I always say that scenery in Sabah is always catchy. "The Land Below the Wind", a state that is not advance, and yet not laid back, it is just nice.
It was quite sometimes that I have not been visiting Kundasang area, while experiencing that cold breezy air and appreciate the wonders of our Mt. Kinabalu.
- Desa Dairy Farm -
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First stop - Nabalu Kundasang
It takes about 1 and half hour from Kota Kinabalu City to reach Kundasang area and one of the best spot to have a good photo of Mt. Kinabalu while buying some snacks and some local delish atNabalu Kundasang.
In fact, fruits and vegetable are fresh and also can be found in Kota Kinabalu City.
- Nabalu Kundasang -
A short visiting before we headed to Kinabalu Pine Resort for lunch. Lunch was delicious with local fried noodles as our choice.
- View from Kinabalu Pine Resort -
The perfect view to experience Mt. Kinabalu scene with near distance. But, the cloud covered the mountain slightly in the afternoon.
One of the best time is to see from 6.30am! Need to stay overnight to see the view next morning.
- View from Kinabalu Pine Resort's Restaurant -
- View at Kinabalu Pine Resort -
- View from Kinabalu Pine Resort -
- Nabalu Kundasang -
Vegetables selling at RM10.00 for any three selection.
- Desa Dairy Farm -
- Desa Dairy Farm -
With 199 hectares in size of farm, while most cows are Holstein Friesian
cows imported from New Zealand, the highest milk producers of all cattle
breeds.
Desa is always close to our heart since age of 7, where sponsored milk by Desa was given to our primary school. They always say - "We grow with Desa milk!" (我们喝着Desa 牛奶长大的)
- Desa Dairy Farm -
Mesilau located 100km away from Kota Kinabalu City. The air is cold and we encouraged friends and family to wear sweater of thick clothes when we headed there.
- Desa Dairy Farm -
With good publicity of Desa by the locals and tourist with "Little New Zealand of Malaysia", Desa provide a range of product from milk, gelato, yogurt, pizza and more. Some of the specialties only can be tasted here at Mesilau.
As for milk and yogurt, we can purchase from supermarket from our neighbor hood.
The rain started to fall after our visiting to Desa, while on the way back to Kota Kinabalu, we did passed by Kinabalu Park while I was having my nap, therefore no photos available to show here!
For my journey in video form, do check out HERE to watch more!
With SOW Sabah having a booth at Borneo Eco Film Festival from 2nd November to 4th November at Suria Sabah.
We saw the native food booth is there as well. For the first time in my life, we challenged ourselves to have Butod. Sago Worm as widely known.
Butod is one of the source of energy to the native and they just had it like a norms. For us, it's like heaven and earth. Watch our video for hilarious moment.
My mom always said that there's one shop that having one of the best BBQ Roasted Pork and Pork Yam.
I have been here before, but can't really recall how it taste and recent visit to Papar for "jalan-jalan dekat Sabah".
Did I told you that Sabah having all kinds of noodle named after each province, from Tuaran Mee, Tamparuli Mee, Kota Belud Mee and Sandakan Mee. I don't think Papar claimed having Papar mee, but for sure having the best roasted pork here at Papar.
Operated for more than 80 years from older generation until the current generation of the 3rd and 4th. The name Leong Yung Hua 梁荣华 was named after their great grandfather who were originated from China, and why do the shop was named such, its all because Chinese always named after our name back then, no fancy signature, and especially the recipe by their great grandfather as well.
I always wonder what does a small town like Papar could offer for meal. Not many for sure. ;) If you know any other good recommendation here in Papar, do let me know!
Opening Hour :
6am to 5pm Location :
Papar Town (Opposite Cheng Wah Primary School) GPS Location : 5.735573N 115.9329942E Contact No :
Ah Lun 0165366971
Those evergreen taste that KK people knows! Non the less, I don't think I need to include those which are highly recommended online and including those which are overate as well. In this entry, I will recommend those that us, locals normally go instead.
东炎！FRESH PRAWN TOM YUM!
我未成放弃过的一样美食！ 来这间茶店必定要吃的！
I
always love to eat spicy food and the he fact is, it has been years I
never walk off from the previous shop the stall at. Recently (currently
April 2016), the stall has been moved to have a restaurant operated by
Ah Chee himself! Yup! Its him, and now with more selection.
阿志 Tom Yum (Ah Zhi Tom Yum)
地点
Location : Segama, next to Orange Convenient Store, can be seen from
the main road. Its opposite row from behind Horizon Hotel.
Being a Sabahan, we do love "yum cha" (a local dialect meaning a cup of drink"). Aside from having latte from expensive cafes, we opt for the local classic taste when we are in town. So here are TWO recommendations and just I love!
2. 佳华面包茶餐室 Kedai Kopi Jia Hua (Non Halal)
文章 Blog post : Soft Butter Kaya Bun
地点 Location : Bundusan Penampang (Love it here), Kolombong (2nd choice) and Metro Town.
FISH NOODLES
新鲜鱼， 价钱也不错！他们家时常都是人山人海的！
Sabah famous for its fresh seafood. There's people who always came just for seafood, especially wise price and delicious ones!
Tung Fong Seafood Restaurant （东风海鲜饭店）
文章 Blog post : Kon Lou Fish Soup
地点 Location : Inanam
猪肠粉 Zhu Chang Fen!
好久没吃那么好吃的猪肠粉！ 第一次吃了它， 让我念念不忘！
Its been so long since the last I had good Zhu Chang Fen. Spotted theirs and gosh it was so heavenly! Soft texture and the sauce just superb!
Always a good choice to have their signature dish! Even drove all the way to have it.
瓊樂茶餐室 Keng Lok Restaurant
Serving the signature noodles that possibly the first one I'm in love! Topped with century eggs, salted vegetables and mince pork!
Link : Signature Noodles
地点 Location : Bandar Penampang Baru(Lorong Bandar Penampang Baru), Penampang. Near Servay Supermarket.
沙巴生肉面！ SABAH MUST EAT SANG NYUK MIAN!
来沙巴该吃人人介绍的生肉面！ 没吃的， 哪里可说来过呢？ 嘻嘻 :)
Many said that if you happen to visit Sabah, you MUST EAT Sang Nyuk Mian,
otherwise you never came here! There's a long list of where to eat Sang
Nyuk Mian, so I'm going to cut it short to two restaurants that I prefer
to have my bowl.
2. 金沙园生肉面Kedai Kopi Melanian (Non Halal)
文章 Blog Post - Review
地点 Location : Lintas Plaza
点心！ DIM SUM TIME!
我爱点心！
I
love Dim Sum and I guess many of us do. Restaurant serving Dim Sum are
so packed in town. The one I prefer the most is the following
restaurant. Non the less, I still likes it although we knew that it
will be
quite thirsty after consumption. And just to let you know, they still
maintain the
taste for so many years!
地点 Location : The Peak Vista (I love to be here), Gaya Street (second choice to be at) and Wisma Merdeka.
锅贴 水饺
本地人的小吃。 在亚庇， 卖着锅贴水饺有好多家。 在这篇文章我觉得不错的是这几家。
We called it as dumplings, either served with fried or boiled. Normally we can find it at local coffee shops, a small stall around the corner. Dumplings should be said as a side dish or snack during tea time or small eateries (light meals).
地点 Location : 津津茶室 Jin Jin Restaurant at Lintas Square, 莲华楼 Lotus Coffee Shop at Dah Yeh and 琼兴 Kheng Hin Kopitiam at Luyang.
肉骨茶 BAK KUT TEH
一碗肉骨茶在雨天吃是很棒的！
KL do have a lot of good Bak Kut Teh, non the least, Sabah too! Tourist came here to try our Bak Kut Teh and always so packed. These are the two that I normally had and I will go.
1. Sin Kee Bak Kut Teh （新记肉骨茶）(Non Halal)
文章 Blog Post : Bak Kut Teh
地点 Location ： Near Gaya Street
2. Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh (佑记肉骨茶) (Non Halal)
文章 Blog post ： Small bowls of meats
地点 Location : Gaya Street
That
time where we can enjoy a lovely night just for two of us, or a small
gathering too. I had my last birthday here! I do love this modern
European fine dining restaurant.
Dessert does play the trick, especially for girls like us or when we are stressed. :) Sitting there and enjoy the taste and time.
1. Cafe de Vie / De Vie Deli (Serve No Pork)
文章 Blog post : Crepe Cakes by the locals
地点 Location : Lintas Plaza, Metro Town, Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Bundusan Pavilion (current love).
2. Lucky Bean （幸运豆甜品坊）(Serve No Pork)
文章 Blog Post ： Good place to hang out
地点 Location : Lintas Square and Imago Mall
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.
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.
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 -
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!
