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and tiam is Hakka/Hokkien for shop. Typical
breakfast items include roti kahwin kuning (kaya
and butter on toast), roti mentega (butter buns)
and roti kacang (peanut butter buns). Though
simple, these breakfast items pack quite a
punch. Roti canai, also known as murtabak, is
a type of flatbread originating from India and is
a must-try for its thin and crispy texture coupled
with a savoury curry sauce. For a complete
Bruneian breakfast experience, try a cup of
teh tarik, which literally means pulled tea. Teh
tarik is a hot milk tea beverage and is a popular
choice among patrons.
Chop Jing Chew, one of Brunei’s oldest kopitiam
and most widely recognised, is well-known for
their freshly baked bread. The kopitiam was
founded in 1946 by the late Han King Juan.
Other popular coffee shops are the Jee Juan
Coffee Café in Kuala Belait, Seria’s Universal
Café, Soi Heng Coffee Shop and Wah Hing. For
those after convenience, Brunei’s vast array of
food courts are a great option. Jerudong Park
Food Court, Kianggeh Food Court, Sumbangsih
Food Court, The Mall Food Court and Little Soho
are the go-to lunch and dinner spots.
Dining By the Riverside
Located in the heart of Gadong and set by
the river, One Riverside has a wide range
of restaurants with varying cuisines onsite
including Iskandar Curry House, Ximply Chriz,
Margherita Pizzaria, Nanyang Food Garden,
Daon, Excapade and Area8. Also available are
Mr Baker’s Bakeshop, Twinkle Kids Café, Coffee
Bean & Tea Leaf, Chocolate Origin and the Supa
Save Café, offering popular local delights.
Located in TKO, The Copper Kitchen is everything
you’ve been searching for. From scrumptious
food to specialty coffee, this cafe has it all.
Using only the freshest produce, The Copper
Kitchen’s flavourful dishes taste best after a
top-notch workout. They also have a variety of
drinks crafted by their resident mixologist to
quench your thirst. With every corner ready for
the gram, this striking space is not to be missed.
Franchises and Cafes
International food and beverage chains have
found relative success in Brunei over the years,
including McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Jollibee
and Burger King. Wayback Burgers recently
made a comeback with their new and improved
buffalo chicken sandwich for burger fans. Other
franchises like Dairy Queen, Auntie Anne’s
Pretzels and Mochi Frozen Yoghurt can also be
found peppered throughout the nation.
Bubble tea, also known as pearl tea, is a
typically Bruneian guilty pleasure. With outlets
of established brands such as Gong Cha, Ochado
and Chatime on every corner, it is always a good
time to grab a sweet treat and quench your
thirst in this heat. Bubble tea remains popular
among locals with the recent establishments
of outlets such as TeaLive, LiHO, Daboba, Feng
Cha and Colobaba.
Coffee chains Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea
Leaf, Gloria Jean’s Coffee and It’s A Grind
coffee house have been well received by
Brunei’s coffee-loving community. A number
of hipster cafes and independent brewers have
sprouted up to meet the country’s growing
caffeine demand, and customers are more
than happy to have their caffeine boost in the
morning, afternoon and even in the evening.
Area8
The Copper Kitchen