Kadazan-Dusun
Tuhau
Tuhau is a pungent Kadazan-Dusun and Murut relish made from the stems of a wild ginger (Etlingera coccinea), chopped and mixed with chilli, lime or vinegar and salt. It is eaten in small amounts with rice and fish.
West Coast · town
Where to eat in Ranau
A farming town below Kinabalu with a weekly tamu, tea gardens and Dusun home cooking.
Ranau is the main town of the district that includes Kundasang. It is a working agricultural town with a lively weekly tamu, nearby tea plantations and the Poring hot springs, and its food reflects its Dusun farming community.
Ranau lies in a wide valley east of Kundasang. Where Kundasang caters to visitors, Ranau is where farmers come to trade, and its weekly tamu is one of the best places in the interior to see local produce, river fish and snacks.
Tea is grown in the hills nearby, and the Poring hot springs are a short drive away. Most restaurants serve simple Malay and Dusun food, and noodle shops are good places to stop on a mountain trip.
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Kadazan-Dusun
Linopot
Linopot is rice, usually hill rice or a mix with sticky rice, wrapped in a doringin, tarap or banana leaf into a neat parcel. It is the traditional Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Rungus way to carry and serve rice with side dishes.
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Ranau · Jalan Ranau–Tambunan
Ranau Hakka Food Court
Sources mention: Tuaran mee with char siew, Hakka yong tau foo
ChineseMalayNon-halalResearched from 2 sources · not yet visited 
RestaurantRanau · Kampung Nalapak, 17 km from Ranau
Sabah Tea House (Sabah Tea Garden)
Sources mention: Tea pancakes, Pandan teh tarik
Sabah LocalCafe & CoffeeStatus unconfirmedResearched from 2 sources · not yet visited
Eating tips for Ranau
- Visit on tamu day in the morning for the widest choice.
- Combine Ranau with Kundasang. The two are close and offer different food.
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Where to Eat in Kundasang
Breakfast with a Mount Kinabalu view, highland vegetables, fresh dairy and hot food for cool evenings.
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What Is a Tamu? A Visitor's Guide to Sabah's Weekly Markets
Sabah's tamu are open-air village markets where farmers, fishers and cooks trade every week. Here's how to visit one and what to eat.
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What is a tamu?
A tamu is a traditional open-air market in Sabah, usually held weekly, where villagers sell produce, livestock, snacks and household goods. Ranau's tamu is one of the largest in the interior.