Tuaran Mee

About This Dish

Tuaran Mee is a legendary dish from the town of Tuaran near Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, renowned for its distinctive yellow egg noodles that are handmade daily using traditional methods. The noodles are made from a simple but precise mixture of flour, eggs, and alkaline water, which gives them their unique yellow color, springy texture, and subtle egg flavor that cannot be replicated by machine-made noodles.

Traditionally served dry with soy sauce and topped with sliced pork, char siew (barbecued pork), vegetables, and a soft-boiled egg, Tuaran Mee is all about the quality of the noodles themselves. The dish is often accompanied by a clear pork bone soup on the side. The noodles are slightly charred over high heat, giving them a subtle smoky flavor and a satisfying chewiness that distinguishes them from other noodle dishes in Malaysia.

This dish represents the Cantonese culinary tradition that has been preserved in Sabah for generations. Each serving is made to order, with the noodles quickly blanched in boiling water and then tossed with the seasonings at the table for maximum freshness and texture.

Where to Eat in Kota Kinabalu

• Kedai Tuaran Mee - Jalan Tuaran, Tuaran - 4.8
• Yee Fung Tuaran Mee - Likas - 4.6
• Sin Kong Tuaran Mee - Inanam - 4.5

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