Food
Ethnic eats
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trip to the Land of the Hornbills is not complete without a sampling of its ethnic eats. And with so many different ethnic groups living together harmoniously as Sarawakians, you can also expect many different variations of dishes that will take you on a journey to discover unique ethnic Sarawakian flavours. For authentic ethnic food, a trip to the deeper reaches of the State is highly recommended. But if you’re just on a short trip, these hotspots for ethnic food in the city are great alternatives for the gastronomically curious. 5% BT D pr isco iv u ile nt ge w ca ith rd
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Summit Café
What’s unique here is that almost everything is served with Orang Ulu wrapped rice known as nuba’ laya. It’s soft mashed local rice (Bario rice would be best) wrapped in isip or itip leaf while still piping hot. The heat will help bring out the aromatics from the leaf and infuse it into the rice at it cools down. At Summit Café, this rice dish can be enjoyed with different kinds of Kelabit dishes available. Try their labo senutuk (wild boar) or wok-fried pounded tapioca leaves among many other things.
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Lot 1245, Centre Point Commercial Centre, Jalan Melayu, Miri Opens 7am to 4pm daily except Sunday T: +6019 885 3920
Lepau
With a name that translates as farm hut in the Kayan language, Lepau is one of Kuching’s topmost visited restaurants for ethnic food. Kayan cuisine is the highlight here, although the restaurant generally serves Halal Orang Ulu and Dayak food. Every dish is cooked with love and a passion for sharing their traditional cuisine with their customers that come from near and far. Midin, paku and tempoyak are among unique offerings here. Their tapai ice cream, made from fermented rice cake or tapai, is a unique dessert to end your meal with. Winner of the “Best Innovative Ethnic Restaurant Awards” at the 20th Malaysia Tourism Award in 2018, Lepau is a must-visit.
Persiaran Ban Hock, Kuching Opens 10.30am to 2.00pm & 5.30pm to 11pm daily except Sunday T: +6012 884 5383 58 | BorneoTalkOct-Dec2019
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Mummy Patz Dayak Café
Formerly known as Patz Dayak Home Cook Special, this popular Dayak food joint has been serving mouth-watering Dayak food since 2011. Expect authentic Dayak delicacies that will have you coming back for more, prepared using fresh ingredients from local markets selling jungle produce around Kuching city. You cannot come here and not try the signature Iban dish manok pansuh, babi pansuh and udang pansuh (chicken, pork or shrimp cooked in bamboo, Iban style). Their pork curry is exceptionally delicious!
No. 80, Uni Central Commercial Centre, Kuching Opens 8.30am to 10.30pm daily except Sunday T: +6016 864 4763 E: mummypatzdayakcafe@gmail.com
