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The old Chia Heng Restaurant used to be an institution in Kuching. The restaurant was originally located at Carpenter Street, and it was one of the most highly regarded and popular Chinese restaurant in town. I remember my grand father used to bring (read full article)
A I mentioned in my previous post, the Orchid Garden Coffeehouse at Kuching Holiday Inn (now Grand Margherita) used to be an institution in Kuching. It was so popular, the place would be packed even to the late hours at night. People would be drinkin (read full article)
The first International hotel in Kuching was the Holiday Inn. It occupied a building which was purpose-built for it next to the riverbank. Being the first International standard hotel in town, many Kuchingites have fond memories of the establishment, (read full article)
Despite what the TV food progammes say, trying to juggle a job and cooking dinner at home is no easy feat. That is why more and more people are eating out, even in Kuching. Its not really a good thing, but that's a fact of modern life. So, it is alwa (read full article)
The Chinese Communities in Malaysia are very adamant about keeping their culture alive, and those in Sarawak are no exception. Chinese New Year is the biggest celebration of the year, and no expenses are spared to make it a memorable and joyous occas (read full article)
Tune Hotel is a good example of a budget hotel done right. It is no-frills but not cheap and sleazy. The locations are usually impeccable, and you get from the front desk to your room in a few minutes. I've stayed at the Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur (a (read full article)
Kuching Hilton was the first 5 star International hotel in Kuching, and to date it remains the standard by which others are measured. The rooms facing the Sarawak River also have the best views in Kuching, and it is great waking up to see the idyllic (read full article)
Do you feel a sense of deja vu ? Haven't I just posted on this place recently ? Well this one is actually Ipoh Town Kopitiam - not to be confused with Old Town White Coffee which is a different chain. Ipoh Town actually ventured into Kuching earlier, (read full article)
I haven't been to The Spring Food Bazaar a lot as I was never quite impressed with the food selections there. Last week I was invited by fellow blogger Irene (sweetsurrender.99.com.my) for lunch at Nonya - one of the bigger outlets at the Food Bazaar (read full article)
Another very good restaurant in Mukah is the Riverside Seafood Restaurant. Located along the Mukah River, just 10 min from the town centre is this quaint little restaurant in a single-storey kampung house. The owners have made some attempts at decora (read full article)
I always enjoy a visit to Mukah. It is a very small town, yet not lacking in modern amenities. Time slows down here, you can relax and forget about all your worries. Another great thing is the food - it is surprisingly good. There are not many restau (read full article)
On a recent business trip to Mukah, the weather was excellent. I whipped out my LX3 and started taking some shots. The great thing about flying in Twin Otters is the view, as they fly low - great for taking pictures. The bad thing is there is no air- (read full article)
For a very long time Kuchingites have been longing for a proper shopping centre - like the ones in KL. That wish was finally fulfilled with the opening of The Spring in January 2008. It remains the largest shopping mall in Sarawak, with a floor area (read full article)
Besides The Pullman, the other international hotel to open in Kuching recently is Sheraton Four Points. Actually Four Points was opened about 5 months earlier then Pullman, even though it had started construction much later. Granted, it is not as tal (read full article)
It has taken a long time, but Kuching is finally coming up to speed on developing interesting alternatives to standard hotel accommodation. You've seen Basaga Residences in my previous post, now I am introducing another nicely done boutique hotel whi (read full article)
Old Town White Coffee, Ipoh Town White Coffee, Old Time Kopitiam, Uncle Lim, etc. - in the past few years these fast service restaurants have been cropping up all over Malaysia, riding on the mass nostalgia for comfort food especially from Ipoh - th (read full article)
The Freemasons used to be a secret society and all its members and proceedings were kept in strict secrecy. Nowadays it is more of a gentleman's club, but still members don't go around trumpeting their affiliation. People still wonder what goes on be (read full article)
Rock Road Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest specialty seafood restaurants in Kuching. It was also one of the first to feature live seafood in tanks. Located at Rock Road - hence the name, the restaurant has gone through its ups and downs in the (read full article)
We had another special dinner at The Junk Restaurant in December last year, and as on the previous occasions this was another great dinner experience. Basically we gave George the Chef/ Owner a fixed budget of RM 100 per person and leave the rest in (read full article)
From appearances alone, you probably won't give this place a second look. Some people may even be put off by the basic and somewhat tatty ambiance. However in this case I would have to advise you to not judge the book by the cover. For this place is (read full article)
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