Thanks to the popularity of Thai food in the media and the increase of Thai individuals residing in Malaysia, Thai restaurants are booming businesses. This is a great thing for food lovers as they have more options to eat in the country without having to travel to Thailand.
In Sabah specifically, there are many Thai restaurants beginning to operate and so far, Sabahans love the flavours and unique foods Thai restaurants have offered them. Are you curious about how Thai food tastes? Or you are currently craving for some now but don’t know where to look in Sabah? Fret not! As this article will list the 10 best Thai restaurants in Sabah 2024 you can dine in or take away.
Are authentic Thai food served in Thai restaurants in Sabah?
There are certainly restaurants out there advertising themselves as Thai restaurants, but don’t really serve authentic Thai food. However, there are also many Thai restaurants in Sabah that serve the real deal. Some of the restaurants’ chefs have worked in Thailand’s restaurants before, while some are locals with mixed Thai blood and Thai people residing in Malaysia opening restaurant businesses.
Can I take Thai food if I cannot tolerate spice?
Thai food is commonly spicy and it is a food heaven for those who love to eat spicy food. However, that doesn’t mean the restaurant cannot adapt to the preferences of its customers. Don’t be shy and just ask the restaurant workers to lower the spice level of their Thai food. It won’t affect the authenticity of the food. You can still enjoy the real thing.
10 Best Thai Restaurants In Sabah 2024
1. Salathai Tomyam Seafood
Salathai Tomyam Seafood offers spicy and authentic Thai cuisines; a must go if you are craving for some Thai foods. Its tom yum, oxtail soup, hot sweet and sour fish and turmeric fried squid are among the recurring orders made by customers. Upon eating here, you just can’t get enough because the food tastes so good that you want to take some for takeaways too. But do take note as the restaurant will get busy during lunch and dinner hours.
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 11 pm (Daily)
Address: Lot 71, Block K, Jalan Sulaman, Lorong Plaza Utama, Alamesra, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 012-8646092
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salathai.tomyamseafood/
2. Baiduri Delight Thai Seafood
Baiduri Delight Thai Seafood is filled with loads of food options, all so good that you want to order every single one from its menu. Its tom yum, nasi padkapaw and stir-fried dishes are the top ones ordered by customers. Here, you can also order Malay foods because it cooks those too.
Operating Hours: 7 am – 1 am (Daily)
Address: Kepayan Perdana, Jalan Lintas before Cyber City Apartment. Sebaris dengan Restoran Maimunah, Maju, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 013-8567788
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Baiduri-Delight-Thai-Seafood/100068219795051/
3. Tuk Tuk Tomyam Kota Kinabalu
Tuk Tuk Tomyam Kota Kinabalu serves a mix of Malay-Thai influenced cuisine for its customers. If you love spicy, herbal foods, this restaurant suits you best. Its famous dishes are tom yum, green curry, chilli basil with protein of your choice and mango sticky rice. The restaurant gets packed during lunch and dinner hours, but waiting in the long queue to taste the food is worth it.
Operating Hours:
11:30 am – 9:45 pm (Monday – Thursday)
11:30 am – 10 pm (Friday – Sun)
Address: Harbour city Jalan Pantai Baru, Jalan Sembulan, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 016-3648994 & 088-215597
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Facebook: https://ms-my.facebook.com/tuktuktomyamkotakinabalu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuktuktomyam/?hl=en
Website Info4. Nok Thai Restaurant
“It’s a 5/5 Thai restaurant!” said customers who have eaten in Nok Thai Restaurant. Its food such as pineapple rice, pad Thai goong, green curry, tom yum and papaya salad are famous, so don’t forget to get those when you are eating here. Nok Thai Restaurant offers vegetarian food for those who are vegetarian and the cooks can lower the spice level of the food if you cannot tolerate hot and spicy food.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10:30 pm (Daily)
Address: 1, Lorong Pokok Kayu Manis 2, Luyang Commercial Centre, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 088-538055 & 014-9589659
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nokthairestaurant/?hl=en
5. Wakaf Thai Restaurant
With an excellent environment for dining and a great menu to dine in, Wakaf Thai Restaurant is the way to go. Apart from Thai food, you can also have Malay cuisine and some grilled foods. The workers are friendly and can adjust the food’s taste according to your preferences.
Operating Hours: 10:30 am – 8 pm (Daily)
Address: 4622, Jalan Tawau Lama, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
Phone No: 012-8256811 & 011-15833557
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Restoran-wakaf-thai-tomyam/100069225365543/
6. Sawi Thai Megah
Sawi Thai Megah has a contemporise, but also traditional interior design to it and is very spacious. The food here tastes like authentic Thai food as many customers claimed the food here tastes exactly like the ones they had in Thailand. Its food like seafood pineapple, red tom yum, Thai steamed fish and green curry are often ordered by customers. The food here may be on the pricey side, but upon eating it, you won’t mind the pricing anymore.
Operating Hours: 10 am – 9 pm (Daily)
Address: Megah Industry Park, TB C11 (Lot11), Jalan Industri Megah 1, Jalan Tiku, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
Phone No: 089-760623
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7. Thai Siam Cuisine Putatan KK
Locals would describe this restaurant’s food with the following sentence: ‘ Sedap betul bah!’ which means: it’s so good. Thai Siam Cuisine Putatan KK serves authentic Thai food but also has western food options. Price is always reasonable for the menu given and I can guarantee if you eat here once, you’ll want to come back.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: Platinum Plaza, Lot D -10, Lorong Jalan Hussin 3a Putatan, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 013-2928158
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Thai-Siam-Cuisine-Putatan-KK/100063468612195/?sk=photos
8. Kak Su Malay Thai Restaurant
Kak Su Malay Thai Restaurant also serves Thai-Malay foods along with western food options and superb customer service. Moreover, it provides catering services for those who need them. If you decide to eat here, make sure to order its som tum as it is a prevalent choice among the locals.
Address: 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 011-12625922
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9. Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant
Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant is a restaurant that provides a wide range of Thai foods and has an amazing staff working; what’s not to like about that? Its famous food options are spicy som tum, spring rolls, green curry, massaman curry and spicy tiger prawns. This place also serves some beers for those who want to unwind with their friends at night.
Operating Hours: 10 am – 11:50 pm (Daily)
Address: Lot 13, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 017-8161995
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaiYaiThaiOrchidRestaurant/
10. Mutiara Tom Yam Restaurant
At Mutiara Tom Yam Restaurant, not only is the food good, but the portions are big, so it’s a great value for money. You can choose its ala carte or set versions of Malay-Thai-influenced foods to eat. Make sure to get its seafood dishes as those are the most popular.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Address: Jalan Pantai, Kampung Sembulan Baru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone No: 010-4688801
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Google Reviews: Here
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mutiara-Tomyam/100063457663520/
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