Restoran Paradise Cafe

Can't exactly remember when me and hubby went to this eatery located within Fajar Complex (again),   beside a KFC branch and on the same row as CelcomDigi Store. But we were on an errand nearby and the eatery was nearest to us at said time so we just went in without thinking much of it. My hubby ordered their Roti Cobra Daging (I think? ) while I had their Nasi Minyak with Ayam Tandoori (I guess? Sorry, the older you get the 'rustier' your memories become 😅) Both were just okay in tastes but satisfying enough for me to tapau their roti canai to go. Plus, the place seems to be pretty popular amongst locals so they must be doing something right, right? 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of May 2025) 

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ROPI

While we're at it, here's another 'modern kopi2' like place that is currently on the high list of the local coffee-lover crowd (all thanks to social media promos). Like any other cafe, they provide a variety of coffee drinks as well as in house pastries for their customers and so far the ones that I've tried were all quite impressive and definitely above average in terms of tastes. We had the Melbourne Chocolate drink together with some rotiboy buns, cinnamon rolls (Chocolate & Pistachios) and their version of Cake in Bowl and I would say my fave is the latter even though their portioning was quite small. Oh and before I forget, they're located within the Fajar Complex area, on the same row as Strawberry Florist and facing Pate Grill House. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of April 2025) 

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Rotiboy Bataras Tawau

Yup, the popular Rotiboy has also made its way to Tawau sometime last year and as expected, Tawau folks were crazy for them at first but now has somewhat grew bored of them (typical!). Here's to hoping that they will last longer here in spite of such situations. FYI they're located within the Bataras Hypermarket, Jalan Chong Thien Vun building, at the far end lot near the side (Garden City) entrance. And yes, my faves are still their Mochaboy bun and the original Rotiboy of course. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of April 2025) 

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Nooodles Tawau Airport

It's always interesting to see tourists crowding this eatery whenever we walked past them on the ground floor of Tawau Airport, right next to the arrival hall. Granted, the airport doesn't exactly offer that much of a choice when it comes to food but the strategic placement of the franchise eatery does contribute to my interest. So me and the family did a quick stop recently (after sending off some family members that we're visiting for the Raya holidays) and tried out their Nasi Goreng Kampung, Meehoon Goreng Singapore, Penang Char Kuey Teow and Fish and Chips. We found the food and service to be good, albeit nothing too special. In fact, the latter dish was pretty dry in my opinion but their kuey teow was quite tasty. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of April 2025) 

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