Foods & Cuisines

Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew set a Malaysia Book of Records title for the Longest Non-Stop Radio Broadcast While Climbing Mount Kinabalu, which was made possible by Amazing Borneo's seamless planning and support.

Borneo’s diverse cuisine, from Sabah’s street food to Sarawak’s hearty dishes, combines fresh ingredients and traditional methods for flavours that are both delicious and healthy.

My time in Borneo was full of memories like this: from hiking at sunrise and drinking coffee in the shadow of Mount Kinabalu, to watching wild orangutans tucking into their breakfast.

Discover the hidden gems of Sabah and Sarawak and learn why these destinations are perfect for Singaporeans who want to experience unique culture, beautiful nature, and delicious food on their next travel. 

A trip to Sarawak is never complete without talking about the food, and there are plenty to cover in Kuching!

What better way is there to explore the city of Kuching than on a city tour? Steeped in culture and history, read this article to see the many places you should visit while in Kuching!

Borneo and New Zealand are amongst the largest islands in the world but how much do these two islands have in common?

North Borneo Cruises est la première et unique croisière à Kota Kinabalu et la région de Sabah qui vous offre un buffet international à bord d’un bateau moderne et classe, tout ceci personnalisable.

It only took me a couple of minutes after landing in Kota Kinabalu for the first person I met to tell me about the beautiful sunsets in Sabah. "You landed just too late, you missed the spectacular sunset tonight!" said my Grab driver, "You should definitely go check it out tomorrow, most of the time it's incredible!" Upon arrival at my hotel, I took a couple of those activities leaflets and fell upon a two-hour last sunset cruise, North Borneo Cruises. This was it! What better way is there to admire a sunset than up-close on water?

If you're itching for a road trip and have never been to Sandakan, here's a list of places to kick start your explorations!

It’s true to a certain extent that cruise is all sun, sea, sights, and relaxation, but with North Borneo Cruise, you get the radiating sun and the pulsating nightlife!

Later this month the famous Kota Belud “Tamu Besar” which directly translates as “Big Market” will be held in Sabah.

Whether you have tried any tropical fruits or not, check out our new article for some fun facts you probably never knew about the fruits of Borneo!

There is no doubt that Borneo has some of the best sunsets in the world, people flock from all over the world to the beaches, islands and waterfronts to treat themselves to this magical moment.

Considered a delicacy by some and gross to others, durian fruit is one of those things you either love it or hate it. Most south east Asians absolutely love it, for the rest of us its kind of hit or miss. Ignore the smell, you really have to try it to know if you like it or not.

So, you have made plans to climb Mount Kinabalu. You’ve booked your climb, trained for it and shopped for your trekking gear. Now, it’s time to get your food supply!

I figured, to truly seal the friendship I have with this laid-back sunny state of Sabah, my taste-buds would need to venture out into the delectable depths, just to complete the sights and sounds with taste and textures. It’s one thing to be sampling local delicacies from a plate, but today we took the experience to whole new level by putting aprons on and getting hands deep in Sabah’s culinary tradition.

Whats for lunch? Oh, just an explosion of local aromatic flavors-- The delicious decadent delight, the Nasi Lemak. A pile of steamed rice infused with pandan leaves & coconut milk comes with a side of essential condiments such as, fried peanuts, anchovies, sliced cucumbers and half a hard boiled egg. Not forgetting the most important element, the 'Sambal' (chili-based sauce) that packs the punch. This dish remains to be the darling, pride & joy of every local. Your trip to Sabah would be incomplete without a Nasi Lemak experience!

This Ramadan, skip the crowded bazaars and drop by Justberrys Dessert House Oceanus Mall for their Ramadan Special iftar set.

You’ve endured that long flight to this part of the world not to gobble up something you can easily find across the street in your hometown. Wild borneo calls for wild gastronomic journeys, take your taste-buds on a thrilling tour of exotic tastes while you’re in Sabah... here’s our two cents on the list of treats and eats!

The marriage between two of Sabah's famous natural produce, Prawns cooked in coconut curry and served in a coconut's hollow centre.

Borenos Fried Chicken is making locals proud with a brand-new fresh concept of Fried Chicken. What sets Borenos apart from all competition is the careful step-to-step preparation taken in order to achieve that coat of crispiness, tenderness of flesh and juiciness oozing out of every chicken piece.

If you've got a special spot for Chinese Food, this will send taste-buds straight to cloud 9.

How bout the Hinava Sada ( Raw Fish Salad ) for a rather exotic take on your lunch? A popular ethnic delicacy and appetizer that stems from the Kadazan Dusun tribe. The dish is all about flavors that excited the tastebuds.

Unveil the charms of Borneo by eating your way around, you can start with the famous Curry Laksa. Soulful, savoury & in sync with all the best products of Sabah.

On matters of taste, the Duck Kon Lau Mee will tickle your tastebuds with savoury thrills. Dried emperor noodles drenched in a dark & delish flavorsome sauce with succulent slices of duck meat thrown on top.. Boom! gastronomic bliss! Chase down the yum with some fresh coconut water and you're ready to rumble.