK next time, why don't you have a try and enjoy yourself at the most memorable place in KK - Gaya Street. ;)

Location :
Kedai Kopi Kak Tini at Gaya Street.
It's opposite Malaysia Monument/ Lintas Deasoka/ DBKK (City Hall)

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Hungarian Cuisine at Chilli Vanilla, KK for Afternoon Tea & Anniversary Dinner!

Something new and it is a hot topics among words of mouth in KK here.

Friend were asking whether I heard about the Hungarian cuisine in town. I would say Yes, I read their reviews before and even went there for a couple of times. It is not a huge cafe but sitting in that cozy space, I felt comfortable and a short chit chat session is nice.

First attempt was having afternoon tea with meatball during one Saturday afternoon. What else could I be doing after 3.00pm after working overtime at the office? :)

 

- Chilli Vanilla -

- Lemon Grass Tea -

Various tea for selection from Earl Grey Tea to some local tea. :) Besides, they do serve coffee too, but I'm not having one for that day. :)

Once a tourist friend tried their Affogato (Espresso with ice cream) which recommended by the owner and he told us that it taste good after he had his sip.

- Chicken Liver Pate -

I kind of like this one! 

Although it's chicken liver, it taste good, the combination of homemade fresh bread and the red vegetable, yes, it taste good indeed.

And we had cake for afternoon tea. How nice?

- Red Velvet Cake *Recommended* -

One of their famous home made cake!

One of my friend was talking about it again and how lucky that I had it during my first visit there. :) We might need to try luck our to see whether the Red Velvet cake is available or not, maybe a phone call to confirm with them is sufficient. ;)

The texture was soft, we could cut the cake without being spoiled and the leftover was all over the places. :)

Very good!

Total spending for our tea : RM32.90

- The Counter -

The do serve wine and beer too. Chilling out with friends for secrets at night should be nice. :) Something caught my eye, those chillies hanging on the wall.

- The Menu -

They served nicely for an individual portion for each dish served.

Second attempt : On the second week, we booked seats at Chilli Vanilla and celebrated our parents' wedding anniversary. :) There's when we had our dinner and making the lady boss feeling stress like we were the food inspectors. (lol) And there's she recognised me and meatball more. ;)

Below are some of our dishes which I managed to try during my parent's anniversary celebration.

- Calamansi Mojito -

I never tried Mojito before and I dislike it on my first attempt. :S

 - The Platter *Recommended* -

I like this one, nice combination with meatballs, fresh baked bread, salad and special sauces. It is a nice selection for finger food.

 - Pumpkin Soup @ RM9.90 -

We were having their "Today Special", fresh pumpkin soup with generous amount of pumpkin fillings. 

- Assorted Mushrooms @ RM9.90 -

Treat this as a snack should be nice. Taste, still okay. As for the bread, yes, we should try them! Its fresh baked daily!

- Couscous with bread -

Served together with Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew. Couscous is something like rice for us to consume with side dishes.

- Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew @ RM15.90 -

Lamb stew by them taste so-so, nothing special to shout out about. ;)

I had a bite of my dad Oxtail Assam Pedas too, which I felt like both lamb stew and Oxtail having similar taste in their cooking.

- Chicken Roulade @ RM 14.80 *Recommended* -

Personally, I love this one! My whole family love it! :) Stuffed with cheese and spinach and more.

- Chocolate Cake * Recommended * -

Certified that Chilli Vanilla serve good desserts!

The texture was nice, creamy and surprisingly a hint of chilli powder inside the cake (Something new). Very nice indeed, we won't feel bored and dislike with some much chocolate consumption at one time. :)

On my recent visit there with family's friends, we tried their brownie serving with ice cream. Oh my, brownies combined with the ice cream, taste heavenly.Besides, they do serve Tiramisu too and I heard that their Cheese Cakes are good. :) Might try them out next time.

Another relaxing place for cakes and coffees in town. :)

Restaurant : Served No Pork.

Location : Ground Floor, Lot 35, Jln Haji Saman 88000 K.K., Sabah.

Same row with Little Italy, 7 Eleven and even Moonbell Restaurant or to be exact, opposite KK Emporium/ Wisma Merdeka. Not a huge restaurant, but with a decent main entrance.

Contact No. : 088- 238 098

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Nishiki Japanese Restaurant, Jalan Pantai, K.K., Sabah

The oldest Japanese Restaurant since 1987.

Heard that they serve the best Japanese menus in town since years ago. AND for the first time I went there for dinner with my family.

It is true that the dishes they served was SUPERB and delicious. Even though the price is expensive for set menus and ala cart, but it worth for the price.

Once in a while had dinner at such Japanese Restaurant was enjoying.

See the pictures below --->

Tori (Chicken) with eggs and rice. The price was quite affordable compared to other dishes.

Barbecue chicken with bell chili. *two thumbs up*
I had the set menu above. The price was around RM35++ (If I didn't mix up) and the sashimi was very fresh that I could feel it melt inside my mouth. *drooling*

Sushi sets menus for my younger sister and it cost us RM45++. One of the expensive menus.

My mom love to eat Chirashi set. It cost RM45.00 too!!
Fulled with big slices of raw fishes which we had total satisfaction for this!

Location:
Nishiki Japanese Restaurant
Opposite Tourism Board of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Price range:
RM10.00 (Chawan mushi for example) and above.

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