Borneo Bistro - Sunderland

I really enjoy the food at this restaurant, but I can only give it 2 stars because they claim to be open for breakfast at 9:30 am. I have called three times around that time and nothing has ever been ready. When you travel a long distance and take time out of your work day, you expect the services to be available as advertised.

I thought I’d try this Bistro as it got good reviews within the local newspaper plus it’s only 10 minutes walk from my home. Before arriving, I’d checked out their menu and what a selection! Dishes from a variety countries ranging from the Caribbean to Japan. I chose Malaysian style Beef Rendang (stewed Beef in spicy in-house curry sauce), savoury rice. The staff also recommended I try Malaysian style Satay Chicken Nasi Lemak (chicken fillet in spicy peanut sauce); so all this was place on my plate. The owner Kevin mentioned that I could have a tastier of the food to check that I found it suitable, rather than ordering and paying for something which I didn’t enjoy. I thought this was a nice gesture for customers, which seemed to fit with the whole, friendly atmosphere pervading the Bistro. As for my meal; both the Beef and the Chicken were very tender and tasted wonderful in their related sauces. This is a place that makes you feel welcome as well as serving astonishing tasty food. I would highly recommend either dine in, take away or order online for home delivery.

The food here is outstanding, so fresh and delicious, the owners are very helpful and happy to explain each dish, must do

Never been for a while but returned today, ended up going back in the same day. Everything delicious esp Lemon chicken it is divine. Passionate proud owner serving. Will definatley return in near future. Needs to be number 1 in Sunderland again on trip advisor.

After reading the amazing reviews, I had to try this place and I am seriously impressed! Was served by Kevin who I believe is the owner. Lovely guy, friendly and also recommended I try a few things. Had the chicken Penang, famous beef redang, some goat meat based sauce and rice. The portions are generous, the food is super super tasty that even my jumper wanted some as you can see in the picture. Normally I’d be upset to have stained it as it’s new but for this type of food, it’s water off a duck’s back! Haha I’ll definitely be back!