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莲花楼 Lotus Coffee Shop in Sabah

Experience a cozy and authentic Chinese food place at 莲花楼 Lotus Coffee Shop, located in Taman Sinar Baru, Kota Kinabalu. Affordable local dining.

4.1 1,185 reviews RM 1–20 Chinese Restaurant American · Southern

Taman Sinar Baru, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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莲花楼 Lotus Coffee Shop

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Pork Satay and Chicken Wings Bakar Grilled Fish Beer BBQ Chicken Wings
Rating★ 4.1 / 5
PriceRM 1–20
CategoryChinese Restaurant
Today 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Overview

About This Food Place

Nestled in Taman Sinar Baru, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Lotus Coffee Shop is a beloved Chinese restaurant known for its wide-ranging menu of local favorites and traditional dishes. Offering affordable prices from RM 1 to 20, this spot attracts a vibrant crowd seeking flavorful meals in a casual, trendy atmosphere.

The venue features several hawker-style stalls serving specialties like pork satay, grilled fish, BBQ chicken wings, and more. Open daily from early morning till late at night, it perfectly suits breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even solo dining experiences. Experience friendly onsite dining, outdoor seating, or convenient takeout options that cater to every mood and schedule.

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Local favorites

Why People Come Here

Lotus Coffee Shop attracts visitors with its flavorful Chinese dishes, casual atmosphere, and a lively dining experience in Kota Kinabalu.

Great Beer Selection

Pairs perfectly with grilled fish, BBQ chicken wings, and local favorites for an enjoyable meal.

Late-Night Food

Open daily until 11:30 PM, making it ideal for late dinners and quick bites at night.

Popular with Groups and Tourists

A favorite hangout spot among college students, groups, and visitors seeking authentic local flavors.

Fast and Flexible Dining Options

Offering takeout, dine-in, outdoor seating, and onsite services to suit different dining preferences.

Famous Local Dishes

Signature meals like pork satay, grilled fish, BBQ wings, chicken rice, and dumplings keep visitors coming back.

Casual and Trendy Atmosphere

A no-frills yet vibrant setting perfect for solo diners, families, and casual meetups.

Free Parking Available

A convenience that adds to the hassle-free dining experience in Taman Sinar Baru area.

Affordable Menu Prices

Offers a wide range of dishes within RM 1–20, suitable for budget-conscious visitors.

Experience

When & How to Enjoy This Place

Lotus Coffee Shop shines at every mealtime, offering an authentic local dining experience ideal for casual gatherings or solo visits.

This lively coffee shop draws college students, tourists, and groups who appreciate its flavorful grilled specialties and comprehensive beer selection. With a mix of hawker stalls and a main kitchen, the food offers variety and rich traditional tastes that keep patrons coming back, though a wait is common during peak hours. — FoodPlacee editorial note

Group Dinner

Gather with friends or family to indulge in a variety of grilled fish, BBQ chicken wings, and savory pork satay for a convivial night out.

Breakfast or Brunch

Start the day with traditional chicken rice or warm coffee, served in a casual setting bustling with local flavors and morning energy.

Late-Night Meal

Open until 11:30 PM, the coffee shop provides satisfying late-night bites like fried noodles and beer in a trendy, laid-back environment.

Takeout Convenience

Perfect for those on the go, enjoy quick bites and flavorful small plates available for takeout when hunger strikes but time is short.

Solo Dining

A welcoming spot for solo diners seeking a casual place to enjoy hearty meals like Ngui Chap or Guo Tie without fuss.

Best for

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Coffee Beer Groups Free parking Late-night food

Guest sentiment

What People Feel

A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.

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Dennis Lam 2 month ago

"A little coffee shop with a few wonderful vendors. Do try out their fried noodles as well while you consider the bbq chicken with honey. (yummy!) Pan bbq fresh fish and fried dumplings. Very hard to find seats for us as we came around dinner time. Remember to order your bbq fish while waiting as it takes time."

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Ng Chok Chen 3 month ago

"To experience local traditional homecook chicken rice and Ngiu Chap 5. Steam chicken rice is moist and soft, the rice is awesome to eat with chicken. Ngiu Chap is very tasty and refreshing to eat together with chicken rice . Reminder this is for lunch time. At night time, a whole game changer. Dumpling store, chicken wings store, grill sting ray and grill fish store and the fried noodle all here delicious ."

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Amy Loke 3 month ago

"Was hunting for some pork satay but found that this place serves grilled fish and BBQ wings too! Can it get better? All 3 of my favourite things in 1 place. Unfortunately the pork satays were closed when we were there at 9.30pm. But the grilled fish was good. It has a little sweeter taste and not so spicy. The BBQ wings were also good. Perfectly sticky!"

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Lilian Tam 3 month ago

"Neighborhood food place, no frills. Lots of options for dinner, hawker style stalls selling local style charcoal grilled chicken wings (sayap panggang), grilled seafood on banana leaf, satay and dumplings (local style not like Northern Chinese style). Main kitchen serves Chinese style stirr- fried dishes.. Love the fried kway teow and various vegetables. I prefer to take out and eat at home as it is pretty hot and smoky there. Breakfast and lunch is manned by different crew of hawker style stalls. Best things to me are the sayap panggang and Chinese stir-fried dishes. Especially the chicken wings, have been around for a long time and still great."

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Cai Yi Teh 4 month ago

"Came here at about 7.30pm on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. We waited around for tables before realising that there is a queue system and that we had to take a number. In the end, we waited for about 20 minutes before we got a table. There are various stalls here in this coffee shop and we ordered from most of them. The pork satay was delicious and would I recommend trying. The meat was tender and well-seasoned. Coupled with the peanut sauce, it was a good combination. The guo tie is slightly different from the ones that I'm used to. It is served flat and thus the skin is slighty crispy. I felt that the taste of flour is abit too strong for my liking and it's an acquired taste. The sambal stingray came with kangkung on top of it and it definitely went well together with the sambal sauce. The fish was very fresh and cooked perfectly. Would recommend! Barbeques chicken wings was also very delicious! It was well-seasoned and glazed perfectly. Must try! We also ordered the beehoon and salted egg deep fried butter gourd from the menu. I must say that the salted egg deep fried butter gourd goes very well with beer Overall, place was clean but do note that there is no aircon."

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Icy frostchow 4 month ago

"After ten years, and visit again. This shop still serves one of the best satay (pork), grilled fish, chicken wing and their local fried - hokkien mee, watan hor.. Taste delicious and can't stop reordering again for the pork satay. Grilled fish have to wait a bit long (around 20min) as theres many order."

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Tan kianboon 4 month ago

"Heard about this place for a long time but finally here, food is pretty good esp the pork satay. Very good customer service and the goreng goreng were good also. Truly enjoyed the atmosphere. Will be back"

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DM 4 month ago

"The chicken wings here were probably the best I had, it was sooooo good! the grill fish was our second favourite, fresh and affordable price. The fried dumplings were crispy and tasty but not as memorable, can consider it you are still hungry. We also order coffee ribs from the coffee shop but it was average to say the least. Will come back again just for the chicken wings alone!"

Visit info

When to Visit

Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.

Today Open now · until 11:30 PM
Weekly hours
Monday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Hours may change. Please confirm with the business before visiting.

Best time to visit

Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a typical visit lasting from 20 minutes up to 1.5 hours.

Weekdays or weekends, open 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM Expect busy dinner hours, planning ahead recommended Great option for late-night dining in Kota Kinabalu Perfect for casual meals with beer and local favorites

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Where This Food Place Lives

Find your way to 莲花楼 Lotus Coffee Shop in Sabah .

Address Taman Sinar Baru, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Phone +60 10-217 6821
Area Sabah
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Questions answered

Food Place Questions

Find answers to common questions about Lotus Coffee Shop, a popular Chinese dining spot in Kota Kinabalu offering local favorites and casual dining.

This Chinese restaurant offers a variety of local dishes including pork satay, grilled fish, BBQ chicken wings, chicken rice, and traditional dumplings. It is popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with quick bites and small plates available.

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Hours may vary during holidays or special occasions, so it’s best to check before visiting.

Yes, the restaurant provides a free parking lot for customers. This makes it convenient for guests driving to the location in Taman Sinar Baru, Kota Kinabalu.

Service options include dine-in, takeout, onsite services, and outdoor seating, offering flexibility depending on customer preferences.

The restaurant does not currently offer wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, or seating, which may impact accessibility for some visitors.

Price ranges from around RM 1 to RM 20, making it an affordable choice for casual dining in the Kota Kinabalu area.

Reservations are not accepted, and the restaurant often has a wait, especially during peak meal times. It’s recommended to arrive early or be prepared to wait.

The casual and trendy atmosphere attracts a mixed crowd including college students, groups, and tourists. The space is lively, especially during dinner hours.

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