Best Ramadan Buffet in Kota Kinabalu 2023

Ramadan is coming soon, and for foodies out there, it is also time to enjoy the assortment of delicious treats available throughout the month. In Kota Kinabalu, the city comes alive with a variety of iftar options for locals and visitors alike. Here are some of the best places to break fast in Kota Kinabalu during Ramadan:

North Borneo Cruises

If you are looking for a unique buka puasa experience, consider hopping aboard the North Borneo Cruises. The cruise takes you on a journey through the waters of Kota Kinabalu while you enjoy a delicious buffet spread of traditional and western dishes.

If that's not enough, how about witnessing the most majestic sunset in the city! Take plenty of Insta-worthy photos as the sun sets over the horizon. And before the cruise ends, have plenty of fun as you sing and dance along to the melodious songs by the live band!

Location: The Marina Clubhouse Sutera Harbour, 88000 Kota Kinabalu

Time: Daily, 5:30PM - 7:30PM (Sunset Dinner Cruise)

Price: From RM195/person

Tel: 018-666 2009 / 011-1052 3822

Book your North Borneo Cruises ticket here!

Sabah International Convention Centre

The Sabah International Convention Centre is a great place to break fast during Ramadan. With the theme of A Taste of Asian this year, the centre offers a wide variety of authentic local dishes, with delightful buffet spread that surely will tantalise your tastebuds. 

The atmosphere is comfortable inside the large hall, making it an excellent place for a special occasion with big groups. And if you worry about the parking spaces, SICC has plenty of them for your convenience.

Location: Kinabatangan Hall I & II, Level 2, SICC, Jalan Tanjung Lipat, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88400 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 31 Mar - 21 Apr 2023, 5:00PM - 10:00PM

Price: RM138 (Adult), RM108 (Senior Citizen), RM38 (Child)

Tel: 088-206 000 / 019-539 0915

Purchase your SICC Ramadan Dinner Buffet voucher here!

Sutera Harbour Resort

Sutera Harbour is a popular destination in Kota Kinabalu, and for years, it has been a hotspot for sungkai for many during Ramadan. This time, they are offering Aneka Rasa Sutera, which features up to 300 dishes for your enjoyment. Not only that, but they will also have special ghazal performances you can listen to while indulging in the yummy offerings. 

Facilities here are top-notch—Sutera Harbour Resort offers free parking for all diners as well as a dedicated prayer room for Tarawih prayers. An Imam will lead the prayer, and there will be prayer mats and an on-site ablution facility for your convenience.

Location: Grand Ballroom, The Pacific Sutera Hotel, 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, 88100 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 23 Mar - 21 Apr 2023, 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Price: RM158 (Adult), RM79 (Child)

Tel: 088-303 672 / 017-833 5877

Available facilities: Free parking, prayer room

Palace Hotel

If you are nearby Karamunsing area, Palace Hotel offers wonderful buka puasa delights with mouthwatering local favourites. With this year's theme of Selera Sungkai, you can share a memorable evening with your family and friends as you indulge in flavourful dishes that will satisfy your appetite.

A prayer room is available for all diners, so you can go for your Tarawih prayer before continuing your dinner.

Location: Tangerine Restaurant, No 1, Jalan Tangki, Karamunsing, 88100 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 23 Mar - 21 Apr 2023, 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Price: RM99 (Adult), RM65 (Senior Citizen), RM50 (Child)

Tel: 013-868 1589

Available facility: Prayer room

Raia Hotel

Located in Sembulan, Raia Hotel offers more than 50 traditional Malay food and desserts with Arab and Middle Eastern flavours that will tickle your tastebuds. Their Selera Raia Ramadan buffet features signature dishes and popular selections, including Nasi Mandy, grilled mutton, grilled fish, kebab, ulam, ais kacang, and more!

Location: Jalan Sembulan, 88832 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 24 Mar - 20 Apr 2023, 6:00PM - 9:30PM

Price: RM88 (Adult), RM62 (Senior Citizen), RM44 (Child)

Tel: 088-230 777 / 019-630 0206

Hilton Hotel

Indulge in Citarasa Serantau Buffet Dinner at Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu. They have been knocking it out of the park year after year with their Ramadan buffet, and you can expect the same this year.

The highlights this time around include Kambing Golek Berempah, Ayam Perchik Siantan, Mandy Lamb Shank, and Serawa Durian, along with many other local delights that will leave you wanting more! And with its elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, it is the best place to experience a unique buka puasa dinner!

Location: Urban Kitchen, Hilton Hotel, Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 23 Mar - 21 Apr 2023, 5:30PM - 9:30PM

Price: RM160 (Adult), RM80 (Child)

Tel: 088-356 000

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort is a beautiful destination in Kota Kinabalu, and during Ramadan, it offers a wide variety of iftar options. This year, they feature a delicious Tradisi Kampung buffet dinner prepared by the resort's Perak-born Executive Chef Rohizan bin Ramli and his team.

Take a bite of their Nasi Arab with Lamb Leg, slurp their Mee Febus Tulang, or indulge in the decadent Serawa Durian—there is no doubt that you will thoroughly enjoy your makan session!

Location: Cafe TATU, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu

Time: 22 Mar - 24 Apr 2023, 5:30PM - 9:30PM

Price: RM178 (Adult), RM89 (Child)

Tel: 016-832 2972 / 088-327 920

Ramadan Bazaar

For a more authentic Ramadan experience, you can always go to one o the Ramadan bazaars in Kota Kinabalu. There are plenty of bazaars, and many of them will have a wide assortment of yummy (and cheap!) treats. Self-control is vital here, lest you want to end up with plenty of food to take home for your sungkai.

Some of the locals' favourite bazaar spots are in Asia City, Lintasan Deasoka (near Gaya Street), and Sembulan.