Hey, it’s Kenny again—still chasing food around Malaysia, and this time, my appetite landed me in Kota Kinabalu. Far from just cats and beaches, KK is a frontline for RM flavor, with curry laksa so good it grabs you by the heart and Level-6 kopi stalls that bring sweet nostalgia. Let’s dive in, ah:
NUM 1 : Kedai Kopi Yee Fung – Curry Laksa OG
If you want to taste KK, start here. Curry laksa served with prawns, eggs, tofu, and bean sprouts in a creamy broth that coaxes you to slurp louder. I like to call it “breakfast therapy”—and the locals agree.
| Detail | Info |
| Address | 127 Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 6:30 AM–4:00 PM |
NUM 2 : Anjung Kinabalu Night Market – KK’s Night Bites Playground
This night market is where KK lights up. Imagine street food stalls lining up as the sun dips—laksa, grilled seafood, pisang goreng, and more. Locals come here for supper therapy, and it’s open daily, especially buzzing on weekends.
| Detail | Info |
| Address | Near Oceanus Mall & Wisma Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu |
| Hours | Opens at dusk; stays lively late into the night (weekends are the highlight) |
NUM 3 : Gayang Seafood Restaurant – Langustine and Kampung-Style Joy
More of a local favorite than a tourist trap, this place is known for grilled fish and kampung-style seafood that tastes like nostalgia on a plate. Even uncles who don’t normally stop to eat here keep on eating here.
| Detail | Info |
| Address | Near Oceanus Mall & Wisma Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu |
| Hours | Opens at dusk; stays lively late into the night (weekends are the highlight) |
NUM 4 : Yii Siang Hainan Ngiu Chap – Beef Noodles with Crowd Vote
Want soul-food noodles? Judging by Reddit locals, the beef noodle here (niup chap) is legit, and the “Three Kingdom laksa meehoon” version is another crowd fave. I tried, and yup—still dreaming of that broth.
| Detail | Info |
| Address | Near Oceanus Mall & Wisma Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu |
| Hours | Wednesday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Thursday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Friday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Saturday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Sunday 6:30 am – 2 am Monday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm |
NUM 5 : Ocean36 Restaurant – Underwater Dining, No Scuba Gear Needed
Seafood and ambiance in one. You eat while watching fish swim past in their aquarium walls. Lunch specials under RM10 on weekdays, and fish on your plate above an aquarium? That’s a story-worthy bite.
| Detail | Info |
| Address | Ocean36 KK, WK Commercial Center, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Saba |
| Hours | Sunday-Saturday : 11 am – midnight |
Kota Kinabalu is like a multi-course meal served in chill mode. From early-morning laksa to aquarium-worthy seafood numbers and night market munchies—you’ll eat better, smile more, and maybe come home with a magic food glow. Just dress comfy—your stomach is about to go on a local flavour marathon.