National Geographic Traveller UK April 2020

Exotic eats
To truly experience Kuching culture is to
taste its cuisine, and there’s no better way
to begin than with a Sarawak laksa. Chong
Choon Cafe serves the best version of this
prawn-based noodle soup. Arrive by noon
before it sells out. Abell Road, 93100
Stomach satisied, it’s time to quench
your thirst with a bright green, antioxidant-
packed tropical kedondong juice. Try it at
Lau Ya Keng Food Court, near Kuching
waterfront while gazing at the food stalls.
19 Carpenter St, 93000
Now for dessert. Kek lapis is a brightly
coloured Sarawak layer cake that make
an appearance on special occasions. Try it
fresh from the oven with a cofee at Dayang
Salhah. 40, Kampung Gersik
For a little market culture, Medan Niaga
Satok Market is an essential stop for its
colourful fruit and veg stalls and snacks of
all descriptions. Kuching North City Hall
Spend a good while meandering through
the well-preserved narrow streets of the city
centre before working up your appetite for
kolo mee, a local favourite of egg noodles
and barbecued char siew pork. Try it at
the popular Noodle Descendents, but be
prepared to wait. 188 Padungan Road
Head outside of Kuching to Siniawan
Night Market from Friday to Sunday for
pitcher plant rice and other traditional
Chinese, Malay and Dayak treats. With
Chinese lanterns everywhere and streets
lined with old wooden townhouses, it’s a
lively and beautiful place to while the night
away. Siniawan, 94000 Bau

INSIDER TIP

In the lead up to the Rainforest World

Music Festival, on 4 July Kuching will

host an evening of culture, food, eclectic

music and jungle vibes at the RWMF

City Stage at the Kuching Amphitheatre.

A local DJ, meanwhile, will show of his

skills at DJ in the City at Junk on 9 July.

Coincide a visit with the Rainforest World Music
Festival, which takes place from 10-12 July 2020.
It’s held in the grounds of Sarawak Cultural Village,
a living museum less than an hour’s drive north of
Kuching. For tickets go to rwmf.net

Essentials

PARTNER CONTENT FOR SARAWAK TOURISM

To ind out more, visit sarawaktourism.com