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It’s touted as one of the best places to get Nasi Lemak in Bintulu and Pak Imran’s certainly delivers - plates brimming with your choice of accompaniments for the wonderfully fluffy coconut and pandan infused rice. The Sambal Udang Petai and Ayam Masak Merah come highly recommended!

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Wildly popular for its good food and affordability, this unassuming stall in the heart of Pontianak’s city center has been feeding the masses with the Indonesian version of lemak, called Nasi Uduk. Similar to the Bruneian and Malaysian styles, the rice is infused with coconut milk but benefits from additional spices and the occasional sprig of pandan leaf for extra fragrance. It’s usually served with some familiar side dishes like proteins, vegetables and spicy sambal.

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Ground Floor, Sublot 124, Lot 7668, Block 31, Bintulu Sentral, Jalan Kidurong 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak

FB: Pak Imran Nasi Lemak

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, Gadong (673 2452852)

Ah Mit’s Delicacy Café No 13, Grd Flr, Impiana Jaya Complex, Kiulap (673 889 0024)

All Seasons Restaurant 17 1st Flr Times Square Shopping Centre, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2338068)

Aminah Arif 2 & 3 Blk B Grd Flr Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 2236198) – 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)

Babu’s Kitchen C44 Blk C Grd Flr Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 2457868)

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)

Excapade Serusop Unit 4&5, Spg 86, Complex PHB, Kg Delima Satu, Jln Muara (673 2335512) – Call for other branches

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.

Farmbasket Snack Bar

A1, Grd Flr Blk A, Urairah Complex, Spg 88, Kiulap (673 2234666) – Call for other branches

Gurkha Palace 47 Jalan Bunga Melor, Seria Town (673 3221474)

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 411-12, Jln Kiarong (673 2430113)

Lee Loi Fatt Blk A #7 Grd Flr Serusop Complex, Kg Delima Satu (673 2342384) – Call for other branches

Mangrove Paradise Resort Spg 912 Kg Sungai Belukut, Jln Kota Batu (673 2786868)

MY Favoureat Restaurant 9 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Munchit & Hjh Rapiah, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2232828)

MyTown Eating House Grd Flr The Crown Princess Complex, Jalan Tutong (673 2241880)

Nyonya

3 Grd Flr Bgn Hasbollah, Gadong (673 2447090)

Old Time Kopitiam

G2 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Ibrahim, Kg Menglait (673 244 282)

Pattaya Restaurant Spg 302, Jln Kota Batu, Sungai Lampai, BSB (673 2241721)

PappaRich

Blk G Grd Flr Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 2432333)

Pho Hoa Restaurant

#6 Grd Flr Blk B Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kg Kiulap (673 2236218)

Rice Bowl

72 T.C.Y Building, Batu Bersurat (673 8630665)

Sapphira Cake House 3 Grd Flr Seri Anigma, Kiulap (673 2232021)

Seasons Restaurant Lvl 2 The Centrepoint, Gadong (673 2422291)

Seafood Palace #1, 2 & 3 Blk B An-Nuha Building, Kg Tanjung Bunut (673 2671299)

Seaworld Neptune

8 Spg 791, Jerudong (673 2612613)

Sate House Unit B9, Block B, Setia Kenangan II, Spg.150, Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2231017)

Sulbingsoo Korean Dessert Cafe Unit B7, Grd Flr, Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 2234271)

SPICY CURRY & WRAPS FROM ARABIC TO INDIAN CUISINE, CHECK OUT THESE RESTAURANTS IF YOU LIKE A SPICY KICK TO YOUR MEALS.

Amsarra Shawarma Unit 5, Grd Flr, Blk A, One Riverside, Jln Gadong (673 7312545)

Blue Restaurant Unit 19, Grd Flr, Blk C, Spg 493, Kg Beribi, Jln Gadong (673 2450458)

Bombay Palace Restaurant #9 Grd & 1st Flr Blk B Bgn Pg Mainuddin & Anak2, Batu Bersurat (673 2427313)

C’Fu Curry House Restaurant Spg 103 #5 & 6 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Md Salleh, Gadong (673 2457000)

Delhi Darbar Restaurant & Catering Spg 38 Jln Jerudong (673 2672826)

Gwad Basha Arabian Restaurant 1A & 1B Heng Thai Property Centre, Spg 22, Jalan Dato Ratna, Kiarong (673 2450009)

Iskandar Curry House Unit B5, One Riverside, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1511 (673 2422438)

Kausar Café Unit 10, Grd Flr, Blk D, Shakirin Complex, Jln Komersial Kiulap, Kiulap (673 8829495 )

LaMesa Restaurant Unit 8, Jln Komersial Kiulap, Kg Kiulap (673 2352863)

Le Taj 2-3 2nd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 2238996)

Lotus Family Restaurant 27B Grd Flr Delima Jaya Complex, Berakas (673 2342049)

Rajah’s Restaurant 3 Grd Flr Blk A Bangunan PAP Umi Kalthum, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2240379)

This public cafe beside the UBD Botanical Research Centre shines brightly with a revamped Western style menu that is especially perfect for Instagrammable weekend brunches or dinners in their beautiful glass roundhouse that is also self-sustainable! Indulge in the uber creamy Turkish Scrambled Eggs with local Sourdough or a lemony but light Eggs Benedict over a crisp croissant round. They excel at desserts and the Stuffed Cream Cheese Strawberry French Toast is a delicious treat. Walk it all off with a leisurely exploration around the gorgeous herb and botanical gardens next door.

Next to UBD Botanical Research Centre, University Brunei Darussalam Complex, Jalan Tungku Link, BSB IG: @simpurbsb

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Unit B1, Grd Flr, Purnama Complex, Kiulap (673 2303930)

Saffron Restaurant

8 Blk C Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 2235888)

Sameer Restaurant & Catering

G1 Grd Flr Sg Akar Sentral, Berakas (673 2336613)

Spices Restaurant #1 Grd Flr Blk A Aman Complex, Jln Muara (673 2330081)

Ya Nur Restaurant

#6 & #7, 1st Flr, Kompleks Hj Tahir 2, Gadong (673 8719986)

Zaika Restaurant

A4 Lot 308 Bgn Maju Jln Bunga Raya, Kuala Belait (673 3347430)

WESTERN FOOD

ITALIAN PIZZAS, AMERICAN STEAKS AND BURGERS, BRITISH COTTAGE PIES – WE LIST DOWN THE RESTAURANTS THAT SERVE THE BEST FROM THE WEST.

Bello Café

L1/12 Seri Kiulap Mall, Kiulap (673 2233989)–Call for other branches

Buccaneer Steak House

92-93 (B) 94 Grd Flr Jln

McKerron, Kuala Belait (673 3330406)

Breakfast at Home Café No 13, Spg 11, Jln Nenas Paun, STKRJ Katok B (673 7366204)

Bella Amore

Unit 4, Grd Flr, Blk C, Sempurna Complex, Jln Batu Bersurat (673 3347455)

Casbah London Kebab

#G2a Grd Flr Times Square Complex, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2343001)

Charcoal BBQ & Grill Restaurant Grd Flr Le Gallery Suites Hotel, Jln Tutong (673 2221171) – Call for other branches

Cheezbox Café External Café, Ramp A, The Mall, Gadong (673 2425506)

Countrypatch Café

2& 3 Blk D Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 2232368) – Call for other branches

De’ Olde Cottage

2 Grd Flr Blk C Sempurna Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 2426982) – Call for other branches

Fratini’s Restaurant #1 Grd Flr The Centrepoint Hotel, Gadong (673 2451200) – Call for other branches

Flour & Butter No. 29, Grd Flr, Bangunan Haji Hassan Abdullah, Jln Gadong, Menglait II (673 242 2323)

Geo Eats No. 13, Spg 381, Kg Jerudong (673 8271381)

Home Kitchen by Tree-Bit Café

D8 & D9 Lot 11620 Grd Flr Jln Gadong, Kg Mata-Mata (673 2429366)

Kitchen of Jasmine by Aranda Café

#17, Blk E, Atiya Complex, Spg 100, Jln Jerudong (673 8997333)

Margherita Pizzeria #5 Blk A Scout Complex Jln Gadong, Kg Mata-Mata (673 8688884)

Pastamania G9A & G10A Grd Flr Times Square Shopping Centre, Jln Berakas (673 2338061) – Call for other branches

Pepper Lunch Brunei C9/10 Grd Flr Setia

Kenangan II, Kg Kiulap (673 2253000)

Qasehmaisara Café House #206-209 2nd Flr Plaza

Athirah, Jln Kubah Makam DiRaja (673 2789898)

Red Canopy Restaurant #8 Blk A Q-Lap Complex, Kg Kiulap (673 2425855)

Ricardo’s El Mariachi Jalan Manggis Dua (673 7363139) – Call or WhatsApp for exact location

Sorriso Restaurant & Pizzeria #14 Blk B Grd Flr Regent Square, Kiulap (673 2233030)

Swensen’s #2.34-2.36 2nd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 2451864)

Triggered Chef No.13, Spg. 41-1-17, Kg Kiarong (673 8633640) –Available on WhatsApp

CAFE HOPPING GOURMET, PREMIUM-GRADE, SPECIALTY COFFEE –THIS LIST ACCOMMODATES THE BEST OF THE BURGEONING LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.

Beanery & Co #81 A/1 Grd Flr, Jln Bunga Rambai, Kuala Belait (673 3347772)

Wildly passionate about coffee, Three Lights shot to fame with their ‘Boujee Latte’ and also has a unique take on seasonal and one-off drinks. You’ll often find wacky but delicious combinations like the Tapak Kuda Latte that has actual slices of a Nutella-filled roll on top from their Raya series, or the bold ‘Finesse’ with rich strawberry flavour from the Situationship series. In need of a quick and simple refresher? We love the Pizzaz for making hot days more bearable.

Unit 6, Ground Floor, Block H, Abdul Razak Complex, Kampong Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan IG: @three.light FB: threelightcoffeebar

BELLUNO Café #2 Blk C Kiarong Complex, Kg Kiarong (673 2429010)

Bicara Lab 2601, Jln Nakhoda Manis, Seria (IG: @bicara.lab)

Brew Café & Bakery #47 Grd Flr Blk C Gadong Central, Menglait (673 2427554)

Brew9 Unit 10, Grd Flr, The Walk, Beribi (673 2426986)

Black Whale

Unit G18A, Grd Flr, Blk C, Aman Hills Shopping Complex (673 2341473)Call for other branches

Caffé Verve #6A Spg 68, Jln Batu Bersurat (673 8757382)

Coffee Field Cafe & Resto Unit 5, Grd Flr, Blk A, Little Soho, Spg 73-5-8, Jln Batu Besurat (673 7229042)

Dil Coffee Trail No 15, Spg 68, Jln 82, Skim Perumahan Kg Rimba (673 8298786) - Available on WA

Zorba’s Cafe Unit 8, Ground Floor Regent Square, Kiulap BSB, Brunei Darussalam

For reservations & enquiries +673 721 9191

As the name suggests, it’s a trip to K-town at the latest franchise to hit the city. Styled as a Korean fast casual joint, you’ll find the best of the cuisine typically seen slurped down at busy markets or convenience stores. Think broth-filled fishcake sticks, chunky soldiers of chewy rice cakes wearing a generous sweet and spicy dressing, steaming bowls of ramyun noodles with rich soups and plenty of bold flavours. It’s not a snack attack without their version of the Korean corndog and the marvelous mozzarella cheese pull that comes with it!

Ground Floor, Times Square Shopping Centre, Jalan Komersial Jaya Setia, Bandar Seri Begawan IG: @myeongdongtoppokibn

Countrypatch Café

3 Grd Flr Blk D Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 2232368)

Fleur-de-lys

L1/1 Seri Q-Lap Mall, Kiulap (673 2231777) –call for other branches

Games & Lattes Café #E9 Grd Flr Blk E Setia Kenangan II, Kiulap (673 2235200)

Happy Cream Unit 1, 1st Flr, Bgn Majid Mohd, Jln Pasar Baharuddin, Gadong (673 8158587)

High Frequency Lifestyle Café

1st Flr Unit 5 Blk B Sempurna Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 2428262)

Kapra Coffee #26 Grd Flr Blk C Spg 440, Jln Muara (673 2345656)

Ner Dee Café #F11 1st Flr Setia Kenangan II, Kiulap (673 7214977)

Noice D29, Bangunan Lim Eng Ming, Kg Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1518 (673 8266825)

Piccolo Café #11 Jln McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2241558)

Roasted Sip Unit 3, Grd Flr, Blk D, Spg 508, Jerudong Complex, Jln Jerudong (673 2610850) – Call for other branches

The Krema Coffee #D31 Lim Eng Ming Complex Blk D, Kg Kiulap (673 8973600)

The Library Café #6 Blk C, Bangunan Setia Kenangan II, Kiulap

T’s Coffee No 6, Blk D, A1, Lower Grd Flr, 1 SKH Supermarket, Spg 561, The Promenade Samakaya, Jln Muara (673 7171089)

The Slice by IA Gateaux Jalan Pretty, Kuala Belait (673 3338255 / 7374498) - Available on WA

Two Sons Coffee C8, Setia Kenangan II, Kiulap (673 7321327)

CAFE HOPPING AT COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

@ Times Square Shopping Centre, Berakas

8AM-12AM

@ Supa Save Mata-Mata, Beribi

8AM-12AM

@ Maya Puri Building, Bandar

8AM-12AM

@ CentrePoint, Gadong

8AM-12AM

@ One Riverside, Gadong

8AM-12AM

@ One City Shopping Centre 9AM-12AM

@ The Mall 10AM-9PM

@ Yayasan Shopping Complex 10AM-9PM

@ Jerudong Park Medical Centre

7.30AM-11PM

@ Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre

7.30AM-11PM

@ Supa Save Seria

7AM-11PM

@ Seaview Hotel, KB

6.30AM-11PM

@ Soon Lee Muara

9AM-8.30PM

@ Soon Lee Berakas

9AM-9PM

@ Hua Ho Manggis

9.30AM-9PM

@ Rimba Point

9.30AM-9PM

@ Food Truck Sengkurong

9.30AM-9PM

@ Food Truck Kiulap

11AM-9PM

DIVINE DINING EXQUISITE MEALS IN BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS –PERFECT FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

The Horizons Seafood Restaurant Waterfront, Jln McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2233400)

I-Lotus

20 Spg 12-26 Perumahan Rakyat Jati, Kg Rimba (673 2422466)

Le Keris

L2/22, 1st Flr, Seri Q-Lap Mall (673 2230149)

Senja Restaurant

8&9 Grd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 2235313)

Tarindak d’Polo

Royal Brunei Polo & Riding Club, Jerudong (673 2612500)

Tarindak D’Seni Brunei Arts & Handicrafts Centre, Kota Batu (673 2240422)

Atrium Café

Daily à la carte plated breakfast menu from 7am to 11am

Lobby Lounge

À la carte menu from 10am to 10pm

Pantai Restaurant

Daily à la carte plated lunch menu from 11am to 4pm

Daily à la carte Asian plated dinner menu from 5pm to 9pm

Spaghettini

Daily à la carte Mediterranean dinner menu from 5am to 5pm

Zest

Light meals, beverages, pastries and desserts.

Daily from 8am to 10pm

The Empire Brunei, Jerudong (673 2418888)

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HEALTHY AND VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY OPTIONS

Brunei Detox Bar

9 Grd Flr, Abdul Razak Complex, BE3519

Fuel’d Grd Flr, Unit 4A, Setia Kenangan 2 (673 8749881) – Call for other branches

Mituo Vegetarian Restaurant

Grd Flr Pg Anak Puteri Norain Complex, Batu Satu (673 2222821)

Pureland Vegetarian Restaurant

#15 Blk B Grd Flr Bgn Hj

Awg Ahmad bin Hassan & Anak-anak, Kiulap (673 2236503)

TienSing Vegetarian & Catering Restaurant

21-22 Bangunan Hj Hassan II, Jln Gadong, Kg Menglait (673 2454988)

Veggie Recipe No.20, Grd Flr, Blk B, Simpang 150, Regent Square (673 2236276)

Burger King Grd Flr, Citis Square, Kpg Jaya Setia, Berakas A, Brunei-Muara (673 2330760) – Call for other branches

Burgers & Grills F20, Jln Tengah Bangunan, Bowling Alley Seria, Kpg Pekan Seria (673 3221434)

My Fried Chicken Grd Flr, Freshco Food Junction, Times Square, Kg Jaya Setia

Nasi Katok Mama Express No 3 Blk A Grd Flr Kompleks Madang, Madang (673 8641681)

Pan & Wok Grd Flr, Spg 98, Bangunan Hjh Dyg Damit Bte Panglima Asgar Dato

Paduka Hj Awg Abdullah, Delima Satu, Berakas A (673 2342399) – Call for other branches

RBC Express Fast Food #1 Grd Flr Blk A, Bangunan Hj Matussin, Kg Kiulap (673 2237253)

Top Nosh Café Unit 1, Grd Flr, Bangunan Majid Mohammad, Spg 235-7, Jln Pasar Gadong (673 2453889)

Wayback Burgers Unit B10-11, Setia Kengan II, Kg Kiulap (673 2236882)

Ban Hiong Restaurant No. 1, Spg 600, Bunut, Kilanas, Brunei-Muara (673 2652426)

Golden Leaf Coffee House Blk 1 Grd Flr PAP Hjh Norain Building, Jln Batu Satu (673 2220422)–Call for other branches

Phongmun Restaurant 2nd Flr Teck Guan Plaza Jln Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 2229561)

Sui Heng Restaurant Grd Flr Hj Munchit & Hjh Rapiah Complex, Kg Jaya Setia (673 2338321)

Hua Hua Restaurant Grd Flr, Blk B, Bangunan Urairah, Kiulap

Wei’s Kitchen No.1, Spg 74-74-31, Kg Mata-Mata

Love coffee and boba? HWC

Coffee’s bestselling Triple Champion Sugar Bubble Latte combines the two for a kao (strong) caffeine hit and sweet sugar rush. The award-winning Taiwanese brand has an impressive roster of espresso-based (and pourover!) coffees using the highest quality beans sourced and roasted from their renowned Panama Guaramo Coffee Plantation. The pastries and pies are a delicious addition to any visit here.

Unit 5, Ground Floor, Block D, Lot No.34397, The Curve Complex, Batu Bersurat, Bandar Seri Begawan IG: @hwc_brunei

Dining here is guaranteed to be heaps of fun - this games cafe has a treasure trove of old school video and board games, and plenty of new ones to discover and make memories over! We love their Aglio Olio pasta with perfectly balanced chilli and garlic flavours and freshly cooked shrimp, and there are great sharing platter options to munch on while you battle it out in the game of your choice!

Unit 2, Block D, First Floor, Tanjung Bunut Place, Bandar Seri Begawan

No.5, Block C, Ground Floor, Sempurna Complex, Jalan Batu Bersurat, Bandar Seri Begawan. IG: @8bytescafe