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(coconut juice), milo and
air bandung
(rose water) for a quick recharge while
strolling in the sun.
Typical breakfast items for Bruneians
include
roti kahwin kuning
(kaya and
butter on toast),
roti mentega
(butter
buns) and
roti kacang
(peanut butter
buns).
Murtabak
, a type of flatbread
usually served with curry is another
popular choice often coupled with a
cup of
teh tarik
which is tea mixed with
sweet and creamy condensed milk.
Other local delicacies include
pulut
panggang
, made of glutinous rice
usually filled with dried shrimp then
grilled while wrapped in banana leaves.
Penyaram
is a popular choice among
locals for an afternoon snack, with a
soft and fluffy middle part in contrast
to its crispy edges.
Tapai
, traditionally
made with white rice, is a sweet delicate
treat with a hint of sourness.
Seri muka
,
which literally translates to ‘pretty face’,
is a two-layer cake with a light green,
pandan custard top and a glutinous
coconut-flavoured rice base.
Where to eat
For those who are looking for various
food items under one roof, Brunei’s
vast array of food courts offer great
options. Jerudong Park Food Court,
Sumbangsih Mulia, The Mall Food Court
and Little Soho are some of the popular
lunch and dinner spots among locals.
Food stalls are called
gerai
in Malay and
are ideal for a quick grab-and-go meal
especially street food. Popular
gerai
in
the Brunei-Muara District include Tamu
Selera, the Gadong Night Market and
Gerai Makan Jalan Residency. Other
eating areas are Tudung Saji, Gerai
Bunga Rambai and Gerai Simpur in
Kuala Belait and Tamu Muhibah Aneka
Rasa in Temburong District. Each offers
an abundance of food choices at
affordable prices. Some
gerai
only pop
up on special occasions such as His
Majesty’s birthday celebration and the
whole month of Ramadhan.
Kopitiam
are traditional coffee shops
found in Brunei. The word
kopi
is Malay
for coffee and
tiam
is Hakka/Hokkien
for shop. Chop Jing Chew, one of
Brunei’s oldest
kopitiam
and most
widely recognised, is well-known for
their freshly baked bread and is often
packed with its loyal patrons early in the
morning. Other popular coffee shops
include Jee Juan Coffee Café in Kuala
Belait, Seria’s Universal Café, Soi Heng
Coffee Shop, Wah Hing, Piccolo Café
and the Krema Coffee.
Located in the heart of Gadong and set
by the river, One Riverside has a wide
rangeof restaurantswithvaryingcuisines