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Ngiu Chap
Street food Noodles $
Beef brisket and offal in a clear broth over noodles or rice. A Sabah kopitiam breakfast, different from Penang koay teow.
Ngiu Chap is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Sabah food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Last verified 2026-10-07.
Where it is
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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