Start your foodie adventure by exploring the bustling Kota Kinabalu City. Visit the Gaya Street Sunday Market where you can find a variety of local food and drinks such as "nasi lemak" (coconut rice with spicy sauce), "kuih cincin" (deep-fried doughnut-like snack), and "teh tarik" (pulled tea). Later, head to the Filipino Market to try some "sambal udang" (spicy prawns) and "ikan bakar" (grilled fish). In the evening, visit the Night Food Market at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman to try some local delicacies such as "sate" (grilled meat skewers) and "rojak" (fruit salad with peanut sauce).
Start your day by visiting the Tamparuli Suspension Bridge and try some local snacks such as "linopot" (steamed rice with fish and spices wrapped in banana leaves). Then, head to the nearby town of Nabalu to visit the open-air market and try some fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't forget to try the local "Tuhau" (wild ginger) which pairs well with rice and meat dishes. In the evening, head back to Kota Kinabalu City for a seafood dinner at the popular Welcome Seafood Restaurant.
Take a day trip to Kundasang and visit the Desa Dairy Farm to try their fresh milk and yoghurt. Enjoy the scenic view of the countryside and the majestic Mount Kinabalu while savouring your breakfast. Then, visit the Kundasang Market to try some local produce such as "bambangan" (wild mango), "lihing" (rice wine) and "sinalau bakas" (smoked wild boar). For lunch, try the local "nonsom soup" (sour fish soup) at a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, head back to Kota Kinabalu City and visit the Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant for some local fish dishes.
End your foodie adventure with a visit to the quaint town of Tuaran and try some local "kuih" (sweet cakes) at the Tuaran Market. Then, head to Mengkabong Village to try some fresh seafood at the local restaurants such as the popular Seri Mengasih Seafood Restaurant. Don't miss the chance to try the "butod" (sago worm) which is a local delicacy (optional). In the afternoon, head back to Kota Kinabalu City for some last-minute souvenir shopping at the Handicraft Market.