The Signature Food Fest 5th Edition food judging journey made its next delicious stop at the vibrant heart of Foh Sang, often known as the Chinatown of KK City. Nestled within one of Kota Kinabalu’s busiest districts, Foh Sang is more than just a famous breakfast destination for the local Chinese community. It is a lively neighborhood filled with the aroma of fresh coffee, bustling morning markets, colourful fruits, fresh vegetables, and generations of culinary traditions that continue to shape the city’s food culture.
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| Grub N Vine located at the heart of Foh Sang |
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| Best place to chill |
This special judging session brought the panel to Grub N Vine, currently recognized as one of the few western bistro restaurants in the area offering a comfortable air-conditioned dining experience together with an exciting variety of western cuisine selections.
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| Wine collection ~ |
The evening was warmly hosted by Chef Jordan, Managing Director of Grub N Vine, alongside Restaurant & Marketing Manager Mr Darryl, who generously curated an indulgent culinary showcase for all attending judges and media representatives. Beyond presenting their signature favorites, the team also introduced several exciting new dishes, creating a memorable evening of flavors and gastronomic exploration.
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| Welcome Drinks Lihing + Lime + Pineapple + On The Rock |
Among the featured dishes presented during the judging session were the restaurant’s Signature Squid Ink Pasta, Grilled Lamb Loin Chop, Fermented Soy Marinated Wings, Grilled Spring Chicken, Grilled Cabbage, Spicy Linguine with Lime and Prawns, Claypot Soy Chicken with Ikan Masin, and Claypot Soy Stir Fried Beef. Every dish reflected a combination of creativity, comfort, and contemporary western dining influences infused with local flavors.
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| networking and chit chat |
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| Lihing session |
The judging session was attended by Head Judge Datuk Gordon Leong together with special invited guest and businessman Bro Leo. Also present were Permanent Judge Rory Richardson, SME Advisor & TSFF Judge Adjunct Prof Jessie Jong (A.S.D.K), Writer On-The-Go Editor-in-Chief Lorena Binisol, alongside media representatives from LIFT Media represented by Dinoza, Hello Sabah represented by Ms Viona, MY KKCity represented by Omar Willie, Sabah KOL Media Alliance represented by Belinda Faith, together with the entire FAVSTYLE and The Signature Food Fest crew.
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| The Signature Dish - Squid Ink Pasta with seafood bisque and tiger prawn |
The entire evening was filled with laughter, recipe sharing, meaningful conversations, exchange of gastronomy experiences, and memorable group photographs that beautifully captured the spirit of Sabah’s growing food and hospitality industry. From signature western plates to heartfelt hospitality, Grub N Vine delivered not just a dinner experience, but a gathering that celebrated friendship, culinary passion, and the vibrant dining culture of Kota Kinabalu.
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Group photo
Adjunct Prof Jessie Jong (A.S.D.K) - Middel red
Lorena Binisol - Writer On-The-Go editor-In-Chief - Left
and Hello Sabah representative Ms Viona on the right |
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| Grub N Vine receive the certificate of participation sign by our judges |
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| a selfie group with LIFT Media - Dinoza and Darryl & Chef Jordan |
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| Q&A - Interview session |
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