The theme ingredient of this Chinese restaurant is bitter gourd. Either order dishes, or single meals. The fish head noodles with bitter gourd (RM11 for small) is delicious.
Great place for handmade bao. The skin is very good, not too thick, with fluffy texture. I like the mui choy bao (RM2.80) but the price has increased and the filling reduced.
A popular neighbourhood eatery with lots of loyal customers. Attentive service. The nasi kerabu is great for sharing. Not exactly the traditional style, it comes with some uncommon embellishments.
Located inside Book Excess, near the Piazza. A quiet place to have Japanese food. Enjoyed the nigiri sushi set, and grilled Sanma. Seafood is fresh. Attentive service. Kitchen is a tad slow though.
No-frills yakitori restaurant with a very appealing price point for a place like Taman Desa. Surprised to find motsu (intestines) skewers on the menu. Loved the akaebi. Some meats too chewy.
During peak hours, you might need to wait up to 1 hour for your food. Enjoyed the grilled iberico pork selection cuts, and Spanish octopus. Food comes with a complimentary cabbage salad.
An Instea branch with 2 floors, and an internal balcony with a view of the main entrance. Big space. Clean, with good a/c. The americano here is RM12.90, and is weak. I like the honey lemon aloe vera.
Dim sum restaurant with some roast meat options. The base price is RM7. The siew mai is has a good taste and meat texture. Ham Sui Kok is very crispy and not greasy.
Interesting stuff on the menu like Tomato Brown Rice Saikoro Steak, and Suzuki Curry Risotto. Portions are small though. Surprisingly, their seasonal Yu Sheng is really good.
Quiet with an event space. Love the Apple Crumble waffle here~ topped with ice cream, Biscoff, apple filling, and cinnamon. First time I was ever asked on how I like the texture of my waffle.
Main items here are nasi lemak, pan mee, and chicken chop.The nasi lemak is pretty good. Pan mee is just average. Definitely order the Signature Hainan Coffee (cold).
Famous for Beaufort Noodles. I ordered the the bihun version. Basically its stir-fried noodles with starchy gravy, minus the egg drop. Comes with a generous amount of vegetables, & meat. Good wok hei.
A wood-themed cafe with a lot of character. The interior is very chill with a low loft. Afogatto came with three scoops of vanilla ice cream. Chocolate cake is moist. Good coffee.
The baos have that handmade touch to it, but I think the skin is too thick with not enough filling. Polo bun is a great combination of textures with a great pineapple filling that's not sickly sweet.
Good representation of night life in Kota Kinabalu. Great place to chill and enjoy a cocktail (tried the Blood Orange, not quite to my liking). Do it al fresco or indoors. Ambience is great.
Great location. Facing Lintasan Deasoka. Elevated walkway to KK wet market. Walking distance to Tamu Gaya, restaurants and konbini. My room on the highest floor was decent, and the bed comfortable.
Enjoyed a bowl of their pork soup on a rainy afternoon. Really hit the spot. Loved the sweetness of the soup, with no unpleasant 'porkiness'. Fresh ingredients, smooth meat, and quality offal.
Popular seafood restaurant in a light industrial area. Plenty of parking at night. The restaurant is bright, spacious and clean. Well-staffed. Simple cooking methods here which highlight the freshness
Village vibe eatery. Fragrant local style curry noodles. Plenty of spices, not too spicy. I chose the prawn option (RM11).
Belongs to the Archdiocese of Kota Kinabalu. Has a bell tower outside with a plaque of past parish priests. The grotto is like a mini garden with a baptismal pool. Ample parking.
Made up of Australian Garden, English Rose Garden, and Borneo Garden. The Contemplation Garden has marble plaques inscribed with the names. Behind the Contemplation Garden is a lookout point.
The stewed wild boar is recommended, venison is good too. The local mushrooms are battered and deep-fried for a nice crunch. The fish maw soup is thick, with the aroma of cooking wine.
Dining there might feel a bit frustrating because of the amount of delivery orders that they fulfill. I liked the Chickanizer. Moist fried chicken fillet with crispy exterior paired with triple bacon.
The Rose Cheesecake is nicely infused with rose and rests on a bed of beetroot crumbs. The Pisang Pengat is perfect for food porn photos. A Westernized local dessert. Interesting banana semifreddo.
Giant freshwater prawns (udang galah) is the theme ingredient here. Have it in pasta, fried rice, soup noodles, tom kha, tom yum, and cheese. The signature seafood aglio-olio with udang galah is good.
Great place for shaved ice. Impressed with their bestseller~ Iron Lady Milk Tea Kakigori. The level of sweetness is on-point, and the aroma of tea is unmistakable. Magically fluffy shaved ice.
Popular with the young crowd. Minimalist design. Korean Potion is a great americano at RM8. Perfect with a Hojicha pound cake. Strong tea taste, but a bit dry. Unique dessert here is the dacquoise.
One of the few, and better cafes in Equine Park. Food portions are generous, and drinks are pretty good. Sweetie chicken bowl is like Korean fried chicken, and comes with a free drink.
Cofftail is the specialty here, which means "coffee cocktails" (don't worry, they still have the usual coffee options). For that reason, the interior is oriented like a bar.
