Guide to KK Eats (V.2) : 40 Must Eat in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah : The Food Exploration  

KK Food Guide - Volume.1

Blooming cafes and restaurants here in Kota Kinabalu. But how many stays and remain their quality? Here's a list of evergreen restaurants and new trending (delicious) spots to check out.

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The Sabah Native Food Galore

There's always a need to try the native delicacies here as a tourist and we as local Sabahan may want to try as well.

1) D'Place Kinabalu

Facebook : D'Place Kinabalu

Location : Plaza Shell
 Recommendation : Local delicacies

 

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The Local Tea Time Specialties

Old fashion way of breakfast or afternoon tea, the local / Asian way.

1) Keng Wan Hing (瓊萬興茶室)

Blog post : URL

Location : Next to Alliance Bank Berhad, Gaya Street
 Recommendation : Steamed / Hot buns and pastries / noodles varieties

2) Kedai Kopi Jia Hua (佳华面包茶餐室)
Location : Bundusan Penampang and Kolombong
Recommendation : Cold butter and Kaya bun (Roti Kahwin)

  

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Fresh fish noodle

Where fresh fishes are great for breakfast and lunch.

1) Tung Fong Seafood Restaurant 东风海鲜饭店
Blog : URL
Location : Inanam (From Inanam to downtown mainroad - a junction next to Shell Petrol Station.)
Recommendation : Braised fish

2) Fatt Kee 发记
Blog : URL
Location : Hilltop (Next to Prudential Insurance building)
Recommendation : Tom Yum Soup Based and Tomato Soup Based

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 Sabah Noodle Delights 

There's varieties of noodles that we could have in KK, and all with own specialties. Tuaran Mee, Tamparuli Mee, Kota Belud Mee, Kon Lok Mee etc.

1) Keng Lok Restaurant
瓊樂茶餐室
Foursquare : URL
Location : Bandar Penampang Baru (Lorong Bandar Penampang Baru), Penampang
Recommendation : Signature Noodle (with Century Eggs and Salted Vegetables) 

2) Kedai Kopi Hua Li
Location : Inanam Business Centre (near Inanam Bus Terminal)
Recommendation : Chinese Wine Mee Sua (Pic below) and Sarawakian varieties

 
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Sang Nyuk Mian 

The pork noodle that they always say that "You did not visit KK if you didn't taste Sang Nyuk Mian.

1) Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian 新苏兰生肉面

Blog : URL

Location : Lintas Plaza
Recommendation : Kon Lou (with Soy Sauce Mixed noodle) and Chili sauce

2) Kedai Kopi Melanian 金沙园生肉面
Location : Lintas Plaza - Next to Hong Leong Bank Berhad
Recommendation : Kon Lou (with Soy Sauce Mixed noodle)

3) Jiang Siang Sang Nyuk Mian 家香生肉面
地点 : Lintas Plaza - Opposite Anak Mami
Recommendation : Kon Lou (with Soy Sauce Mixed noodle), Special Homemade eateries and Lai Chee Kang

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Beef Noodles

It's the best I had.

1) Yii Siang Hainan Ngau Chap

Blog (CN) : URL

Location : Nountun Industrial, Inanam
Recommendation : Laksa Beef Noodle / Normal Beef Noodle

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 Air conditioned Chinese Restaurants

Recommended restaurants to host our guests. 

1) Alu Alu Kitchen 雅露城

Blog : URL

Location : Kolombong Industrial Estate
Recommendation : Lunch and Dinner - Organic seafood, chicken and vegetables. Dim Sum available too.

2) New Wong Kok Restaurant 路阳新旺角酒楼

Blog : URL

Location : Luyang and Bundusan Penampang 
Recommendation : Dim Sum and Chinese dish (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 

3) Dynasty Chinese Restaurant 王朝中餐厅

Blog : URL
Location : Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu 凯城大酒店
Recommendation : Dim Sum and Chinese dishes (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

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Seafood Restaurants

1) Luyang Restaurant 路阳酒家

Location : Luyang
Recommendation : Dinner - Crabs varieties

2) Kg. Nelayan Floating Seafood Market Restaurant
Blog : URL
Location : Bukit Padang, Taman Tun Fuad
Recommendation : Dinner - Seafood varieties (With cultural dances performance at specific hour)

3) Borneo Seafood Curry House
Facebook : URL
Location : Pavilion Bundusan, Penampang.
Recommendation : Lunch and Dinner 

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Vegetarian Restaurants

1)  City Vegetarian 城市素館

Location : Lintas Platinum, Kepayan
Recommendation : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner - Various ala cart dishes

2) Chui Yuan 翠园
Location : Penampang Baru, Penampang
Recommendation : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner - Noodles varieties

3) Lao Dei Fong 老地方
Location : Penampang Bundusan, Penampang. (Same row as Supertanker Restaurant / Anak Mami)
Recommendation : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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Good cafes with fusion menu

1) Woo Cafe

Blog : URL

Location : Australian Place, downtown KK

2) Chiu's

Facebook : URL

Location : Marketplace 88, Kepayan

3) Super Ono's

Blog : URL

Location : Plaza 333
Recommendation : Poke Bowl varieties (raw Salmon, Avacado etc)

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Dumplings

1)  Jin Jin Restaurant 津津茶室

Location : Lintas Square, Lintas

2) Lotus Coffee Shop 莲华楼

Location : Dah Yeh, Damai

3)  Kheng Hin Kopitiam 琼兴茶室

Location : Foh Sang, Luyang

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1) Sin Kee Bak Kut Teh 新记肉骨茶 
Blog : URL

Location : Gaya Street

2) 万里香 Man Li Hiong
Location : Damai


 3) 佑记肉骨茶 Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
Blog： URL 
Locatioon : Gaya Street

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Korean Cuisine

1) The Bab's Korean Restaurant
Blog : URL
Location : Likas Golf (Driving Range)
Recommendation : Grilled pork

2) Hi Seoul!
Location : Likas Square
Recommendation : From RM10.00 set menu / Fried potato pancakes / Kimchi

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Other Fusion I Love

1) Damn Good Burger

Blog : URL

Location : Australian Place, Downtown KK / ITCC, Kobusak
Recommendation : Beef and Lamb Burgers varieties

2) Chubs Grill
Facebook : URL
Location : Plaza Shell, Downtown KK
 Recommendation : Grilled Pork Belly / Pork Ribs / Pork Desserts

1) Damn Good Burger

2) Chubs Grill

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Snacks and Desserts

1) Lucky Bean 幸运豆甜品坊 
Facebook : URL
Location : Lintas Square / City Mall / Imago Shopping Mall / Eggies Damai
Recommendation : Eggette and Pamelo Sago series

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Cafes serving good coffee and matcha

1) October Coffee House

Blog : URL

Location : Latitude 6, Iramanis / The Peak, Likas / Australian Place
Recommendation : Coffee varieties

2) Ampersand Specialty Coffee & Co-workplace
Blog : URL
Location : Bandaran Berjaya
 Recommendation : Matcha

3) Haru Cafe
Facebook : URL
Location : Hilltop / Taman Cantek (Lido)
Recommendation : Matcha / Chocolate Drinks 

For more exciting food exploration, check my list from here！

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Staycation with Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu (+ VLOG 2 Days 1 Night in KK)

Staycation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

It was a planned stay at Promenade Hotel KK while have a good rest like a tourist on vacation. The hotel located at one of the most convenient spot in KK City and it was just in front of the view of waterfront area which we can walk by foot to reach the best entertainment area in KK.

It was a Sunday and Monday was a public holiday during end of April 2017! :) Here I am with one of the itinerary on Sunday for touristy activities in KK that we might take into consideration :-

Morning - Sunday Market at Gaya Street. For breakfast and tea break. A short city heritage tour can be add on as well.

Afternoon - Back to hotel to have a rest before next activity.

Evening - A nice sunset cocktail session at Promenade Club Lounge; OR sunset cruise along KK City waterfront and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands.

Night - Dinner at local dining place. After, enjoy KK night life.

- Promenade Hotel -

Good to know that currently there are two Promenade Hotel in Sabah which is Tawau and Kota Kinabalu itself, while one in Bintulu, Sarawak and another one Fujian, China.

- 2 Days 1 Night in KK -

Here with a video I made and the room we stayed in was Promenade Superior Suite with amazing view and wonderful suite setting!

The hotel tour session will start at 4.12 minute, do fast forward and have a look at the room and newly furnished Promenade Hotel.  

- The view of Sabah open sea -

- Cozy bed -

- Nespresso Machine -

It was exciting when I saw the coffee machine! I always love to go for a cup of coffee when I stay in a hotel.

- Panorama View -

- The Sunset -

Missed on the sunset that day because we headed to another place later.

- The Breakfast at Promenade Club Lounge (11th Floor) -

- A simple breakfast we had -

- Promenade Cafe -

We also can opt to have breakfast at Promenade Cafe which is at the lobby area. Plenty of selection for buffet by Promenade Hotel KK.

- Swimming Pool area -

The size of the hotel swimming pool was just nice for a city hotel. 

Thanks to Promenade Hotel KK to host us on our stay, it was a good staycation in KK with the local way.

Website : Promenade Hotel

Location :
Kota Kinabalu

No. 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre,

88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 

Contact No. : (60) (88) 265 555
Whatsapp : No. (60) (13) 881 8338
Email : enquiry@promenade.com.my

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Life : Toast to 10 Yrs @ Azure Pool Bar & Cafe, Le Meridien KK (#LMKK)

Another customised dinner party for the office, this time with the mission to plan for the 10th Anniversary a day to be remember, at least. Its' ain't easy as previous dinner session which is easier to handle.

In the midst of planning until finalizing and till the day of the event, it wasn't easy to be an event organizer and as the amateur emcee on the actual night. I always believe working in a group and gathering ideas bits by bits.

Some may wonder why do I write an update on the event I organized. First, I am not an event organizer nor running a event company. To customise an event for 60 person in the afternoon until after dawn, you will be wondering how do that person could make it. Finally done and everyone happy with the party. Non the less, Tatiana from #LMKK did a good job as well by assisting on my case. :)

- Evening Scene -

It was an hour before the arrival of guests and table settings and all were surprised by Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu team and even surprised by my guests. Yes, I had my office event this year at Azure Pool Bar and Cafe, Le Meridien KK, a dinner beside the pool with wine and alcohol.

The earliest colleagues were afraid to sit down before the event started, should I say they were afraid to ruin the table and waited for the party to start?

- Balloons for toasting and decoration -

Where surprised might happen with this.

- The Table Setting -

- Loving Sunset View -

I told Hubs that I would love to have our anniversary at a place like this in town. With sunset and breezy place. Hopefully LMKK will consider to add on with fans to the surrounding, the environment was great that night, however it was warm and having whiskey and wine, we were wet. (hahaha)

- The Table Setting -

- During the Night -

- During the Night -

- For launching session -

- For launching session -

- Real orchids -

- The Appetizer -

- Balloon Releasing Session -

- The Main Dish -

LMKK will need to consider the preparation on their fish menu and even on the selection of the seafood. A happy tummy will make the party even memorable!

- Desserts -

Chocolate Cake which included in the package we had. In addition, LMKK's Velvet Cake was delicious! My family loves it too!

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KK Eats : JacKnife Bar & Grill @ Plaza 333

Non Halal

Jack & Knife? JacKnife? There's a few name surrounded in the internet for this particular restaurant. It's JacKnife Bar & Grill to be exact.

Located at one of the upcoming location that occupied with various good restaurants and cafes.

It was my pre birthday dinner with hubby and it was delicious. I'm totally going back for more. The pork belly was surprisingly good, despite of the oil layer. (lol) Tender meat, just my oh my.

- Green Salad -

- Mixed Grill -

Chicken thighs, lamb chop and pork belly for the mixed grill.

- Mushroom Soup -

Tasted sweet and creamy. First sip surprised me, that it was different from other mushroom soup I had before. I assume they have added fresh grey mushroom, pre cook is a norm, while freshly chop grey mushroom was added before serving to customers. :)

- Cabonara spaghetti with pork -

Texture of spaghetti was just nice. Cabonara was not overdone, not overloaded with cream based, fragrance of the mushroom was tasted while munching it. Satisfying Cabonara which I haven't taste a good one for the past year.

- Delicious -

Satisfying dinner with a big smile. :)

Location :
Lot 47, Ground Floor, Block F, Plaza 333, 
Lorong Plaza 333-5, 89500 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia.

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