Best Food to Eat in Tawau
This Tawau food list also indicates whether the food is Halal or if no pork is served; hence, many places are also Muslim-friendly.
Best Food to Eat in Tawau
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Seafood is one of the must-try local foods when you are in Tawau. |
As Tawau is quite laid-back and a little original compared to cities like Kota Kinabalu, you will see that it is very different in terms of being a city.
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Nasi Kuning Ikan is on the left, and Nasi Kuning Ayam is on the right. |
1. Nasi Kuning Tawau
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Restoran Haji Tamrin in Tawau. |
Nasi Kuning Tawau
Halal: Yes
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Selection of Pisang Cheese and other banana snacks. |
2. Pisang Cheese Tawau
Halal: Yes
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Some of the seafood dishes that I ordered. |
3. Tawau Fresh Seafood
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Kam Ling Seafood has an exciting choice of fresh seafood. |
Another thing is that you can accommodate any size group to eat the local seafood. When I was here, two of us ordered a few dishes, and the price was just under RM100.
Halal: No Pork Served
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The famous Tawau Mee Tauhu. |
4. Mee Tauhu Tawau
This dish is also very popular among Muslim travellers heading here and for anyone who loves noodles and tau foo.
Also, many places are selling the Mee Tauhu in Tawau, so finding the right one can take time and effort. During my trip here, I saw at least six restaurants selling local favourite noodles, and with much asking around, only two restaurants were popular.
One is Kedai Kopi Tawau, found along Jalan Kubota in the main city area. But again, the locals here have their favourite place for Mee Tauhu.
Kedai Kopi Tawau Mee Tauhu
What to Order: Mee Tauhu
Where Are They: Jalan Kubota, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
Halal: Yes
Price: $ to $$
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Sup Payau is on the left, and Nasi Goreng Payau is on the right. |
5. Nasi Goreng and Sup Payau Tawau
This is one of my favourites whenever I am in Tawau. You can find this little restaurant just outside the Tawau airport. Since being introduced to the Kari Payau (Deer Curry) in 2007, I have always made it a point to visit Bibiq Corner, about five minutes’ walk from the airport.
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The exciting menu at Sup Payau Bibiq Corner |
The restaurant is very local and straightforward, but the unique wild deer is served and captivates the foodie. Most Malaysians will relate to this dish as it is cooked in a very local style.
When my flight lands at Tawau, I usually walk over, have my Nasi Goreng Payau, and then head towards town. If you are taking Grab, just walk around and call your Grab from here.
Bibiq Corner (Next to Tawau Airport)
What to Order: Sup Payau and Nasi Goreng Payau
Where Are They: Jalan Airport, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
Halal: Yes
Price: $ to $$
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A sunset scene at the Tawau Esplanade. |
What else to do in Tawau?
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Map of Tawau’s main city area. |
How To Go To Tawau?
For those travelling from Kota Kinabalu, the best option for travelling to Tawau is still via a flight. If you have time to spare, you can always travel overland via bus or rented car.
While most Malaysians or Asians plan limited travel days, your best way to get to Tawau is by flight so you can make the most of your trip here.
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This is called Nasi Lemak Bakar; I wonder if it is still available in Tawau City. |
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