The Daun — Restaurant in Borneo

Located behind the fitness zone in Kiulap, was somewhat an abandoned building, now renovated into a very modern restaurant that only served vegan menus.

The Daun looks fancy from the outside with a 2 storey service area. We ate dinner there so to my knowledge parking is no problem. Though, when we went in, the place almost looked full because there weren't a lot of seats on the ground floor. The first floor is closed off so I don't know what to expect.

The Menu looks really nice as the pictures of the food (at least the popular ones) are in it. They are a healthy amount of choices you cannot go wrong with. Especially the recommended ones. We bought the nasi lemak, steam garlic rice? and the satay. I should add that they use plants based on their meat. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

Service was really quick and we got our food in fashionable time. Food is really, really good. For plant based options, I was very surprised how great it tasted. The steam garlic rice taste like something out of a claypot dish. Nasi lemak was also really good with it's tempe and sauces. The satay with its abalone and peanut sauce. Really recommended. And the lemon tea I ordered, was done right. Just the right amount of sweetness.

With all the praises I gave, there is bound to be a negative. But a small and opinionated negative. It's slightly pricey. I do understand how much research and taste they put into this menu. But I don't recommend going here if you wanna be filled up or starving. The portions for their price are really vast. But you will be no longer hungry but you are still not satisfied because it's so good. It's a positive for the restaurant to know how well a person's appetite but you are going to be slightly disappointed how much they give.

I do recommend trying out the rest of the dish. Especially the popular ones.

You left me disappointed......because I...

The best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Brunei! Really impressed with their flavours and textures. The place is beautifully decorated with plants and wood theme. The staffs were really friendly and service was quick.

Heres what we ordered: PIZZA. The base tastes like sourdough and was crunchy yet chewy. You can choose half and half to try two flavours. I recommend the honey cheese and onion jam tuna. The combination of honey and cheese were delicious. The onion jam tuna was amazing. I couldn’t tell that this was a vegetarian substitute of tuna at all. The flavours were well balanced. However, my recent visit the pizza toppings were too oily and there wasn’t any micro greens or pickles on the onion jam tuna like previously.

THE DAUN KUEY TEOW. Delicious with wok hei flavour. Slightly spicy and not too salty. The plant based meat almost tasted like chicken. Overall, was very delicious.

SIZZLING NOODLE. The broth was thick and flavourful with plenty of vegetables. The portion of the noodles were quite large as well. Tastes almost exactly like the ones served in Chinese restaurants.

KUIH IN TEA. This is a seasonal drink that we really loved. Reminds me of kuih seri muka but in a drink. It was very refreshing, light and not overly sweet.

SWEET SOUR CHICKEN. The vegetarian substitute for the chicken was quite spot on. In terms of flavour I could hardly tell it was plant based. The texture was softer than chicken which I really enjoyed. The batter was nice and chewy, the sauce was addictively sweet and sour.

TARO AND SWEET POTATO BALL. This dessert was refreshing and light. I really love the texture of the sweet potato balls, very chewy.

Overall, we really enjoyed the mains served to us. However, for the snacks we found that most deep fried snacks like the ONION RINGS and LOTUS ROOT CHIPS, were very oily. Will definitely come back especially...

This exceptional vegetarian restaurant earns a perfect 5-star rating for delivering innovative plant-based cuisine that goes beyond traditional vegetarian offerings.

The kitchen demonstrates remarkable creativity in developing unique vegetarian dishes rather than simply adapting meat-based recipes. This fresh approach to vegetarian cooking shows understanding and respect for plant-based ingredients.

The menu impresses with its extensive selection, offering diners plenty of choices. The variety demonstrates the chef's ability to create diverse and interesting dishes using plant-based ingredients.

Service quality matches the excellent food standards. Staff members provide attentive and knowledgeable assistance, enhancing the overall dining experience.

The restaurant succeeds in proving that vegetarian cuisine can stand on its own merits without relying on meat substitutes or traditional dish adaptations. Their innovative approach brings fresh perspectives to plant-based dining.

For both vegetarians and those exploring meat-free options, The Daun offers an outstanding dining experience. The combination of creative cuisine, extensive menu options, and excellent service makes it a standout choice for quality vegetarian...