Sandakan Food Festival – Happening this August 2017!
Have you caught wind? The first ever Sandakan Food Festival is finaly happening this August from 26th August to 2nd September 2017. It will be a 8 days celebration of food at Festival village and throughout Sandakan. For more details follow them on their...
Nam Chai Seafood Bak Kut Teh (南财肉骨茶)
Sandakan is famous for its seafood. There are abundance of seafood in Sandakan that bak kut teh stall here decide to serve seafood in bak kut teh. One of the famous and top recommended shop for seafood bak kut teh is Nam Chai Seafood...
Stay and Dine at Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan
Sandakan, located at the east coast of Sabah is the gateway for ecotourism destinations in Sabah. Sandakan is about 7 hours drive away from Kota Kinabalu and take only 45 minutes by flight. Sandakan is a good place to visit as it is easily...
Kedai Kopi Baru Bar Lok Yuen, Sandakan
Kedai Kopi Bar Lock Yuen has been serving buns and pastries at Sandakan for over 50 years old. They started further up Jalan Bokara 50 years ago and move to current location 40 years ago. The old aunty still around taking care of the...
Sandakan food – Kedai Roti Gold Crown 金冠麵包中西餅店
Kedai Roti Gold Crown (金冠麵包中西餅店) serve great variety of pastries and cakes. Many locals come here for their famous Tausa Piang (red bean pastry) The shop is located beside Leila Road, at Tanah Merah Area near Sandakan Town.
Kedai Roti Gold Crown is great place...
Pusat Makanan Laut Pasir Putih Baru
When in Sandakan, Seafood is a must. One of the most popular seafood restaurant in Sandakan is Pusat Makanan Laut Pasir Putih Baru.
Safety is still the main concern for tourist in Sandakan as Pusat Makanan Laut Pasir Putih is located next to Ocean King...
2D1N trip to Sandakan – Nature, food, and colours of Sandakan
Sandakan is only 45 minutes flight away from Kota Kinabalu. A short to Sandakan is a great way to discover Sandakan as there are tons of things to do. I was recently invited for 2D1N to Sandakan and attend the colours of Sandakan event by...
Sandakan Food Trail – Foods you must try when in Sandakan
Located at the east coast of Sabah, Sandakan used to be known as Little Hong Kong because of its similar skyline and landscape and of course because of its prosperity. Over its hundred years of history, Sandakan has developed from a village to be...
Sandakan Spring noodle at Sim Sim Bridge 7 （第7桥）
Kampung Buli Sim Sim is the earliest form of housing in Sandakan. The water village is built on stilts along side the coast of Sandakan. Our food hunting trip bring us to Sim Sim bridge no.7. Know for their spring noodle.
A simple house converted...
Old meets new at Sandagen Kopitiam, Sandakan (San Da Gen)
Invited review by San Da Gen Kopitiam
Visitors to Sandakan usually avoid staying at the town area because they complain that it's hard to find local Sandakan foods at the town area while commercial area at Mile 4 and the new IJM area offers lots...
Sandakan food – Kedai Makan Ngee Lee
Kedai Makan Ngee Lee is famous for its coconut pudding and cantonese roast. Kedai Makan Ngee Lee is located just next to Kedai Roti Gold Crown at Tanah Merah, Leila Road. If you are passing by the area, you would not though this shop serve...
Colours of Sandakan 2015
Colours of Sandakan was held at Sandakan Harbour Square piazza on June 11 to 14. The event was organised by Sandakan Tourist Association (STAN)
Colours of Sandakan showcased exciting traditional handicraft bazaar and well choreographed Sabah cultural dance performances. Moreover, hoteliers & restaurant operators with...
Cafes in Sandakan that you should visit
by Susan Chang
More cafes are opening in Sandakan town. These are some of the popular cafes visited by the locals and tourists.
Sandakan Town Centre
One of the most popular tourist destination is Balin Roof Top Garden & Bistro which is located at Nak Hotel at Sandakan...
Balin Roofgarden – The Coolest (only) rooftop garden bar & bistro in Sandakan
The visitor to Sandakan will realize that there is nothing much happening in the town area as much of the eatery is located in the housing area. If you happen to stay at the town and looking for a place to hang out, Balin...
