KCH Day 6 │ Going Home!

Kuching Day 6!

It was our final day in Kuching. We were flying home on Malaysia Airlines MH2545 at 6:00pm. We woke up and headed out to a laundromat to wash our bedsheets and covers, since the Airbnb would be the “control centre” for Brendan’s debate team over the weekend. He would fly back to Kuala Lumpur on Monday after his tournament.

We drove around for a bit before settling on myDobi at Queen’s Court. Once the laundry was in, we tried to get breakfast at Little Skill, but it was full. After wandering around and finding nothing else, we returned to Little Skill when a table opened up.

We both ordered Mee Pok Kolo Mee, and with drinks, our final Sarawakian breakfast came to RM43.95 (≈ USD10/EUR9).

Packing Up

We returned to the Airbnb, where the debate tournament was in full swing. We retreated to our room, organised our luggage, and took a shower.

We said goodbye to Brendan and drove to Kuching Airport, where Awang Amirul was waiting to collect the rental car. We were worried about our luggage weight — especially Brendan’s big red bag — and true enough, we exceeded the limit by 8 kg. We had to pay RM301.00 (≈ USD68/EUR64) for the excess.

With three hours to spare, we settled at Starbucks for drinks. Later, we entered the departure hall, cleared Immigration, and waited patiently at Gate 4.

Leaving Kuching

Time really did fly. We had an action packed five days in Kuching, and we were sad to leave — though comforted by the fact that we would return next year for Brendan’s convocation. To mark the trip, we put together a short montage of our favourite moments.

We boarded MH2545 at 5:15pm, and after a slight delay, took off an hour later. The flight was smooth, with only a small delay in landing due to traffic congestion at KLIA.

We touched down at 8:00pm. After taxiing, we were directed to Carousel K, quite a distance away. We were glad to see the shops along the long walkway alive again, unlike last year when everything was closed.

We collected our very heavy bags and debated whether to take the ERL or a Grab. In the end, we chose the comfort of a six seater Grab.

We reached home at 10:30pm and began the long task of unpacking the two mammoth bags — already dreaming of our next trip to Kuching.

Signing Off

With that, we end this series of Kuching vlogs.

Stay tuned as we explore Kuala Lumpur in the coming weekends and show you the full glory of its public transportation!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Little Skill - https://goo.gl/maps/pEm4XzKMfmWibC4L9
myDobi King Center - https://goo.gl/maps/7oNzFnp2Lofhw6it8
Kuching International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/8ei2VZArmivJHuwR6
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/YzCAt7GGta382YKk7

Kuching Day 5 │ Jong Hua Kopitiam • Mita Cake House • Unihaus

Kuching Day 5!

It was our penultimate day in Kuching, and with nothing planned, we walked out of the Airbnb toward a row of shop houses. Brendan decided to sleep in and skipped our morning wander.

We strolled for a bit before choosing Thian Fock Café. After days of Kolo Mee, we wanted something different, so we ordered toast with half boiled eggs. It took a while for the eggs to be ready, and with drinks, breakfast came to RM16.00 (≈ USD4/EUR3).

We walked back to the Airbnb, and I spent the rest of the morning on an office call.

Lunchtime Errands

My meeting ended at 12:30pm, and we drove toward Jalan Satok in search of the famous butter cheese cake at Mita Cake House. Unfortunately, it was sold out.

We continued walking along the shop houses and eventually stopped at Jong Hua Kopitiam for lunch. After browsing the stalls, we ordered:

• Sarawak Laksa — RM8.00
• Beef Noodles (Kueh Teow) — RM6.00
• Chicken Rice (packed for Brendan) — RM9.00
• Wheat Grass drinks — RM5.10

Lunch came to RM28.10 (≈ USD/EUR6).

Afterward, we drove around and finally found the butter cheese cake at Mita Cake House, Eastmoore Centre. With that mission complete, we returned to the Airbnb to begin packing for our flight home tomorrow.

A Surprise Car Swap

In the evening, our car rental guy Awang Amirul called to say he had mixed up the rental dates. The car we were using had also been promised to another renter, so he needed to collect it.

In exchange, he handed us the keys to a Toyota Camry to use until tomorrow — quite an upgrade!

As night fell, we drove the replacement car to UNIMAS to pick up Ashley from Cempaka Residential College and take her out for dinner. We headed toward the area near Aiman Mall.

Dinner at Unihaus

We were craving western food and wanted to try GBS Hanbāgā, but it seemed closed, possibly for good. Brendan suggested Unihaus, so off we went.

We found a table, then quickly moved to a larger one when it became available. After browsing the menu, we ordered:

• Beef Cheezy Fries
• Chicken Chop
• Lamb Chop
• Nasi Goreng Daging
• Nasi Goreng Seafood
• Green Ice Tea
• Iced Teh C Special
• Ribena Sprite Longan (2 glasses)

Dinner came to RM76.00 (≈ USD17/EUR16).

We enjoyed our time at Unihaus and got to know Ashley a little better. After an hour, we drove her back to Cempaka Residential College before returning to the Airbnb.

Tomorrow…

Tomorrow, we’ll be leaving on a jet plane. Stay tuned for our final day in Kuching!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Thian Fock Cafe - https://goo.gl/maps/WA3oWXxXLq1Lxtbg6
Mita Cake House (Tabuan Baru) - https://goo.gl/maps/92VbyjVbNrFKyquF7
Jong Hua Kopitiam - https://goo.gl/maps/JXwz2DxNJGQu7Zox7
Mita Cake House (Jalan Tun Jugah) - https://goo.gl/maps/wfaL5Tddso6or2FbA
Unihaus - https://goo.gl/maps/e3G74prkfUHzyhxN9

KCH Day 4 │ An Evening in UNIMAS

UNIMAS!

Brendan enrolled at the University of Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS) in September 2019 to pursue his Bachelor of Arts in English for Global Communication (Hons.). That was when we first began getting to know this quiet suburb of Kuching — a district in its own right, though often overlooked by visitors.

Early Memories at Cempaka

Brendan was assigned to Cempaka Residential College. During his first week, the Minggu Aluan Pelajar (students’ welcoming week), he and two teammates won the inter college English debating tournament, bringing early pride to Cempaka.

He returned home for his semester break in March 2020 — and that was when the pandemic hit. For the next four semesters, or two full years, he attended classes remotely from our home in Kuala Lumpur.

Returning to Campus

Last November, he was asked to return for face to face classes. Unfortunately, Cempaka College refused to offer him a room. We know why, but we will leave it at that.

With no other choice, we placed him at Dahlia Residential College, a paid accommodation, for the rest of his seventh semester.

A few days ago was his final day at Dahlia, which was why we flew to Kuching — to help him move out and to revisit the campus that had shaped so much of his university life.

One of Our Last Visits

Apart from his convocation next year, this would likely be one of our last visits to UNIMAS. Despite the unpleasant experience with Cempaka, Brendan still had many fond memories here — friendships, lecturers, late night walks, and the quiet charm of the campus.

So we decided to take a slow drive around UNIMAS, passing through the places he knew best, and taking a walk along the paths he frequented over the years.

A Campus Close to Our Hearts

UNIMAS may not be widely known outside Sarawak, but it has been a meaningful part of our lives for the past four years. We hope you enjoy the video — whether or not you are, or once were, a student of UNIMAS.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
UNIMAS - https://goo.gl/maps/GUTPcimXJgtFWthj8
Student Pavilion - https://goo.gl/maps/XZgp5L9JD4RjkLNF8
Jambatan Cinta - https://goo.gl/maps/szNWSy5FgGXhnhU28

KCH Day 4 │ Muara Tebas • UNIMAS • Siang Siang

Kuching Day 4!

During our previous trip to Kuching, we drove toward Bako and stumbled upon a riverside seafood restaurant on stilts. It was closed then, so this time we made it a point to visit Muara Tebas Seafood for lunch.

Often described as “a little gem only the knowledgeable few know about”, we were excited to finally try it.

Morning Errands

We left at 10am, but first went searching for a padlock for Brendan’s luggage, which was to be shipped back to Kuala Lumpur. With that done, we drove to Nizaf Movers at Jalan Keruing.

Unfortunately, they only handled bulk shipping — a flat RM250 per pallet, regardless of weight. Since that didn’t suit us, we postponed the search and continued driving toward Bako.

Lunch at Muara Tebas Seafood

Half an hour later, we reached the restaurant — and were immediately approached by a local thug demanding RM5.00 for parking. Rather than create a scene, we quietly paid and moved on.

Inside, the view of the Sarawak River was stunning. We browsed the menu and ordered:

• Deep Fried Ikan Mancung (Indian Threadfin)
• Cangkuk Manis
• Deer Meat in Soy Sauce
• Chicken in Soy Sauce
• Oyster Omelette
• Plain Omelette
• 3 servings of Rice
• Several rounds of drinks

Our riverside feast came to RM172.80 (≈ USD39/EUR37). The novelty fish alone cost RM70, so the total was expected.

The Shipping Mission Continues

After lunch, we resumed our search for a shipping company.

Nizaf Movers suggested Microlink Express, so we keyed it into Waze — which led us instead to TJ Pacific, a place that appeared closed.

We then tried the second suggestion, CTSI, which Waze interpreted as K.C Logistics. Half an hour later, we arrived — and thankfully, they accepted Brendan’s single luggage bag.

The rate was RM5.50 per kg, and since the bag weighed 20.25 kg, the estimated cost was RM111.40 — less than half of Nizaf’s flat rate. Payment would only be required upon delivery in Kuala Lumpur.

Mission accomplished.

A Quiet Afternoon

We returned to the Airbnb, where I spent the afternoon organising and editing footage from the past few days.

In the evening, we took a leisurely drive to UNIMAS. We switched from hyperlapse to normal mode and dropped Brendan off at Cempaka College, then continued driving around the campus before parking at the Student Pavilion for a stroll along the Jambatan Cinta (Bridge of Love).

Dinner at Siang Siang Corner

For dinner, we went to Siang Siang Corner, the very first food court we visited when we came to Kota Samarahan in 2019. It felt fitting to spend our last evening here.

Time had not been kind to the place — only a few stalls remained open.

• Cat ordered Fried Beehoon
• I had Rice with Fried Chicken
• We shared two sets of chicken wings
• Plus drinks

Dinner came to RM26.60 (≈ USD/EUR6).

We then drove back to the Airbnb.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow is our penultimate day in Kuching, and with nothing planned, we’ll be playing it by ear.

Stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Nizaf Movers - https://goo.gl/maps/cropddg9C6RUCdVU6
Muara Tebas Seafood 青山岩海鲜 - https://goo.gl/maps/v4jVhpgiRnXPP4vG8
K.C. Logistics - https://goo.gl/maps/XeSmw72a2jpJhk1x6
UNIMAS - https://goo.gl/maps/GUTPcimXJgtFWthj8
Siang Siang Corner - https://goo.gl/maps/epkQPUgT1cC1stbi8

KCH Day 1 │ EPIC Sarawak Cultural Village

Kuching Day 3!

Today was the day we finally visited the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). We had tried to book tickets during our previous trip but failed. This time, we secured the 1 Day Admission with Lunch for RM117.00 ( ≈ USD29/EUR25) each, booked a month in advance.

We were especially excited for the Cultural Show, where SCV’s award winning dancers and musicians perform traditional dances from Sarawak’s many ethnic groups. Our goal was to catch the 11:30am show.

Journey to Mount Santubong

We woke up at 7:00am, had breakfast near the Airbnb, and started our drive at 8:30am toward Mount Santubong. After 45 minutes, we arrived at SCV and parked the rental car.

We showed our payment slip at the counter and received our tickets and stickers. It felt surreal — SCV had been on our bucket list for years.

Exploring the Traditional Houses

We began our walk with the Rumah Cina (Chinese House), followed by the Rumah Melayu (Malay House). As we continued, each house grew larger and more impressive:

• Melanau House
• Orang Ulu House
• Bidayuh House
• Iban Longhouse

We hoped our footage captured even a fraction of their beauty.

At the entrance, I requested a new sticker after mine fell off. Then we walked to the Budaya Restaurant to rest while waiting for the Cultural Show. The theatre doors opened at 11:15am, and we entered with excitement.

The Cultural Show

The performance lived up to every bit of its reputation — colourful costumes, graceful movements, and powerful music. We only included short snippets in our video because this is a show you truly need to experience in person.

Ticket Prices:

• 1 Day Admission: RM85 (≈ USD21/EUR18 adult), RM55 (≈ USD14/EUR12 child)
• 1 Day Admission with Lunch: RM117 (≈ USD29/EUR25 adult), RM80 (≈ USD20/EUR17 child)

We chose the lunch package and were glad we did.

Lunch at Budaya Restaurant

Our meal included:

• Steamed Rice
• Manok Pansoh (Chicken cooked in bamboo)
• Ikan Asam Pedas
• Bandong Tutok (Mashed tapioca leaves)
• Labu Masak Lemak (Pumpkin in coconut milk)
• Paku Belacan (Wild fern with prawn paste)
• Sirap Selasih (Basil syrup drink)
• Local fruits

It was a wonderful introduction to local flavours, and we highly recommend choosing the lunch option.

A Quiet Afternoon

After lunch, we walked back to the car and drove to the Airbnb. We spent the rest of the day indoors and later stepped out briefly to get dinner off camera.

Tomorrow will be a busy day as we search for the cheapest way to ship Brendan’s belongings back to Kuala Lumpur.

Stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Thian Fock Cafe - https://goo.gl/maps/4kVcZLZEpDa2zRom8
Sarawak Cultural Village - https://goo.gl/maps/pVyzA9NS8jWCcSdq9
Restaurant Budaya - https://goo.gl/maps/6rKMGZ4a5YgPnhTp6

KCH Day 2 │ Kenyalang Park • Makansari • Kuching Waterfront • Langkau Arau

Kuching Day 2!

We woke up, took a shower, and headed out to the Kenyalang Food Centre for breakfast. Brendan was exhausted from his debate tournament and decided to rest.

Not many stalls were open, but thankfully the noodle stall was. I ordered the “black” Kolo Mee, while Cat tried the “white” Kolo Mee. With drinks, our first Sarawakian breakfast cost only RM11.50 (≈ USD3/EUR2) — the noodles were just RM4.00 each.

After breakfast, we took a slow stroll through the Kenyalang Park Market, enjoying the sights and sounds, before stopping at Everwin Supermarket for some provisions. We walked back to the Airbnb, where I spent the morning on an office call.

Midday Errands

At lunchtime, we drove to UNIMAS to drop off souvenirs for Brendan’s favourite lecturers. Then we stopped by Dahlia College to collect a shoehorn before heading to Aiman Mall. We sent the rental car for a wash and walked over to Makansari Street Food for lunch.

We browsed the stalls and settled on several Dayak dishes:

• Pork Curry with Rice — RM10.00
• Crispy Pork — RM12.00
• Mixed Pork Soup — RM12.00
• Cangkuk Manis (Sweet Leaf) — RM12.00
• Rice (2 servings) — RM1.00 each
• Special Iced Milk Tea (3 glasses) — RM3.50 each

Our delicious Dayak lunch came to RM59.50 (≈ USD/EUR13).

We picked up the car and returned to the Airbnb, where I had another office call for the afternoon.

Evening at Kuching Waterfront

At 6pm, we headed out again and hailed a Grab to Kuching Waterfront for RM10.00 (≈ USD/EUR2). We hoped to catch the river cruise, but we narrowly missed it — it only runs once a day at 5:30pm.

Unfazed, we began an impromptu walk along the river until we reached Burger Station, where we booked another Grab for RM18.00 (≈ USD/EUR4) to our dinner spot.

Smokehouse Supper

Twenty minutes later, we arrived at Langkau Arau Rumah Asap Dayak Stutong — quite a mouthful, but basically another Dayak smokehouse (our weakness, along with seafood).

With no idea what to order, we kept adding dishes to the list:

• Fried Cangkuk Manis — RM12.00
• Medium Barbecue Set — RM28.00
• Butter Pork Rice — RM9.00
• Lemon Wheat Grass (3 glasses) — RM11.50
• Grilled Crispy Pork — RM25.00
• Nasi Goreng (mystery version) — RM11.50
• Coca Cola (3 cans) — RM7.50

Our smoky supper came to RM104.50 — a little pricey, but with pork prices rising, not surprising. Maybe we should stick to seafood next time.

Wrapping Up

We hailed a Grab back to the Airbnb for RM8.00 (≈ USD/EUR2) and aimed for an early night. Tomorrow, we head north in search of a cultural village.

Stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Kenyalang Food Center - https://goo.gl/maps/Y9eHCx2uTTU2Jz7i6
Faculty of Language and Communication

- https://goo.gl/maps/9EhvZLK4qBHY7p1n6
Dahlia College, UNIMAS - https://goo.gl/maps/jn9yvFM25WsV1WyaA
Makansari Food Street - https://goo.gl/maps/2fu15X4Zzos3Zx8bA
Aiman Mall - https://goo.gl/maps/Fw7VszAkvpDqYXor7
Kuching Waterfront - https://goo.gl/maps/UaeyhDp9eqiiEokx5
Langkau Arau Rumah Asap Dayak Stutong

- https://goo.gl/maps/uPYn6rtWFrdWrg6r6

KCH Day 1 │ MH2520 • UNIMAS • Premier Food Republic

Kuching Day 1!

Brendan enrolled at the University of Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS) in September 2019 to pursue his Bachelor of Arts in English for Global Communication (Hons.). He recently completed his seventh and second last semester.

On 19 February, he moved out of his residential college and would soon return home to Kuala Lumpur for his internship. With that in mind, we made plans to fly to Kuching.

Early Morning Journey

We woke up at 5:30am and left home at 6:15am. We hailed a 6 seater Grab to KL Sentral for RM16.00 (≈ USD4/EUR3), then rode the ERL to KLIA for RM55.00 each (≈ USD/EUR12).

We arrived at 7:30am, checked in our luggage, collected our boarding passes, and went looking for breakfast.

We first considered the “Noodles” stall, but Cat spotted Taco Bell, so we went there instead.

• Quesadilla + Fries
• Shredded Chicken Nacho Set

Total: RM46.20 (≈ USD/EUR10).

We spent the next hour people watching before entering the domestic departure gates. Our flight, MH2520, was departing from Gate B10 close to 11am.

Flying to Kuching

We boarded at 10:45am, and the plane took off at 11:20am. The flight lasted about 1.5 hours, with some turbulence over the South China Sea.

MH2520 landed at 12:45pm. After clearing Customs & Immigration, we collected our luggage from Carousel D and met our regular car rental guy, Awang Amirul, outside the airport. He handed us the keys to a blue Perodua Bezza. (He offers great rates — here's his link https://bit.ly/3IlMUIA)

We mounted the DJI Action 3 on the windscreen and drove to UNIMAS.

Picking Up Brendan

We reached Dahlia College about 30 minutes later. Brendan was waiting, and after hugs and kisses, we loaded his belongings into the car.

Next, we drove to our Airbnb in Kenyalang Park. We plan to review the home once we get the owner’s permission.

After a quick shower, we returned to Dahlia College to collect the remaining items.

Errands and Dinner

We then drove to Aiman Mall to run a few errands. Since I was a little hungry, we stopped at a café for drinks.

Later, we headed to Cempaka College before driving to Premier Food Republic in Tabuan Jaya — a large and lively food court.

Our orders:

• Bak Kut Teh — RM11.00
• Laksa Sarawak — RM8.00
• Minced Pork Noodles — RM8.00
• Beef Noodles — RM8.00
• Drinks — RM11.20

Total: RM46.20 (≈ USD/EUR10) — the same amount we spent on breakfast at Taco Bell!

After dinner, we sent Ashley back to Cempaka College and returned to our Airbnb to rest.

More Tomorrow

Apart from an office call in the morning, we had nothing planned — so please stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/YzCAt7GGta382YKk7
Kuching International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/8ei2VZArmivJHuwR6
The CountryMan, Terrace House - https://goo.gl/maps/ASdsS7d7Qqo718vs8
Dahlia College, UNIMAS - https://goo.gl/maps/jn9yvFM25WsV1WyaA
Cempaka College - https://goo.gl/maps/A9BMmesQfTGzToU19
Premier Food Republic - https://goo.gl/maps/dBE1dUqpPKUWTyos7

Saturday Stroll │ Nova Chiropractic • Suria KLCC • Lot 10

Let’s Manipulate Some Joints!

Ever since our Penang trip, I had been meaning to seek chiropractic help, but only recently got around to it. Off camera, I visited Nova Chiropractic on Monday, and after consulting with Dr Chin, he sent me to Sunway Medical Centre Velocity for X rays of my lower back and neck.

We returned on Wednesday (also off camera), and he confirmed what I suspected — a slipped disc at L4 & L5. He performed adjustments on my lower back and neck, which gave immediate relief and noticeably better mobility.

Third Appointment

My third appointment was at 10am, so we left our condo bright and early and hopped on a Rapid KL Bus #300 for only RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20) to Corus Hotel. We crossed the overhead bridge and stopped at a tiny mamak stall for breakfast.

We each had a packet of Nasi Lemak, Cat ordered Iced Milk Tea, and I had a hot Nescafe Tarik. Breakfast came to just RM9.20 (≈ USD/EUR2).

We then walked to Wisma MCA and into Nova Chiropractic, where Dr Chin was waiting. I underwent another round of adjustments. He was pleased with my progress and hoped to see me regularly in the coming weeks.

Since I would be returning often, we signed up for a 10 session package that came with a 10% discount.

A Little Retail Therapy

We set our next appointment and walked out onto Jalan Ampang, heading toward Suria KLCC. Cat wanted to look for a blouse she had bought at Marks & Spencer in Gurney Paragon Mall during our Penang trip — but sadly, it wasn’t available here.

We then hopped on a free GOKL Green Line bus to Bukit Bintang, got off, and walked to Lot 10. After a quick washroom stop (RM0.50), we headed down to the Hutong Food Court.

We browsed for a bit and settled on Penang Famous Fried Koay Teow, ordering:

• Curry Mee (Yellow Noodles)
• Duck Egg Fried Kueh Teow
• 2 Iced Herbal Teas

Lunch attracted service tax and came to RM42.60 (≈ USD10/EUR9).

We then stopped by the bakery on the same floor and picked up a bagful of pastries for RM39.30 (≈ USD9/EUR8) — dinner sorted.

Heading Home

We walked out of Lot 10, crossed the mini Shibuya crossing at Jalan Bukit Bintang, and waited at the bus stop. Soon, a free GOKL Blue Line bus arrived and took us back to our usual stop along Jalan Munshi Abdullah.

Nothing planned for next week — and we’re already looking forward to our flight to Kuching the following Monday.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Nova Chiropractic - https://goo.gl/maps/CFK7w2RgotjAWK8p9
Suria KLCC - https://goo.gl/maps/6cRRUrGVKsJp6ypC9
MARKS & SPENCER Suria KLCC Store - https://goo.gl/maps/xRwg7xo23ErjbagC9
Lot 10 - https://goo.gl/maps/WTfWE2UAwqrh1hhT9
Hutong Food Court - https://goo.gl/maps/TS5q12hd2Ft86wfb8
Penang Famous Fried Koay Teow - https://goo.gl/maps/3F58BvA7FUhBVAj96

FT Day Walkabout │ Mechimakali • Petaling Street

It’s Federal Territory Day!

Federal Territory Day is celebrated every 1 February to mark the formation of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in 1974. Today, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan enjoy a public holiday, while the rest of Malaysia carries on as usual.

Since we had the day off, we took the opportunity to visit a friend who had recently moved his eatery.

Visiting Old Friends

Dipendra and Rabitha once ran Hamro Nepali Restaurant at Medan Pasar, but rising rent forced them to close. After some time away, they finally reopened under a new name — Mechimakali Restaurant.

We wanted to support them, so we left our condo late morning and began our walk along Jalan Munshi Abdullah, heading south. We continued onto Jalan Melaka, passed Masjid Jamek LRT Station, crossed Jalan Tun Perak, and walked along Jalan Benteng.

We paused briefly at the Old Market Square Clock Tower, where their old restaurant once stood, before continuing across Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin and turning onto Jalan Tun H S Lee. Soon, we arrived at Mechimakali Restaurant.

Lunch at Mechimakali

We caught up with Dipendra and Rabitha before ordering:

• Chicken Kanna Set — RM20.00
• Lamb Kanna Set — RM25.00
• Momo (dumplings) — RM15.00
• Coca Cola — RM3.00

Total: RM63.00 (≈ USD15/EUR14). A little pricey, but novelty cuisines often come with a premium.

We wished them all the best with their new venture and continued our walk.

Chinatown Walkabout

We headed back toward Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, crossed Jalan Yap Ah Loy, and turned onto Lebuh Pudu. From there, we continued to Jalan Petaling.

We crossed Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok and passed under the iconic Chinatown archway. The last time we were here, the area was quiet — today it was bustling. We walked to the end of Jalan Petaling, turned right onto Jalan Sultan, then right again onto Jalan Hang Kasturi.

We crossed over and took the escalator up to Pasar Seni LRT Station, where we boarded a Kelana Jaya Line train to Wangsa Maju. The fare was RM3.20 (≈ USD/EUR0.70).

Buses, Errands, and the Journey Home

At Wangsa Maju, we crossed the pedestrian bridge and caught a Rapid KL Bus #250 to SOGO Kuala Lumpur for RM1.70 (≈ USD/EUR0.40).

From SOGO, we walked toward home but made a few stops:

• LuLu Hypermarket for a loaf of bread
• A murukku stall where I bought several packets of nuts for RM10.00 each
• Haniffa Department Store, where Cat picked up a butane gas lighter refill

We then headed home, satisfied that we had easily met our 7,000 step daily quota.

Looking Ahead

We have nothing planned this weekend, so our next videos will likely revolve around our upcoming trip to Kuching.

Please stay tuned!

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Old Market Square Clock Tower - https://goo.gl/maps/FsDfA2ZCK5Jygs199
Mechimakali Restaurant - https://goo.gl/maps/Jn1Mf9vD3izXKFdZ7
Chinatown Kuala Lumpur - https://goo.gl/maps/YD72Qu3wFW2CRVTb8
Jalan Petaling - https://goo.gl/maps/eZUp534APkRta27Q8
Pasar Seni LRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/iUAkWzskTCzGnJmu5
Wangsa Maju LRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/sNxheG5NKi917Unr5
SOGO Kuala Lumpur - https://goo.gl/maps/MYU4cGzGiEzX8kMy6
LuLu Hypermarket Kuala Lumpur - https://goo.gl/maps/ycBhN3fBC2SJ7Uub6
Haniffa Department Store - https://goo.gl/maps/ZpQyNGJKkvJC1LX88