The best Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu ranking of May 2025

798 restaurant menus in Kota Kinabalu, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Ranking
Sort A-Z
near you
Filters
Tambayan At Kainang Filipino Beverly Hills Branch
Tambayan At Kainang Filipino Beverly Hills Branch
73/100 (546 ratings)
Restaurants
Philippine
Asian
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Beef
Fong Ip Cafe
Fong Ip Cafe
70/100 (822 ratings)
Restaurants
Malaysian
Cafe
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Curry
Toasts
Laksa
Noodle
Kak Nong Restaurant
Kak Nong Restaurant
70/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Malaysian
Halal
Asian
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Curry
New Gaya Seafood Restaurant
New Gaya Seafood Restaurant
74/100 (590 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Sweet Sour Tilapia
Dried Butter Prawn
Steamed Soy Sauce Grouper
Sweet Potato Leaves with Garlic
Abalone Vegie Mushroom with SOS Tilam
Sayur Manis Goreng
Fresh Young Cocunut
金莎苦瓜 Salted Egg Bitter Gourd
Cauliflower with Beef
白蛤
ISI Ikan Goreng Dan Kepala Masak Kicap CAIR Puzuk Goreng
Fuzuk Goreng
Herbal Chicken
Salted Egg Crabs
ISI Ikan Goreng Dan Kepala Ikan Masak Kicap CAIR Pokok Goreng
Lemon chicken
Lime Oysters
Garlic Fried Rice
Black Pepper Payau
Chinese Tea Ping
Kohinoor
Kohinoor
75/100 (518 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Kabobs
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Butter chicken and lamb masala
Toscani
Toscani
71/100 (1076 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Pizza
Italian
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Garlic Bread and Mushroom Soup
Ribeye steak
Pasta
seafood platter
Salad
Beer
Crab
Chicken chop
Calamari
Café latte
Calamares
Grilled Seabass
Seafood Platters
Baked Oysters
Sizzling Tiger Prawns
Lobster Bisque Soup
Paella
Prawns
Risotto
Lasagne
Calamari
Paella
Salmon Salad
Sizzling Lamb Shoulder
Grilled Garlic Butter
Cocktails
Olio Seafood Spaghetti
Lasagna
Lobster
"Beautiful food and excellent service so went back for a second time and not..."
Patricia Humberstone
"We � the seafood aglio olio! Omg..punya..."
Ness Aloy
"Nice food with sunset,..."
Cynthia Wong
"Good..."
Shunfatt Wong
Sushi Tei Sabah
Sushi Tei Sabah
77/100 (505 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Ramen
"Good service, friendly staff. Good food. Sukiyaki was flavourful and refreshing for buka puasa. Shiratama Azuki Matcha is my favorite dessert. ..."
Mas Light
Laundroluxe
Laundroluxe
82/100 (503 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Crab
Clams
Bolognese
Duck
Carbonara
Risotto
Creme Brulee
Salmon
Arancini
Sirloin Steak
Foie gras
Prawns
Beef
Lobster
Pancakes
"Just celebrated friend's birthday here on last weekend, and the food was excellent! All of our favourite menu is definitely the Sirloin Steak no..."
Grace Kam
"The restaurant is in a parade of shops (Api api centre) and has quite basic décor. It’s something that has been missing in the town up to now; an..."
Chan KS
"Amazing food and fine dining!! And the ambiance is top-notch! I had the Surf and Turf - the beef tenderloin was made perfectly medium-rare, and the..."
William Tan
"A unique experience of getting your laundry done and enjoying great food in a relaxing ambience. although the menu not much but I guess other food..."
Derrick Lee
"Ambience is nice! Jazz music is good. Some dishes are better than others. If I were in the area I would dine here. Good service. Been here for..."
Alan Kong
"A great gem in Kota Kinabalu. It totally hit the spot. The Italian dishes were amazing. The lamb was delicious and so was the surf and turf. Highly..."
Kaya Sugiyama Kies
"The newest hotspot in Kota Kinabalu. Great food and environment, top it up with friendly staff to brighten up your day. Definitely worth checking..."
Wen Zhe
"Clean ambience and relaxing atmosphere, really nice tasty food...this is a very particular concept place (laundry + café and..."
Eleonora Artemi
"The environment of your restaurant is splendid....im in love � and your staff mr.musa,mr.semson & mr.zul their doing they job very good !! Perfect..."
Echa Fariesyah
"One of the best risotto I had in a very long long time. Their seafood grilled to perfection, complements the creaminess of the risotto. Credits to..."
Alan Yan Weng Keong
"Delicious Italian food at very reasonable prices, great value indeed! The coffee and creme brulee is to die for..."
Lim Jze Sern
"Saw the Laundroluxe along the road and decided to give it a try. Definitely one of the best cafe and dining experience in KK! The food were delicious..."
Meng Hong Sim
"The place is amazing! Super love the ambience here! The food is salivating ~ Will come back again!..."
YoongChien Ong
"must try Egg Benedict! recommended breakfast place in..."
Kevin Leonearz
"Amazing food great service a must go very convenient..."
Gilles Tarek Repond
"A cafe full of surprises. Staffs are very accomodating and full of hospility, real food cooked with passion at a reasonable price. Great drinks and..."
Anthony Tham
"This quiet little hidden gem in the city centre of KK got me excited on the last day of the trip. Very nice and modern design of the restaurant. A..."
Yvonne Tong
"Highly recommended cafe in KK with great dinning experienced. I ordered a Lamb Shank with Risotto, it's super delicious! So I give 5 star. Haha..."
Ivan Lyw
"Love it. Nice place to hang out ans..."
Helda Yee
"Hats off to the Best smoothies and drinks in town! Burst of sweetness of Fresh fruits used in the smoothies, and all the mocktails are really..."
Lai Min Yunn
"Nice place & delicious food! I love the long table, televisions & the Mona..."
Kelly Yong
"I have not been to your restaurant but when i saw pics of your food i see behind a bunch of people who are extremely passionate about food as much..."
Kathie R Majimbun
"Excellent service! Service quality, staff knowledge and presentation is beyond many 5 star hotels in town. Food is really good too. My sirloin is..."
Elson Kho
"Awesome dining here!! Big portions foods n yummy cocktails.Highly..."
Vivi Cly
"Excellent ambient and great food! Great place to..."
Pearly Wong
"Cosy little place with great ambience and music for a quiet weekend brunch! Amazing meals with presentation that's Instagram-worthy! We'll definitely..."
Naomi Tham
Gusto Food & Wine
Gusto Food & Wine
83/100 (501 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Salad
Tuna
Salmon
Tiramisu
Pasta
Fish Market Restaurant
Fish Market Restaurant
79/100 (499 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Seafood
Malaysian
Halal
Halal
Lunch
Dinner
Crab
Prawns
"Freshest & best seafood in kk town :) friendly service, good environment ,best place to..."
Kent Fon
"The food was prepared at the table by well trained, friendly, polite employees. The ingredients were fresh. Filtered Kangen water was used to steam..."
Iris Leong Siew Lee
"Best Restaurant in kk.... The food is good and fresh food and delicious...excellent chief friendly staff.. That why i love..."
Jziana Nor
"Freshest seafood in kk :) friendly service, good environment ,best place to..."
Edmond Voo
"I like the seafood it's so good. It's the best seafood restaurant I've been in KK and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely go..."
Joe Leong
"The most best place for family dinner gathering and birthday party to..."
Eashmon Benjamin
"Best restaurant in KK, hands down �� with all the fresh seafood,excellent chefs and service crew, most importantly the boss Alan management...."
Fedric Chin
"The staff here is courteous and very well trained. The seafood here is very fresh as well. A very good dining experience in..."
Sek JiaWen
"Excellent service. Foods was fresh n delicious. A must to eat when u visit Kota..."
Ng Kenix
"Best of the best Seafood in Sabah. Excellent freshness with 5 star..."
William Liewn
"..."
Yuki Yeo
"All the seafood was very fresh & delicious. In fact all of the items steamed by the kangen water steamer was perfectly cooked & very..."
Caroline Paxton
"food is very good....very fresh and delicious!! that'why i loved it ..."
Endai Erika Erico
Living Seed Vege Restaurant
Living Seed Vege Restaurant
80/100 (979 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Signal Hill Eco Farm
Signal Hill Eco Farm
85/100 (486 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Malaysian
Healthy
"What a wonderful experience we had at signal eco farm. The moment we stepped into the farm, we felt good and excited. The music that was playing..."
Catherine Koh
"This meal was single handedly the best meal I have had during my two months of travel in South East Asia! A rich educational environment filled with..."
Sara Deanne Shorten
"Really a big learning experience from the owner who started this organic farm as a passion to help his wife recover from chemotherapy. You cannot..."
Michael Angelo
"I like this place very much! so kind of the ppl there. Food is tremendous nice! All vege,fish and duck is fresh and well..."
Edwin Ting
"Everything is so fresh, not only about food but they also give their best to customer. Will definitely come back again not only for the awesome food..."
Ann Ying
"Incredible place to eat! Organic and fantastic food. Peaceful and colourful environment. Very nice people. Everything was perfect for celebrating our..."
Carole Breton
"Celebrating my boyfriend father's day yesterday at here. Really a good place to gather! Friendly Boss, Good food. Nice place to get closer with..."
Anerly Wong
"Food very tasty!!! Awesome environment..friendly owner..for those who want to escape from the busy city life..can come here for a relaxing..."
Veron De Kin
"Amazing! everything is organic and fresh. Food tasted very nice. I really like the duck n chicken herbal soup, Telinga Tikus veggie and ect. All..."
Kifli Hj Aisoh
"It was such a joyous tour for me and my son... It hit me how important to show these kind of place to kids when my son point to the duck and says..."
Joleen Niluaj
"When you visit to Kk. Signal eco farm is a must to visit before you leave KK. Quality of fresh organic food is served if you..."
Vivien Lim
"Everything is fresh the water, food and the surrounding.. Its a good place to refresh n..."
Sue Ellen Fred Jaikul
"nice place to eat organic,fresh and food tasted try kale+pineapple..."
Chan Kwen Siew
Seremban Seafood Restaurant
Seremban Seafood Restaurant
76/100 (613 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Seafood
Malaysian
Drinks
Dinner
Chili
Crab
Clams
Prawns
Chili Crab
"Fair price, good service and wonderful food. Must recommend to my..."
Jeff Man
"Definitely a must-go to restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. Really delicious food!..."
Raiza Reverente Cuasay
"Excellent seafood! A little pricey but still good for its..."
Sheryn Liu
"The Chili crab is really good! Must..."
Ber Chew
The Glass Bar And Grill
The Glass Bar And Grill
70/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Asian
International
Halal
Halal
Lunch
Dinner
Salad
Curry
"The food selection and quality never lets me down since the first time I've stepped through their doors. Keep up the good..."
Laura Joanita
"Had an event there , foods was awesome and service was tip top , special thanks to Samson and the..."
Nevillria Nieh
"Celebrate hubby's birthday with the crew! Staff were very helpful and food was superb! Thumbs up..."
Cassie Chew
"Love the rich and creamy Seafood chowder with bread..."
Brandon Mu
"Food & Beverage - 😍 It suit my appetites and my wife loving it. Service - 😘 Warm, polite and..."
Mohammed Fairuz Bin Jainee
Breeze Beach Club
Breeze Beach Club
85/100 (475 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Malaysian
Mexican
Barbecue
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
오징어튀김
Fish and Chips
Table Imagecut
Biru Biru Cafe & Bar
Biru Biru Cafe & Bar
82/100 (475 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Cafe
Fusion
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Waffles
Poke Bowls
"Enjoying my Sunday afternoon here! The cheese burger is with double patties, not bad for that price range � Definitely love the ambience and deco...."
Wei Hoo
"nice quaint feel and the best drink i had was the Lihning. Specialty of..."
Sin Leong Ng
Damn Good Burger
Damn Good Burger
87/100 (470 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Burger
Beef
"I don't know how to describe how it taste like.. And this is the best burger I ever have... Every inch of the food is the best bite that I can get......"
Richard Rebellion
"I am a big fans of burger...i was so mad that fb review only have 5 starts... Y not 10! I just had your burger... And it is the best in town... Ur..."
John Kang
"Me and my wife came back to this place less than 24 hours. Amazing beef and lamb patty's.. mouth watering finger licking good sauce. Price was really..."
Bobby Paul
"I went here with my wife and kids. We ordered lamb single burger, beef single burger and phat daddy. The beef patties are juicy and taste delicious...."
Dino M Borhan
Xing Wan Pan Mien
Xing Wan Pan Mien
75/100 (463 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Breakfast
Lunch
Noodle
Restoran Happy Muslim 2
Restoran Happy Muslim 2
84/100 (459 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Soups
Malaysian
Indonesian
Fast Food
Lunch
Breakfast