{"id":75,"date":"2015-10-05T22:18:26","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T14:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/?p=75"},"modified":"2015-10-05T22:18:20","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T14:18:20","slug":"sandakan-food-at-sim-sim-water-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysabah.com\/wordpress\/sandakan-food-at-sim-sim-water-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Nom Nom Sabah Food at Sim-Sim Water Village"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let me tell you what are the must-do things when you go to Sandakan City. First thing is Eat, second thing is also Eat, third thing is… well, you know. I may sound like joking but there are really a lot of delicious Sabah food you must not miss in Sandakan. <\/p>\n

\"Sim-Sim<\/a>
Sim-Sim Water Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the best places for eat out is Sim-Sim Water Village, which is about 3 KM away from city center of Sandakan and along the main road Jalan Buli Sim Sim<\/em>. Sim-Sim Water Village is built by hundreds of wooden stilt houses on the sea and has over one century of history. Travel agents always bring tourists here for sightseeing.<\/p>\n

\"Going<\/a>
Going for lunch at Sim-Sim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The water village is really a big maze. It is divided into over 20 zones and each zone is accessible by a “bridge”, which is a long concrete or plank walkway extending a few hundred meters to the sea and flanked by houses and shops. The famous dining area is on 7th and 8th bridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Eat<\/a>
Walking on 8th bridge of Sim-Sim Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7th Bridge (or Lorong G)<\/h3>\n

If you want to taste iconic food of Sandakan, go for Spring Noodle<\/em> and Century Egg Dumpling<\/em><\/strong> (\u5f39\u5f13\u9762 and \u76ae\u86cb\u997a in Chinese) at 7th Bridge of Sim-Sim Water Village. Actually these two food are also available in other places of Sabah (even in Kota Kinabalu City) due to their increasing popularity, but 7th Bridge serves the most original and authentic version.<\/p>\n

\"Spring<\/a>
Spring noodle (left) and Century Egg Dumpling of Sandakan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The highly recommended restaurant for both dishes are Kau Kee (\u4e5d\u8bb0) at G68 of 7th Bridge<\/strong>. This coffee shop opens from 6am to 11am daily, but the food can be sold out before 10am, so you better be there early. <\/p>\n

\"Century<\/a>
Century Egg Dumpling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The texture of Spring Noodle is dense, thereby nearly doubling the flavor and aroma of yellow noodle, and a small bowl can make you full. As its name implies, the noodle is springy and a bit chewy. Eat it with savory deep fried pork and enjoy their lusciousness bounced in your mouth.<\/p>\n

\"Century<\/a>
Century Egg Dumpling is a must-try at Sim-Sim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oh boy, next one is my favorite, the Century Egg Dumpling. The cook mixes the pork with century egg (jelly-like preserved egg), giving this dumpling a meaty taste blended with rich and creamy yolk flavor. However, some westerners might think the smell of century egg is repulsive. If you are first-time trying, you can order small quanity to sample, and order more if you really like it.<\/p>\n

8th Bridge<\/h3>\n

For seafood lovers, head to 8th Bridge, which is just next to 7th Bridge.<\/p>\n

\"Seafood<\/a>
Seafood restaurants of Sim-Sim Water Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you reach the end of 8th Bridge, turn right to Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant (Chinese Name: \u68ee\u68ee\u6d77\u4e0a\u98ce\u5473\u9910\u5385). This Chinese restaurant doesn’t serve pork but it’s not truly halal, though some Muslims think it’s acceptable.<\/p>\n

\"White-bellied<\/a>
White-bellied sea eagle statue of Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sea<\/a>
Sea view at Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can enjoy sea view and breeze while having your meal. <\/p>\n

\"Sim-Sim<\/a>
Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The opening hours of Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant are 6:30am-3:30pm and 5:30pm-9:30pm.
\nAddress<\/strong> (see Location Map<\/a>): Kampung Sim-Sim, Off Jalan Buli Sim-Sim, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
\nTel:<\/strong> +60 89-226558
\nThey accept payment by credit card.<\/p>\n

\"Steamed<\/a>
Steamed fish of Sim-Sim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sandakan City is one of the most important landing ports of seafood, so the restaurant is never short of fresh seafood such as fishes, crabs, prawns, squids, lobsters and seashells.<\/p>\n

\"Big<\/a>
Sandakan is never short of big fishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Some<\/a>
Great variety of seafood dishes at the restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are many ways to cook a seafood, e.g. steamed, fried, broil. You can always ask the waitress to recommend the best way to enjoy it.<\/p>\n

\"Butter<\/a>
Butter Prawns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Clams\"<\/a>
Clams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Big<\/a>
Big oyster of Sandakan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You can find many positive reviews on the Internet that Sim-Sim 88 Seafood Restaurant offers yummy seafood at affordable price. I won’t say it’s very cheap but it’s great value for money. The best seafood is fresh seafood. They don’t even need to use MSG.<\/p>\n

\"Juicy<\/a>
Juicy big oyster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want only quick and simple meal for one person, you can order the following items too.<\/p>\n

\"Seafood<\/a>
Seafood noodle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Fresh<\/a>
Fresh seafood with noodle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Crispy<\/a>
Crispy seafood noodle (\u9999\u5e95\u7c73\u7c89 in Chinese). The noodle absorbs all the broth from seafood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Milky<\/a>
Milky seafood noodle soup with sour pickle, very appetizing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to have some “snack”? You will love their fried baby squids. It’s crispy and chewy but you will enjoy its fragrant smell.<\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/a>
Fried baby squid (with dark soy sauce) goes well with beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"fried<\/a>
Close-up of fried baby squid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Piranha\"<\/a>
Piranha in fish tank of the restaurant. Can order? \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other Sandakan Food<\/h3>\n

As I mentioned, Sandakan City is great for a gastronomic tour. The following are more Sandakan food to make you happy:<\/p>\n