De’ Hayat Cafe @ Soto Pabo

Restaurant
Brunei-Muara
Overview

De’ Hayat Cafe, popularly known as Soto Pabo, won the hearts of many Bruneians with their award-winning specialty – the Soto Special Pabo – a hearty meal of beef broth and spices served with noodles and fragrant toppings. Along with the soto, customers’ top picks include their ambuyat set and ‘Pabo Shellout’ seafood set, making the riverside restaurant a haven for all types of local cuisine. With the iconic Kampong Ayer and the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge in the backdrop, it’s the perfect spot for diners to gather and enjoy a heart-warming bowl of soto while witnessing the loveliest of Brunei’s sunsets.

Opening hours
Monday
7am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
7am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
7am - 10:30pm
Thursday
7am - 10:30pm
Friday
7am - 12pm
2pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
7am - 10:30pm
Sunday
7am - 10:30pm
Location
Simpang 228, Kg Pintu Malim, Bandar Seri Begawan.
  • Card payment accepted
  • Baby chair available
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Public Bus
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Please note that the service runs from 6am until 8pm.
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