5 Sandakan Snacks That Will Change Your Life

1. Curry Puffs
(Kg. Tinusa 1)

There's no meat in them, just potatoes and the taste is heavenly. Maybe the best curry puffs in Sandakan (for us anyway). The makcik who makes them has been doing so for at least more than a decade. Never has the taste wavered. We'd know, we eat it almost daily. Memang kau pun nanti mau makan ni hari-hari jugak ni.

How To Order: Call Mya (0128681808)

2. UFO Egg Tarts
(San Da Gen Kopitiam)

Legend has it, the original UFO Egg Tart recipe was created by accident by a local Sandakan bakery. You can find a few places in Sandakan that sells the UFO egg tarts. The one in San Da Gen Kopitiam is one of the best. They're truly out of this world!

Address: Lebuh Dua, Pusat Bandar Sandakan, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah

3. "Leeking" Banana Fritters
(Kg. Tinusa 1)

Don't really know the exact way to spell the name for this, so just roll with it. This variation of the pisang goreng hails from Mapun. Made from sun-dried bananas, the fritters are sweet and crispy. Perfect to munch on while binging Korean dramas and overseeing the kids playing around. Kami selalu beli satu tupperware besar terus.

How To Order: Call Ikik (0142024911)

4. Chicken Buns
(Alice's Chinese Muslim Food Outlet)

These chicken steamed buns really are great snacks (especially when having a bouncy castle party). If you ever stop at Alice's, buy a few of them. Because after eating one, you'll be wanting more.

Address: Ground Floor, Blok B, Jalan Utara, Taman Kim Fung, Sabah, 90000 Sandakan

5. Leche Flan
(Mell's Fresco Bites Cafe)

This custard, usually paired with sweet caramel sauce, is always a hit. Especially if you have a sweet tooth. You can find many online recipes on how to make one. The one sold in Mell's has a lemony taste, perfect for an afternoon bouncy castle party.

Address: Avenue 3, Bandar Utama, Sabah, 90000 Sandakan