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Best Restaurants in August in Tawau Division (Updated 2025)

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1. Kedai Kopi Hing Lee

4/5
6 Reviews
£1Southeast Asian
123-travellerActually this is a Chinese favorites restaurant and provide some Chinese food, especially steamed food, such as some steamed stuffed buns.

2. Fat Mom's Restaurant

No.1 of Local Restaurants in Semporna
4.7/5
213 Reviews
£9Seafood
陆三蛋The environment is like a food stall. There is no air conditioning, and most of them are open-air. Many tables are shared. The boss and a female comrade who takes orders can speak Chinese, but the waiter can't. Her restaurant is famous for its large number of customers. It is the most popular restaurant in town. You must go there. There will be a queue at meal time. It is recommended that you go to queue up first. But you must accept sharing a table. Although the boss's wife has a temper, I still recommend Fat Mama's because the taste is really good. If you don't like Fat Mama's personality, go find a waitress who speaks Chinese to take your order. She has a very good attitude. Fat Mama just doesn't like I like to listen to too much nonsense. If you order normally, it's still good👍🏻, Fat Mama looks like a man [grin], I really appreciate her voice, She will scare people around her with her voice [shy], When I went there on the first day, I asked Fat Mama to recommend some dishes, She recommended a few of her most classic dishes, all of which were super delicious, The average price per person is about 80 to 100 yuan, You can also process seafood, 45 Malaysian ringgit per kilogram, I don't think it's very cost-effective, We stayed in the homestay next to Fat Mama for the first three days, After ordering, the food will be delivered to the table on the first floor of the homestay👍🏻, The environment on the first floor of the homestay is very good, and there is air conditioning, which is also beautiful for taking pictures. Occasionally, we will go to the fish market to buy seafood and steam it ourselves in the homestay, free of charge You can refer to this point when staying in a homestay, which is very convenient. The seafood sold in Semporna is priced by kilogram. The prawns can be cooked with wet butter or dry butter, and the wet butter is especially recommended. The orange juice is delicious and refreshing, and it is also very cheap. The signature tofu is delicious and recommended. It has a crispy texture on the outside and the same texture as egg custard on the inside. The sea urchin steamed egg is suitable for children. Everyone says how delicious the avocado milkshake is, but I think it is just average. Overall, it is still highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻. I am writing a complete guide for traveling in Semporna, and I will post it soon.

3. Seaview Cafe

No.2 of Local Restaurants in Semporna
4.8/5
102 Reviews
£6
123-travellerThe sea view restaurant is a typical Chinese cuisine restaurant to make some various cuisine food, especially some hoking and Cantonese dishes.

4. Fish Village Seafood Restaurant

No.3 of Local Restaurants in Semporna
4.6/5
54 Reviews
£18SeafoodViewSea viewOpen Late
没有蜡ollingThe Yugang Seafood Restaurant near Feisha Beach has very big crab cakes, which are delicious... I have never eaten such a big crab with so many cakes... It is so delicious. There are also fried flower crabs with ginger and scallions, each weighing one pound, which are fragrant and not greasy... There are also singing fish that can call... ​

5. Nanhai Seafood Restaurant

4.8/5
83 Reviews
£15Seafood
M29***48The store is clean and reasonably priced. It is owned by Chinese compatriots. It is worth recommending. Friends who come to Semporna should go to Nanhai Fishing Village. It is cost-effective and the taste is more suitable for southerners. You can try the butter shrimp.

6. Leong's Porridge House

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£1Snacks
凌晨三点的FengTawau, Sabah, a food paradise you may never expect. There is not only beautiful natural scenery here, but also authentic food that makes people salivate. From the three-color fish porridge at Liang's Porridge House to the salt and pepper shrimp at Jinling Seafood House, each restaurant has its own unique flavor and story waiting for you to explore. 🍤【Special dishes】: Leong Porridge House: The three-color fish porridge here is famous for its fishy aroma and dense porridge texture. The sashimi has a strong sesame oil aroma and the freshness of shredded ginger. The Shandong pot stickers have thin skin and fragrant fillings, which are a delicacy not to be missed. Indo Cafe II@ Unjaya: The combination of fried bananas and cheese is crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. The mango sago is sweet but not greasy, which is a blessing for dessert lovers. The first food stall: Fried rice noodles with wet butter shrimp balls. The shrimp balls are large and delicious, and it is a delicacy with local characteristics. ⛲【Restaurant Environment】: The environments of these restaurants are unique, from the cozy and comfortable Liang's Porridge House to the lively and bustling Liuxing Hotpot, each one has its own unique atmosphere. Good View Seafood Restaurant and Kam Ling Seafood Restaurant offer a more formal dining environment, suitable for family and friends gatherings. 👩【Restaurant Service】: In terms of service, each restaurant strives to provide customers with the best dining experience. From the warm reception to the timely delivery of food, the friendly attitude of the service staff ensures that every customer has a pleasant dining time. 💴【Per capita consumption】: The per capita consumption price varies from restaurant to restaurant. From affordable snacks to high-end seafood feasts, the food in Tawau, Sabah can meet the needs of different budgets. For specific prices, it is recommended to inquire at the store or check relevant food review websites. 🧡【tips】： In Tawau, Sabah, besides delicious food, there are many attractions worth visiting. After a hearty meal, you can stroll along the nearby beach and enjoy the sea breeze. Alternatively, choose a seaside hotel and experience the tranquility and beauty of Tawau, Sabah. In addition, the surrounding markets and cultural activities are also a good place to explore the local customs. #MalaysianFood #SabahTawauFood #Tawau

7. Thien Wang Seafood Restaurant

No.6 of Local Restaurants in Semporna
4.8/5
88 Reviews
£12Seafood
没有蜡ollingAt Tianwang Seafood Restaurant, we ordered: three arm-long shrimps were coated with salted egg yolk and fried; grouper was steamed to keep its freshest flavor; blue crab was lightly cooked with butter; one-ounce shrimps were sautéed with garlic sauce; blood clams were fried until they just opened and then removed from the pan... This is Sabah on the tip of the tongue, the biggest secret in the secret place. The average cost per person is less than 100 yuan, and beer is very expensive here, with a bottle of Carlsberg 33 yuan.

8. Kam Ling Seafood Restaurant Sdn Bhd

4.1/5
18 Reviews
£13Seafood
ddr2009We went to this restaurant when we were spending a night in Tawau. We chose crabs, shrimps and fish from the fish tank. The food tasted good and the service was friendly. The two families spent about RM700 on the meal. Overall, we thought it was good.

9. Anjung Lepa

No.4 of Local Restaurants in Semporna
4.9/5
47 Reviews
£13SeafoodViewSea viewOpen Late
没有蜡ollingI ordered monkfish for my kids and lobster for myself. The chef also gave each of us a grilled goose liver. The fish was tender and the lobster was chewy. The grilled vegetables still had a crispy texture. It's a classy restaurant. This restaurant is only open after 5pm. Although I sat in front of the window, the sea view outside was already a bit dark. If I come here in summer, it must be a perfect dinner.