APRIL'S JAZZ CLUB

Kota Kinabalu is home to April's Jazz Club, the finest jazz spot in the state of Sabah. Located at KK Times Square, April's is notable for its roster of bands-in-residence.

Location:

Unit P1/G/41, 1st Floor, Block G, Signature Office, KK Times Square (Right opposite of Orange Convenience Store)

Business Hours:

Sundays to Thursdays - 5pm to 1am

Friday, Saturdays and Eve of Public Holidays - 5pm to 2am

Roster for April's Jazz Club:Tuesdays - Instrumental Jazz Sessions

Wednesdays - Latin Jazz Wednesdays with Joan Jim and Friends

Thursdays - Instrumental Jazz Sessions

Fridays - Rene Barrow and Friends

Saturdays - Saturday Jazz (Contemporary Jazz Sessions) with Joan Jim and Friends

Sundays - Events/Moonbeam Open Mic and Jam Sessions

CIRCLE RESTAURANT'S TRADITIONAL KADAZAN CUISINE

Traditional Kadazan cuisine makes excellent use of a variety of wild jungle ingredients such as bamboo shoots and palm sago, yet employs little use of oil. From simple appetizers of unripe mango with prawn paste, salt and chili to a variety of pickled foods collectively known as “noonsom”, tangy and pungent flavours from souring agents or fermentation techniques is a key characteristic of traditional Kadazan cooking.

Inspired by the destination and curated by local culinary talents, our Taste of Discovery dishes showcasing local or “Tampatan” specialties aim to stimulate your tastebuds.

Engage your palate with the flavours of salt, vinegar, spicy and sweet through such traditional gastronomic creations as the Hinava, Pinasakan, Tiger Prawn in Banana Leaf, Ayam Bambangan, Tampatan Trio and Sago Special.

The five specialties are newly introduced at Circle Restaurant. Ask our associates about them.

VINEGAR 26

Traditional ‘ Hinava ‘ Appertiser 

Marinated mackerel with lime, ginger, chili and garnished with local salad.

Hinava tenggiri dihidang dengan salad daun pegaga.

SALT 38

Pinasakan Sada in Wild Borneo Herbs 

Slow braised mackerel in taco baco sour gravy, served with bambangan, lime chili and hill rice. 

Pinasakan ikan tenggiri dihidang dengan bambangan, lada assam and nasi bukit.

SPICE 46

Tiger Prawn in Banana Leaf 

Local spiced tiger prawns grilled in banana leaf and served with steamed hill rice, wild onion salad and prawn paste.

Udang harimau dipanggang dalam daun pisang abd dighidang dengan nasi bukit, salada daun bawang and sambal belacan.

SPICE 38

Ayam Bambangan 

Baked spring chicken marinated in bambangan lemongrass gravy, served with steamed hill rice and stir fried wild fern shoot.

Ayam muda masak bambangan dan dhidang dengan nasi bukit and pakis belacan.

TAMPATAN TRIO 70 

An exciting combination of Traditional Hinava, Tiger Prawn in Banana Leaf & Ayam Bambangan Served with steamed hill rice and discovery condiments.

Kombinasi makanan tradisi Sabah yang terdiri dari hinava, udang harimau dan ayam bambangan dihidang dengan nasi bukit dan kondimen.

SUGAR 24

Sago Discovery 

Chilled sago served with palm sugar, coconut milk and Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream.

Sago gula Melaka dihidang dengan ais krim vanilla Haagen Dazs.

D'JUNCTION FUN PUB & BISTRO

Steeped in warm light and intimate atmosphere, D’Junction Fun Pub reinvents hospitality to make your dining and drinking experience an unforgettable one. With an emphasis on seasonal, local, farm fresh ingredients, the resto-pub has become the town’s most talked about destination for a delicious brunch, dinner or a late night bite and the place to enjoy your favorite drink or one of the resto-pub’s original cocktails.

Bar

 The restaurant features a delicious contemporary cuisine inspired by the rich culinary culture of East Asia and Southeast Asia, offering a perfect balance between sophistication and fun.

From sautéed mushroom chicken to Thai fish fillet and even steaks, everything on the menu is above average and with a dining room that can easily accommodate up to 300 diners; D’Junction Fun Pub is the current culinary darling.

More than just your ordinary resto-bar, D’Junction Fun Pub attends to all components of a good dining experience. It’s where diners can stay over to enjoy life, food, drink, organize business meetings and possibly even a dancing partner!

DJ Tony

The doors open at 11 a.m. daily and an array of lunch set menu is available, ranging from sautéed prawn with pineapple, deep fried fish with soy sauce and shredded ginger, squid in prawn pasta, stir fried lady’s finger with garlic, Japanese tofu beancurd with minced chicken and salted fish.

The kitchen crew believes that there doesn’t need to be a special occasion to dine at D’Junction and to celebrate your special days, whenever it may be, the restaurant presents two of its specialty; the flaming lamb and herbal chicken.

Dining area

  

Herbal Chicken

Foil wrapped and marinated for at least 2 hours, the wonderful tonic aroma will immediately arouse your senses! To ensure an authentic taste and preserve its texture, the chicken is marinated in light soy sauce, brown sugar, Chinese cooking wine, white pepper, sesame oil and grated ginger together with selected herbs; shitake mushrooms, red dates, short American ginseng (pao shen), Chinese angelica roots (dang gui), wolfberries and codonopsis roots (dang shen).

Served with fresh romaine lettuce and tomato slices, the secret to the surprising mellowness and haunting sweetness of the flaming lamb is its final “roasting” technique; setting it on fire with dry gin.

Flaming 

The Indonesian music scene is dynamic and new talents are discovered almost daily and D’Junction just happened to copped one of the best. Presenting to you, Bizantium, an eight piece band whose repertoire includes ballad, rock and even rhythm and blues! DJ Tony, on the other hand, is the chatty and frisky resident DJ – his mixes are oozing with infectious party vibe. Together, they are a crowd magnet; you’ll be dancing and singing along even before the alcohol works its magic! Live performance starts from 9.30 p.m. onwards, every night except Sunday.

Speaking of magic, D’Junction has such a selection it could be overwhelming what to choose. But the rule of thumb at D’Junction is, whether you are looking to find your perfect first drink or have never had much knowledge of the common drinks at a bar, to have a sip of the Devil’s Waterfall. A swig of the waterfall will send you away with a wide, devilish grin! Are you ready for the Kahlua, Galliano, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Sambucca waterfall?

It’s always a full house at D’Junction so reservation is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome too. D’Junction is also available for private functions at its private rooms, which can hold up to 70 guests at one time with a ready buffet menu. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m. till 9 p.m. and beers are priced at RM48 nett.

SIDE STREET AVENUE AT KEPAYAN POINT

The moment you decide to dine at Side Street Avenue, you are at the mercy of the “hot chubby chef” and his meals that come in epic proportions. The food was a show unto itself so it’s truly worth the commute from wherever it is you are currently stationed. As we watched our gigantic but affordably priced meals being served to our table, we knew we had to split each meal between the two of us but that’s not an issue at all ‘cause you can pretty much eat it from maybe four different angles and still enjoy every bite. After all, where else can you find good food and great service without a hurricane of a bill..?

So, let us break it down for ya!

"Karabaw Salad", RM13

"Karabaw Salad" is the perfect entrée if you’re having one of those nights when you feel like a salad, but don't want to feel hungry minutes after you are done. Bursting with a feast of flavors, the "Karabaw Salad" is composed of seared and marinated chicken served atop a bed of crisp lettuce, purple cabbage and sliced olives, among other things. The fusion of Western and Asian ingredients, especially the light vinaigrette, is a reminiscent of summers spent abroad – the chicken cutlets are as juicy as a hot gossip!

Karabaw Salad

Nachos, RM13

So nachos, so sinful! But wait, Side Street Avenue’s nachos are served with a nifty twist; the baked corn tortillas are served with a bowl of spicy minced beef (for dipping) with cheesy dressing on the side, so they’d never get soggy and you have the choice to go big or go home! The essential ingredients are churned garden-fresh, so you can really taste the richness and freshness of the tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Thanks to its fabulous smokey flavor and generous serving, it also makes for a great meal too!

Nachos

Junky Chili Dog, RM16

One does not simply question the credibility of a chili dog, especially not when the chili dog is deep fried, enveloped in spicy minced beef salsa and comes with a complementary potato chips on the side. The spicy minced beef salsa is zesty with sharp hint of spiciness (it's not too spicy and not too sweet either) and it’s so much more delicious and worth the RM16 compared to the conventional chili, mayonnaise and mustard chili dog. The Junky Chili Dog barks (pardon the pun) more taste than boring uniformity.

Junky Chili Dog

Sir Johnny Depp, RM16

No take-out burgers in town can rival Side Street Avenue’s Sir Johnny Depp; if you have a “thang” for rockin’ burgers and you like ‘em big, then this is it. Flanked between two baked bread (that have just enough power to hold up to all that deliciousness) is a chunky piece deep fried boneless chicken – its top part lightly saturated with caramelized pineapple and melted cheddar cheese, served with lettuce, purple cabbage, tomatoes and potato chips on the side. There’s a little bit of zest from the pineapple and a little bit of picante from the combination of the other ingredients – it’s kind of scandalous and we think it’s great for sunny evenings.

Sir Johnny Depp

El Classico (beef or chicken), RM18

Refuel and recover with the right balance of protein and carbs in a peppery hand-held package with the El Classico; a tortilla wrapped marinated beef or chicken with selected spices and sautéed with onion and mushroom and served with mango pickle and potato chips on the side. Fleshy and exquisitely full of flavor, you’ll find yourself asking for more even before you’re done licking your fingers. 

El Classico (beef or chicken)

Salmon Steak, RM28

Many have experimented with different flavorings for salmon steaks – many have choked in their attempt, but Side Street Avenue seemed to have got it right. The grilled salmon is glazed with a secret homemade teriyaki sauce and served with fresh salad and roasted potato – simple and direct to the point, the flavors added a wonderful contrast and a subtle accent to this classic salmon steak. Distinctively savory, tangy and elegantly presented, the marinade complements the salmon's natural delicious flavor – those with an appreciation for the good ol’ salmon steak without the unnecessary trimmings will surely love this!

Salmon Steak

Did you know?

Side Street Avenue is the official clubhouse for Team Karabaw and will soon open its doors for luncheons! To celebrate its lunch opening, everything on the menu is on a 10% discount throughout December and while they won't be installing disco balls and dance floors anytime soon, Side Street Avenue will be serving your favorite "giggle-juice".

Emma's Choco, RM8

MM Soda, RM4 (Cold)

Side Street Avenue

Facebook: fb.com/sidestreetavenue

Address: C-1-22 Kepayan Point, Jalan Penampang By-Pass, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Business Hours:

Mon - Wed: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Fri - Sun: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Serve no pork

Every Saturday - Sunday night is live sports night

Every Thursday night is MMA night

Every Friday – Saturday night features a live performance by 2-piece band