10 Must-Eat Foods in Beaufort

Dark, glossy flat noodles stir-fried in thick soy sauce with pork and vegetables. Beaufort's legendary noodle — worth the drive.

Smoked wild boar from the interior. Beaufort's roadside stalls slow-smoke the meat over wood fire.

Fermented glutinous rice in banana leaf wrapping. Mildly sweet and alcoholic — traditional celebration food.

Fragrant rice wrapped in doringin leaves. Steamed until the leaf infuses its aroma into the rice.

Wild Borneo mango made into a spicy-tangy sambal paste. A condiment unique to Sabah, sold in jars at markets.

Raw mackerel cured in lime with chilli and ginger. Fresh and zesty — always available at Kadazan-Dusun gatherings.

Turmeric coconut rice with fried chicken and sambal. A staple breakfast at Beaufort morning stalls.

Charcoal-grilled chicken and beef skewers with peanut sauce. Beaufort market stalls grill fresh to order.

Shaved ice with green pandan jelly strips, palm sugar syrup, and coconut milk. The perfect cool-down after a Beaufort day trip.

Flaky, crispy flatbread served with curry. Beaufort's mamak stalls serve it fresh from the griddle.