2026 Guide · Sabah
Updated October 2026 · 3 spots
⚡ Quick answer
The best Japanese & Omakase in Kota Kinabalu is Enso Teppanyaki Jesselton Mall (Jesselton Mall, Kota Kinabalu). Also great: Sushi Zanmai Suria Sabah and Sakagura Japanese Restaurant.
Jesselton Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
teppanyaki counter
Order: Teppanyaki sets, sushi and sashimi
KK's top-rated Japanese spot by review volume, with a teppan show and a full sushi menu.
Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
pork-free chainmall
Order: Affordable sushi and sashimi
The value pick for sushi in KK: busy, reliable and pork-free.
Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
hotel
Order: Sashimi, grilled saba and bento
A long-standing hotel Japanese restaurant, often named the city's best for fresh sashimi, though prices are high.
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