Sabah Tourism Board: Sea, Sight & Delicious Food in Sabah!

Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Italian, Authentic, Mexican, Kadazandusun, Western, Pizza, Bak Kut Teh

Do you often feel bored with eating the same kind of food every day? Well try these restaurants in Sabah instead! They are not your everyday food but rather authentic and unique in its own way. They bring a twist in its food where you can’t get it anywhere but here! There are various type of cuisine ranging from Italian to Chinese and even Kadazandusun. Make sure to try one of these delicious food today! The information from this article is provided by Sabah Tourism Board. (The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Some of the establishments below are not halal)

1. De’ L’s Cafe

Italian, Western, pizza, spaghetti, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

De Ls Café is an Italian and Western option here. The café in Sabah has an interesting warm and cozy retro rustic concept! Delicious food like Duck Breast Spaghetti and Spaghetti Carbonara are highly recommended. It is the only restaurant in town that serves thin-crust Smoked Duck Breast Pizza too! Desserts like Strawberry Field consist of a sinful concoction of chocolate sauce, strawberry filling and ice cream. Don’t miss the 30% discounts on all homemade cakes every Sunday!

2. Pin Xiang Bah Kut Teh

authentic,bak kut teh, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

Introducing authentic Klang Bah Kut Teh to Sabah, Pin Xiang Bah Kut Teh is located at one of the most strategic locations in KK City – Warisan Square in Sabah. Uses the right amount of herbs, the Bah Kut Teh soup at Pin Xiang is well-infused and fragrant. Other delicious food to try out are the 3 Layer Meats, Spare Ribs, Lean Meat, Pork Intestines, Rice Wine Kidney, Meat Balls, Braised Chicken Feet and more! The rice is aromatic, cooked with garlic and fried shallots. All delicious food here are MSG-free. The restaurant can seat up 100 diners at a time, both indoors and al fresco. Have a hearty bowl of bah kut teh at Pin Xiang today!

3. The Place

Italian, Western, pizza, spaghetti, Kadazandusun, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

Looking for some authentic Kadazandusun delights? The Place specializes in traditional local cuisine whilst offering Asian and Western favorites. Whet your appetite with a variety of ‘pusas’ or appetizers. Hinava, a tangy salad-like dish in which raw fish is cooked by the acidity of lime juice, ginger, diced red onion, sliced chilies, salt and grated Bambangan (a wild mango) seed. They also have the option of Prawn Hinava, Linugu (grilled beef and chicken platter) which are highly recommended! The Aramaitii Soup is a must try! The combination of Tuhau and Bambangan will develop a love-hate relationship due to its pungent smell but taste remarkably delicious. They only use natural ingredients that are freshly prepared daily, so get down to The Place in Sabah and try these delicious food out now!

4. Latest Recipe

buffet, Tempatan, Le Meridien, native cuisine, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Western, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

Latest Recipe is Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu’s new dining restaurant, which brings a new vibe to this hotel in Sabah. They offer unique culinary experiences, from ala carte menu to buffets to diners. Guests are also able to try out several sections namely the Tempatan (local native cuisine), Chinese, Indian, Western and Japanese specialties at five interactive live-cooking stations. If you happen to be in Kota Kinabalu, be sure to drop by Le Meridien’s Latest Recipe for an eye opening experience!

5. Cabo

Mexican, Nacho, Taco, Burrito, Fajita, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

Craving for Mexican cuisine? Just take a quick trip to the town of Lintas Plaza in Kota Kinabalu for your quesadilla fix at Cabo! A signature dish, The Nachos Libre is a generous serving of nachos with cheese, jalapenos, capsicums, homemade pico de gallo and topped with olives! A Mexican experience wouldn’t be complete without its favourites: choose from a selection of burritos, sizzling fajitas and tacos. Among the Taco favourites are Prawn Queen, Beer Battered Beauty and Taco Loco, which is served with the ‘Death Sauce 2.0’ – you’ll have to try this delicious food to fully understand its moniker. So quit wondering and start wandering to the Cabo restaurant in Sabah now!

6. Mad Ben

Italian, Western, pizza, beef, lamb, salmon, burger, burritos, tuhau, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu

Mad Ben Café is located along the city’s popular Gaya Street in Sabah. Mad Ben – the MAD stands for Make-A-Difference. For starters, Mad Ben Salad is a fresh serving of lettuce, onions, sun dried tomatoes and smoked salmon. If you are craving for a good juicy lamb shoulder, look no further. Served with the house mint sauce and gravy, the meat is marinated and cooked to perfection. Another signature dish is the tomato-based Pot Roast Beef – so tender, it falls off the bone! Pizzas, burgers and burritos also make an appearance on Mad Ben Café’s menu. But for a real Sabah-twist, we recommend the Cheesy Tuhau Pizza – tuhau is a type of wild ginger with a pungent smell, often served as a side dish in a Kadazan Dusun kitchen. Love it or loathe it, this special ingredient makes their cheesy pizza one of a kind!