Must Try
KK Fresh Seafood
Fresh catch from the South China Sea, served grilled, steamed, or fried. Chili crab and butter prawns are local favorites.
Kota Kinabalu Food Guide
Fresh seafood, Borneo's unique flavors, and the best of Malaysian cuisine with an island twist.
Borneo Gateway
Fresh from the South China Sea
Kota Kinabalu (KK), the capital of Sabah, offers a unique culinary experience found nowhere else in Malaysia. Being a coastal city on Borneo, KK is famous for its incredibly fresh seafood. The city combines Malay, Chinese, and indigenous Kadazan-Dusun cuisines.
The night markets by the waterfront serve the freshest catch daily, while traditional Kadazan-Dusun dishes offer a taste of Borneo's indigenous culture. Tuaran Mee and seafood dishes are must-tries for any visitor.
60+ Dishes
Borneo specialties
Borneo
Sabah's capital
Kadazan-Dusun
Indigenous cuisine
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Signature
Tuaran Mee
Handmade egg noodles from Tuaran, served fried or in soup. The noodles have a unique texture that's worth the trip.
Local
Hintak
Small deep-fried fish served with spicy sauce. A popularbeer snack found at night markets.
Unique
Bambangan
Wild mango served with shrimp paste (belachan). The combination of sweet, sour, and savory is addictive.
