Must-see restaurants in Sabah

  • Kohinoor

    Kota Kinabalu

    This silk-festooned waterfront restaurant looks promising, but its northern Indian cuisine is hit-and-miss. The naan bread is pillowy-soft, vegetarian…

  • Santan Asean Cuisine

    Kota Kinabalu

    Santan has waterside seating and features an extensive menu of Southeast Asian dishes ranging from beef rendang to chilli crab. There is also a good range…

  • Harbour Bistro Cafe

    Sandakan

    Regarded by many as the best of the gaggle of casual eateries that line the waterfront, the Harbour Bistro menu lists plenty of Asian options using beef,…

  • Sandakan Central Market

    Sandakan

    Located in what looks like a multi-storey car park, this is the best spot in town for cheap eats and food stalls. Upstairs you'll find strictly halal food…

  • One Street Durianz King

    Kota Kinabalu

    Follow your nose to one of KK's best and most enthusiastic durian purveyors. As well as the domesticated 'king' variety, look for the small, rare,…

  • Tai Fatt

    Sabah

    This is the best kedai kopi in Tuaran. It excels at char mien/mee goreng, the local, mouthwatering take on Chinese fried noodles, overflowing with…

  • Ohana Cafe

    Sabah

    Friendly little kopitiam that most definitely is not halal. Come here for pork belly, barbecued pork and pork broth, plus a crunchy dose of vitamins in…

  • Restoran Selera Farizah

    Sabah

    If you prefer a Muslim kedai kopi (coffee shop), you could try this place, which serves roti, curries and nasi campur, with a rapt local audience watching…

  • Buah-Buahan Yong

    Kota Kinabalu

    Large variety of imported and local fruits and other fruit products. Fresh fruit juices, peeled fruit portions, yogurt smoothies and fruity milkshakes are…

  • Centre Point Food Court

    Kota Kinabalu

    Your ringgit will go a long way at this popular and varied basement food court in the Centre Point mall. There are Malay, Chinese and Indian options, as…

  • Suria Sabah

    Kota Kinabalu

    This behemoth of a mall is home to a number of international fast-food chains. You'll also find sushi-train restaurants, ice-cream vendors and egg-tart…

  • Night Market

    Sabah

    In the evenings this space comes alive with locals chowing down on barbecued chicken wings, roti canai and other halal foodstuffs.

  • Milimewa Superstore

    Kota Kinabalu

    Stock up on picnic items and hiking snacks at the centrally located Milimewa Superstore.