OITOM Restaurant: Best Fine Dining in Kota Kinabalu

Welcome

OITOM, meaning ‘black’ in the Kadazan-Dusun language, is a restaurant that honors the local indigenous heritage, a motif that has been celebrated in each dish since its opening in 2019. It has gained acclaim from Tatler Malaysia as a highlight of the locavore movement and has charmed fine dining aficionados in Kota Kinabalu. With nominations for Malaysia’s Best Restaurant top 100 from 2019 to 2024 in Sabah, it has cemented its status as the foremost fine dining venue in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

OITOM is a fine dining restaurants in Kota Kinabalu that champions the use of locally-sourced, premium, and seasonal ingredients, with a particular emphasis on seafood, given Sabah’s rich bounty. From the sea to the mountains, where ingredients like kodop and Asian grapes are harvested, We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and vibrant food culture through its seasonal tasting menus. And also committed to collaborating with local farmers and producers to showcase Sabah’s unique flavors, support passionate small-scale producers, and promote local ingredients.

The commitment to locally-sourced, premium ingredients is central to our’s philosophy. The mission extends to empowering the community by endorsing local produce and aiding small-scale farmers. In doing so, We aspires to cultivate a sustainable and fair food system, all while preserving and celebrating Sabah’s rich culinary heritage, solidifying its status as the finest fine dining experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

OITOM, a premier fine dining venue in Kota Kinabalu, is renowned for its commitment to local, superior, and seasonal ingredients, with a special focus on seafood from Sabah’s bountiful waters. The restaurant’s offerings range from deep-sea delicacies to mountain-harvested treats such as kodop and Asian grapes. Through its seasonal tasting menus, OITOM strives to nurture a sustainable and dynamic food culture. It honors this pledge by partnering with local growers and artisans, highlighting the distinctive tastes of Sabah, empowering dedicated micro-producers, and advocating for the region’s produce.

Our commitment to locally-sourced, premium ingredients is at the heart of our philosophy. Our mission includes empowering the community by supporting local produce and assisting small-scale farmers. In doing so, we aim to foster a sustainable and equitable food system, while preserving and celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Sabah, thereby solidifying our status as the premier fine dining experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Reservation

We recommend booking in advance for your preferred date, as all our ingredients are freshly sourced and prepared for the “HERITAGE” Full Experience Menu on the day of your reservation. If you have any inquiries about hosting an event with us, please feel free to contact us; we would be delighted to host you!

Dinner is available by reservation only through Umai or Whatsapp. Walk ins are encouraged subject to availability of ingredients as all of our ingredients prepared freshly for the day

Open Monday to Sunday
(Closed on Tuesday)