KK's food reflects the diversity of its multi-racial population with mouthwatering Malay, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Nyonya and Western dishes served up at a variety of restaurants, kedai kopi's (coffee shops), and hotels.
We are truly spoilt for choice here and the cost is very reasonable, in fact eating out is cheaper than eating in !
Often asked for recommendations, we thought we'd list a few of our favourites with a map of how to get there. Please click here for a city map.
All are great value for money and well worth a visit or two, or three ....
Local Chinese / Malay
The Moon Bell
No 33 Jalan Haji Saman 88804, KK
If you drop off your wine earlier in the day the very friendly staff will even chill it ready for your meal later at no extra charge !
A banquet will cost around RM 30 per head !
The Moon Bell is closed on Mondays.
Reservations can be made with Karen Woo (the Owner / Manager) on 019-861-1605
Jeff D' Corner
Ground Floor, Lot 1, Luyang Phase 6 Shophouse,
Luyang, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 019 881 8427
Steaks, Chicken, Fish, salad and chips are available everyday along with other Chinese / Malay dishes.
Other dishes are available on certain days:
Lamb Shank - Every second wednesday or by special request.
Oxtail Soup - Mon, Tues, Thurs.
BBQ Lamb on or off the bone - Sat and Sunday.
Jeff D'Corner is open 7am - 11pm everyday and is about 10 mins out of town by taxi. Make sure to write down the address as taxi drivers will probably not know the place by name alone. To avoid disappointment phone Jeffrey first to make sure he is serving what you are hoping for.
Indian
Home Cooking and Family Restoran - Lot 18, Blk 3, Ground Floor, Api -api Centre, 88200 KK
Tel. 012 887 3807
Excellent food, great for Roti in the morning or a traditional Banana Leaf Set any time of day.
Mango Lassi's come highly recommended. Approx. cost for entire meal with drinks (non alcoholic) RM 12.00 GBP 1.80 per person.
Open 7am - 9.30pm mon- sun closed weds after 3pm.
German/ Italian
Gunter's Gasthaus
Batu 2, Tuaran Road, Likas. Tel. 088 217 249 . HP. 016 831 0787
Located just outside of the main towncentre, this is bit of a treat at approx RM 20.00 +++ GBP 3.50 for a very generous main dish, their spicy spaghetti bolognaise is the best i've ever tasted. The salad bar is FOC and you can eat as much as you like. Most taxi drivers know how to find Gunter's the drive from the city centre takes about 10 mins.
Open 11.30 - 2pm and 6.30 - 10.00 pm Mon - Saturday.
International Buffet
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, 88991 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Tel: +60 8 822 1234
The casual Tanjung Ria Cafe boasts a la carte menu of both local favourites and international dishes, as well as buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner buffets are excellent value for money and every evenings theme is a different country. Please click here for their website.
Cafe Boleh - Pacific Sutera Hotel
Sutera Harbour Resort,88100 Kota Kinabalu,Sabah, MALAYSIA, Tel: +60 88 318 888
Available from noon - 4 pm on Sat & Sundays. International buffet, very good food at an affordable "eat as much as you like" price of RM 45 ++ approx GBP 7.50 please visit this link for more in formation on this 5 star resort complex www.suteraharbour.com
Five Sails - Magellan Sutera Hotel
Sutera Harbour Resort,88100 Kota Kinabalu,Sabah, MALAYSIA, Tel: +60 88 318 888
Available on Sundays from 12 noon- 3pm. A very special treat with an elaborate spread of fine cuisine. What makes this International buffet stand out is the unlimited flow of sparkling Wolfblass Red Label wine. Cost RM110 ++ per person approx GBP 18.00
For more info see www.suteraharbour.com