It is no longer a new "thing" in Kota Kinabalu today. While people aiming for healthier lifestyle, there's increasing lifestyle concept cafes and restaurants blooming in the market.
Well, good for us as consumers, right?
What is POKE BOWL eventually? How does it exist?
Poke Bowl originated from Hawaii. A Hawaiian dish that is deeply rooted in Japanese cuisine. Poke means "cut into pieces" and refers to the slices or cubes of raw fish that are served in a bowl along with rice, dressing, vegetables and seasonings.
Image Credit : Super Ono
Here would be the list of Poke Bowl found in Kota Kinabalu!
If missing out in the list, let me know and I will add on here!
Blending art and coffee, add on with friendly services. Not too crowded, just parking is an issue.
Located at Lintas, next to 99 Speedmart. There's one Korean Cafe operated by brother and sister, both golfers and chosen Kota Kinabalu to live.
I like the patience of both brother and sister, somehow taught us Korean culture too.
Sister Namu shared that she love to bake and I shall say that their cake is not very fancy but surely simple while not very sweet. We love the simplicity that not rich in flavour.
More over, they do serve home made Korean buns, Macarons, and Korean specialties which I see only at Namu Cafe.
They are serving Korean noodles / Bibimbap and more Korean dishes.
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.
******************************** 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.
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
******************************** Sang Nyuk Mian
The pork noodle that they always say that "You did not visit KK if you didn't taste Sang Nyuk Mian.
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
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
In fact, it was lovely to be one lucky person to be there.
Valentine’s Day is a close-to-heart occasion for those struck by cupid’s
arrow to celebrate their love. Besides the ubiquitous roses and
chocolate, a romantic dinner gives couples the opportunity to spend time
and rekindle their romance during the season of love.
With a very unique offering, Hilton Kota Kinabalu invites guests to create beautiful memories with their loved ones at Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill, complemented by Borneo’s pinkish sunrays as the backdrop. Adding to the luxe-casual atmosphere is a well-curated 5-course set menu featuring various western cuisines.
The Menu
Starter : Marinated Yabbies
with quinoa salad, black caviar and artichoke
Soup : Yukon Potato Soup with Shimeji mushrooms and passion fruit
sorbet.
Entrée (Option to choose)
Pan Fried Angus Beef
Medallions with mushroom gratin, roasted vegetables and truffle mush,
or
Oven Smoked Norwegian Salmon with cauliflower lemon puree, charred
vegetables and tomato compote.
Dessert
Hibiscus Raspberry Entremets, champagne
spheres and chocolate Florentine
There will be a single stalk flower
for ladies and chocolate praline as giveaways.
Valentine's reservation available for 14 February
2020, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. The dinner is priced at RM250 nett per
person for restaurant dining, RM280 nett per person for poolside dining
and RM100 nett for additional wine pairing.
A special discount is available for Hilton Dining APAC members.
For more information and reservations, please call Hilton Kota Kinabalu at +60 88 356 000 or email BKIKK_FB@hilton.com.
It's year end and it's almost Happy New Year 2020!
Oh boy, food tasting will be consecutively for weeks perhaps. Let us start with Metropot, which located at Metro Town.
Metropot’s Head Chef - Chef Tony Lau Jien has prepared a range of specialties for this coming year end festivity promotion for Metropot’s diners. Among the highlight of the promotions are Christmas special dishes, new set lunch and dinner menus, and new snack food for the pub.
Christmas
special dishes will be available starting from 20 December 2019 till 15
January 2020, priced at RM18.00++ per dish with choices of either Chicken Burritos, Pan Seared Butterfish and Lamb Chop with Rosemary and Herbs.
Additional side dishes also available at RM5.00++ per items such as either Green Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, Pumpkin Creamy Soup or Whole Corn Fried Rice.
In addition, Diners may also choose Spaghetti Aglio Olio at RM8.00++ to accompany with the main dish. Dessert will be Basques Burnt Cheesecake priced at RM10.00++ per piece and Rising Moon Mocktails
will be RM5.00++ per glass.
Metropot’s
new Set Lunch and Dinner Menus are Chicken Stew Rice, Crispy Braised Chicken, Pan Seared Butterfish with Pesto Sauce and Braised Spicy Beef Tendon.
All served with a bowl of soup of the day and steamed rice,
priced at RM9.90++ per set and with add on of RM1.00++ for a glass of Herbal Tea.
Available daily for lunch at 12noon till 3pm and for dinner from 6pm till 9pm.
Among the new snack items available at the Metropot’s pub are Salted Egg Tortilla with Fries, Cheesy Nachos with Chicken Salsa, Crispy and Spicy Gizzards and Crispy Salted Egg Chicken. All items priced at RM6++ per plate.
Metropot
Bistro
All-day dining outlet that served breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Operating Hours : From 9.00am – 12.00am while the
Metropot Pub
Operating Hours : From 4.00pm – 2.00am
(Happy Hours start from 4.00pm – 10.00pm) and Karaoke available at 10.00pm
onwards.
