Which Night Market to Visit in Kota Kinabalu Tonight

Top pick — Api-Api Night Food Market

If you're out in Kota Kinabalu on a Friday night, head straight to Api-Api Night Food Market. It's lively, very food-focused and runs late on Fridays and Saturdays — perfect for sampling local street food in one place.

• Why go: great variety of local dishes, drinks, casual vibe, very central.
• When: Friday & Saturday evenings (usually from ~6:00pm until late).
• Must-try: fresh seafood stalls, grilled satay, local noodle dishes and tropical fruit desserts.

Other good options

• Anjung / Waterfront Night Market — near the city waterfront for seafood, souvenirs and a relaxed sea breeze.
• Asia City / Pasar Malam — if you're staying near Asia City this is a convenient food market option.
• Segama Night Market — smaller, more local feel; good for fruit, small bites and local snacks.

Practical tips for tonight

1. Bring cash (small notes). Many stalls prefer cash over cards.
2. Arrive between 7:00–9:00pm for the best choice of food and fewer queues.
3. If you want seafood at the waterfront market, check prices first and ask if they can cook it for you.
4. Wear comfortable shoes — markets can be crowded and lively.
5. If you're photo-taking, bring a small plastic bag or wet-wipes for greasy hands after eating.

How to get there

Most city hotels and guesthouses can get you a short taxi or Grab ride to the central markets (Gaya Street / waterfront). If you prefer walking and you're in the city centre, Api-Api and the waterfront markets are usually within a 10–20 minute walk of Centre Point / Gaya Street area.

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