Food Hunt: Kota Kinabalu city – 40 foods below the wind
Looking for foods at Kota Kinabalu City Centre? Why not try some of the local favourite foods and also some highly recommended foods by tourists. Kota Kinabalu City Centre offers a wide variety of foods from Western to local Chinese cuisine. The City centre...
Order online – Food Delivery Service in Kota Kinabalu
UberEats or Foodpanda(updated: foodpanda recently launched in Kota Kinabalu) not coming to Kota Kinabalu anytime soon but the good news is that major Fast food chain and restaurants in Kota Kinabalu are offering food delivery service to the city.
Listed below are restaurants or apps who...
Ramadan street food – Wonderful flavours celebrating the best of nature
By Justine Cheng
More than just nasi lemak, grilled fish, curry puffs, popiah and penjaram (a traditional Sabahan cake), the varieties of Ramadan street food serves not only to satisfy our palates but also gives us the feeling of eating at the home of our...
Aki Sushi – modern Japanese dining by Sabahan
Aki means autumn in Japanese and also mean “grandfathers and every male ancestor of the past” for the Kadazandusun people of Sabah.
Aki Sushi brings modern Japanese dining to Kota Kinabalu citizens at Plaza 333, Donggongon bypass. Aki Sushi is more than just sushi! Aki...
Sabah Cultural Night at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Sabah is known for its richness in culture, tradition, and heritage. There are 32 ethnic groups in Sabah such as Kadazan Dusun, Bajau, Murut, Suluk, Malay and Chinese. Each group has its own cultural traditions and customs, resulting in a rich multi-dance ritual, song,...
Aquaponics – Plant, Feed the Fish and Harvest
Love plants and wanted an easy way to grow them at home? Then you should start your own aquaponics system at home. After hearing and learned how our vegetables and plants are grown in Sabah using extensive pesticide and chemicals, we decide to start...
Great Western Breakfast in Kota Kinabalu
Looking for hearty big Western Breakfast instead of your regular Kopitiam food in Kota Kinabalu? check out these cafes in Kota Kinabalu serving western breakfast.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Bean & Tea leaf serve extensive all day breakfast. You can choose from a simple croissant set to Croque...
Winner Hotel Restaurant – Heritage Establishment in Kota Kinabalu
We recently asked which restaurant in Kota Kinabalu can be considered as a Heritage Establishment? We work with Heritage Sabah to come out with a list of "heritage establishment" and one of their recommendations is Winner Hotel Restaurant.
Winner Hotel Restaurant is over 60 years...
Kids friendly Cafe in Kota Kinabalu
With cafe mushrooming around Kota Kinabalu, we would expect parents will find it easier to dine out while knowing that their kids occupied with good foods and most importantly, area to play in. what we realise is finding a kids friendly restaurants and cafes in...
Video: a bowl of delicious beef noodle at Kedai Kopi Nyuk Pau baru
Kedai Kopi Nyuk Pau baru serving good and delicious beef noodle for over 30 years. They have franchise all over Kota Kinabalu but people still love their Menggatal branch helm by the daughter. See the story and preparation of Kedai Kopi Nyuk Pau Baru...
Steamboat / hotpot in Kota Kinabalu
Buffet Steamboat
1. Windbell Lido
Specialize in steamboat and/or local specialty buffet, Windbell used to operate at 3rd beach Tanjung Aru and they moved to a spacious space at Lido. Dine with comfort at a spacious garden to cater to your special events and ample parking...
Local Sabah Souvenirs you should get when visiting Sabah
Sabah is well known for its nature and tropical rainforests. While visitors cannot bring the nature to their home country, there are so many products which are only available in Sabah, and they will be a souvenir for your loved ones. Make sure you...
Plaza 333 – New foodies destination
Plaza 333, a new commercial area located alongside Donggongon bypass offers a vast selection of eateries and Restaurants. Below are some of the eateries we tried over the last few months. The list will be updated regularly as more eateries are coming up in...
New Retaurants,Cafes and Eateries in Kota Kinabalu Year 2018
The year 2018 saw the introduction of many International brands entering the Kota Kinabalu market. The biggest name to enter Kota Kinabalu is Dominos Pizza with the opening of their first outlet at T1 Bundusan and the opening of a total of 4 outlets...
I Grew up in Ranau
5°58'N 116°41'E. Thanks to Google Maps, I was able to look at my hometown from a different dimension; from a macroscale level and zooming in to such a beautifully sculptured landlocked district with a majestic hilly geographical structure. I wonder whose fault it is...
Sunset dining in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu has some of the most unforgettable views. Its ‘golden hour’ is an equivalent to a dramatic postcard picture and there are many locations in Kota Kinabalu that put up an impressive light show. Enjoy sunset while having a glass of cocktails or...
Foods and services at Kota Kinabalu Airport Terminal 1 (KKIA)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), the 2nd busiest airport in Malaysia is located 10 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu city center. KKIA offers all the conveniences of a modern airport, including a variety of shopping and dining venues. The terminal is divided into 3...
What to do in Kota Kinabalu – activities and places to visit
Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah located on the west coast of Sabah. Kota Kinabalu, better known as KK by locals, is the perfect jumping-off point to explore the stunning nature that surrounds the city. The city center is compact and offers...
Mee Sup Pipin – Originally Mee Sup Inobong
When looking for food at Donggongon, everyone will mention of Mee Sup Pipin. What is Mee Sup Pipin and why does it called Mee Sup Pipin. We meet up with Georgina Pipin, The owner of Mee Sup Pipin and ask her about the origin of...
Rooftop Bar @ Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu launched the Kota Kinabalu's newest, iconic sunset and evening rooftop bar on the highest floor on its recently renovated 15th floor. The Rooftop Bar is the only 'sunset in motion' experience in the most vibrant location overlooking the bustling night...
Sabah Food Awards 2016 winners unveiled
The Sabah Food Awards 2016 ceremony and awards presentation was held at the Azure Pool Bar & Cafe, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. The 2nd edition of the Sabah Food Awards included the introduction of 12 categories for selection among the public, with 2 additional...
Oodles of Noodles – The many types of noodles in Sabah
by: Cassey Ashley Sua
If it’s noodles you’re craving, look no further because the Malaysian Bornean state of Sabah has got you covered. Whilst Sabah is known for being culturally rich accompanied by panoramic sights, it also offers a wide variety of unique noodle dishes...
Bonaterra Borneo – Beans to Bar Borneo Chocolate
Beans to bar artisan chocolates, handcrafted chocolates have been gaining popularity for the past few years. Bean-to-bar chocolate makers take cacao beans, make chocolate, and create the chocolate bars and products we love. That’s different from a chocolatier who takes already-made chocolate and turns...
Maxis launched #maxis4gmakanlokal campaign with Sabaheats
Maxis recently launched #maxis4gmakanlokal campaign on their Instagram. The campaign purpose is to explore the food places on Maxis 4G-ready locations in Malaysia. Maxis work with 5 Instagrammers to across Malaysia, each venture into one of the 5 regions - North M'sia (Penang & Ipoh), South M'sia...
The changing face of Jalan Dewan
A new wave of cafes and restaurants has taken over Jalan Dewan, a street that began its humble beginnings as a printer street. The remaining few printer houses have been here for the past 22 years and Lucy’s Backpackers, May Florist, and First Plastic...
3 Unique breakfast experience in Kota Kinabalu we love
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A good day starts with a wonderful and tasty breakfast meal. There are many good places around Kota Kinabalu to kickstart the day but nothing beats a wonderful breakfast experience surrounded by beautiful scenery and...
A culture through food (The vastness of it all, One lifetime is probably not long enough … to sample the whole of Chinese cuisine)
From history, a conquered population usually ends up blending their culture and lifestyle with those belonging to the conqueror who dominated them. Whatever the conqueror or invader had to offer would cover up a larger portion of those from the local people. Even though...
8 “Must eat” food when visiting Sabah
What is the "must eat" in Sabah? I got asked this question a lot and many local Sabahan seems to be at lost what food to recommend their visiting friends. My answer to this question is, eat the food that is unique to Sabah. Why bother...
Wine Talk : Does the Wine Glass Affect the Wine’s Taste?
We heard that the actual wine glass affects the taste of the wine. Not that I care as I try drinking Wine from a plastic cup before when I can't bother to look for a proper wine glass.
Apparently, the wine glass does affect the wine's...
