OUTSKIRTS Eatery

Lot 5, Off, Jalan Putatan Ramayah, Kampung Terawi, 89507 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
+60 16-290 3636
$$$ Restaurant
(678 Reviews)
Price Range RM 20–40

Hidden away in the lush surroundings of Kampung Terawi, OUTSKIRTS Eatery offers more than just a meal – it provides a warm invitation to an authentic Sabahan culinary experience. Located at Lot 5, Off Jalan Putatan Ramayah, this charming eatery strikes the perfect balance between cozy ambiance and delightful cuisine, making it an excellent choice for a casual outing with friends or family.

The eatery specializes in local cuisine, with each dish crafted to bring forth the rich flavors of Sabahan gastronomy. One highlight from their menu is the beloved "talam," a generous platter featuring a medley of crispy fried fish fillet, tender chicken fillet, accompanied by a refreshing salad and golden fries. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers exceptional value, making it a popular choice among groups looking to share delightful bites. Customers rave about the taste, noting the scrumptiousness of the offerings, though a few have suggested that the dishes could benefit from a touch less oil, ensuring an even more enticing presentation.

The atmosphere at OUTSKIRTS Eatery is friendly and inviting. With its uniquely painted interior designed to inspire good conversation and laughter, the venue is ideal for those who wish to unwind and connect over a meal. While some guests have mentioned that the lighting outside could use improvement for evening visits, the overall coziness of the space shines through, making it a delightful spot for celebrations, such as birthdays. The staff are accommodating and friendly, adding to the welcoming vibe that makes each visit memorable.

Reviews highlight the exceptional meeting with owner Adam Shamil, whose passion for food and hospitality is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, from the décor to the personal service provided. Here, the community feel comes alive, as patrons can engage with Adam and his team, ensuring a deeper connection to the food and its cultural significance.

While the restaurant's buffet on weekends—offered at an affordable RM28 for adults—has drawn some critiques regarding food variety and the lack of dessert options, many agree that the experience itself, complimented by the friendly atmosphere, makes it worth the visit. The restaurant may be small, but it radiates a charm that makes it the perfect destination for families or intimate gatherings.

Overall, OUTSKIRTS Eatery presents a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle, transporting you to a genuine Sabahan dining experience where flavors flourish, and hospitality is celebrated. If you're searching for a unique spot to savor local dishes in a relaxed setting, look no further than this hidden gem in Penampang.

Dining options
Lunch
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

678 Reviews
Suzika June Gaban (Sujie)

11 Oct 2025

If you are in group, I highly recommend outskirt... it's a bit far from town, but I guess that's what make it so special.. not hard to locate.. their food are affordable and their "talam" which contain salad, fried fish filler and chicken fillet with fries really worth it.. quite oily, perhaps they can drain the oil first before put on talam... it's a small store with unique interior design... I personally love their paintings... Place to run when u are stress out i guess because its really quiet and calm unless crowded.. lol... Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet their owner Adam Shamil.. but it's okay... may be next time...last but not least, take time to read their menu, their descriptions are so funny in sabahan way...

Atikah Azirah

17 Aug 2025

First time eating here celebrating my friend birthday. Booking through online and I don't know "did I speak with Adam?". The food was good, place not crowded but the lighting outside is not too good plus saya rasa jauh mau pegi sini lagi-lagi kalau malam or is it just me sebab first time kan pegi. Good service by staff, boleh minta request lagu birthday kalau mau.

Frannelya Francis

28 Jul 2025

Food was great! True experience of Sabahan food tasting. However, service was quite late. The staff should have informed about the changes of the food options before the food arrived. Some portion not enough but not replaced with other food. Luckily, the food taste was superb, scrumptious. Highlight of the evening, we got to meet the owner, Adam Shamil and his mother. So yeah, it was indeed a lovely evening with friends.

ivan leong yee cheong

16 Jul 2025

This place actually is cozy, owner actually put in a lot of time into interior painting and decorating, so its a nice place to talk and hang with a couple of friend or family. This place also offer all u can eat buffet with price of rm28 adult, rm14 under 12yrs old and free for under 5yrs old which the serve only at Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6pm to 10pm. And they also give out coupon, with each visit that you spent rm30 or above you get single sign and date on the coupon, accumulating after the 4th and the 7th time of visit you get a free drink! Yay! Sadly no alcohol is served here, so at last when the 10th time u visit that meal will be free, i guess it will be just for 1 person's share, obviously they cant be covering for how large the group u are going to bring, duhhh... Their pricing for food and drink is on the fair side, not too expensive but not cheap either because with rm27 for chicken chop serve with fries and salad, a lot of places actually can get 2 plate of those maybe with smaller portion but you get what i want to say here. So i tried the chicken chop today, unfortunately its not what i expected, favouring on deep fried chicken chop is disappointing, oily in the crisp just make it hard to finish the platter giving feeling of full actually is disgusted by oily feeling. Here i don't mean it doesn't taste good nor bad, its just not for me, even if i had the chance to came back for a second time chicken chop will not be 1 of the order I'm making. The end story here, staff is friendly and patient, after all the question i throw at him still serve with a smile, and the only downside for this single visit is the food, but not to worry because there is a lot more on that menu that i haven't tried yet so a come back is a must. Ps: I sure hope next dish i try on the next visit won't disappoint me, it would be such a waste for a nice place like this to serve only bad food, am i right?

leoni M

08 Jul 2025

The staff was friendly and nice. They are very helpful. However we book for the buffet style dinner but the food choices was lacking and there is no dessert. Not recommended if you want to go there in large group. The place is quite small. However its a nice place to bring your family.

Tumogod

29 Jun 2025

The food overall are good. They really represent the native cuisine. Its a worth dining. Only lacking is the efficiency of preparing food. I had to wait more than 45minute. Im not sure if theyre short staffed at the moment but my advice is dont go when youre super hungry and want your food prepared as fast as possible. Still I give a full support for this restaurant.

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