OITOM – A Fine Dining Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu

OITOM is a fine dining restaurant in Kota Kinabalu that redefines Sabah’s culinary heritage. Our name means “black” in the Kadazan-Dusun language — our interpretation of art on a black canvas. Inspired by indigenous traditions and ingredients sourced from Sabah’s farms, forests and seas, we have created a dining experience unlike any other restaurant in KK: New Sabah Cuisine.

Every plate at OITOM tells a story of the Sabah journey — from mountain-harvested produce grown at the foot of Mount Kinabalu to sustainable seafood from the waters of Borneo. We invite you to join us on this Heritage journey and taste why diners consider OITOM one of the most distinctive dining experiences in Kota Kinabalu.

Since opening, OITOM has earned its place among the best restaurants Kota Kinabalu has to offer:

• Ranked among the top restaurants in Kota Kinabalu on Tripadvisor, with consistently excellent guest reviews.
• Featured in Malaysia’s Tatler Dining Guide, recognising OITOM among the country’s leading restaurants.
• Helmed by chef-owner Raphael Lee, who is part Kadazan and champions rare local ingredients — from buah kulim to Kundasang highland produce — in contemporary tasting menus.
• A commitment to sustainability, working directly with Sabahan farmers, fishers and artisans so no more than a few days pass between harvest and plate.