What To Eat

 

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 HoursDaily: 3pm – 10pm
Contact NumberN/A
AddressSimpang 37, Kampong Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan
Social MediaN/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 HoursDepends on each restaurant. More info on each restaurant can be found here.
Contact NumberN/A
AddressJerudong BG3122
Social MediaWebsite: 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 EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Nasi Katok MabohaiDaily: 7am – 9pm
Fri: 7am – 12pm & 2pm – 9pm
+673 222 6713Low San Flat, 10 Jalan Mabohai, BSBFacebook: Nasi Katok Mabohai
Kaka RestaurantDaily: 7 am – 10 pm
Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 242 933010 Jalan Menglait, BSBInstagram:  @kakarestaurant
Cha-Roen-Sap Sdn BhdDaily: 12.30 pm – 12 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 12 pm
+673 743 8878Behind Unit 13B, GF, Bangunan Nur Baqiah, Sengkurong AN/A
Nasi Katok LilyDaily: 9.30 am – 12 am
Fri: 2 pm – 12 am
+673 868 6575Unit 4, Block A, Jerudong Shopping ComplexInstagram: @nasikatoklily
SDK RestaurantDaily: 8 am – 1 am
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 1 am
+673 239 0198No.22, Jalan 99, Simpang 148, Rimba GadongInstagram: @sdksignaturefoods

Photo courtesy from Rumah Makan Adresto

Photo courtesy from Thanis Lim

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 ambuyatchew 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 EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Rumah Makan AdrestoDaily: 6 pm – 10 pm
Sun: 2 pm – 8 pm
Sat: Closed
+673 888 795894E, Kg Pandai Besi B, BSB, BM2126Instagram: @rumahmkn_adresto
Aminah Arif RestaurantDaily: 7 am – 10 pm
Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 233 0773Block B, B Simpang 68, Bandar Seri Begawan BB4713Website: Aminah Arif Restaurant
Yasmalina RestaurantDaily: 9.30 am – 9 pm
Fri: 9.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm
Mon: Closed
+673 224 2366No. 9, Simpang 229, Kg Pintu Malim, Jln Kota Batu, Bandar Seri BegawanInstagram: @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 EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Old Time KopitiamDaily: 7 am – 9.30 pm
Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9.30 pm
+673 244 8282G2, Ground Floor, Bangunan Hj Ibrahim, Spg 24, Menglait I, Gadong B, BE3919Instagram: @oldtimekopitiam
Pondok Sari Wangi Seafood RestaurantDaily: 11 am – 11 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 11 pm
+673 261 0728Jerudong Park Food Court Phase 1, Kg Jerudong, BG3122, BSBInstagram: @pondok.sari.wangi
Aneka Rasa RestaurantDaily: 8 am – 9 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm
+673 223 1728Unit 17-18, Ground & Second Floor, Block A, Bangunan Pehin Dato Hj Mohd Yusof, Spg 88, Gadong B, BE 1518, BSBInstagram:  @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 TeowYup, you read it correctly! Sesame Kuey Teow! Chop Jing Chew is probably the only restaurant that serves this unique version. 

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Photo courtesy from Thanis Lim

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! 

Photo courtesy from Thien Thien

Photo courtesy from Lee Loi Fatt

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Chop Jing ChewDaily: 5.40 am – 6.30 pm
Fri: 5.40 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6.30 pm
+673 242 4132Simpang 5, No.10, Jalan Gadong, 1/2 km, Bandar Seri Begawan BE4119Instagram: @jingchew1946
Thien Thien RestaurantDaily: 7.30 am – 10 pm
Fri: 7.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 223 9033Kiulap BE2719, Bandar Seri BegawanFacebook: Thien Thien Restaurant
Lee Loi FattDaily: 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, BSBFacebook: 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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Photo courtesy from Brunei Tourism

Photo courtesy from Trip Advisor

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Iskandar Curry HouseDaily: 8 am – 9 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm
+673 242 2438Unit B5, One Riverside, No.1, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, BA151Instagram: @iskandarcurryhouse
C.A. MohammadDaily: 7 am – 9 pm
Fri: 7 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9 pm
+673 233 0915Unit 11-12, Ground Floor, Block A, Kompleks Warisan P.H.N., Spg 68, Jln Muara, Kg. Pengiran Siraja Muda Delima Satu, BB4713N/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, BSBInstagram: @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.

Photo courtesy from Bann Nucha

Photo courtesy from Nur Wanita

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Ahan Thai RestaurantDaily: 10 am – 11.30 pm
Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.30 pm
+673 245 2852No.10, Block B, Abdul Razak Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE3519Facebook: Ahan Thai Gadong
Nur Wanita Northern Thai RestaurantDaily: 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 SerasaInstagram: @nur_wanita
Sweet Lemongrass Restaurant Daily: 11 am – 11 pm
Fri: 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 12 pm
+673 223 0316No.7, Ground Floor, Bangunan Urairah,Lot 38564, Kiulap, Gadong B, Brunei-Muara, BE1518Facebook: Sweet Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
Bann Nucha RestaurantDaily: 10 am – 9.30 pm
Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 9.30 pm
+673 245 6122Unit 2.31, Second Floor, The Mall, Gadong BE1383 Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram: @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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Photo courtesy from Burgergar

Photo courtesy from Jazzy Burger

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!

Photo courtesy from Little Audrey’s

Photo courtesy from Trip Advisor

Photo courtesy from Charcoal BBQ & Grill

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
De’Ceriaa CafeDaily: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri: 4 pm – 10 pm
Mon: Closed
+673 223 4709
+673 7367082
HM Adik-Beradik, Unit 9, Grand Floor Shopehouse Bangunan Hj Awang Matusin HA & Hj Abdullah, BSB BE 1518Instagram: @deceriaacafebn
BurgergarDaily: 2.30 pm – 9 pm
Fri: 3.30 pm – 10 pm
+673 8643295No.5, Jalan 99, RPN Kg RimbaInstagram: @burgergar.bn
The Jazzy BurgerDaily: 5 pm – 10 pm
Fri: Closed
+673 745 2810
+673 715 3070
Lambak Kanan Berakas B, Brunei MuaraInstagram: @thejazzysburger.bn
Bufalo Steakhouse RestaurantDaily: 9 am – 10 pm
Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 261 0333
+673 242 6769
+673 734 2818
Unit 1 & 2, Ground Floor, Halimatu, Saadiah Building , Jalan Gadong, Gadong, Gadong A, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1383Instagram: @buffalosteakhousebn
Charcoal BBQ & Grill RestaurantDaily: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri: 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 222 1171
+673 811 6229
Kilometers 2.5, Jalan Tutong, The Crowne Princess Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1779Facebook: Charcoal BBQ & Grill Restaurant
Instagram:  @charcoalbrunei
Little Audrey’sDaily: 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 BE1518Instagram: @little.audreys

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.

Photo courtesy from Yamyam Sarang Korea

Photo courtesy from Meetuall Korean Restaurant

Photo courtesy from Ridwan Ho

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Yamyam Korean RestaurantDaily: 5 pm – 10 pm
Mon: Closed
+673 831 5589Unit 19,20,21,22,23, Little Soho Bersurat, B, Jln Batu BersuratInstagram: @yamyamkorea_bn
Meetuall RestaurantDaily: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 242 8462Little Soho Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram: @meetuall_korean restaurant
Brukori Korean CuisineDaily: 10.30 am – 7.30 pm
Fri: Closed
+673 864 55301st Floor Little Soho Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram:  @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 Trip Advisor

Photo courtesy from Kaizen Sushi

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Excapade SushiDaily: 11 am – 10.30 pm
Fri: 11 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10.30 pm
+673 223 4011Regent Square, Kiulap 2, Bandar Seri BegawanInstagram: @excapade
Kaizen SushiDaily: 11.30 am – 2 pm & 6 pm – 10 pm
Fri: 11 am – 12 pm, 2 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 10 pm
+673 222 6336Kompleks Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Jln McArthur, BSBInstagram: @kaizensushi.brunei
Iron Chef Sdn BhdDaily: 10 am – 10 pm
Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10 pm
+673 233 8888Hua Ho Mall Manggis, Unit 5 & 6, First Floor, Jln Muara, BC3615Instagram: @ironchefsdnbhd

CAFES

Nice vibes. Coffee. Two things that a coffee shop or cafe should have. Gladly, Roasted SipThree Light Coffee BarTwo Sons Coffee fulfilled these needs. Besides coffee, these shops also sell cakes, brownies and donuts that you can munch on.

Photo courtesy from Roasted Sip

Photo courtesy from Ridwan Ho

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! 

Photo courtesy from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Brunei

Photo courtesy from Ximply Chriz

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
Coffee Bean & Tea LeafDaily: 6.30 am – 11.30 pm
Fri: 6.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.30 pm
+673 223 0412One Riverside, Unit B1-G, Bandar Seri Begawan, BA1511Instagram: @coffeebean_brunei
Roasted SipDaily: 7 am – 11 pm
Fri: 7 am – 11 pm & 2 pm – 11 pm
+673 223 0407Pavo Point, Bandar Seri Begawan, BSB8111Instagram: @roastedsip
Three Light Coffee BarDaily: 8 am – 12 am
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 12 am
+673 827 3337Abdul Razak Complex, No.6, Ground Floor, Block H, BSB BE4119Instagram: @three.light
Two Sons CoffeeDaily: 9 am – 5 pm
Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 5 pm
Sat & Sun: 10 am – 5 pm
+673 732 1327Block c unit 8c Ground floor Setia kenangan 2 BE1518 Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram: @twosonscoffee
Ximply Chriz CafeDaily: 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, BruneiInstagram:  @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!

Photo courtesy from Gongcha

Photo courtesy from Eight Tea

Photo courtesy from Daboba

Photo courtesy from LiHo Tea

Photo courtesy from Thirsty Habit

Photo courtesy from Black Whale

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact NumberAddressSocial Media
LiHo TeaDaily: 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 BE3519Instagram: @lihobrunei
GongChaDaily: 10.30 am – 10.30 pm
Fri: 10.30 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 10.30 pm
+673 223 7505B5, Urairah Complex, Kiulap BE1518 Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram: @gongchabn
Black Whale Daily: 10 am – 6 pm
Fri: 10 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm
+673 245 7154The Walk, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri BegawanInstagram: @blackwhale.brunei
DabobaDaily: 12 pm – 8 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 8 pm
+673 233 5415B10, Block B, Amanhill Shophouse, Spg 30, Kg Manggis, Jln Aman, B.S.B BC3615 Bandar Seri Begawan, BruneiInstagram: @dabobabrunei
Eight Tea Drink ShopDaily: 9 am – 11.45 pm
Fri: 9 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 11.45 pm
+673 713 1018Kg Serusop, Jln Muara, Bandar Seri BegawanInstagram: @8tea.bn
The Thirsty HabitDaily: 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, BruneiInstagram: @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??

Photo courtesy from Little Audrey’s

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!

Photo courtesy from Flour & Butter Cafe

Photo courtesy from Sapphira Cake House

Photo courtesy from Fleur de lys

Photo courtesy from Dafoodenthusiast

Additional Information:

Places to EatOperating HoursContact AddressSocial Media
Serenity by Berqat FoodsDaily: 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, BruneiInstagram: @berqat
Little Audrey’sDaily: 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 BE1518Instagram: @little.audreys
Sapphira Cake HouseDaily: 8 am – 6 pm
Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 6 pm
+673 223 2021Unit 3 First Floor, Seri Anigma Complex Kampung Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei DarussalamInstagram: @sapphiracakehouse
Flour & Butter CafeDaily: 11 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 7 pm
Fri: 2 pm – 7 pm
Sun: Closed
+673 242 232310 Jalan Menglait, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3919Instagram: @flourandbutterbn
Fleur de lysDaily: 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 BE1318Instagram: @fleurdelys_bake shop