Guidebook for Kota Kinabalu
Food Scene
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
Jalan Asia CityNice seafood and great environment.
Lido Market Pasar Makan Dan Sayur Lido
Cheap local food.
Signal Hill Eco Farm
Jalan Wong Thau YongLocal food with organic ingredients.
Grace Point Food Court
Jalan KolamFood court with local flavours.
Jacknife Bar & Grill
Amazing Pork meals and great atmosphere.
Ang's Hotel
28 Jalan PantaiAmazing fried chicken, pork ankles and local vegetables.
Little Italy
Jalan Haji SamanAmazing Italian food with great atmosphere.
The B Side
Jalan Nosoob HungabSmall cafe, nice coffee, cakes and hearty food.
Sembulan Lobster Restaurant
Jalan Mat SallehNice ambiance and good seafood.
GRAZIE Restaurant
Jalan GayaAmazing italian food, inside Suria shopping mall.
October Coffee Gaya
13 Lorong DewanAmazing coffee with ambiance.
Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
Jalan PintasBeef noodle soup at its best.
Cafe On Fifty5
55 Jalan GayaHearty breakfast, and amazing scones to start you Sunday market adventures.
Sandakan Kopitiam
Noodle soup and amazing century egg dumpling.
Sri Latha Curry House
No. 28 Jalan BerjayaIndian flavours with a must try fish head curry. Do ask for price beforehand.
D' Place Kinabalu
Local Borneo delicacies and drinks.
Uncle Garry Recipe
Local blue rice and fried chicken.
Tempurung Ice Cream Kota Kinabalu
KepayanLocal Coconut ice cream delights.
Krishna Fish Head Curry Restaurant
33 Jalan MillenniumLocal Indian flavours just 2 mins away
Sightseeing
Tanjung Aru Beach
Amazing sunset
Sutera Harbour
Harbour view and amazing sunsets
Signal Hill Observatory Tower
78 Jalan AsramaHill view of KK city.
Atkinson Clock Tower
World war II area clock tower structure.
Classically built mosque with breathtaking architecture.
63 locals recommend
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Teluk LikasClassically built mosque with breathtaking architecture.
Ride away into the country side and enjoy amazing hospitality.
16 locals recommend
North Borneo Railway
Jalan Utama Sutera HarbourRide away into the country side and enjoy amazing hospitality.
Shopping
Souvenirs and handicraft markets. Only open on Sundays, 7am-1pm.
70 locals recommend
Gaya Street Sunday Market, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
120 Jalan GayaSouvenirs and handicraft markets. Only open on Sundays, 7am-1pm.
Imago, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Phase 2 Off Coastal HighwayEssential shopping destination for everyday goods.
Suria Sabah
Jalan Tun RazakEssential shopping and good food.
Parks & Nature
Kinabalu Park
Majestic mountainous area overlooking Mount Kinabalu.
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Local zoo & animal park.
Island park, accessible via boat from the Jesselton Point Jetty. Convenient island day trips.
45 locals recommend
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Island park, accessible via boat from the Jesselton Point Jetty. Convenient island day trips.
Natural hot springs, hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls.
42 locals recommend
Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah.
Natural hot springs, hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls.
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
Jalan Cinta Mata MesilouDairy farm and witness fresh milk processing.
Arts & Culture
Sabah Art Gallery
14 Jalan ShantungLocal & international art exhibition.
Sabah State Museum
Jalan MuziumNational & local history and culture.
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Jalan KionsomCultural & ethnic homes and activities.
Essentials
Tong Hing Supermarket
55 Jalan GayaImport food, wine and nice cafe.
Pick N Pay Plaza 333
For quick and easy grocery shopping.
Nearby local hyper mall for your vacation needs.
7 locals recommend
Boulevard Hypermarket, Penampang, Sabah.
Nearby local hyper mall for your vacation needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Island hopping and beach activities, such as snorkelling, Flyer zipline and various water sports.
58 locals recommend
Jesselton Point
Jalan Haji SamanIsland hopping and beach activities, such as snorkelling, Flyer zipline and various water sports.