Where to eat in the cat-kinabalu
Kota-Kinabalu is, unfortunately, not the "culinary paradise" and not the "best food scene of the country." But no one will remain hungry here, be sure. The city's restaurant menu is mainly represented by the Asian kitchens - Malay, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino - here's the result of mass immigration in Kota-Kinabalu plus the real need for the opening of restaurants of international cuisines for pending travelers, which in this city is a lot.
And also Kota-Kinabalu is known for its fresh seafood. Fresh fish catch can be seen on Central market. A can wait 6 pm when finally opens night market , also known as Filipino market - That's where the real holiday of seafood grilled!In the open air, dozens of kiosks are exhibited, in which diligent cookies are frying chubby shrimps, different fish, squid and crabs, generously lubricating and sprinkling them with some unprecedented spices. Seller sellers most often speak English - you can specify the price before ordering. But in any case, you will have to pay at least 10 ringgitis for fish and 15-20 ringgitis per plate of shrimp. The market is working until the morning, and this place is the fans of seafood worth visiting on mandatory.
Also the thirsty fish on the grill can go on Fudcourt Seri Sieler (Jalan Kampung Air 4, every day is 17:00 - late). Seafood here too, it seems like, fresh and, moreover, some of them are still swimming in aquariums, waiting for their fate. It is necessary to try crabs in acute sauce, shrimp in breading and "non-breaking" options, such as fried with tofu vegetables - and all this is putting off local beer. Prices on this Foodcourt is slightly higher than in the night market, although, nevertheless, generally low enough, so Fudcourt is more than popular among the locals.
Other local dishes can be enjoyed On Guyaya Street . For example, you can look into the first-class "5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ PORK" (123 Gaya Street, every day 06: 00-17: 00), which is supplied exactly what is indicated in the name of the cafe, and, in about 6-8 ringgits for a portion. These simple Chinese-style dishes are very tasty and fragrant.
Restaurant "For All" - FOOK YUEN (It is located between Jesselton Hotel and the Sabah Tourism office, 06: 30-01: 00): Order a cup of local strong copy (coffee) and Dimsam (different snacks - dessert, fruits, vegetables or seafood), or maybe an eel on Japanese grill, Kaya toast (with coconut jam, coconut milk or margarine or butter) or ordinary European breakfasts. This is a self-catering restaurant, and prices there are more than pleasant, moreover, the restaurant is open from the very early morning until the late evening. Filming tourists often buy at the exit from the restaurant T-shirt without "I Heart Fook Yuen" - to remember where it was delicious.
Interestingly, there are unusually many Italian restaurants in Kota-Kinabal, but one of the best and oldest and proven - "Bella Italia" With Jesselton Hotel (running 06: 30-22: 30). Suddenly you have time to bother the Asian food and want something more native! So, their pizza and paste can be ordered at 50% discount from 15:00 to 17:00, and they are so tasty that it would not be sorry to pay the full price. And here there are excellent breakfasts for 6 ringgitis and experiment with other cuisines in the world, for example, with Turkish.
Try the best hits of South Vietnamese cuisine in a restaurant "Peppermint Vietnamese Restaurant" on the same Guya Street, the most northern intersection; Works 12: 00-22: 00). The set of dishes and the situation can slightly remind Vietnamese McDonalds, but a beef soup with beef, spree-roll and chic coffee - this is something much more pleasant than a fast food is somehow, moreover, everything is worth less than 10 ringgits.
If you want to try the Asian food Fusion in cool in the setting, look at "Wishbone Art Cafe" (109 Gaya Street, every day 11: 30-22: 00). Prices there are moderate there, and the food is unique - here and the rice hamburger from the Teriiyaki, and the fried noodles with Kimchi (sharp quashen vegetables, in particular, Beijing cabbage), and rice with chicken and a salad of mango and cabbage. Plus a great design of the room, filled with works of art, and free Wi-Fi.
For a cup of coffee, and at the same time and the lesson is going to go in "Borneo 1945 Museum Kopitiam" (24 Jalan Dewan, every day 07: 30-00: 00). This cafe is filled with antiques, and in the menu Malaysian copy and espresso plus local dishes, such as curry chicken, Kaya toast and Nasi Lemac (coconut rice with chili, peanut, sardines and fried chicken). In the area where this restaurant is located, full of various guest houses - perhaps and you will live there - so, expect a bunch of tourists at the tables. However, the prices in this restaurant are so low that the locals are often there. By the way, this cafe is a stop as part of an excursion "Kota Kinabalu Heritage Walk".
Where to drink
Area with the most advanced nightlife in Kota-Kinabalu - Primorsky Alley , so-called KK Waterfront where half a dozen bars and restaurants are located. Among the best - "The Cock & Bull" (3 Anjung Samudra, every day 15: 00-01: 00), famous and beloved tourists pub with large screens, on which sports competitions, a billiard table, live music every weekend and a long cocktail menu.
Guinness and Kilkenny beer you can drink in a nearby pub "Shamrock Irish" (6 Anjung Samudra, every day 12: 00-01: 00). Open-air tables are ideal in order to admire the sunset.
In the same building is, by the way, "B.E.D. NIGHTClub » (which is considered the best nightly entertainment of the city) with DJs and live music that the Philippine groups often perform - here, mostly, young local guys are having fun.
If you want something else, more simple, then go to Cafe-bar "El Centro" (32 Jalan Haji Saman, opened W-Sun 17: 00-00: 00) with a cheap beer (according to Malaysian standards) and the best Margarita in the city. There is a simple and cheerful crowd here, there are often entertainment, such as free lessons of salsa or quizzes in the evening on Wednesday.
