Kuching is the capital of Sarawak and it has a diverse range of cuisine on offer.
As a town that is home to so many cultures and peoples, you can expect to taste some of the best food Sarawak can offer here.
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Kuching, these places are worth a visit. They feature a mixture of dishes with indigenous Sarawakian, Chinese and Malay influences.
Here are some restaurants in Kuching to start you off:
Lepau
Lepau is a restaurant in Kuching selling Dayak and Orang Ulu food, and therefore a great place to visit if you want a taste of ethnic Sarawakian dishes.
Here, visitors usually order rice and dishes, making it perfect for family meals.
The rice here is steamed Bario rice, served in a leaf wrapping, which is something you don’t often see.
Some of the most popular dishes to accompany your rice here include Ayam Pansuh, which is chicken cooked in the hollow part of bamboo.
There’s also Kacangma chicken cooked with Sarawak Ginger and Umai, a raw fish salad.
Additionally, they also have dishes that more rare and exclusive on a seasonal basis, such as Kasam Ikan which is a fermented fish dish.
Address: 99, Jalan Ban Hock, Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Contact no.: 012-884 5383
Website: lepau-restaurant.business.site/
Facebook page: Lepau Restaurant
Instagram page: lepaurestaurant
Opening hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 11:00am – 2:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 10:00p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
Bla Bla Bla Restaurant
Bla Bla Bla happens to be one of the most highly recommended eateries in Kuching.
They serve Chinese fusion dishes, and visitors rave about their food. Additionally, some of their menu highlights are their Mango Duck and Cashewnut Prawns.
This is also a good place for you to try Midin or Sarawakian Fern shoots.
Here, Midin can be served stir fried with Shrimp Paste, Garlic or Red Wine. Alternatively, you can have it as a salad too.
The restaurant is decorated in a Balinese theme, which makes it great for family photos and for your children to explore.
There’s even a pond on site with stone steps that’s exquisitely beautiful.
Address: 27, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Contact no.: 082-233 944
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Mondays, 6:00p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Feast & Furious
Feast & Furious is a cars and bikes themed restaurant that’s great for couples and families.
Racing bikes, helmets, and even entire cars can be found all over the restaurant. The many decorations here will keep your children entertained throughout.
The Sarawak Laksa here comes highly recommended, as is the Cantonese Kway Teow.
Visitors have said that you shouldn’t order too much as the portions are pretty generous.
Overall, everyone loves the ambiance at Feast & Furious as they play soft jazz in the background to create a fully relaxing atmosphere.
Address: Lot 244, Ground Floor, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Contact no.: 017-663 3992
Facebook page: Feast & Furious Café
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Mondays, 11:00am – 10:00 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
James Brooke Bistro & Café
James Brooke Bistro is named after the first White Rajah of Sarawak.
They offer traditional Sarawak fare as well as western food. This is what makes it really attractive if you’re dining here as a family.
There’s just something for everyone.
Those who can take spicy food will love their Wild Borneo Laksa, which is a dry version of the usually soupy Sarawak Laksa.
Their beef and chicken satays with nasi impit (rice cakes) are also quite popular.
Apart from local food, the menu also features western favourites like their Brooke Family Grilled Chicken, Fish & Chips, and Beef Stroganoff.
Address: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Contact no.: 082-412 210
Facebook page: James Brooke Bistro & Café
Instagram page: jamesbrookebistrocafe
Opening hours: Daily, 9:00am -11:30 p.m.
Chong Choon Café
This busy breakfast place is a hawker centre restaurant in Kuching with several stalls and a semi-open dining arrangement.
The adults flock here daily for what is arguably one of Kuching’s best Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee.
Laksa is prepared fresh here daily. Therefore, this noodle dish with some of the largest and juiciest prawns is something you can’t miss.
On the other hand, your kids will love the thick toast stall which serves toasts with various toppings.
You can choose from Peanut Butter with Chocolate, Honey Butter, Butter Cheese and much more.
Address: 275, Jalan Chan Chin Ann, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Contact no.: 012-857 1811
Facebook page: Chong Choon Cafe 泉春茶室
Opening hours: Wednesdays to Mondays, 6:30am – 12:00 p.m.
Eat Your Way Around Restaurants in Kuching
You know, they say that the best way to get to know a city is to eat your way around it.
Additionally, some of the best food in Kuching is street food.
Therefore, do sniff your way around casual dining places here and you’ll discover many a hidden restaurant in Kuching!
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