Today: the conclusion of KY’s miniseries on eateries you should try when you’re in Labuan, Sabah! (Don’t miss his reviews of Loong Fish Head Soup, Mawilla Yacht Club Restaurant, and mee sasak.)
For a small island with limited options when it comes to fancy foreign cuisine, you might be surprised to learn there’s a place with the curious name of Gohson The Black. Perhaps it’s run by Goh and son??
Situated in the heart of town, the restaurant has a modern decor and offers a variety of Japanese cuisine, including yakiniku (grilled meat) with wagyu beef – although the prices seem a bit steeper than what you might find in the Klang Valley. No pork is served here.
This writer went with the torikotsu ramen (RM23.90), a serving of chicken gyoza (RM12), and tsukimi gyodon (beef bento, RM18.90).
The torikotsu (chicken bone) ramen here is flavoursome and authentic: springy noodles served in a thick broth, tender and tasty chicken chashu, and braised egg with the classic soft yolk.
There’s also plenty of spring onion, black fungus and dried seaweed, making it a hearty meal indeed!
It’s perhaps slightly on the salty side, and the serving of broth might be a touch too generous; but these are minor quibbles as it is really quite delicious.
The gyoza, on the other hand, was just OK – sadly, a bit dry for this writer’s liking.
Finally, the tsukimi gyodon is also a good choice: thin, well-marinated beef slices, served with a raw egg yolk that certainly adds to the smoothness of the dish when you stir it all together.
All in all, this is a good place for authentic Japanese food if you happen to find yourself craving this cuisine while in Labuan!
Gohson The Black
U402, Lot 15, Jalan Bunga Dahlia,
Bandar Labuan, 87000 Labuan
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Trying to influence your cravings since 2005, Kar Yeong was Guest Judge on Versus 1001 Rasa Baba’s 2018, R.AGE Food Fight Judge 2015 and NTV7 Foodie Blogger 2014. To read more about Kar Yeong’s food journeys, visit his blog at KYspeaks.com.