Sabahan Specialty
Hinava
Cured fish salad with ginger, chili, shallots and lime juice. A signature Sabahan Nyonya dish.
Nyonya Cuisine in Kota Kinabalu
Sabahan Peranakan — Indigenous Ingredients & Traditional Techniques
About Nyonya Cuisine in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu's Nyonya cuisine incorporates indigenous Sabahan ingredients with Peranakan techniques.
Here, the Peranakan tradition meets the bounty of Malaysian Borneo — fresh seafood from the South China Sea, unique local vegetables, and traditional preservation methods create a Nyonya experience found nowhere else in Malaysia.
Fresh Sea Catch
Daily catches from the South China Sea
Indigenous Herbs
Sabahan wild herbs and ingredients
Traditional Methods
Time-honored family recipes
Signature Nyonya Dishes
Sabahan Specialty
Bosou
Fermented soybeans prepared in traditional Nyonya style. A savory accompaniment.
Lasia
Sago noodles in rich coconut broth with chicken and vegetables. Unique to Sabahan Nyonya.
Ombus
Sweet buns filled with coconut and palm sugar. A beloved Nyonya dessert in Sabah.