1-day food itinerary
Tawau Food Trip: 1 Day
One day in Tawau: nasi kuning for breakfast, the harbour market, chocolate and seafood.
Most people pass through Tawau on the way to Semporna. Spend one day here and eat like a local.
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Day 1. Tawau in a day
Breakfast
Nasi kuning
Turmeric rice with fish or chicken curry, plus homemade roti kahwin.
Morning
Harbour market
Busiest early, with fish, vegetables and snacks.
Lunch
Soto on Jalan Apas
Chinese-style beef soto, spiced with star anise and lemongrass. It closes by early afternoon.
Afternoon snack
Sabah chocolate
Buy chocolate made from Sabah cocoa as a souvenir.
Trip tips
- Buy chocolate as a souvenir before leaving town.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for Tawau?
One day covers its signature breakfast, the market and chocolate. Stay longer if you plan to visit Tawau Hills Park.
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Food guide
Best Food in Tawau
Nasi kuning breakfasts, Bugis cooking, Sabah chocolate and seafood in the south-east.
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