Chicken Raizu

Man... nowadays having free time seems to be a luxury to me, what with my mountainous workload. So I just have a small amount of time right now to squeezed in this post before diving into my work again. 

Located right next to the locally popular Pate Grill House (heck, they even shared bathrooms) in the middle of Fajar Complex, this is the new place to be if you're into chicken rice. Since my hubby is a fan of said dish, we went there during a weekend and as predicted, the place was packed. We'd ordered their Hainanese Crystal Chicken Rice, an extra helping of Honey Chicken portion, Fried Chicken Skin and some Chocolate Indulgence Cake but my personal favorite has got to be their Minced Chicken with Salted Fish Claypot Rice since it has that bottom-bowl-scorched rice (ala bibimbap) that I just loved. Other dishes that we'd ordered we just so-so (according to my hubby) but don't just take our word for it. Also do be reminded that their kitchen moves rather slowly in preparing the orders (like really slowly) so it's not to best place to be should you're in a hurry. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of August 2024) 

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BB.Q Chicken T2@Apas

Once upon a time (that 'time' being around 6 years ago) this franchise has attempted to spread their wings to Tawau, but was met with lacklustre responses. So I was very surprised when I saw that someone has brought it back to Tawau sometime this year, at the T2@Apas commercial area no less. Me and my hubby decided to check out what's new with the franchise so I've tried their Kimchi Ramen and it was like any other instant ramen in the market nowadays but with more ingredients and spicier taste. Not bad actually but nothing new about it. Also after going through the menu, my hubby still opted for their Jerk Grilled Chicken and he said it was still quite nice. To be honest, I'm not sure just how long the franchise will last this time around but let's hope they will stay longer than their predecessor. 

** Current status - Has been closed (as of Sept 2024) 

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Papa Dessert

Another underrated eatery that I think should have been given more attention by locals is this primarily dessert shop. Located just beside the more popular Acteasan  within Kubota Sentral, I came to know about them via Foodpanda (yup, guilty of spending way to much time & money on said app and its other counterpart). So I was curious as what would it be like dining in instead so me and my hubby decided to have our dinner there one day. Yes, even though they mainly served desserts, they do have a few heavier food on the menu such as the Chicken Bolognese and Tomyam Chicken with rice that we've tried. Both we commendable dishes I might add, along with their Chocolate Moist Cake, Coconut Signature Pudding + Lalufa and Chocolate Pudding that I loved. Recommended to those that especially loved jelly and pudding type of desserts. 

** Current status - Still in operation (as of July 2024) 

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Saranghae Korean Street Food

Okay okay, back to my regular programming yes? So I've actually ordered from this Korean inspired place several times via Foodpanda but had only recently dined in due to an 'errand' nearby (they're located on the 1st floor of T2@Apas commercial area, right on top of Daily Coffee). And due to a misunderstanding with their menu (which was mainly my fault) I've ordered 2 rice based dishes (I know.. super dumb) the Kimchi Bokkeumbap and Sausage Gimbap. Although both were actually very flavourable and delicious, a double dose of rice was just ridiculous in my part. But thankfully I have their Pickled Radish to get me through, since I absolutely loved the side dish. But they have recently added some local dishes to their menu if you're not into all things Korean (which their lovely pinkish decor seems to show prominently). 

** Current status - Has been closed (as of Sept 2024) 

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