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9 Must-Visit Restaurants & Cafes in Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu

Sabah's capital city, Kota Kinabalu, is a culinary melting pot that caters to every discerning palate. Whether you consider yourself a food connoisseur or simply enjoy exploring new tastes, this city has an array of top-notch restaurants and one-of-a-kind cafés waiting to be discovered. One of the newest places you can visit to satisfy your cravings is Sutera Avenue.

Sutera Avenue is a popular commercial and residential development located close to the city centre. It is renowned for its stunning modern architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and prime location (5 minutes-walk to Imago Shopping Mall), which makes it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. Additionally, the complex is well-known for its vibrant and diverse selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. 


Our Top Picks:

1. OITOM

Operation: Wednesday - Sunday (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Location: Unit No B-1-12, Block B,1st Floor , Sutera Avenue, Lorong Lebuh Sutera, Off Jalan Coastal, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


2. La Veranda

Operation: Monday - Sunday (11:30am - 10:00 pm) 

Location: Level 1 , Sutera Avenue, Jalan Sembulan, 88100, Kota Kinabalu.


3. Hearth 

Operation: Wednesday – Monday (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm) 

Location: Lot B-G-08, Ground Floor, Lorong Sutera, Sutera Avenue, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


4. Kopi Ping Café 

Operation: Everyday (8:00 am – 10:00 pm) 

Location: Unit No. A-G-01, Block A, Sutera Avenue, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


5. Shu Tian Xia Old Steamboat 

Operation: Everyday (3:00 pm – 10:00 pm) 

Location: Ground Floor, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


6. Brown Fox Café 

Operation: Monday – Saturday (9:00 am – 6:00 pm), Sunday (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) 

Location: Lot B-G-06, Level G, Lorong Sutera, Sutera Avenue, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


7. Hong Ding Ji Steamboat Restaurant 

Operation: Thursday – Tuesday (3:00 am – 11:00 pm), Wednesday (2:30 om – 11:00 pm) 

Location: Lot No. A-1-09, 1st Floor, Block A, Lorong Lebuh Sutera, Sutera Avenue, Kampung Sembulan, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


8. Fish Market Restaurant 

Operation: Everyday (12:00 pm – 12:00 am) 

Location: No.A-G-2, Ground Floor, Block A Phase 1, Sutera Avenue, 88100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


9. Matcha Studio by GDC 

Operation: Wednesday – Monday (11:00 am – 6:30 pm) 

Location: Unit No. B-1-05, Block B, Sutera Avenue, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.


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