Best Roti Bakar in Kota Kinabalu

With some vouching for the roti bakar here, the need to give it a try does arises. Although more prominently known for their roasted pork and barbequed pork, their roti bakar tends to be a sought after snack here too. Couple that with a cup of hot black coffee- main course, snack, and drink? Sold!

Yuit Cheong is wide known for their satay, but what comes next is also their roti bakar that absolutely cannot be brushed aside. Every customer will be recommended to at least have a serving on the table or it would not be worth the visit. Side the snack with a cup of coffee and of course their famous satay and your day is basically completed. 

Ask for roti bakar or roti kahwin as they call it here and you will, most of the time be recommended to Fook Yuen, where they serve some divinely tasting roti bakar. Squeeze the toast hard enough and you will be teased with a sight of molten kaya and butter; that will only boost your cravings for this simple, yet delectable dish. 

Taking a twist from the local kopitiams, the mamaks here boast a good range of roti bakar too. Take Restoran Salim for example- a mamak which roti telurs and roti boms sell more than their roti bakar, but give them toast a try and you’ll definitely be bewitched. Throw in a soft boiled egg or condensed milk to elevate the flavours too.

Amidst all the typical café food like pastas and coffee, the place also whips up some local delights like nasi kuning, beef rendang, and of course- roti bakar. Opt for their serving of toasts and you will not find yourself dwelling in regrets. Sink into your roti bakar and you will find crispy crumbs all over and a decadent mix of kaya and butter melting in your mouth, now that’s a resounding yes! 

Sweet, sweet kaya and butter lacing your taste buds with indulgence and satisfying sensations is one of the reasons the roti bakar is such a favourite. You can find a variation of the conventional toasted version and the lighter and fluffier version of steamed bread. Both comes with the yin yang fillings that is the highlight of the dish.