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!)
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)