May 21, 2013

Santola Bar Cafe @ Kolombong

Santola Bar Cafe is a coffee bar owned by a local coffee planter and manufacturer -- Kopi Cap Kuda. Cap Kuda Coffee Company was established in the early 1960s processing roast, ground and Malaysia 's unique caramelized coffee. It is today one of the largest coffee manufacturer in Sabah. 

It is a secret gem for coffee lovers, but many of you all might have already known this place since it has opened for quite some time now and it becoming well known coffee house as time grows. Santola is undeniable the best coffee city in KK for quality (might not serve the best in Malaysia but they've got whats sorely lacking in KK - Italian style coffee. They put a great focus on espresso. Santola has fairly unique variety and range of cafe style such as cappuccino mocha, latter mocha, coffee au lait, etc. Plus, the cafe itself carries an Aussie vibe, filled with lifting coffee aroma surrounded by cozy interior and buzzing with activities, great atmostphere! Besides coffee, the food here is pretty good. Breakfast and lunch are served on the menu, and of course variety of cakes to choose from the counter. 


Beside that, they do provide barrister course ranging from beginner to professional, providing you knowledge about selection of good coffee bean, layering of coffee, step by step and skills of brewing espresso, milk froth, and lastly coffee art techniques. 







Carrot Slice Cake

Mocha

Cuppocino 




Baked Cheesecake

Beef Spaghette



 Foods : 4/5 
Customer Services : 5/5
Ambience : 5/5
Price range : $$
Overall : 4.5/5

Comments: Apply as a member (RM20) to get 30% off on the menu. 

Address: 
Santola Bar Cafe
29, Jalan Kilang, SEDCO Industrial Estate,
88816 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Tel: 088-428472

Website   : http://www.santola.com
Facebook : Santola bar cafe

Opening Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm







May 15, 2013

Bella Italia @ Jesselton Hotel

Bella Italia has come of age owned by Jesselton's hotel which is the first historical hotel in Kota Kinabalu located at crowded Gaya Street. 

Bella is an icon with its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisines.The restaurant encompasses four areas; Mountbatten Bar, The Circle, Classic Dining and The Private Room; whether you want to sit down with a cup of coffee, chat with friends over thin crust pizzas, sugar fix in desserts or embark a fine dining with classy wine. Bella has settled into a comfortable pace, the environment makes a relaxed dining space for solid modern italian interior and friendly service. 



Moroccan Salad RM20
Mixed lettuce, walnuts, apple, raisin, egg, cucumber, tomata tossed in a creamy fig dressing.




Crispy Turkish Spiced Calamari
served with garlic sauce

BBQ Chicken Twisted Pizza RM27
Homemade BBQ sauce, onion, chicken, cheese and cilantro.

Classic Margherita RM23
Tomota, basil and cheese


Bella Prima RM34 
Cheese stuffed crust with minced beef, pepperoni, onion, tomato, mushroom and a lot of cheese. 



Recommended for CHEESE lovers!



To finish on a sweet note, the gooey chocolate pudding is not to be missed.
Strawberry Pannacotta

Address : 

Bella Restaurant, 
Jesselton Hotel #69, Jalan Gaya, 
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Phone:      088 313 366
Fax:          088 215 366
Facebook: Bella Italia KK
E mail:      info@bellaitalia.com.my
                bellarestaurantkk@gmail.com
                bellacateringkk@gmail.com

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sun : 6.30am - 10.30pm



May 14, 2013

Yakitori Japanese Restaurant / Vino Vino Bistro @ Time Square



The quite newly opened Yakitori in Time Square (just beside Vino Vino Bistro), is set to be the talk of the town with its delicious yakitori, which are BBQ skewered). Also on the menu are some sashimi, sushi, entree dishes. Worry about not getting full? Well, set lunch and dinner are also available. In addition, the restaurant has well selection of wine, sake and the finest shochu. 
Vino Vino is allocated just next to Yakitori, it is cosy warm and inviting with wine cabinets lining both sides of woodsy interior. They are stacked with a wide range of fine wines and liquor. For non-alcoholic beverages, the bistro also serves good coffee here i.e. prestigious Vergano 1882 coffee as well as tea. 

Overall, nice place for dining in, chill out and being indulged with their finest food and beverages. 

From Yakitori, 


Italian Sparkling water




Lamb Skewer







Set Plate




Chicken skewer


Chicken Liver Skewer



Salmon Sushi Roll



























From Vino Vino Bistro: 

Pan-Grilled Cod Fish (Chef's recommendation)



Cheese plater


Foods : 4/5
Customer Services : 5/5
Ambience : 5/5
Price range : $$$$$
Overall : 4/5

*Ps Taken by Iphone5.

Yakitori / Vino Vino Bistro
Unit No: J-57, Ground Floor, KK Times Square, 
Off Coastal Highway, 88100 Kota Kinabalu
Tel: 088 486 868

Opening hours 
Mon - Sat 12pm - midnight
Sun 4pm - 12am