Guidebook for Kota Kinabalu

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Guidebook for Kota Kinabalu

Food Scene

Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup in the Peranakan cuisine. It onsists of rice noodles or rice vermicelli with chicken, prawn or fish, served in spicy soup; either based on rich and spicy curry coconut milk, or based on sour asam. Head to Yee Fung for a local spicy curry coconut milk based laksa!
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Yee Fung Laksa
127 Jalan Gaya
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Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup in the Peranakan cuisine. It onsists of rice noodles or rice vermicelli with chicken, prawn or fish, served in spicy soup; either based on rich and spicy curry coconut milk, or based on sour asam. Head to Yee Fung for a local spicy curry coconut milk based laksa!
Local delicacies such as Roti Kahwin, Teh tarik, dim sum station and etc. It is very quaint with old style furniture and decoration. Blend in with the locals here.
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Fook Yuen | Gaya Street
69 Jalan Gaya
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Local delicacies such as Roti Kahwin, Teh tarik, dim sum station and etc. It is very quaint with old style furniture and decoration. Blend in with the locals here.
Hidden inside Kepayan area is a fish expert selling fresh seafoods to the neighbourhood and friends. They operated from their home and more like a private kitchen where they serve the freshest seafood available daily homecooked style. It’s better to call before visiting to check what seafood they served on the day you visiting as the seafood is seasonal and very limited space available.
TaukehFish Recipe.
Jalan Kepayan
Hidden inside Kepayan area is a fish expert selling fresh seafoods to the neighbourhood and friends. They operated from their home and more like a private kitchen where they serve the freshest seafood available daily homecooked style. It’s better to call before visiting to check what seafood they served on the day you visiting as the seafood is seasonal and very limited space available.
The most popular Bak Kut Teh for the locals and tourist. Opening hour: 4.30 pm to 11pm
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
7 Jalan Gaya
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The most popular Bak Kut Teh for the locals and tourist. Opening hour: 4.30 pm to 11pm
Sabah is famous for its seafood and the most convenient place to have good and reasonably priced seafood is at Welcome Seafood, Asia City. Open during the lunch hour and dinner time. The place packed with tourist from 5pm onwards. Opening hour: 11.30 am to 2pm, 4.30 pm to 10pm
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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
Jalan Asia City
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Sabah is famous for its seafood and the most convenient place to have good and reasonably priced seafood is at Welcome Seafood, Asia City. Open during the lunch hour and dinner time. The place packed with tourist from 5pm onwards. Opening hour: 11.30 am to 2pm, 4.30 pm to 10pm
Plaza 333, a new commercial area located alongside Donggongon bypass offers a vast selection of eateries and Restaurants.
Sinners & Saints, Plaza 333
Jalan Pintas Penampang
Plaza 333, a new commercial area located alongside Donggongon bypass offers a vast selection of eateries and Restaurants.

Drinks & Nightlife

Kota Kinabalu's one-stop dining and entertainment centre is found right here along the famous Waterfront. The Waterfront is a popular hangout for both locals and visitors alike. Plenty of food outlets to choose from, from Indian cuisine to fusion food. The Waterfront would come to life at night, a popular after-hours hangout and lots of great places to enjoy happy hours as you watch the sun set over the South China Sea.
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KK Waterfront
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Kota Kinabalu's one-stop dining and entertainment centre is found right here along the famous Waterfront. The Waterfront is a popular hangout for both locals and visitors alike. Plenty of food outlets to choose from, from Indian cuisine to fusion food. The Waterfront would come to life at night, a popular after-hours hangout and lots of great places to enjoy happy hours as you watch the sun set over the South China Sea.
Vino Vino Bistro takes the quintessential notion of a wine bar to new heights. Vino Vino presents a welcome respite with its inviting atmosphere, dazzling wine list and delectable menu. Enhance the dining experience with their recommended wine pairings from the extensive wine list featuring production Australian and European vineyard selections.
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Vino Vino Bistro
off Coastal Highway
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Vino Vino Bistro takes the quintessential notion of a wine bar to new heights. Vino Vino presents a welcome respite with its inviting atmosphere, dazzling wine list and delectable menu. Enhance the dining experience with their recommended wine pairings from the extensive wine list featuring production Australian and European vineyard selections.

Sightseeing

Kinabalu Park, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal values". Mount Kinabalu - Borneo's tallest mountain is situated in the park. 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu.
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Kinabalu Park
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Kinabalu Park, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its "outstanding universal values". Mount Kinabalu - Borneo's tallest mountain is situated in the park. 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu.

Parks & Nature

Tun Fuad is the most popular jogging site in Kota Kinabalu city. During weekend and Sunday, there are so many joggers that very likely you would see your friend or familiar faces.
Tun Fuad Stephens Park
Tun Fuad is the most popular jogging site in Kota Kinabalu city. During weekend and Sunday, there are so many joggers that very likely you would see your friend or familiar faces.
Perdana Park is a leisure area which offers a range of recreational activities and eateries. The park features a running track and is a popular spot for runners.
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Angel's Steamboat & Angel's Kitchen
Jalan Tanjung Aru
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Perdana Park is a leisure area which offers a range of recreational activities and eateries. The park features a running track and is a popular spot for runners.

Arts & Culture

Mari Mari Cultural Village tour is located deep in the countryside away from the modern and developing Kota Kinabalu city. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten.
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
Jalan Kionsom
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Mari Mari Cultural Village tour is located deep in the countryside away from the modern and developing Kota Kinabalu city. The village operates as a museum that preserves Borneo ethnic culture. It aims to share the knowledge, history, culture, and tradition of Borneo with you so that it is not forgotten.
From a distance, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque seems to float on top of the water. Although the optical illusion is created by a man-made lagoon nestled around the mosque, the building’s reflection in the cool blue water gives the fantastic mosque an air of mystery and beauty.
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Kota Kinabalu City Moschee
Jalan Teluk Likas
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From a distance, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque seems to float on top of the water. Although the optical illusion is created by a man-made lagoon nestled around the mosque, the building’s reflection in the cool blue water gives the fantastic mosque an air of mystery and beauty.

Shopping

Luxuriate in the fresh essence of a whole new shopping experience. Imago Shopping Mall is certainly the place to actualize your most intrinsic desires. Whether it's indulging in your tastes, lavishing yourself with pleasures or accentuating your individuality, Imago Shopping Mall delivers it all with an eloquence only few can match. With a range of international brand names offering an assortment of merchandise from the most unique and opulent; to the most frequently sought after, it certainly is a comforting enclave with something that entices the regular, and even the most discerning of tastes. And that signature of distinction is also apparent in the selection of delectable and exquisite
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Imago, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Phase 2 Off Coastal Highway
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Luxuriate in the fresh essence of a whole new shopping experience. Imago Shopping Mall is certainly the place to actualize your most intrinsic desires. Whether it's indulging in your tastes, lavishing yourself with pleasures or accentuating your individuality, Imago Shopping Mall delivers it all with an eloquence only few can match. With a range of international brand names offering an assortment of merchandise from the most unique and opulent; to the most frequently sought after, it certainly is a comforting enclave with something that entices the regular, and even the most discerning of tastes. And that signature of distinction is also apparent in the selection of delectable and exquisite
Suria Sabah is a shopping centre located in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Completed in July 2009, the mall sits on an 11-acre site facing the South China Sea with a scenic view of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.
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Suria Sabah
Jalan Tun Razak
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Suria Sabah is a shopping centre located in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Completed in July 2009, the mall sits on an 11-acre site facing the South China Sea with a scenic view of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.
Located in the heart of the prime residential area in Kota Kinabalu and with a world-class design of natural light and open space, City Mall houses over 100 unique brands and 30 restaurants, a 4 star boutique hotel, with the largest fitness centre in Borneo, making it the most sought after living and entertainment area in the city. City Mall's dramatic setting and accessibility has made it the location of choice for some of the best-known retail names and most reputable companies.
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City Mall
Jalan Lintas
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Located in the heart of the prime residential area in Kota Kinabalu and with a world-class design of natural light and open space, City Mall houses over 100 unique brands and 30 restaurants, a 4 star boutique hotel, with the largest fitness centre in Borneo, making it the most sought after living and entertainment area in the city. City Mall's dramatic setting and accessibility has made it the location of choice for some of the best-known retail names and most reputable companies.

Essentials

Everrise is one of the largest and fastest growing supermarket chains in Sarawak. Established in 1993 and with a staff force of over 1000, Everrise has a total of 20 stores of varying concepts covering different market segments. Everrise has established itself as a leading local supermarket chain offering value for money products. This is achieved by constantly understanding the local market’s changing needs and adapting to changes by optimising its product offerings. Everrise has store presence in both urban and suburban areas.
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Everrise Departmental Store
Jalan Coastal Highway
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Everrise is one of the largest and fastest growing supermarket chains in Sarawak. Established in 1993 and with a staff force of over 1000, Everrise has a total of 20 stores of varying concepts covering different market segments. Everrise has established itself as a leading local supermarket chain offering value for money products. This is achieved by constantly understanding the local market’s changing needs and adapting to changes by optimising its product offerings. Everrise has store presence in both urban and suburban areas.