The short answer
City Veggie, Penampang: what visitors should know first
Useful if you are in Penampang or driving between the airport side and the centre and want a vegetarian lunch or dinner. It is closed on Mondays per a directory listing, so check the day.
Useful facts
City Veggie, Penampang facts at a glance
- Location
- Lot 3-1 and 4-1, Lintas Platinum, Kampung Nosob, Penampang
- Dining style
- Casual vegetarian restaurant
- Hours (listed)
- 10.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-9pm; closed Monday
- Menu
- Mixed rice and a la carte, Sabahan twist
- Diet
- Vegetarian; egg and onion-garlic use not stated
Why it matters
Why City Veggie, Penampang is worth your time
Most visitors only eat vegetarian food in the city centre. A restaurant in Penampang shows a different side of Kota Kinabalu, where a Sabahan approach to vegetarian cooking replaces the usual Chinese-style mock-meat menu.
For older travellers it offers a quieter, local-neighbourhood meal, and for vegetarian families it is another dependable option on the Lok Kawi and airport side. It also spreads visitors beyond the waterfront, which suits travellers who have already seen the central sights and want a different part of town.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Sabahan twist
The listing describes vegetarian dishes with a Sabahan twist.
- 02
Mixed rice
Mixed rice and a la carte options are both listed.
- 03
Closed Mondays
Listed as open Tuesday to Sunday.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Penampang is outside the walkable centre, so take a taxi or ride-hailing car and arrange the return in advance. Choose lunch, when mixed rice is likely to be laid out, or dinner for a la carte dishes. The listing describes the food as vegetarian with a Sabahan twist, so ask staff what is cooked that day.
The page I opened does not say whether egg, onion or garlic are used, so ask when ordering if you follow stricter rules.
Penampang is the heartland of the Kadazan-Dusun community, and the trip can be combined with other sights on the south side of town. The wildlife park at Lok Kawi lies further along the same direction of travel, so a vegetarian meal here can anchor a half-day outing.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check it is not Monday
- Take a taxi or ride-hailing car from town
- Ask about egg and onion-garlic if needed
- Pair it with a Lok Kawi trip
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Lintas Platinum, Kampung Nosob, Penampang, south of the centre
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Best time
- Weekday lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A ground-floor shop-lot restaurant, so there are no stairs to climb, but seating is simple and the room may be warm. Park or alight close to the door because the commercial block is on a busy road.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation is normally needed. Listed hours are 10.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9pm, Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday; confirm by phone or online before travelling.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A ground-floor shop-lot restaurant, so there are no stairs to climb, but seating is simple and the room may be warm. Park or alight close to the door because the commercial block is on a busy road.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is City Veggie vegetarian?
It is listed as a vegetarian restaurant; ask staff about egg or onion-garlic if needed.
Which day is it closed?
The listing shows it closed on Mondays.
Is it near the centre?
It is in Penampang, so allow a taxi or ride-hailing ride from the city.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
