That’s a mouthful huh? Hahaha… But in all
seriousness, long before I discover the joys of food blogging, there were quite
a few places to eat that I really wish were still open today. Not only because
I wanted to review them, but more or less because they were my personal
favourite places and I found myself reminiscing about them from time to time.
So here I present to you my top five choices (in no particular order)…
FARFALLE
Where? Ba
Zhong Commercial Area (now a tyre store in front of Restoran Wakaf Tom Yam)
When? Not
too long ago, around 2011
What? They
mostly served delicious Italian cuisine. I especially loved their thin crusted
pizzas.
Why? According
to a friend, the owner had to close the place due to them moving someplace
else. But I’m not too sure whether this is accurate though. Such a shame though
since it’s previously my go-to place for Italian food.
(More
info available from B.E.E.R! Blog & Foodspotting.com)
RESTORAN NASI PADANG ORI
Where? Kubota Square
When? This
one is the most recent of all, around 2012
What? If
you’re familiar with the Indonesian Nasi Padang concept restaurant (like the
one in KK called Nasi Padang Ibu) then you can guess what their food was like. I’m
still craving for their tasty ‘lauk’ until now.
Why? I
think it’s mainly because of unstrategic location, because the area is mostly
where the local Chinese crowd hangs out so they definitely did not get the
attention that they deserved.
(More
info available from Foursquare.com)
BURGER
KING & SUGARBUN
Where? Burger
King – At Sabindo main town area (now Alee Sports Centre) while Sugarbun
previously had 2 outlets – one was at Fajar Complex (now Jabatan Insolvensi)
and another one at Sabindo main town area as well (now a ‘kedai kopi’ right
across the street to Quong Ming bookstore)
When? Burger
King around 1998 (yup, it’s that long ago) while Sugarbun popped up around the
same time (or maybe even earlier than that)
What? Do
I really need to explain? Fast food goodness anyone?
Why? Lack
of advertisement (because we Tawaurians LOVE heavily advertised fast food
joints) maybe? They were packed with people the first few months after their
initial opening but eventually lost the interest of the people soon after that.
Which was a huge shame though cuz I’m a Burger King fan (we’re a dying breed
here in Tawau).
(More
info available from dudamobile.etawau.com)
MONGOLIAN
CHICKEN RICE
Where? Okay
so it’s not exactly an eatery (it’s actually a stall within this really old
school Chinese ‘kedai kopi’ at Jalan Chester – currently an Indian fabric &
clothing store)
When? I’ve
been to this stall for years before they finally closed around 2011 (I think)
What? I
mean seriously, the Chicken Rice was practically an institution in Tawau. The
gravy was like none other and the side dish of ‘sambal anchovies’ were just out
of this world.
Why? I
don’t know exactly. I guess the main shop is closing so they’re moving as well.
But I’m not sure where to though (if anybody has any info on this, it’ll be
much appreciated)
(More
info available from Welcome to my life... Blog)
THE
HUT
Where? Fajar
Complex (now a convenient store right next to this hardware store, same row as
Affin Bank)
When? Wow,
I’m not too sure though since this is probably the oldest one on the list. Err
around 1990-ish maybe?
What? I
remember going in there when I was still in primary school and ordering their
fried rice. It may sound unremarkable but I do remember the taste of the dish
being very good indeed. Oh and they served mostly Western & Chinese food at
the time.
Why? They
eventually relocated… to KK nonetheless (they're currently in the Damai area if
I’m not mistaken). I heard they’re as popular there as they are here.
(More
info from Foursquare.com – these are pics from their current eatery at KK
though cuz I can’t seem to find their previous pics here in Tawau – sorry
folks)
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