The short answer
Sri Latha Curry House: what visitors should know first
A simple Indian meal if you are near the centre. It is not meat-free, and fish may appear in some sauces, so ask staff to confirm every dish if you are vegetarian.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Sri Latha Curry House facts at a glance
- Location
- G/F, 28 Jalan Berjaya, Bandar Berjaya
- Cuisine
- South Indian curries and breads
- Diet
- Vegetarian dishes available; also serves fish
- Hours (listed)
- 7am to 5pm daily
- Try
- Banana-leaf rice, roti, uttapam
Why it matters
Why Sri Latha Curry House is worth your time
Sri Latha offers the rice-and-curry meal that many Indian visitors miss after a few days in Sabah, at a lower cost than hotel restaurants. Banana-leaf plates, rotis and uttapams are familiar territory, and the shop sits in the middle of the city, so it is easy to fit between sights.
The kitchen is not meat-free: it serves fish dishes, and fish may be used in some sauces, so it is not suitable for strict vegetarians or Jain diners without careful questions. Use it when you want familiar tastes, confirm each order with staff, and treat it as a simple eating house rather than a destination.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Banana-leaf rice
A familiar South Indian plate with rice and curries.
- 02
Breads and uttapam
Rotis, chapatis and uttapams for lighter meals.
- 03
Central location
On Jalan Berjaya, within the centre.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go for breakfast or lunch, and ask first what each curry is made with. A directory describes simple Indian vegetarian dishes, including banana-leaf rice, rotis, chapatis and uttapams, but it also notes that fish can appear in some sauces.
Order a banana-leaf plate with rice and vegetable curries, adding dal and a roti. If you eat strictly vegetarian, ask the staff to confirm each curry and not to use fish gravy, and request a separate spoon for serving. Reviewers say staff are not always certain about ingredients, so confirm clearly.
Walk back through the town, or take a short ride to the waterfront. This is a plain eating-house rather than a special occasion restaurant, and works best as a quick, familiar meal.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask about fish in sauces
- Confirm every dish
- Request separate serving spoons
- Check hours
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Berjaya, Bandar Berjaya, central Kota Kinabalu
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Breakfast or lunch, 7am to 5pm per the listing
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A ground-floor shop-house restaurant on a flat street; seating is simple and the room may be warm. Choose off-peak times for a quieter table.
- Tickets and access
- No reservation is usually needed. Hours were listed as 7am to 5pm daily; confirm before going. Ask staff whether sauces and gravies contain fish or meat stock.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Sri Latha Curry House
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-house restaurant on a flat street; seating is simple and the room may be warm. Choose off-peak times for a quieter table.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it pure vegetarian?
No. It serves fish dishes and fish may be used in sauces, so ask.
Is it good for vegans?
It is not a reliable vegan option; staff are not always sure about ingredients.
What should I order?
Banana-leaf rice, roti or uttapam are the usual choices.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
