Best Roti Canai in Kota Kinabalu

Kedai Makanan Islamic is your everyday mamak with a good load of items available on the menu. However, one of the dish that stands out the most would be the roti canai. Not only is it one of our national pride, it is also the pride and soul of Kedai Makanan Islamic. They've been voted as one of the best places to have a simple but hearty plate of roti canai simply because it was done absolutely beautifully. Nicely crusted around the edge alongside curries that really packs in flavour. Oh, don't forget that teh tarik as well!

Restaurant BTC is a casual and quick place to get your daily fix of local delights. From the humble roti canai to mee goreng, thosai to cendol, they have it all. Though, if you're looking for something a little bit more fancy, you might just disappoint yourself. For those who are into roti canai and its brethren (roti telur, roti bomb etc), then you're at the right place. Done quite nicely with good curries, Restaurant BTC can be set for consideration.

If you're looking for a comfortable dining place with aircond for your share of roti canai, then CS Curry House may be one of the best options. This free and easy place is great for those who are afraid of the heat, yet want to enjoy what mamak usually serves. Their version of the roti canai too isn't too bad, with enough bite to it alongside delicious curry, it's easy to see why everyone love coming here for lunch.

Farvis Curry House is home to great nasi kandar and various other delectable dishes. One of which is the roti canai. With most of them done a little crispier than most, their version of the roti canai feels less guilty when you're having it for supper. After all, having one wouldn't make you full due to the thinness of it. The curry too is pretty good, but not mind-blowing.

As the name suggests, Sri Latha Curry House is home to many great curries. They're aromatic, rich, flavourful and, occasionally spicy as well. Also, they are famed for their amazing fish head curry that is not only fresh, but is well balanced with different blend of spices as well. With that in hand, they also make one of the best roti canai available. It's crisp, chewy and undeniably delicious!

Nasi Kandar Anak Mami is incredibly famous for their nasi kandar, but do you know that their series of roti canai isn't that bad either? With good curries that works with almost all their roti, it's hard too see why it would go wrong. After all, their roti is absolutely delicious as they have enough fluff, crisp and texture with the option to crumple, served flat or simple have it natural. 

Taj Curry House is your everyday mamak with a good variety and grasp on local favourites. One of their popular pick is definitely the humble roti canai. It is made with enough elasticity and crispiness that when dipped into a saucer of curry, it feels simply amazing. Despite it being so simple, it still is pretty comforting to dine here.

It is without a doubt that Krishna Fish Head Curry is something to die for, but do you know that their roti canai too is pretty damn good as well? Like every other curry place, a good set of roti canai along with its various fillings should compliment it well. Much like Krishna's roti canai, it's nicely crisp on the outside with enough elasticity on the inside and works great with Krishna's set of curries.

Sadong Indah and Catering is a fairly large place that is held at the corner of a shop-lot. There are plenty of things that are recommended to order but you should definitely give the roti canai a shot. After all, it's not exactly expensive. The dough of the roti canai is pretty good with several doneness to choose from - crumpled, chopped or normal. Their curry too has decent amount of flavour and spice that many would enjoy.

If you're looking for some great Malay cuisine, Azlina Sulawesi will not disappoint. Among the variety of dishes available, their roti canai too is well worth the try. It's done slightly fluffier than most, but still gives a nice crisp edge that many would seek after. Though quite surprising, their curry is actually pretty modest with decent flavours, but nothing amazing.