DELICIOUSLY SABAH'S FOOD

In Sabah, the cuisine would be divided into four types of cuisine which is Chinese Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Italian Cuisine and Local Sabah Cuisine. People around the world that visit Sabah would choose many different types of food here.http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/eatingout/type/11-international-delights/

CHINESE CUISINE

Chinese cuisine is very illustrious indeed throughout the world, and thanks to a great number of Chinese residing in Sabah, Chinese delicacies are most abounding here. Enjoy special arrays of delectable Chinese dishes such as the dim sum and various other dishes at Chinese restaurants and coffee shops all around Sabah.



 

Equatorial Restaurant Address: Lot C-G8, C-G7, Ground Floor, Block C, Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh.Sabah, Malaysia. Telephone number: +6088 313399 / 313166 / 225166 

 

Four Seasons Restaurant Address: Lot G23, 24 & 25,Ground Floor, Kompleks Asia City, Jalan Asia City,Sabah, Malaysia. Business hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Monday – Friday) & 8:00am - 10:00pm (Saturday - Sunday) Telephone number: +6088 484988

SuperTanker Restaurant Address: Shoplot No. 12, 13, Grand Industrial hase 2, Jalan Bundusan, Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia Business hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm Telephone number: +6088 717889

INDIAN CUISINE

Indian food lovers will be delighted to find countless restaurants serving authentic Indian specialties scattered all around Sabah.

 

Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant Address: Waterfront EsplanadeSabah, Malaysia. Business hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm Telephone number: +6088 235160

Naan Address: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort,Sabah, Malaysia. Telephone number: +6088 792888

ITALIAN CUISINE

The Italian cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes, with its roots traced back to 4th century BC. Today, it is one of the most favoured foreign cuisines in Sabah. Just talk about cheese, pasta and wine - we Sabahans say, "Sedap bah!"

 

Bella Italia Pizzeria Ristorante Cafe Address: Ground Floor, Shop 69, Hotel Jesselton, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Business hours: Daily (6am - 11pm) Telephone number: +6088 313366

Grazie Italia Pizzeria Ristorante Cafe Address: Lot 2-1-30G, Ground Floor, Level 1, Wawasan Plaza Complex,Sabah, Malaysia. Business hours: Monday – Friday (11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm), Weekends & Public Holidays (6pm – 11pm) Telephone number: +6019 5315246

Little Italy Address: Ground Flr, No. 23, Hotel Capitol, Jalan Haji Saman,Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Business hours: 10:00am - 11:30pm Telephone number: +6088 232231

Toscani's Italian & Spanish Fusion Address: Lot 14, The Waterfront, Sabah, Malaysia Business hours: 11:30am - midnight (daily) & till 1:00am (Friday and Saturday) Telephone number: +6088 242879

LOCAL SABAH CUISINE

The local Sabahan people are natural born connoisseurs. Just mention local Sabah favourites and you'll be introduced to a myriad of diverse dishes ranging from Chinese, Malay and traditional Kadazandusun specialties. Try out popular picks such as ngiu chap, rojak, soto and hinava-guaranteed to make it into your favourite food list! 

Bak Kut Teh

The name bak kut teh literally translates ‘pork bone tea’. At its simplest, it consists only of meaty pork ribs in a complex broth of herbs and spices. A bowl of bak kut teh may also be served with offal, varieties of mushrooms, lettuce, and pieces of dried tofu.

This famous Chinese delicacy is usually eaten with rice and is often served with you tiao (strips of fried dough). Soy sauce mixed with chopped cili padi and minced garlic is usually taken together as a dip. Bak kut teh makes a great filling dinner for those with super healthy appetites!

Kim Min Coffee Shop Address: 92, Gaya Street,88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Business hours: Open from 5pm-11pm daily Telephone number: 088-255627 or 012 803 3329 (Tony Kong)

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh Address: 74 Jalan Gaya,Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Business hours: 4.30pm - 11.00pm Closed alternate Monday. Telephone number: +6088 221192 

Beaufort Mee 

Beaufort Mee is Chinese-style fried home-made local yellow noodles from the district of Beaufort, served with your choice of meat or seafood and a generous amount of crunchy and fresh choy-sim (Chinese greens). Available from Restoran Beaufort (Shop No.1, Ground Floor, Taman Mesra, Penampang, Tel: 016 818 9339) - open from 8am - 2pm & 6pm - 9pm and closed Monday.

Address: Shop No.1, Ground Floor, Taman Mesra, Penampang, Sabah Malaysia
Business hours: 8am - 2pm & 6pm - 9pm and closed Monday
Telephone number: +6016 881 2323 (Richard)

Claypot Rice

Clay pot rice is usually taken as a dinner dish. This delicious sticky rice is typically served with Chinese sausage (lap cheong) and vegetables. The rice is cooked in the clay pot first and cooked ingredients like diced chicken and Chinese sausage are added in later.

Traditionally, the cooking is done over a charcoal stove, giving the dish a distinctive flavour. In some places, it is served with dark soya sauce and also dried salted fish. Clay pot cooking is rather time consuming, nevertheless, it will all be worthwhile as it makes a very fine feast.

Whet your appetite with a bowl of clay pot rice at eateries such as Grace Point in Sembulan, Restoran Yee Fung in Gaya Street, Food City in Kolombong, Food Paradise food court City Mall (3rd Floor) and Wisma Merdeka food court (2nd Floor).  

Equatorial Restaurant Address: Lot C-G8, C-G7, Ground Floor, Block C, Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jalan Mat Salleh.Sabah, Malaysia. Telephone number: +6088 313399 / 313166 / 225166

SuperTanker Restaurant Address: Shoplot No. 12, 13, Grand Industrial hase 2, Jalan Bundusan, Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia Business hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm Telephone number: +6088 717889