Tanjung Ria Cafe & Atrium
(photo from Hyatt Regency Kinabalu website)

I'm sure you all have heard how amazing and popular the Buka Puasa Buffet at Tanjung Ria Cafe in Hyatt Regency Kinabalu. Some of you have even sungkai or buka puasa here every year, correct? ;)

There are not only Malay dishes being served here, but you can also find Chinese, Western and North Indian dishes as well (which is my favourite, by the way! The cheese naan topped with lamb masala sauce.. ooh, yum!) 

There are over 200 dishes served, such as Hyatt's signature oxtail assam pedas, satay, ketupat, lemang, curries, roast chicken, kebab rolls, roast lamb and beef, beef noodles, burgers, ngiu chap, naan, tandoori, and so much more!

 And for you seafood lovers, you simply cannot miss the seafood section like the crabs, prawns and even fish!

But for me, the main highlight for the buka puasa here at Hyatt would have to be the dessert section. There are so many colourful desserts for you to try that you can probably even come here just for their desserts!

So many choices; it's crazy!

Even I myself had to spend quite some time trying to figure out which dessert I wanted to eat! They all looked oh-so tempting!

Seriously guys, the buffet here is a must try, at least once! Trust me, you won't regret it! ;)

Buffet is priced at RM99++ for adults. You can call at the number below for inquiries or reservations. 

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Buka Puasa Buffet @ Tanjung Ria Café
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
88991 Kota Kinabalu
Tel: +60 88 221 234
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If you are looking for a reasonably priced restaurant for sungkai (buka puasa) at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, then you should give The Roof Restaurant at Imperial International Hotel a try. 

At only RM48 Nett for adults and RM24 Nett for children, it's an All-You-Can-Eat buffet which consists of BBQ seafood and meat, to noodles to rice, as well as desserts.

And by 'Bersungkai' at The Roof Restaurant during this Ramadhan month, you will also automatically donate to the Rumah Anak Yatim Darul Bakti Kota Belud! What easier way to do your part in charity than this?

I myself had the pleasure of sampling this promo recently, and my personal absolute favourite was their BBQ Calamari! I just couldn't get enough of it! Haha..

But don't just listen to me, you should have a go at ALL the stalls available there to fully get your money's worth! ;)

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Block D, Warisan Square
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu
Tel: +60 88 522 888
(Facebook page link)
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When it comes to Soto, there are 2 places that we would usually go to here in Kota Kinabalu. One is at the coffeshop in front of All Saints Secondary School in Likas (it's been there ever since I was in All Saints, which is like, a decade ago!).

The other, is here, Kedai Kopi Happy 2, located at Asia City, facing (Peppermint, the Vietnamese restaurant).

This coffeeshop is very popular to especially those working nearby, and would usually be fully packed during lunch hour!

Soto Daging (Beef Noodle Soup) [price:RM4.00]

We think the price is quite cheap and reasonable, isn't it? It's quite fulfilling, too!

But if you don't feel like eating Soto for some reason, there are also a variety of Nasi Campur (Mixed Rice) dishes being sold at this coffeeshop as well!

*Taken from the previous KK Food Reviews blog, but this restaurant is still our top choice for Thai Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu!*

Recently I have this craving for some Tom Yam Goong. I’ve tried a few Thai restaurants here in KK, but some of them aren’t what I expected. So WC brought me to Petagas to eat at Prapeni Thai.

The first time I’ve been to this eatery was a couple of years back, and it’s nice to see that the place looks better now.

Tom Yam Goong (seafood)

Here at Prapeni Thai, you can either order a big bowl of Tom Yam Goong (for more than 2 pax), or you can order a small bowl for just a single person (pic above). This Tom Yam Goong is served with a plate of rice. You can also have a choice for either spicy or non-spicy ones. But to me, I very much prefer the spicy version! But just be careful that you don’t accidentally bite the cili padi or you’ll end up crying like I did! So after some time, I removed the cili padi from the soup in order for me not to bite into them again! LOL!

But the verdict of this Tom Yam Goong: excellent!

Sup Tulang (oxtail soup) Tom Yam

You can also choose this sup tulang (oxtail soup), Tom Yam version if you want something different. It basically tastes like sup tulang + tom yam soup. It’s also very delicious! I’m going to order this again on my next visit there!

If I’m not mistaken, the price for each small bowl of tom yam goong and sup tulang soup is about RM6.50 each.

And finally, the location. The above is the exact location, but if you still do not know where it is, just find the furniture shop called Rustica, and go into the junction after it. It should lead you to a few rows of shoplots, and Prapeni Thai is located to the right hand side of these shop lots.

*Prapeni Thai also serve Malay dishes*

The KK Food Reviews crew attended the The Roof Signature Dishes and Set Lunch Launching yesterday at Imperial International Hotel. We arrived quite late, and by the time we arrived, most of the others had already left.

But it was no biggie. We said our hellos to a few people still sitting, sat down, and ordered our lunch.

I was torn in ordering which of these 3 dishes: the Nasi Percik Ayam Bersantan, the Oxtail Assam Pedas, and the Kota Belud Nasi Goreng. But in the end, I chose the latter, simply because I have already tried the other 2 dishes, and I wanted to see how the fried rice taste like.

Kota Belud Nasi Goreng, served with fried chicken, salted fish, chili padi, red onion, fresh long bean, papadum, and pickle vegetable on the side. [Price: RM15 nett]

First of all, I like the fact that the fried rice was served on banana blossom (or banana heart as some of you calls it), and that the side dishes were placed as they are; it allows me to put as much or as little as I want onto the fried rice to my liking. Furthermore, to me, it doesn't look that big of a portion, but wow, was I stuffed by the time I was done! But I mean that in a good way, actually!

WC ordered the Oxtail Assam Pedas, which I had already reviewed on the previous post. So I won't go into detail on that one.

When we were done, we left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied.

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
Reservation: +6088-522 888
Operations Hours: Bfast:6.30-10.30am, Lunch:11.00am-2.30pm, Dinner:6.30pm-10.30pm
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One of my ultimate favourite food has got to be the Oxtail Assam Pedas! And what do ya know.. I was at a food photoshoot recently, and one of the dishes turned out to be this Oxtail Assam Pedas! *drool*

And did you know that one of the signature dishes at The Roof Restaurant is this Oxtail Assam Pedas? All the price of RM20 Nett!

"Sabah's sumptuous and famous oxtail, cooked to a tenderly texture in hot and sour spices, is served with white rice, papadum, and pickled vegetables. -The Roof"

I personally have tried it before, and yes, I agree, it's yummy! Tender, too! Sauce is not too spicy, too sour, nor too oily; it's just nice! If you're a fan of this dish, then I'd suggest you try it out as well!

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The Roof Restaurant
11th Floor, Imperial International Hotel
Warisan Square
Reservation: +6088-522 888
Operations Hours: Bfast:6.30-10.30am, Lunch:11.00am-2.30pm, Dinner:6.30pm-10.30pm
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