#9 Nasi Lemak in Malaysia · 2026
House of Nasi Kuning Restoran Haji Tamrin
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The name Tawau gives for nasi kuning, the turmeric coconut rice from the Indonesian side of the town's family tree. It has been serving since 1979; locals order the tuna sambal set with kopi for breakfast.
- What to order
- Nasi kuning with sambal tuna or rendang ayam, roti kahwin
- Address
- 4188, Jalan Sim Hua Seng, 91000 Tawau, Sabah
- Area
- Bandar Tawau, Tawau, Sabah
- Hours
- Daily 6.30am–3.30pm (check before you go)
- Price
- RM6–RM15 per person
- Halal status
- ☪︎ Muslim-friendly (no pork/lard; certification not confirmed)
☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.
🧭 DirectionsAlso in Tawau
Kedai Kopi Hing Lee
🐖 Sang Nyuk Mee · Fajar Complex, Tawau, Sabah
Order: Tawau-style sang nyuk mee dressed in soy and lard
Tawau is where many say sang nyuk mee was born, and Hing Lee is the town's long-running standard-bearer. Noodles slicked with soy and lard, a side bowl of pork, meatballs and innards — small portions, big flavour.
Kedai Kopi Foo Lee
🐖 Sang Nyuk Mee · Kuhara Commercial Centre, Tawau, Sabah
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Order: Sang nyuk mee, mixed-pork deluxe with kidney, intestine, tendon and meatballs
Tawau is where sang nyuk mee started, and this second-generation shop does a properly loaded mixed-pork version, prepped fresh each morning. Ask for it dry with the broth on the side.
Kedai Kopi Hj. Ismail Mee Tauhu (HIMT)
🍢 Yong Tau Foo · Jalan Habib Hussien, Tawau, Sabah
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Order: Mee tauhu with egg, nasi kuning ayam
Mee tauhu (yellow noodles in fermented-soybean gravy with tofu puffs) is born in Tawau, and this Muslim-run shop is among the best-rated bowls in town. Order the egg version and a plate of nasi kuning.
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