Toojou Kota Kinabalu

We dropped into this funky boutique hotel on the recommendation of an Instagram friend. We were already booked at another hotel so didn’t check out the rooms but we did get a tour of the common areas. The lobby is really open and welcoming, and upstairs there is a nice common kitchen and really well thought out digital workspace. The interior design elements are really impressive. We spoke to some people who used the common area spaces while staying there and they loved the space. What we did do was sample some food, mocktails and coffee in their restaurant. The offerings - and prices - clearly catered European/North American palates. Two cappuccino were RM18 (CDN $5.20). While inexpensive by European/North American standards the cappuccino were nothing special and not nearly as good as the excellent Malaysian coffee available at the various Kopitiam in KK, where two coffees were routinely available for RM4.40 (CDN $1.25); and honestly we preferred the local brew. Mocktails were very well executed and good value for the money at an average of RM12.5 (CDN $3.60) each. We didn’t have any alcoholic cocktails but other reviewers rate them very highly. We tried two dishes from their interesting food menu: soft shelled crab risotto and curry laksa. The risotto was well executed and delicious, and good value for money at RM26.30 (CDN $7.15). The curry laksa was a bold attempt at a different take on a famous Borneo offering, but it fell a bit short for us. At RM22.80 (CDN $6.55) there are far better options for laksa in KK. Finally, we want to offer a caution re: the tours that are offered at the front desk. The English-speaking staff were very helpful in arranging the two tours we decided to book through them. We booked a tour of Kota Kinabalu National Park and a hot springs, as well as a Proboscis Monkey and Firefly tour. However, both tours were very disappointing, with poor guides, dubious food and poor organization. We recommend that you shop around for options before booking a tour here.

Visiting Toojou cafe in KK was an absolute delight! I was warmly greeted by the friendly staff, who went above and beyond to make my experience truly special. The ambiance of Toojou cafe is another aspect that I truly appreciated. The cozy interior,tasteful decor and soothing background music created an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. It’s an ideal place to catch up with friends, have a productive work session or simply unwind with good book. In conclusion, if you find yourself in Kota Kinabalu, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Toojou cafe!!