Location: Sandakan
Top Restaurants in Sandakan
Top Things to do in Sandakan
- 1. Sandakan Memorial Park
- 2. Turtle Island Park
- 3. Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- 4. Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
- 5. Orang Utan Sanctuary
- 6. Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
- 7. Deramakot Forest Reserve
- 8. Puu Jih Shih Buddhist Temple
- 9. Agnes Newton Keith Home
- 10. Gomantong Cave Sandakan
Most Popular International food in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Discover Restaurants offering the best International food in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. Tropical Sandakan is a paradise for animal lovers. Watch turtles lay eggs at Turtle Islands Park, keep a giggly distance at a crocodile farm or share an impish smile with some of the residents at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. The houses on stilts in the fishing village of Buli Sim Sim are perfect for sightseeing and photographing.
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5. Palomino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By mw1_11
On my first trip to Sandakan I had heard from a friend about a new continental fine dining restaurant in Sandakan, not a town normally known for it's western food. The Palomino is located in a new development about 7.5 miles from Sandakan town and the taxi ride is well worth the trouble. We were looking for some good Western food and definitely found it here in an unlikely location that had apparently opened less than a year ago. When we entered the restaurant it was clear this was a place designed to please the more discerning tastebuds and diners as we were greeted with a wine rack filled with a number of choice wines just like you would find in good restaurants in Europe. Starters for the group was oxtail soup was rich in its flavour and the meat was tender and fell off the bone. My friend wiped her plate clean with the bread accompanying it. My mum had the baked mussels that were topped off with parmesan cheese and seasoned delicately with herbs that included unusually a little bit of chilli. They were cooked to perfection and tender and juicy. Again, the sauce was not wasted on us and the plate was wiped clean. The last starter we shared was baked spinach with cheese. It was baked with a creamy sauce, french style and topped off with a parmesan crust.Mains of grilled pork chop with a prune sauce served with roasted vegetables was simply to die for. The chef said the prune sauce was a secret recipe he created especially to accompany the grilled pork which was moist and succulent. My mother had a seafood spaghetti topped off with fresh salmon, mussels, squid and prawns with a rich but delicate sauce. The only thing we overdid was the spaghetti carbonara which was also delicious but too much cheese for one night.Desperate to see if this restaurant could live up to the all important test of a good pudding. We ordered a creme brulee which had a perfect creamy texture, not too soft and melts in the mouth, topped off with a thin perfect flamed sugar crust. The second pudding was a tiramisu that was made with ladies fingers, cream and soaked in kahlua. Despite the massive meal I had I made sure I found room for this dessert which was one of the best I had ever tasted, compared to even some Italian restaurants in Europe. Although for Sandakan it was at the top end of prices, it was well worth every penny spent as we were looking for a fine dining restaurant, something we were told Sandakan was not known for. It represented incredible value for us from the UK as having been to fine dining restaurants there, the food here is comparable in my opinion to those in London. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly and attentive and the atmosphere in the restaurant made for a convivial evening. We weren't disappointed and will make sure we return for more meals before we leave!
4. Plantation Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By KatielouAustralia
Located within the Sabah Hotel complex this cafe provides a good selection of food for breakfast - both Asian and western. Inside is air-conditioned or you can sit outside near the pool area.Be aware the restaurant is Halal so no alcohol is served inside if you are here for dinner. You can have a drink when dining outside.
3. Wrapped Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Wrapped Deli Cafe is a friendly up-market deli offering complete lunch and dinner menu of pastas, freshly baked bakeries including bread and croissants as well as gourmet coffees, milk shakes and many more. Take away is also available.
Reviewed By 040204
Excellent service. Well looked after by Farah. Food was delightful, good value and served with a smile. Highly recommend Wrapped for a place to relaxed over a leisurely coffee in the cool air conditioned room.
2. The Eatery
Overall Ratings
3 based on 59 reviews
The Eatery Restaurant is an vibrant and interactive restaurant with featuring a wide array of local and international flavors. It is a panoramic sea view restaurant with contemporary interior. Featuring fresh seafood, live cooking stations including grill
Reviewed By mofazk
Date of visit:7-9 February, 2019.Purpose of visit:Breakfast.Pros:1. Standard hotel's restaurant that has sufficient tables and food for hotel guests or visitors to have their meal.2. Breakfast at the restaurant is pretty good overall, selection quite good and food quality pretty decent.3. The restaurant's design is good, have kids corner although nothing special to mention about.4. Coffee is pretty good, I loved it!5. Staffs are warm and very friendly.Cons:1. Nasi kuning served was under-cooked, i was nearly vomit. Told the staff about this. Hopefully they can improve this later on.
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1. The Best Brew Sandakan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
The Best Brew is the best live music bar in Sandakan and among the favorite restaurant in Sandakan. Unwind and relax after a day of out and about in Sandakan with a cold pint of beer, cocktails or wine overlooking the sea view. Featuring live music daily,
Reviewed By macaiwar
For a beer, it was definitely overpriced. It was the nearest option to the hotel. I suppose if I had explored further, there may be better options. Other than the sea breeze, outside seating offered nothing else.
