In the time we’ve been in Brunei, we’ve made a real effort to try lots of different things, and experience as much as we can. There are still some major gaps (top of my to do list is a visit to classic bakery/kopitiam Chop Jing Chew), but I think we’ve done a reasonable job of trying things out in KB, BSB and Miri.
So today I thought I’d share a few favourite places to eat. Here are The Engineer and Wife official recommendations (subject to change as we try even more!)
At the food stalls by the Belait River, June 2013
Kuala Belait (KB)
- Nasi Goreng Pattaya and Iced Lemon Tea (and many more!) at the food stalls by the river
- Breakfast of breads (roti, murtabak, dosai, poori – whatever you feel like) and Teh Tarik at Al-Malabar
- Indian food at Taj Kitchen
- Anything and everything from the Gerai Ramadhan (limited time only, of course)
- The views from the roof of the V Plaza Hotel, especially at sunset
- Thai food at Nur Wanita
- Chicken rice at Restoran Chicken Rice (I think that’s the name. Next to KFC on Jalan Pretty)
- Steak at Buccaneer (it’s cold though, and the service isn’t always great)
- Sweet and sour pork with fried rice at Hole In The Wall
- Kolomee for breakfast at the old market building on Jalan Pasar
Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB)
- Indonesian meals and Ais Cendol at Pondok Sari Wangi
- Breakfast and Piccolo Lattes at High Frequency Cafe
- Cinnamon Rolls (if they have them) and yummy lunches at Bistro Chez Fio
- Pancake creations at Paddington House of Pancakes
- Roti with lots of condiments at Noralizah and Iskandar House of Curry
- Dolsot Bibimbap at Koryo Restaurant in Kiulap
- Buttermilk Chicken at the Jerudong Park Food Court (I have no idea of the stall name though – not useful!)
- Whatever you’re in the mood for at the Gadong Night Markets
- Surprisingly well priced fine dining at Deals Restaurant at the Radisson
Miri
- Big burgers at Twisted Burger
- Seafood and fern shoots at the restaurant by the water (can’t remember the name of that one!)
- Kolomee at all sorts of little cafes and stalls
- Board games while you enjoy a drink at Play Board Game Cafe (in Bintang Mall, near the movies)
