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Chilli Vanilla

Opposite KK Emporium, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
+6088 238098
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Ranked #3 of 192 restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Hobart, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Great service and no problems getting a table. Food well priced but the selection was ordinary - many items not available. I couldn't eat my meal as the dressing was horrible. Better places to eat in KK

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Perth
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Look for good coffee and cake in KK this is the place to go. They make their own cakes and will go back when we return.

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See 9 more reviews by Steve F for Kota Kinabalu
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

We had dinner here while in kk the restaurant is small but got seated straight away the food was good service frendly and cost was ok would defiantly recommend this place if el centro restaurant is full which is only a few doors down.

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See 2 more reviews by Bangs79 for Kota Kinabalu
Makati, Philippines
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87 reviews 87 reviews
64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

3 of us celebrated our bday almost days apart while vacationing in KK so naturally we wanted something sweet to go with our celebration. A friend brought us to this place as this was a famous pastry establishment in the island. The area is just a small restaurant with a very homely and cozy vibe. We didnt really took time... More

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See 6 more reviews by FranzVR for Kota Kinabalu
Dwight, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We decided to have dinner at this cute little restaurant after reading all the Tripadvisor reviews. It was delicious and the service from the staff was great. The food is fresh and healthy. I had the sea bass which was unbelievable. My husband had the lamb stew which he said was the best he has ever had. We shared dessert... More

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See 5 more reviews by Retired_teacher_56 for Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Unfortunately on the day I went, the meal I wanted wasn't available, but there were enough other options to keep me happy. I had a salad, which was enormous, and a side helping of sweet potato wedges. Delicious, healthy food for a decent price. As other reviewers have said, it's not local, but it is ethical, and when you need... More

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See 10 more reviews by nyenyedzi for Kota Kinabalu
Perth, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We went to this restaurant based on tripadvisor reviews and thoroughly enjoyed it. Whilst not traditional food, there was a definite Moroccan and Hungarian influence. I had a delicious tagine whilst my husband enjoyed the fish of the day. Dessert was also delicious and according to the waitress all cakes were baked by the owner who is originally from Hungary.... More

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See 7 more reviews by Adalik for Kota Kinabalu
Manila, Philippines
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53 reviews 53 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We were looking for something different but good and the name seemed to offer something new. The staff were friendly and the menu simple but with a wide enough selection and dishes that would not be offered elsewhere (including some Hungarian variants). We had 'meat-balls' and celery soup for starters, Moroccan lamb and vegetable wraps for main meals. All were... More

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See 8 more reviews by Saydelah for Kota Kinabalu
england
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

when you're tired of noodles and rice come here for a lovely bite to eat, blow out 3 courses for two with drinks for less than £30. lovely food and service-couldn't fault it really.

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Melbourne
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Would rate Chilli Vanilla 3.5/5 if that option was available. Visited for an early afternoon snack and drink. Everything was delicious, so we went back for dinner. Unfortunately the main meals at dinner were only average, although dessert was again very good. Great staff and service.

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