biG listings Aminah Arif 2 & 3 Blk B Grd Flr Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 2236198) – Call for other branches
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Guidelines: The restaurants and eateries listed are arranged by food types, and not in order of our preference. Reviews are written from a typical diner’s perspective and written based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the prior knowledge of the restaurants. Information given on menus, hours or prices may change and should be checked. In Brunei, all restaurants are closed between 12 noon and 2 pm on Fridays.
Our Picks Ranging from quick & easy meals to lobster & caviar, these are our favourite haunts around town!
Restoran Makan & Soto Rosmini Our favourite soto hang-out 1 Spg 15, Jln Gadong (673 8719946)
Amulya This North Indian restaurant serves our favourite briyani in town. Grd Flr Jln Setia Square Berakas, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2339230)
Mei Kong Coffee Shop A trip to Brunei isn’t complete without sampling their famous kolo mee 108 Jln Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2240688)
Chop Jing Chew Freshly made Roti Kahwin perfectly paired with a teh tarik 10 Spg 5 Jln Gadong, Kg Menglait (673 2424132)
Kaizen Sushi served fresh on your table plus a variety of other Japanese cuisine Yayasan Complex Waterfront Side, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2226336) – call for other branches
Thien Thien Restaurant Purveyors of arguably the best Nasi Ayam in town 10 Grd Flr Mas Panchawarna Complex (673 2222435) – call for other branches
Aneka Rasa Blk A #16 & 17 Grd & 1st Flr Bgn Begawan Pehin Dato Hj Mohd Yussof, Kg Kiulap (673 2231728) Anjung Layar Luncur (Nur Wanita Serasa Branch) Simpang 287, Pantai Serasa (673 2771879) Ar Ruhma Restaurant 329 Blk D Bgn Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 2427847) Axtivo Restaurant #12, Grd Flr, Hj Uthman Complex, Spg 13, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2335642)
Ximply Chriz Café Divine desserts, great coffee and scrumptious meals Babu’s Kitchen 8 Blk A Regent Square, Kiulap C44 Blk C Grd Flr Gadong Central, (673 2234918) Kg Menglait (673 2457868) Taste of Asia Vietnamese pho, Thai tom yam, Japanese sushi, Korean kimchi and Bruneian ambuyat – this list covers most of our favourite Asian delights.
Ahan Thai 10 Blk B Abd Razak Complex, Gwad Basha Arabian Pondok Sari Wangi Restaurant Gadong Restaurant Arabic cuisine at its finest Serving the best of Indonesian (673 2452852) cuisine #1A&1B Heng Thai Property Centre Spg 22 Jln 12-13 1st Flr Blk A Abd Razak All Seasons Restaurant Complex, Gadong 17 1st Flr Times Square Dato Ratna, Kiarong (673 2445043) (673 2450009) Shopping Centre, Kg Jaya – call for other branches – call for other branches Setia (673 2338068)
Armash Armash has been serving the residents of Tutong for two years before branching out to the capital. Serving a variety of North and South Indian cuisine, and Asian fare. OPEN DAILY 7.30am-10pm; No 5, Grd Flr & 1st Flr, Lot 56672, Bangunan Tian & Chuan, KG KIULAP (673 2672574)
Bali Pit-Stop 15 &16, Spg 150 Grd Floor, Block A Bangunan Habza, Kiulap (673 7209992) Chatterbox Kopitiam 2 Grd Flr Bgn Hasbullah 2, Gadong (673 8201212)
OPEN DAILY 8am-10pm; 49-50 Wisma Raya, Jln Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, BSB (673 2220215)
Eco Dermaga Kafé 2 Building, Waterfront, Jln McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 7295999) Farmbasket Snack Bar A1, Grd Flr Blk A, Urairah Complex, Spg 88, Kiulap (673 2234666) – Call for other branches
Gratitude Café Grd Flr Serusop Complex, Kg Delima Satu (673 2341123) Great Taste Restaurant Grd Flr Setia Kenangan II, Kg Kiulap (673 2233913) Happy Dean Restaurant No 3, Grd Flr, Zainuddin Complex, Spg 11, Anggerek Desa, Berakas A (673 2340885) – Call for other branches Impian Rasa Restaurant #5 Bgn Pg Hjh Rafiah Spg 607 Jln Jangsak, Gadong (673 2653858) – Call for other branches Iron Chef Unit 5&6, Lvl 1, HuaHo Manggis Mall (673 2338888) Kaka Restaurant 2 & 3 Spg 100 Jln Jerudong (673 2672333) – Call for other branches La Mee #1B & 1c Grd Flr Spg 41-1-12, Jln Kiarong (673 2430113) Lee Loi Fatt Blk A #7 Grd Flr Serusop Complex, Kg Delima Satu (673 2342384) – Call for other branches Borneo.Insider’s.Guide
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Burger King The Home of the Whopper and the second largest hamburger chain in the world, Burger King is serving your favourie burgers in seven branches across Brunei.
Gurkha Palace 47 Jalan Bunga Melor, Seria Town (673 3221474)
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Caffe Bene This coffeehouse giant from Korea opened its door to Brunei in 2017, and is serving your favourite Korean beverages, desserts and coffee at their cosy location in the Airport Mall! OPEN DAILY 9am-11pm; Patio 8, Grd Flr Airport Mall, KG JAYA SETIA (673 2340836)
Casbah London Kebab Pick lamb, chicken, beef or fish and have it dressed and wrapped your way – tikka, kebab, doner or shawarma style! A quick and deliciously meaty meal for hungry diners on the go. OPEN DAILY; #G2a Grd Flr Times Square Complex, KG JAYA SETIA (673 2343001) (Times Square Branch) or #204 Spg 210 Kg Lambak, JLN BERAKAS (673 8803183) – Call for other branches
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Despite new coffee shops popping up around town, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf undoubtedly remains the most popular purveyor of caffeine in Brunei with 12 branches throughout the country. This global coffee chain continues to brew their specialty coffee and their ever-popular Ice-Blended coffee drinks for the masses. OPEN DAILY 8am-11pm; G26 Grd Flr Times Square Shopping Centre, Jln Jaya Setia, BERAKAS (673 2337358) – call for other branches