What to Eat in Brunei Muara
In Brunei Muara district, there are various places to eat that can be explored here ranging from one dollar food that can be found in night markets, restaurants, local dishes from Asian Delicacies to Western Food to be discovered!
Gadong Night Market
Jerudong Food Court
Malay Cuisine
Chinese Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Thai Cuisine
Western Cuisine
Korean Cuisine
Japanese Cuisine
Cafes
Bubble Teas
Desserts
GADONG NIGHT MARKET
With most of the choices costing BND 1.00, Gadong Night Market is the best place to find cheap yet mouth-watering foods or drinks. You can get nasi katok, noodles, kuih-muih, skewers, teh C special and many more!
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Additional Information:
| Opening Hours | Daily: 3pm – 10pm |
| Contact Number | N/A |
| Address | Simpang 37, Kampong Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Social Media | N/A |
JERUDONG FOOD COURT
This is Brunei Darussalam’s largest food court and a perfect place to fill up after a long day at Jerudong Park Playground, it’s just a short walk away! Western, Asian and even Indian food is available all night and just make sure to not get too full. The open-air atmosphere delivers an aesthetic of its own that compliments the meal, even the colourfully lit trees are appealing. It is a perfect place to chill with your friends and family while enjoying the food.
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Additional Information:
| Opening Hours | Depends on each restaurant. More info on each restaurant can be found here. |
| Contact Number | N/A |
| Address | Jerudong BG3122 |
| Social Media | Website: Jerudong Park Food Court Instagram: @jpfoodcourt |
MALAY CUISINE
Nasi katok is by far the cheapest local food you’ll ever find. Nasi Katok contains white rice combined with a condiment of local blended chillies known as sambal with a piece of fried chicken. There are varieties of Nasi Katok being sold by local Bruneian and you can discover some of the local’s favourites.
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Brunei’s best Nasi Katok Award in 2020 goes to Nasi Katok Mabohai which is the first Nasi Katok since the 1980s. Moreover, if you like the classic style, you can get yourself nasi katok from Kaka Restaurant or Nasi Katok Lily. But, if you dare to be different, you can go and buy nasi katok sambal tomyam from a Thai-owned tuckshop called Cha-Roen-Sap Sdn. Bhd in Sengkurong or nasi katok buttermilk chicken from SDK Restaurant in Rimba.
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Nasi Katok Mabohai | Daily: 7am – 9pm Fri: 7am – 12pm & 2pm – 9pm | +673 222 6713 | Low San Flat, 10 Jalan Mabohai, BSB | Facebook: Nasi Katok Mabohai |
| Kaka Restaurant | Daily: 7 am – 10 pm Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 242 9330 | 10 Jalan Menglait, BSB | Instagram: @kakarestaurant |
| Cha-Roen-Sap Sdn Bhd | Daily: 12.30 pm – 12 pm Fri: 2 pm – 12 pm | +673 743 8878 | Behind Unit 13B, GF, Bangunan Nur Baqiah, Sengkurong A | N/A |
| Nasi Katok Lily | Daily: 9.30 am – 12 am Fri: 2 pm – 12 am | +673 868 6575 | Unit 4, Block A, Jerudong Shopping Complex | Instagram: @nasikatoklily |
| SDK Restaurant | Daily: 8 am – 1 am Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 1 am | +673 239 0198 | No.22, Jalan 99, Simpang 148, Rimba Gadong | Instagram: @sdksignaturefoods |
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The nation’s pride that everyone needs to try: ambuyat. You can try this dish with cacah binjai or tempoyak. One of the must-try foods is definitely ambuyat and the best place to try it is at Rumah Makan Adresto which is also located in Kampong Ayer. There are two ways to eat ambuyat: chew or swallow. Whichever way you choose, you’ll be amazed at how unique ambuyat tastes like. Another top two restaurants that you can try ambuyat are Aminah Arif Restaurant and Yasmalina Restaurant located in Kota Batu.
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Rumah Makan Adresto | Daily: 6 pm – 10 pm Sun: 2 pm – 8 pm Sat: Closed | +673 888 7958 | 94E, Kg Pandai Besi B, BSB, BM2126 | Instagram: @rumahmkn_adresto |
| Aminah Arif Restaurant | Daily: 7 am – 10 pm Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 233 0773 | Block B, B Simpang 68, Bandar Seri Begawan BB4713 | Website: Aminah Arif Restaurant |
| Yasmalina Restaurant | Daily: 9.30 am – 9 pm Fri: 9.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm Mon: Closed | +673 224 2366 | No. 9, Simpang 229, Kg Pintu Malim, Jln Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan | Instagram: @yasmalinarestaurant |
OTHER RECOMMENDED ASIAN RESTAURANT
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Old Time Kopitiam, a place where a taste of fresh Asian Cuisine is served with an authentic feel. Also a must try restaurant because all of the food tastes so good with their best Asam Laksa in town.
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Another must try restaurant is Pondok Sari Wangi, the most established and recommended Indonesian restaurant that specializes in both Asian and Indonesian cuisine and they are famous for their Beef Rendang. Since the 1990s, this restaurant has served varieties of authentic Indonesian cuisine including seafood daily.
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If you’re looking forward to having breakfast or perhaps Hi-Tea, just head over to Aneka Rasa as they serve authentic Malaysian food and they are famous for their snacks such as fritters, lekor and more!
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Old Time Kopitiam | Daily: 7 am – 9.30 pm Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9.30 pm | +673 244 8282 | G2, Ground Floor, Bangunan Hj Ibrahim, Spg 24, Menglait I, Gadong B, BE3919 | Instagram: @oldtimekopitiam |
| Pondok Sari Wangi Seafood Restaurant | Daily: 11 am – 11 pm Fri: 2 pm – 11 pm | +673 261 0728 | Jerudong Park Food Court Phase 1, Kg Jerudong, BG3122, BSB | Instagram: @pondok.sari.wangi |
| Aneka Rasa Restaurant | Daily: 8 am – 9 pm Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm | +673 223 1728 | Unit 17-18, Ground & Second Floor, Block A, Bangunan Pehin Dato Hj Mohd Yusof, Spg 88, Gadong B, BE 1518, BSB | Instagram: @anekarasa.restaurant |
CHINESE CUISINE
Chop Jing Chew, known to the locals as Jinchu, is quite famous among the locals. The two must-haves that you need to order are Roti Kuning Kawin and Sesame Kuey Teow. Yup, you read it correctly! Sesame Kuey Teow! Chop Jing Chew is probably the only restaurant that serves this unique version.
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Moreover, you can find one of the best Hainan Chicken Rice in Thien Thien Restaurant or Lee Loi Fatt where they serve a fantastically delicious and quite cheap food!
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Photo courtesy from Lee Loi Fatt
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Chop Jing Chew | Daily: 5.40 am – 6.30 pm Fri: 5.40 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6.30 pm | +673 242 4132 | Simpang 5, No.10, Jalan Gadong, 1/2 km, Bandar Seri Begawan BE4119 | Instagram: @jingchew1946 |
| Thien Thien Restaurant | Daily: 7.30 am – 10 pm Fri: 7.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 223 9033 | Kiulap BE2719, Bandar Seri Begawan | Facebook: Thien Thien Restaurant |
| Lee Loi Fatt | Daily: 9 am – 6.30 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6.30 pm | +673 223 6432 +673 815 2820 | No. 4, Ground Floor, Bangunan Hj Abdul Razak, Kg Kiulap BB5113, BSB | Facebook: Lee Loi Fatt |
INDIAN CUISINE
You can start your day by having some breakfast at Iskandar Curry House that provides the best comfort food Martabak India (folded omelette pancake with condiment) with a combo of Teh Tarik to keep you energized. Another famous Indian restaurant that serves similar cuisine is C.A.Mohammad, where their signature dish is Norbi which is a roti martabak kosong being cut into pieces and mixed with their own sauce. Le Taj Restaurant is another cozy restaurant with an ambient view that serves one of the best Garlic Naan in Brunei.
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Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Iskandar Curry House | Daily: 8 am – 9 pm Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm | +673 242 2438 | Unit B5, One Riverside, No.1, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, BA151 | Instagram: @iskandarcurryhouse |
| C.A. Mohammad | Daily: 7 am – 9 pm Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm | +673 233 0915 | Unit 11-12, Ground Floor, Block A, Kompleks Warisan P.H.N., Spg 68, Jln Muara, Kg. Pengiran Siraja Muda Delima Satu, BB4713 | N/A |
| Le Taj Restaurant | Daily: 9 am – 10 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 223 8996 +673 872 6260 | Seri Kiulap Complex, Jalan Kiulap, Kg Kiulap 1518, BSB | Instagram: @senja_letaj_capers |
THAI CUISINE
Do you want to eat tomyam? or any other Thai cuisine? Head over to Ahan Thai Restaurant in Gadong, or Sweet Lemongrass Restaurant in Kiulap. You can also go to Nur Wanita Northern Thai Restaurant in Jalan Serasa that serves food within a very comfortable environment. You can also try Thai-Indonesian fusion at Bann Nucha Restaurant located in The Mall, Gadong.
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Photo courtesy from Nur Wanita
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Ahan Thai Restaurant | Daily: 10 am – 11.30 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.30 pm | +673 245 2852 | No.10, Block B, Abdul Razak Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE3519 | Facebook: Ahan Thai Gadong |
| Nur Wanita Northern Thai Restaurant | Daily: 9 am – 5 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 5 pm | +673 889 7207 +673 242 6789 | LTS/73/1984, Spg 287, Jalan Peranginan Pantai Serasa, Kampong Serasa | Instagram: @nur_wanita |
| Sweet Lemongrass Restaurant | Daily: 11 am – 11 pm Fri: 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 12 pm | +673 223 0316 | No.7, Ground Floor, Bangunan Urairah,Lot 38564, Kiulap, Gadong B, Brunei-Muara, BE1518 | Facebook: Sweet Lemongrass Thai Restaurant |
| Bann Nucha Restaurant | Daily: 10 am – 9.30 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9.30 pm | +673 245 6122 | Unit 2.31, Second Floor, The Mall, Gadong BE1383 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @bann.nucha.bn |
WESTERN CUISINE
If you don’t feel like eating rice, you can also opt for pastas, steak or burgers! De’ceriaa Cafe is one of the locally owned restaurants that serves a variety of burgers, indomee sets and roti kawin options to choose from. Other locally owned burger outlets that you need to try are Burgergar in Rimba and The Jazzy Burger in Lambak Kanan.
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For steak and pastas, try out Buffalo Steakhouse Restaurant or Charcoal BBQ & Grill Restaurant. Another highly recommended pasta you can find is at Little Audrey’s where they serve the best soft shell chilli crab carbonara!
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KOREAN CUISINE
Isn’t this KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) very mouth-watering? Now you can also get to eat them in Yamyam Sarang Korea Restaurant in Batu Bersurat. Meetuall Restaurant and Brukori Korean Cuisine, both located in Little Soho, also serve the best Korean food in Brunei. Just a few steps away from the restaurant, there is Meetuall Mart where you can buy the ingredients if you prefer to make your own KFC or tteokbokki or other Korean foods you like.
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Photo courtesy from Meetuall Korean Restaurant
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Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Yamyam Korean Restaurant | Daily: 5 pm – 10 pm Mon: Closed | +673 831 5589 | Unit 19,20,21,22,23, Little Soho Bersurat, B, Jln Batu Bersurat | Instagram: @yamyamkorea_bn |
| Meetuall Restaurant | Daily: 11 am – 10 pm Fri: 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 242 8462 | Little Soho Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @meetuall_korean restaurant |
| Brukori Korean Cuisine | Daily: 10.30 am – 7.30 pm Fri: Closed | +673 864 5530 | 1st Floor Little Soho Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @brukori |
JAPANESE CUISINE
For sushi, & sashimi, these two Japanese restaurants are frequently mentioned: Excapade Sushi as well as Kaizen Sushi that are known to have the best Beef Tenderloin Teppanyaki. If you like teppanyaki that are being cooked using an iron plate, Iron Chef Sdn Bhd in Hua Ho Mall Manggis is the place to go.
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Photo courtesy from Kaizen Sushi
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Excapade Sushi | Daily: 11 am – 10.30 pm Fri: 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10.30 pm | +673 223 4011 | Regent Square, Kiulap 2, Bandar Seri Begawan | Instagram: @excapade |
| Kaizen Sushi | Daily: 11.30 am – 2 pm & 6 pm – 10 pm Fri: 11 am – 12 pm, 2 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 10 pm | +673 222 6336 | Kompleks Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Jln McArthur, BSB | Instagram: @kaizensushi.brunei |
| Iron Chef Sdn Bhd | Daily: 10 am – 10 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 233 8888 | Hua Ho Mall Manggis, Unit 5 & 6, First Floor, Jln Muara, BC3615 | Instagram: @ironchefsdnbhd |
CAFES
Nice vibes. Coffee. Two things that a coffee shop or cafe should have. Gladly, Roasted Sip, Three Light Coffee Bar, Two Sons Coffee fulfilled these needs. Besides coffee, these shops also sell cakes, brownies and donuts that you can munch on.
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Photo courtesy from Two Sons Coffee
As for Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Ximply Chriz, not only do they serve drinks and desserts but they also serve savoury food for you to dine in!
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Photo courtesy from Ximply Chriz
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | Daily: 6.30 am – 11.30 pm Fri: 6.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.30 pm | +673 223 0412 | One Riverside, Unit B1-G, Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1511 | Instagram: @coffeebean_brunei |
| Roasted Sip | Daily: 7 am – 11 pm Fri: 7 am – 11 pm & 2 pm – 11 pm | +673 223 0407 | Pavo Point, Bandar Seri Begawan, BSB8111 | Instagram: @roastedsip |
| Three Light Coffee Bar | Daily: 8 am – 12 am Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 12 am | +673 827 3337 | Abdul Razak Complex, No.6, Ground Floor, Block H, BSB BE4119 | Instagram: @three.light |
| Two Sons Coffee | Daily: 9 am – 5 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 5 pm Sat & Sun: 10 am – 5 pm | +673 732 1327 | Block c unit 8c Ground floor Setia kenangan 2 BE1518 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @twosonscoffee |
| Ximply Chriz Cafe | Daily: 10 am – 10 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 222 1138 +673 718 0602 | Unit B3, Ground Floor, One Riverside, 1 Jln Gadong BA1511 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @ximplychriz |
BUBBLE TEAS
If you’re more of a bubble tea person, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered too. From international tea brands like LiHo, Gongcha, Black Whale & Daboba to locally owned ones such as Eight Tea Drink shop and The Thirsty Habit in Jerudong Petrol Station – we have them all here in Brunei-Muara district!
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Photo courtesy from Eight Tea
Photo courtesy from Daboba
Photo courtesy from LiHo Tea
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Photo courtesy from Black Whale
Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact Number | Address | Social Media |
| LiHo Tea | Daily: 10 am – 10 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm | +673 734 7878 +673 829 8616 | Abdul Razak Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3519 | Instagram: @lihobrunei |
| GongCha | Daily: 10.30 am – 10.30 pm Fri: 10.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10.30 pm | +673 223 7505 | B5, Urairah Complex, Kiulap BE1518 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @gongchabn |
| Black Whale | Daily: 10 am – 6 pm Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm | +673 245 7154 | The Walk, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan | Instagram: @blackwhale.brunei |
| Daboba | Daily: 12 pm – 8 pm Fri: 2 pm – 8 pm | +673 233 5415 | B10, Block B, Amanhill Shophouse, Spg 30, Kg Manggis, Jln Aman, B.S.B BC3615 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @dabobabrunei |
| Eight Tea Drink Shop | Daily: 9 am – 11.45 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.45 pm | +673 713 1018 | Kg Serusop, Jln Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan | Instagram: @8tea.bn |
| The Thirsty Habit | Daily: 8 am – 9 pm Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm | +673 261 0608 +673 837 6668 | Mar’azmala Petrol Station BG3122 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @thethirstyhabit |
DESSERTS
Well you just can’t say no to desserts right?! One of the trendy foods since 2020 is the burnt cheesecake and you can get those cakes from our 2 top picks cafes which are Serenity By Berqat Foods and Little Audrey’s. Little Audrey’s waffles is one of the best in town and I’m pretty sure you also don’t want to miss that right??
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Photo courtesy from Berqat
If you’re looking for traditional cakes you can just head over to Sapphira Cake house as they specialize in making malay delicacies that feature freshly baked kueh talam and a variety of malay cakes to choose from! If you love crepe cakes, Flour & Butter Cafe serves a variety of crepe cakes and you can also find the first local favourites vanilla crepe cake at Fleur de lys. They are also famous for their delicate and sweet macarons!
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Photo courtesy from Sapphira Cake House
Photo courtesy from Fleur de lys
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Additional Information:
| Places to Eat | Operating Hours | Contact | Address | Social Media |
| Serenity by Berqat Foods | Daily: 9 am – 6 pm Fri: 9 am – 11.30 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm | +673 261 1803 +673 883 1518 | First Floor , Unit 4, Spg 508, Jerudong Complex BG3122 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Instagram: @berqat |
| Little Audrey’s | Daily: 9 am – 10.30 pm Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10.30 pm | +673 223 0311 +673 891 0711 | Q Lap Complex, Unit 9, Block A, Ground Floor, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1518 | Instagram: @little.audreys |
| Sapphira Cake House | Daily: 8 am – 6 pm Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm | +673 223 2021 | Unit 3 First Floor, Seri Anigma Complex Kampung Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam | Instagram: @sapphiracakehouse |
| Flour & Butter Cafe | Daily: 11 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 7 pm Fri: 2 pm – 7 pm Sun: Closed | +673 242 2323 | 10 Jalan Menglait, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3919 | Instagram: @flourandbutterbn |
| Fleur de lys | Daily: 7.30 am – 7.30 pm Fri: 7.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 7.30 pm Sun: 8 am – 7.30 pm | +673 245 1851 +673 223 1777 +673 717 5877 | L1/1, Seri Qlap Mall, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1318 | Instagram: @fleurdelys_bake shop |