928 CHICKEN RICE & ROJAK HOUSE
Rice and Rojak is the same sentence? You might not have ever thought of it, but together, these two dishes are the highlight of this homegrown Hainanese chicken rice shop in Kilanas. Succulent steamed or roasted chicken is the perfect pal to the fluffy grains of fragrant oil rice that screams MSG but in a good way. Chicken Rice is one of those dishes that everyone can cook, and yet, the version at 928 Chicken Rice and Rojak is surprisingly different. The meat is soft and pull apart while having enough structure to be toothsome and filling when you chomp into. And don’t even get me started on the skin! It’s thin, but there is the right layer of fat to coat your palate and the roasted version one of the loveliest versions I’ve had so far. The menu also includes other homeyfare like a Sarawak Kolo Mee and Chicken Curry — quick and tasty options for feeding your hunger.
IG: @928chickenrice | C1, Ground Floor, Kompleks Mim-Nun Jaya, Spg 17, Jln Bebatik Kilanas, BF2520 BSB
KAZOKU KOHI
Blink as you walk past and you might just miss it. This quaint little coffee shop (and we do mean little!) in the corner of a commercial block in Kiulap, Kazoku Kohi is so cozy, you wouldn’t have the urge to leave the second you step in. The atmosphere, the warmth and the smell? Coffee addicts better watch out! Interested in a beautiful blend of Strawberry Mocha for a flavourful taste? Or perhaps a simple Matcha cup with oat milk to soothe the mind? The coffee shop may be small but their business thrives on the comfort of family — it’s in the name, after all. Their selection of coffee beans are quite the hit too. Rich quality, if you ask me.
IG: @kazoku.kohi | WhatsApp: 673-831 1120 | Unit C1A, Ground Floor, Block C, Simpang 88, Shakirin Complex, Kampong Kiulap, Gadong B, BSB BE1518
MAMAWAN KITCHEN (SABAH)
The simple yet hearty dishes at Mamawan Kitchen are not something to overlook, and if you’re craving some comforting Ayam Goreng Kunyit or a fulfilling Sotong Kangkung, this is a definite must-try. Located in Putatan, Sabah, this small but locally popular family restaurant opened in early 2022 and has a menu of easy variations that will nonetheless leave you satisfied. Something sweet and classic ? The Pulut mangga Thai is where it’s at — the locals love it for being sweet but like not too sweet. A taste most Asians tend to enjoy. Want something big and slurpy? Their Laksa King is a great choice! Grab a taste, a bite, a single slurp of the thick and heavy broth, and you’re gone. Cravings fulfilled with ease and even better, affordable prices.
IG: @mamawan.kitchen | WhatsApp: 6019-555 1125 | A-2, Lor Pusat Dagangan Putatan 1, Bandar Putatan, 89500 Penampang, Sabah
