SKH Day 3 │ Mamawe Cafe • Kampung Baru Car Wash!

Packing Up in Sekinchan

We woke up at 9:30am and began packing in earnest. Most of our goodies from CYSY Teluk Intan fit neatly into the white luggage bag, while all our gadgets and cables went into the carry on. After a final sweep of the room, we checked out of East Sun Hotel an hour later.

We had planned to stop by Hai Seng Huat to look at fresh fish, but both of us were feeling under the weather, so we decided to skip it.

A Change of Plans for Breakfast

We set course for D’Masri Restaurant, only to find it closed. So we doubled back into Sekinchan town and wandered around until we found Mamawe Café on Jalan Menteri Besar — a place we had visited once before.

After browsing the menu, we settled on:

• Cantonese Seafood Ee Mee
• American Style Breakfast
• Ginger Tea (for my sore throat)
• Coca Cola
• Grilled Herb Chicken (for Brendan)

Everything came to RM54.40 (about USD13/EUR11).

The Drive Home

After lunch, we hopped back into BiBi and began our drive home. Waze took us through several backstreets before guiding us onto the LATAR Expressway. We enjoyed this stretch of road — quiet, smooth, and scenic — before eventually merging onto the NKVE.

Once we reached Kuala Lumpur, we headed straight to our usual car wash on Jalan Raja Abdullah in Kampung Baru to give BiBi a well deserved shower. After that, it was a short drive back home.

What’s Next

We don’t have any major travel plans for the next couple of months, so our upcoming videos will likely be little gallivants here and there around the city.

Stay tuned for those small adventures.

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📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Mamawe Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tSUzJUEiQxRpbWABA

LATAR - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRyyJEegf5BcDGq8A

Car Wash Kg Baru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1kb7yggXbtFNknRn9

SKH Day 2 │ Abah Bonda Ikan Bakar • Pantai Redang!

Back to Seafood in Sekinchan

If there’s one thing Sekinchan is known for, it’s seafood. We may have strayed from the theme during lunch in Teluk Intan, but dinner brought us right back to it.

We spent the afternoon indoors at the hotel — editing videos, resting, and taking a short siesta. We woke up at 5:30pm and, within the hour, hopped into BiBi for a very short drive to our dinner spot.

Dinner at Abah Bonda Ikan Bakar

Abah Bonda Ikan Bakar is famous for its grilled seafood. We had our hearts set on Stingray, but only whole fish were sold — far too large for the two of us. So we switched to Pomfret (Ikan Bawal), only to discover that the smallest one available weighed 1.1875 kg.

At RM80 per kilogram, our grilled fish alone cost RM95 (about USD22/EUR19). With drinks, Salted Fish Kailan, two plates of rice, and an extra glass of Teh Tarik, our total bill came to RM120.20 (about USD28/EUR24).

The verdict? The Pomfret was beautifully seasoned and grilled to perfection — but the surly service left much to be desired. Definitely not an experience we’d repeat.

A Detour to Pantai Redang

After sunset, we decided to take a drive to Pantai Redang. To our surprise, a funfair was in full swing. Despite it being a weekend, most of the rides were quiet except for the little train ride making its rounds.

We strolled around for a bit, soaking in the lights and seaside breeze, before hopping back into BiBi and returning to the hotel.

Heading Home Next

That wraps up our evening in Sekinchan.

Stay tuned for the next video as we make the two hour drive back to Kuala Lumpur.

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📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Abah Bonda Ikan Bakar - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rkZZQLVPeAic9dmY7

Pantai Redang Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/S5dXE9d2Cv4LkKET7

SKH Day 2 │ Anson Hainan Kopitiam!

Lunch at Anson Hainan Kopitiam

After our visit to the Leaning Tower, we hopped back into BiBi and drove a short distance to our lunch destination: Anson Hainan Kopitiam.

Before diving into our own experience, we found an apt description on UAK Travel’s website that captures the spirit of this kopitiam — a place where locals and travellers gather for simple, comforting meals, traditional coffee, and a slice of everyday Teluk Intan life. It’s known for standout dishes like Mee Udang and its viral milk toast, and for offering a no frills, authentic kopitiam atmosphere that resonates with the town’s rhythm.

What We Ordered

Although the Mee Udang and Milk Toast are the stars of the menu, we decided to try something different. After browsing the options, we ordered:

• Hainan Chicken Chop
• Nasi Lemak Otak Ikan
• traditional Iced Coffee
• Iced Herbal Tea

Our meal came to RM47.50 (about USD11/EUR10). Everything was hearty, flavourful, and exactly the kind of comfort food you’d expect from a classic Malaysian kopitiam.

Heading Back to Sekinchan

Once we were done, we got back into BiBi and made the return drive to Sekinchan. It was a smooth journey, and we spent the rest of the afternoon indoors, saving our energy for the evening.

Stay tuned as we head back out later — same general area, but this time for a different seafood joint.

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📍 Location:

Anson Hainan Kopitiam - https://maps.app.goo.gl/z17xhjdkaQ73nks66

SKH Day 2 │ Day Trip to Teluk Intan!

A Long Awaited Return to Teluk Intan

It had been years since we last visited Teluk Intan, so with the iconic leaning tower in mind, we woke up at 8:30am and got ready. I dashed down to the laundromat to drop off yesterday’s clothes while Cat got dressed.

By 9:00am, we were at Sri Kassim Restaurant for a simple breakfast of roti canai and drinks. Everything came to RM9.40 (about USD/EUR2). Our laundry was ready by 9:45am, and fifteen minutes later we hopped into BiBi and began our drive to Teluk Intan.

The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan

The drive was smooth and took just about an hour. It was also our first time in Perak in many years. Naturally, our first stop was the Leaning Tower right in the centre of town. We circled around, found parking nearby, and walked over to take a bucketful of photos.

Snack Haul at CYSY Biscuit Shop

From the tower, we walked to CYSY Biscuit Shop and picked up two bags of snacks and goodies:

• 2 × CYSY Tambun Biscuits
• 1 × Chicken Biscuits
• 1 × Laurel Flower Tea
• 1 × Nyonya Sesame Crisps
• 2 × Tau Sa Piah (Mung Bean Paste Biscuits)
• 2 × Instant Cappuccino White Coffee
• 1 × Sesame Biscuits
• 2 × Teluk Intan fridge magnets

The total came to RM138.90 (about USD30/EUR26). We added two more fridge magnets for RM12.

Lunch at Anson Hainan Kopitiam

We got back into BiBi and drove a short distance to Anson Hainan Kopitiam — a legendary Hainanese coffee shop. Our full lunch experience will be in the next video.

Back to Sekinchan

After lunch, we made the return drive to Sekinchan. We stopped by the local Maybank branch to replenish our federal reserves, then headed back to the hotel to escape the searing afternoon heat.

What’s Next

Stay tuned as we share our lunch experience at Anson Hainan Kopitiam.

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📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Menara Condong Teluk Intan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4WMg4LapEQa1FSd8

SKH Day 1 │ Loong Hua Seafood!

Seafood by the River

We left the hotel at six in the evening and got into BiBi for a short drive to dinner. The restaurant was only five minutes away. We briefly thought about walking, but the lack of proper sidewalks made driving the safer choice.

Back to a Familiar Place

Our destination was Loong Hua Seafood Restaurant, located in Sekinchan’s fishing village. We had last visited in August 2020, so it felt familiar. Knowing that parking was limited, we made sure to arrive early.

Loong Hua was known as the oldest seafood restaurant in Sekinchan. We liked its setting beside the fishing boat jetty. As we sat down, we watched fishermen at work and boats moving slowly along the river. The restaurant was also known for keeping the traditional cooking style of the local fishing village.

A Classic Sekinchan Dinner

After carefully looking through the menu, we decided on the signature fried bee hoon with crab, deep fried cuttlefish, and a jug of Chinese tea. Our riverside dinner came to RM125.00 (≈USD32/EUR27).

To be honest, it felt a little expensive, especially after the seafood meals we had enjoyed earlier in Kuching and Kuala Terengganu. Still, the setting and atmosphere made the experience special.

Ending the Evening

After dinner, we got back into BiBi and drove to the hotel. Once parked, we walked over to Sri Kassim Supermart nearby to buy cold drinks and some snacks.

Stay tuned for the next video as we had breakfast while sorting out our laundry.

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📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Loong Hua Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/N64dSocx6FfR9iGw6

Sri Kassim Supermart - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZMW6MFkBeaikupU16

SKH Day 1 │ Chef Danial Halal • East Sun Hotel!

Road Trip to Sekinchan

Today was Awal Muharram, also known as Maal Hijrah, which marked the start of the Islamic New Year. It was a public holiday, and we took advantage of the long weekend by planning a short road trip to Sekinchan, about two hours away.

We had last visited in August 2020, during the pandemic and before we started our YouTube channel, so this trip felt extra meaningful.

Setting Off

Brendan was busy with his coursework and could not join us this time. At noon, we got into BiBi and set off toward our first stop, a restaurant called Chef Danial Halal. Since their Facebook page advised making a reservation, we booked a table for 2:00pm before leaving.

We started our drive on the North South Expressway, then turned onto the Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor Expressway. About an hour later, we arrived at the restaurant.

Lunch in an Oil Palm Estate

Chef Danial Halal was tucked away inside an oil palm estate and felt calm and cosy. We learned that Chef Danial had worked for fifteen years in a five star hotel in Kuala Lumpur before opening his own restaurant here in 2011.

After looking through the menu, we ordered deep fried fish in Thai chilli sauce, dry butter prawns, pak choy in oyster sauce, and a plate of white rice each. With drinks included, our first meal in Sekinchan came to RM86.60 (≈USD22/EUR19). It was a great start to the trip.

Checking In

After lunch, we got back into BiBi and drove to East Sun Hotel, a budget stay we had booked for the night. We chose their suite for RM241.85 (≈USD62/EUR53) per night. The room was clean, modern, and comfortable, and it was located among shoplots filled with convenience stores.

Best of all, the hotel was right next to a laundromat, which made things very convenient for us.

Rest Before the Evening

We settled into our room and rested for the rest of the afternoon, enjoying the slower pace after the drive.

Stay tuned for our next video as we headed out for a riverside dinner in Sekinchan!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

Chef Danial Halal Chinese Cuisine

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHyDrAW9JhZX8EWGA

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Tun Razak Exchange │ TRX Walkabout!

A Lazy Sunday Turned TRX Trek

It was a lazy Sunday morning. Three weeks after returning from Kuching, I was knee deep in video editing when the urge for an impromptu outing struck. We decided to head to The Exchange TRX Mall — home to the biggest UNIQLO store in Malaysia.

We left home at 11:00am and walked to the Bandaraya LRT station. My Touch ’n Go card only had RM4.30 (≈USD/EUR1) left, so the turnstile refused me. After topping up RM100 (≈USD26/EUR22), we continued to the platform and boarded a train to Plaza Rakyat.

From there, we switched to the Merdeka MRT station and caught a Kajang bound train. We arrived at TRX MRT at 12:45pm for a total fare of RM1.90 (≈ USD0.50/EUR0.40). A fun fact: you can catch the Putrajaya line from this station too.

Lunch at Food Exchange

Feeling hungry, we headed to the Concourse floor and browsed the Food Exchange stalls. We settled on Hokkaido Ramen and ordered:

• Saba Teriyaki Bento
• Chicken Nanban Bento

Total: RM50.90 (≈USD13/EUR11).

From the drinks stall, we added:

• Ribena with Lemon
• Ribena with Lychee

Total: RM14 (≈USD4/EUR3).

Our combined bill of RM64.90 (≈USD17/EUR14) felt steep after Kuching prices, but fair for an upmarket mall. Lunch was enjoyable, and we were ready to explore.

Browsing the Mall

We rode the escalators up to the second floor and stopped by Skechers — no deals, so we moved on. At Levi’s, we found:

• a denim bucket hat (for me)
• a straw bucket hat (for Cat)

Total: RM156.80 (≈USD40/EUR34).

Back on the first floor, we visited Cat’s perennial favourite: Bath & Body Works. She picked up discounted items:

• Gingham Body Lotion
• Dahlia Body Lotion
• Iced Lemon Poundcake Foam Soap

Total: RM66.75 (≈USD17/EUR15).

The Big UNIQLO

Next stop: the massive UNIQLO outlet. I ended up getting four AIRism T shirts for RM199.60 (≈USD51/EUR44). We then took the internal escalator down to the concourse and crossed over to LC Waikiki, where Cat found a printed summer dress for RM59.90 (≈USD15/EUR15).

Right outside was the Arabica coffee stall — once famous for long queues. Today, it was quiet. Curious, I tried a hot café latte for RM18.87 (≈USD5/EUR4). Smooth, pleasant, but not something I’d queue endlessly for.

Heading Home

By this point, we had walked more than 7,000 steps. We made our way back to TRX MRT and boarded the Sungai Buloh bound train. At Merdeka, we switched to Plaza Rakyat LRT and continued to Bandaraya — again for RM1.90 (≈USD0.50/EUR0.40).

From there, it was a short walk home.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — next week we spend forty eight hours in Sekinchan.

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

Bandaraya LRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DP3jC2TFRx1qX2y56

Plaza Rakyat LRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/k6bvTzNjmTojzYZp9

Merdeka MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JiSKKsWwPW7H5oRC9

Tun Razak Exchange MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCNrVfnRqVgStCgE7

The Exchange TRX - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x664fLVuqcRwpPGa7

KCH Day 8 │ KCH to KUL • Kenyalang Park to City One!

Going Home

We woke up at 7:30am and took a slow walk to Kim Coffee Garden for our final breakfast in Kuching. We each had white Kolo Mee, and we also packed two red and two white Kolo Mee to take home. With drinks, breakfast came to RM41.00 (≈ USD10/EUR9).

Back at Adelyn’s homestay, we packed our belongings — all off camera — before filming our farewell. After one last sweep of the house, we placed the keys in the lockbox and sent Adelyn a message letting her know we had left packets of keropok and serunding as souvenirs.

We left at 10:10am and arrived at Kuching International Airport (KIA) about 25 minutes later.

Returning the Rental Car

Our good buddy Awang Amirul was indisposed again, so I drove the rental car into the airport car park myself. Construction around the area made parking tricky, but we eventually found a spot. I sent Awang Amirul photos of the car’s location before we headed to the Departure Hall.

His Facebook page: Awang Amirul  

We weighed our bags — 37 kg total, comfortably within our 40 kg allowance. Considering we arrived with 25 kg, that meant we added 12 kg of Kuching goodies.

Waiting for MH2513

After checking in our luggage and sorting out our carry ons, we cleared Immigration and security at 11:10am and walked to Gate 4. With more than two hours to spare before MH2513’s 1:35pm departure, we went to Makan Makan for drinks and a grilled cheese sandwich — RM30.50 (≈ USD8/EUR7).

I worked on our videos while Cat roamed the Departure Hall and returned with two boxes of Kek Lapis for RM35.00 (≈ USD9/EUR8).

The Flight Home

Boarding began at 1:30pm. We reached our seats fifteen minutes later. Since Brendan had cancelled his seat, a lady was seated between our window and aisle seats — but she kindly swapped with us.

MH2513 pushed back at 1:55pm and took off fifteen minutes later. The flight was uneventful. We were served our inflight meals — Potato with Fish, which we realised wasn’t quite to our liking.

An hour into the flight, MH2513 began its descent, and we touched down at 3:30pm. We collected our luggage from Carousel L and headed to the ERL station. We caught the 4:20pm train and arrived at KL Sentral half an hour later.

Brendan and Puteh picked us up shortly after, and we reached home at 5:10pm. Door to door, the journey took about seven hours — not bad at all.

Until Next Time

Kuching, we miss you already!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFVfNe3fJkHCFFsE7

Kuching International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/8ei2VZArmivJHuwR6

Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/YzCAt7GGta382YKk7

KLIA Express Transit Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCapaazWQaTHwLs49

KL Sentral Arrival Hall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoUWxnwoYahzPGJ19

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

KCH Day 7 │ Remin Asuh Dayak • Night Drive!

Dayak Cuisine on Our Last Night

We picked you up again after returning from our final spending spree at Mita Cake House and lunch at Peach Garden. The entire afternoon was spent organising our belongings into the two yellow submarines — and we remained grateful to Marvin for rescuing one of them with his zipper repair.

I worked on our videos while Cat handled laundry, and she only emerged in the evening. Since it was our last night in Kuching, we wanted one more round of local cuisine. Our interest was piqued by a Dayak food court called Remin Asuh Dayak, so we left Adelyn’s homestay at 5:30pm and drove to Marbel Garden.

Dinner at Remin Asuh Dayak

Remin Asuh — which means “smoke house” in the Bidayuh Biatah language — opened in 2019 and caters to the local community, especially fans of country and western music. The food court offers a variety of stalls serving Dayak dishes, BBQ meats, grilled Western food, sambal ikan, and other local favourites.

We arrived at 6:00pm and, being first timers, took our time surveying the options before ordering from D’Satay & BBQ Station:

• 200g of 3 layer Pork
• 10 sticks of Pork Satay

We then added a plate of Midin Sambal Belacan from D&C Juicy Barbeque. With a round of drinks, our final dinner in Kuching came to RM50.40 (≈ USD12/EUR10). And as always, since I was driving, no alcohol was consumed.

One Last Drive

Since it was our final night, we decided to take a slow, leisurely drive to the Kuching Waterfront before heading back one last time to Adelyn’s homestay. The river breeze, the lights, the quiet hum of the city — a perfect way to end our stay.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we leave Kuching on a jet plane!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Remin Asuh Dayak - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXnceqRzByFWMREc8

KCH Day 7 │ Mita Cake House • Peach Garden • Running Errands!

Butter Cake Morning

After our night stroll along Kuching Waterfront, we returned to Adelyn’s homestay — only for Cat to suddenly fall violently ill. Something from our Dayak dinner at Lepau clearly didn’t agree with her, and she threw up three times.

Despite my protestations, she refused medical treatment and eventually fell asleep. I spent the next few tense hours checking on her and only managed to fall asleep around 2:00am.

Which brings us to this morning. Naturally, we slept in and only got up sometime after 10:00am. We showered, got ready, and left the homestay at 11:10am, heading to Jalan Satok in search of a famous cake house.

The Hunt for Butter Cake

By the time we reached Mita Cake House at Jalan Satok, a long line had already formed. So we looked for alternatives and set course for their outlet along Jalan Tun Jugah instead. We arrived at 11:55am and were in luck — several boxes were still available. We grabbed five boxes for RM97.50 (≈ USD23/EUR20).

Lunch at Peach Garden

Since it was nearly lunchtime, we drove to our new favourite food court at Jalan Song. We parked at MTLD Tabuan Heights at 12:10pm and walked over to Peach Garden Food Centre.

Unfortunately, the stall selling my beloved Sausage Fried Rice only opens in the evenings. So I settled for a plate of mixed rice from a “fast food” stall, while Cat opted for Claypot Stewed Soup with Rice. With drinks, lunch came to RM33.00 (≈ USD8/EUR7).

Errands and Packing

We drove back toward the homestay but made a pitstop at Kim Coffee Garden to take away their excellent home grown hot coffee. Once back, I walked out again to Kenyalang Park in search of cellophane tape for our packing.

After trying a few shops, I finally found some at a local 100% Mart and returned to the homestay. We spent the afternoon packing all our goodies — the smaller yellow submarine took the delicate items, while everything else went into the bigger bag.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — tonight we finally visit a rumah asap that actually serves BBQ meat!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Mita Cake House - https://maps.app.goo.gl/diAmNmsbZ9S5KFLA8

Peach Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfjuTRgsFimq39AAA

100% MART Kenyalang Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGw9YfznJynNVVWR6

KCH Day 6 │ Kuching Night Stroll!

A Night Stroll Along Kuching Waterfront

After our exquisite dinner at Lepau Restaurant on Jalan Ban Hock, we knew we needed to walk off the calories. So we drove to the Kuching Waterfront, the city’s iconic riverside promenade known for its history, food stalls, cultural landmarks, and the stunning Darul Hana Bridge.

We managed to find parking beside a mosque and began our stroll.

The Waterfront at Night

One of our favourite features of the Darul Hana Bridge is the S shaped Golden Anniversary Bridge — a 330 metre pedestrian bridge supported by two 45 metre high cables anchored to outward angled steel towers topped with stylised hornbills. It’s dramatic in the day, magical at night.

We didn’t walk the bridge this time — you can catch that in our previous video — so we continued along the southern bank of the Sarawak River instead.

We walked all the way to the Hornbill Fountain before turning back. Along the way, we even managed to “experience enchantment at the Darul Hana Musical Fountain,” capturing a few minutes of the water music lights show dancing across the river.

Wrapping Up the Night

Once we made it back to the car, we drove to Adelyn’s homestay and slowly began packing away our bounty from the past several days — textiles, spices, cakes, souvenirs, and everything in between.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — tomorrow morning we head out in search of a famous cake house.

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Lepau Ban Hock - https://maps.app.goo.gl/j1UEgJygq3WLX9FE6

India Mosque Kuching - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4fax1U7bDSbix7y5

Golden Anniversary Bridge - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bsV46WKsx8FG9RPPA

Hornbill Fountain - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bDLTJRgYr77pLfTK7

KCH Day 6 │ Lepau Restaurant!

More Local Cuisine at Lepau

After our late lunch at Kim Coffee Garden, we returned to Adelyn’s homestay at 2:15pm and unpacked our haul from India Street and Jalan Main Bazaar. We showered, then settled into our usual rhythm — me at the laptop, Cat at the washing machine.

By late afternoon, we were ready to head out again. We left the homestay at 5:30pm and arrived at Lepau ten minutes later. Since the restaurant wasn’t open yet, we took a seat outside to wait. Moments later, heavy rain began pouring down, and the waitress kindly ushered us indoors.

Thankfully, we had made reservations. From the number of “Reserved” signs on the tables, it was clear Lepau was almost fully booked, with only a couple of walk in tables left at the back.

Dining at Lepau

Lepau Restaurant is known as an ethnic eatery serving authentic Orang Ulu and Dayak cuisine. It has won the Best Innovative Ethnic Restaurant at the 20th Malaysia Tourism Awards. “Lepau” means hut in the Kayan language, and the restaurant has been operating since 2014.

Dayak Daily describes Lepau as offering more than just iconic Sarawak food — it provides an ethnic dining experience with its beautiful indoor and outdoor ambience, homey atmosphere, and soothing sape music.

Inspired by that same article, we ordered:

• Tempoyak Anchovies
• Terung Asam Fish
• Orang Ulu Red Chili Chicken
• Stir Fried Spicy Bunga Kantan
• Purple Bario Rice wrapped in Itun Sip
• a round of drinks

Soon after placing our order, the waitress suggested moving us to a bigger table outdoors. We happily agreed — the new seating was airy, cosy, and perfect for the rainy evening.

Our delightful Dayak dinner came to RM97.75 (≈ USD23 / EUR20). The flavours, the ambience, the sape music — Lepau is an experience we wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking authentic local cuisine in a beautiful setting.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — next, we head to the Kuching Waterfront to walk off the calories.

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Lepau Ban Hock - https://maps.app.goo.gl/j1UEgJygq3WLX9FE6

KCH Day 6 │ Marvin • Warisan Kek Lapis • Kim Coffee Garden!

More Errands Around Kuching

We picked you up again after our long walkabout along Jalan Main Bazaar. Once we reached the famed Cat Statue, we hailed a Grab for RM5 and returned to Plaza Merdeka. From there, we headed straight to the basement carpark, hopped into the rental car, and set course for Petronas Metrocity to meet Marvin.

The Yellow Submarine Rescue

One of our yellow submarines had been badly manhandled by the Kuching airport ground staff — the zipper head snapped clean off. The slider was reattached and hooked into the lock, but the bag was unusable.

After a few frantic days searching for a repair shop, we finally found Marvin through a Facebook page. He picked up the bag two days ago, and since he lived near Matang Metrocity, we arranged to collect it from there.

We arrived at Petronas Metrocity at 1:45pm and topped up RM20 of fuel. Marvin arrived shortly after and handed the repaired bag back to us.

Repairs (parts + labour): RM98.00 (≈ USD23/EUR20).

Kek Lapis Run

From there, we drove to Kek Lapis Warisan https://bit.ly/3SAhVOH along Jalan Pisang. We picked up several bars of their delicious cakes — Hati Parek, Rainbow Cheese, and Chocolate Cheese — for RM85.00 (≈ USD21/EUR18).

Kek Lapis Warisan is known for its wide range of customisable cakes: birthday cakes, cheese cakes, chocolate cakes, wedding cakes, red velvet, banana, butter cakes, and of course the iconic Sarawakian Kek Lapis. Their open kitchen lets visitors watch the baking process and chat with the staff — always a nice touch.

Late Lunch at Kim Coffee Garden

We finally headed back to Adelyn’s homestay, parked the rental car, and walked out to Kim Coffee Garden for a late lunch. We both ordered:

• Sarawak Laksa
• Iced Barley
• 1 hot Coffee (to go)

Total: RM24.20 (≈ USD6/EUR5).

We got back to the homestay at 3:00pm to rest and cool off.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — tonight we feast on more local cuisine at an upmarket eatery.

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📍 Location:

Plaza Merdeka - https://goo.gl/maps/8MC4QcoRrGEyNeeX7

PETRONAS Metrocity - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7ahSzAdNrwEei7sS6

Kek Lapis Warisan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkMgLdc2QAJzbBW69

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2FvP3TSuGscHFsRx6

The CountryMan Homestay - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

KCH Day 6 │ India Street • Main Bazaar • Kuching Walkabout!

A Kuching Walkabout

We woke up at 8:00am and were out the door by 9:20am. Twenty minutes later, we arrived at Plaza Merdeka and parked in the basement. Since the mall wasn’t open yet, the security personnel advised us to take the elevator up to the ground floor and exit to the street.

India Street, After a Long While

Our first destination was India Street, a place we hadn’t visited in ages. With over 140 years of history, it was renamed in 1928 to honour the Indian merchants who settled there. In 1992, it became a pedestrian mall — now a lively stretch filled with textiles, clothing, spices, and souvenirs.

Cat was immediately drawn to Nizamir Textiles. We walked in and eventually bought:

• 2 sets of kain sarung
• 2 meters each of woven cloth in Sarawakian motif

Total: RM95.00 (≈ USD22/EUR20).

Still in India Street, we stopped for breakfast at Jubilee Restaurant:

• Roti Canai (each)
• hot Nescafe
• Iced Milk Tea

Total: RM9.20 (≈ USD5/EUR4).

Our Roti Canai took half an hour to arrive — apparently forgotten, despite the restaurant being almost empty.

After eating, we doubled back to Nizamir Textiles to buy another seven meters of the same woven cloth for RM140.00 (≈ USDx/EURx).

From Carpenter Street to Main Bazaar

We continued onto Carpenter Street, then turned left onto Jalan China before emerging onto Jalan Main Bazaar. From Borneo Point, Cat picked up a dress in local motif for RM35.00 (≈ USDx/EURx).

At Little Borneo, we bought several keychains for RM22.00 (≈ USD/EUR5).

At Kwang Yan Trading, we picked up:

• 5 packets of Sarawak pepper
• 2 packets of Pansuh paste

Total: RM75.00 (≈ USD19/EUR16).

We then walked back along Main Bazaar until we reached Peanuts Anchovies, where Cat ordered a Green Tea Lemon and I tried the Iced Ribena Sprite Lychee. Total: RM14.85 (≈ USD4/EUR3).

A Visit to Borneo Headhunters

By the time we finished our drinks, it was already 12:15pm. We made the short walk to Borneo Headhunters Tattoo to gift Robin and Ernesto a packet of Terengganu serunding — a small thank you gesture.

The Heat Wins

We continued strolling along Main Bazaar and onto Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman until we reached the iconic Cat Statue. We took the customary photo — which became this video’s thumbnail — but the heat was becoming unbearable. Walking back to Plaza Merdeka was no longer an option.

So we hailed a Grab for RM5.00 (≈ USD/EUR1), and once we reached the mall, we headed straight to the basement carpark and set course for Matang Metrocity.

What’s Next

Stay tuned as we meet up with Marvin, the hero who rescued our yellow submarine.

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Plaza Merdeka - https://goo.gl/maps/8MC4QcoRrGEyNeeX7

India Street - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YG5CHH6TguKJ6kJr7

Harmony Arch - https://goo.gl/maps/RjZSAXhUpAQKzfxeA

Jalan Main Bazaar - https://goo.gl/maps/nziqMa7n62ErJdyP7

Kuching Waterfront - https://goo.gl/maps/DtrjWJdSxX63pqgs5

Peanuts Anchovies - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GXAkEtEynxiv7x169

Cat Statue - https://goo.gl/maps/qwBTh3u3T5CggKWMA

KCH Day 5 │ River View Rumah Asap • EMart Moyan!

Dinner at a Rumah Asap

After our amazing nature excursion at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, we hopped onto the first buggy out of the feeding area and reached the park entrance three minutes later. From there, we got into the rental car and set course for something we had been craving for years — a rumah asap dinner.

Sarawak is famous for its rumah asap (literally “smoke house”), eateries known for local BBQ, native dishes, and live music. We’ve been smitten since our first visit back in 2019.

This time, we were headed to River View Rumah Asap, located along Jalan Rantau Panjang beside the Batu Kawa bridge, overlooking the Sarawak River.

Dinner… Without the BBQ

It was our first time here, so we took our time surveying each stall before deciding on:

• Nasi Lemak Sotong Sambal
• Nasi Lemak Sotong Goreng
• several rounds of drinks

Why no barbecued meats — the signature of any rumah asap?

Because it was the fourth day of Gawai, and the Panggang (BBQ) stall operator didn’t turn up.

Even without the BBQ, our dinner came to RM28.80 (≈ USD7/EUR6), which was still a great deal.

A Quick Stop at eMart Moyan

After dinner, we drove to eMart Moyan nearby. Cat had read that traditional clothes were sold here, but most stalls were closed for Gawai. Still, we managed to pick up a few packets of Bario O’grain Highland rice from the eMart outlet.

We also stopped by Potato Story and grabbed several packets of chips and fries for supper later tonight.

With our little haul sorted, we hopped back into the rental car and made the 40 minute drive back to Adelyn’s homestay.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — tomorrow morning we explore Main Bazaar and the Riverfront.

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📍 Location:

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5RuFC87ydgCF34LE7

River View Rumah Asap - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7dqExqFx5AgizjCM8

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

KCH Day 5 │ Semenggoh Wildlife Centre!

Orangutans… This Time?

We had tried visiting the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre a few years ago, but constant rain ruined our plans. This time, we were better prepared — and since it rarely rains in the morning, we were hopeful.

But a heavy downpour last night cast doubt. When I woke up at 6:00am, it was still raining, so we decided to defer our visit to the afternoon instead.

A Slow Morning Before the Attempt

We spent the morning running errands and left the homestay at 12:10pm for lunch at Premier Food Republic at the ninth mile of Jalan Penrissen. After eating, we continued our drive to Semenggoh and arrived at 1:30pm.

Even though the centre only opened at 2:00pm, a long line had already formed.

Entering Semenggoh

Half an hour later, we finally paid our entrance fee — RM5 each — plus RM10 each for the buggy ride.

Total: RM30 (≈ USD7/EUR6).

We joined the queue and hopped onto a buggy that took us to the orangutan feeding area. The ride was only three minutes, but the moment we entered the forest, we were surrounded by thick, lush vegetation.

We took a leisurely stroll to the feeding platform and began the long wait.

Waiting for a Wild Orangutan

While we waited, the park ranger gave his briefing and laid down his two golden rules:

1. Keep voices low.
2. If an orangutan approaches, move away immediately.

The feeding window was two hours long. We waited… and waited… and right near the end, a three year old orangutan finally appeared. A brief but magical moment.

Not wanting to get caught in the crush of people trying to leave, we slipped out early, caught the first buggy back, and reached the entrance three minutes later.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we finally get to dine at a smoke house.

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📍 Location:

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5RuFC87ydgCF34LE7

KCH Day 5 │ Morning Errands • Premier Food Republic!

Will We See Orangutans?

We had tried visiting the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre a few years ago, but constant rain ruined our plans. This time, we were determined — mornings in Kuching are usually dry, so we were hopeful.

But last night’s heavy downpour cast doubt. I woke up at 6:00am to find that it was still raining. That meant the orangutans would probably stay hidden. We went back to sleep, and I woke again at 8:00am while Cat continued her beauty sleep.

A Slow, Rainy Morning

I took a short walk to Kim Coffee Garden for an iced milk coffee and toast — RM6.40 well spent. Back at Adelyn’s homestay, I showered and worked on our videos for the next couple of hours.

Cat woke up an hour later. After she showered, we walked to Everwin to pick up a couple of beers and a bar of soap, then stopped by a nearby coffee shop for drinks. Once home, I continued editing while Cat started a load of laundry.

By noon, the laundry was done — and so were we. Time for lunch.

Lunch at Premier Food Republic

We left at 12:10pm and drove to Premier Food Republic at the ninth mile of Jalan Penrissen. The drive took about 30 minutes. We kept things simple and ordered:

• 2 Kedondong (Ambarella)
• Sausage Fried Rice
• Kueh Chap Rice

Lunch came to RM26.10 (≈ USD6/EUR5).

Off to Semenggoh

With our stomachs full and the weather finally clearing up, we continued our drive toward the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre.

Stay tuned for the next video to find out whether we finally managed to catch a glimpse of an orangutan.

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1RiDqHCBj1thGcdeA

Everwin Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oq8jBvWMuvPKzgbY6

Premier Food Republic - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tNvKNaiZihRc6yxM7

KCH Day 4 │ My Village Barok • Manuk Pansuh!

Hunting for Manuk Pansuh

After returning from our Kenyalang Park Market adventure, we reached Adelyn’s homestay at 8:30am, showered, and chilled until evening. During our chat with Robin from Borneo Headhunters Tattoo the day before, he had recommended a local dish we had to try: Manuk Pansuh, a traditional chicken dish cooked in bamboo. He told us it could be found across the Waterfront in Kampung Gersik.

So we searched online and found My Village Barok Bistro, a place known for serving authentic Sarawakian dishes — including the one we were after.

Dinner at My Village Barok

At 5:00pm, we hopped into the rental car and headed toward Kampung Gersik. The drive took about twenty minutes, but parking was tricky, so we ended up leaving the car a short distance away. My Village Barok sits right beside the Sarawak River, so we took the scenic riverbank route to reach it.

The restaurant is known for its vintage atmosphere — rustic touches, Bornean décor, and a menu built around local favourites. It felt warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably Sarawakian.

After browsing their online menu, we ordered:

• Manuk (Chicken) Pansuh
• Ikan Terubuk Masin
• Umai Ikan
• Midin Belacan
• Iced Green Tea Lemon
• Iced Assamboi Limau Kasturi
• 2 plates of White Rice

Our Sarawakian feast came to RM80.50 (≈ USD19/EUR17).

A Walk by the Sarawak River

We realised we had eaten a little too well, so we decided to walk off some of the calories. Since we were already by the river, we strolled along the riverbank all the way to the I ❤️ Kuching signboard and back. The evening breeze, the river lights, and the quiet hum of Kampung Gersik made it a lovely post dinner walk.

After that, we hopped back into the rental car and made the ten minute drive back to Adelyn’s homestay.

A Rainy Night in Kuching

Just as we got back and showered, heavy rain began to fall. We were grateful — Kuching had been getting hot and humid, and the rain cooled everything down beautifully.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we leave at the crack of dawn, hoping to catch a glimpse of orangutans!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

My Village Barok - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Reup9Q8j5PfakpWA6

Waterfront Kampung Gersik - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KkxQtYHNxWMaXSgRA

KCH Day 4 │ Kolo Mee • Kenyalang Park Market!

Our First Market Hunt in Kenyalang Park

It still boggles our minds that despite returning to Adelyn’s homestay time and again, we had never once visited the Kenyalang Park Market — a place often described as showcasing Sarawak’s unity and warmth.

A recent Sarawak Tribune article https://bit.ly/4jpIrVV noted that walking through Kenyalang Park during Chinese New Year “brings a sense of nostalgia” and brings together 264 vibrant vendors of all races and religions — a true reflection of Sarawak’s spirit. With that in mind, we were excited for our first proper market hunt in Kuching.

Breakfast First: Kolo Mee, Of Course

We woke up at dawn and walked the short 500 meter distance from the homestay to the market. First order of business: breakfast. And what better way to start our morning than with Kolo Mee?

We headed upstairs to the food stalls and eventually settled on Min Kee, Stall No. 15. We ordered:

• red Kolo Mee
• white Kolo Mee
• a round of drinks

Breakfast came to RM12.40 (≈ USD/EUR3).

Note to self: Do not order Kolo Mee first thing in the morning unless you’re absolutely starving — the portions are huge.

A Little History of Kenyalang Park

Kenyalang Park was the first large scale affordable public housing project developed by the Borneo Development Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was also Kuching’s first satellite city — a comprehensive community development project that was unprecedented for its time. Phase One began in 1968.

No wonder the neighbourhood still feels so lived in, warm, and full of character.

Exploring the Market

With breakfast done, we began exploring the market in earnest.

From the row of cake stalls upstairs, we bought:

• a bagful of sweet cakes — RM15.70
• 2 packets of Tau Fu Fa — RM5.00

Downstairs, we toured the wet market — vegetables, fruits, poultry, red meat, everything fresh and local. We picked up a hand of bananas for RM1.30, bringing our total market haul to RM22.00 (≈ USD/EUR5).

Outside the main building, we strolled past shops selling fruits, clothing, and even Chinese herbs — a lively little stretch full of colour and chatter.

Back to the Homestay

We walked back to Adelyn’s homestay and spent the rest of the day indoors. I continued working on our videos while Cat tended to laundry and other small chores.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — next, we head to Kampung Gersik in search of Manuk Pansuh!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Kenyalang Park Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hv3pH2NurokRp4mp7 

KCH Day 3 │ Tasik Biru!

An Evening at Blue Lake

After my tattoo session with Robin at Borneo Headhunters, we returned to Adelyn’s homestay at 2:30pm. We showered — I was extra careful not to let soap touch my new work of art, patting it dry very gently — and spent the afternoon resting indoors.

By evening, we were ready to head out again. On a previous trip to Siniawan Night Market, we had passed a place called Tasik Biru, or Blue Lake, and had always been curious. Today felt like the perfect day to finally visit.

Tasik Biru is a scenic, man made lake about 35 km from Kuching. Formed from an abandoned 91 meter deep gold mining pit from the 1800s, its striking blue green colour comes from residual arsenic in the water. These days, it’s a popular recreation spot with boat rides, a floating bridge, and food stalls nearby.

The Drive to Bau

As has become our Kuching routine, we left the homestay at 5:00pm and drove toward Bau. The journey took about 45 minutes. Once we reached Tasik Biru town, we headed straight to the lakeside car park.

We took photos by the water, with Cat doing some modelling against the dramatic blue backdrop. After that, we drove up to the car park beside Tasik Biru Food Village, just a stone’s throw away. Unfortunately, with it being Gawai, most stalls were closed — only drink stalls were open.

Exploring the Lake

We hopped back into the car and drove a short distance to the Premier Food Republic food court beside the lake. From there, we walked across the suspension bridge and back, taking even more photos. The lake was calm, the air cool, and the scenery made the detour worthwhile.

Since we weren’t particularly hungry — and the food court was packed to the rafters — we decided to head back to Kuching.

Dinner via Grab

The drive back took another 45 minutes. Once we reached Kenyalang Park, we passed by the local food court, but nothing appealed to us. So we returned to the homestay and opened the Grab app.

From Bong Kolo Mee, we ordered the red and white variants. Including delivery, the total came to RM20.48 (≈ USD5/EUR4). Our meal arrived at 8:20pm — simple, comforting, and exactly what we needed after a long day.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we finally go on a market hunt in our own backyard!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Tasik Biru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQxaNBy1ZKegmG4z9

Tasik Biru Food Village - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qkMrLrYXKEYDLYAi6

KCH Day 3 │ Peanuts Anchovies • Borneo Headhunters!

Another Change in Plans

We began the morning intending to have Kolo Mee at a famous spot on Jalan Green. But with today being a public holiday — The Yang di Pertuan Agong’s Birthday — parking at Sin Lian Shin was impossible. We then tried our luck at the Waterfront, only to find the same situation at Shirley’s Traditional Kolo Mee.

We eventually found (slightly dodgy) parking right in front of Borneo Headhunters Tattoo Studio — which turned out to be perfect timing. I had been chatting with Ernesto Kalum about a simple hornbill tattoo in a watercolour style, and he told us to drop by later in the morning.

Breakfast at Peanuts Anchovies

With time to spare, we walked around to look for breakfast and settled on a newly opened eatery called Peanuts Anchovies. Our first time here, we both ordered:

• French Toast with Kaya & Butter
• hot Coffee
• their signature Iced Milk Tea

Everything came to RM26.50 (≈ USD7/EUR6)— simple, satisfying, and reasonably priced.

We chilled there for half an hour before heading back to the tattoo studio.

Tattoo Time at Borneo Headhunters

I had a 10:00am appointment with Robinson Unau Gaong (Robin), Ernesto’s partner. He was warm and easy to talk to, and we chatted for a good half hour before getting down to business.

I eventually agreed to shift from the original watercolour hornbill to a bolder, more tribal design — something that felt more rooted in Sarawakian identity. Robin began at 10:30am and completed the piece almost two hours later.

While I was getting inked, Cat wandered off and returned with several pieces of clothing in local tribal motifs. Once Robin was done, I settled the payment and we headed out.

A Quick Errand at Plaza Merdeka

We drove a short distance to Plaza Merdeka to look for a thin, clear sterile dressing for the new tattoo. Errand sorted, we made our way back to Kenyalang Park for lunch.

Lunch at Kim Coffee Garden

Back at Kim Coffee Garden, we ordered:

• Ginger Chicken with Rice
• Bamboo Pork with Rice
• 2 Coca Cola
• 1 hot Milk Coffee (to go)

Lunch came to RM32.80 (≈ USD8/EUR7). After eating, we returned to Adelyn’s homestay to rest and let the tattoo settle.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — next, we head to Kampung Gersik in search of Manok Pansuh!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Borneoheadhunters - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Emm2dwGRQ5YfDK8F6

Plaza Merdeka - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5EtZivzkhQDUbm4KA

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jzhD81dURQG2jDRZ6

KCH Day 2 │ Peach Garden Food Centre!

A Rainy Change of Plans

After our morning drive to UNIMAS and brunch at Premier Food Republic, we spent the rest of the day indoors. I worked on our videos while Cat kept busy with laundry. Lunchtime passed without either of us feeling hungry, so we continued relaxing at Adelyn’s homestay.

By 3:00pm, rain began to fall — steady, unrelenting rain that made us rethink our dinner plans. We had been deciding between Rock Road Seafood and Topspot Food Court, both recommended by a colleague at our Kuching office. But with Topspot being open air, the weather made the choice for us.

Rock Road… or Not

We hopped into the rental car late in the evening and made the short 10 minute drive to Rock Road Seafood. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed for the next three days.

We made a few calls and found another seafood spot open along Jalan Song. We drove to Xin Kwong Chin Seafood, but the moment we stepped out of the car, the aroma drifting from a nearby food court completely derailed our plans.

Peach Garden Food Centre

Drawn by the smell, we walked over to Peach Garden Food Centre https://bit.ly/4kfUjLe— a sprawling food court with more stalls than we could possibly list. I took a stroll with the DJI Pocket 3 to capture the atmosphere, hoping the footage will help bring the place to life.

After surveying the options, we settled on:

• Sausage Fried Rice
• Sambal Sotong with Rice
• Sayur Manis
• Chicken Wings
• 2 glasses of Kedondong Juice

Our second dinner in Kuching came to RM58.00 (≈ USD14 / EUR12). Mindful that I was driving, we skipped alcohol again.

Before leaving, we bought three packets of cut fruit for RM29.00 — a little pricey in our opinion, but a refreshing treat nonetheless.

Back to the Homestay

We made the short drive back to Adelyn’s homestay. I continued editing our videos while Cat started another load of laundry. A quiet, cosy end to a rainy Kuching evening.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we head to the vicinity of the Waterfront for breakfast and a little errand!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Peaches Garden Food Court Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfjuTRgsFimq39AAA

KCH Day 2 │ UNIMAS • Premier Food Republic!

A Slow Gawai Morning

It was Hari Gawai and we had nothing planned, so we slept in. I woke up at 8:15am, while Cat emerged from her beauty sleep an hour later. With the whole day ahead of us, we decided to take a nostalgic drive to Kota Samarahan.

Revisiting UNIMAS

We left Adelyn’s homestay at 10:00am and headed toward UNIMAS (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) — Brendan’s old university. The route had changed quite a bit since our last visit; the massive roundabouts were gone, replaced by intersections and traffic lights. The drive took only twenty minutes.

After getting permission from the security booth, we drove in and began our little campus tour:

• DeTAR Hall, where Brendan’s convocation ceremony was held
• Cempaka College, his former residence
• FELC — Faculty of Education, Language and Communication, his faculty
• Dahlia College, another one of his former residences

At each stop, I got out to take photos — a small walk down memory lane.

Lunch at Premier Food Republic

Once we were done, we drove to Premier Food Republic at Bandar Riyal — a sprawling food court with Dayak, Chinese, and Muslim stalls all under one roof.

We eventually settled on:

• Kolo Mee
• Laksa Noodles
• 2 Green Tea Lemon
• hot Coffee
• Iced Milk Tea

Our simple yet satisfying lunch came to RM25.90 (≈ USD6 / EUR5).

Aiman Mall and Back Home

After lunch, we drove to Aiman Mall for a quick look around before heading back to Adelyn’s homestay to rest and escape the afternoon heat.

What’s Next

Stay tuned — in the next video, we head out to dinner in parts unknown.

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

UNIMAS - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRe3BLAbRSJPysSs6

Premier Food Republic - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8fPq47pTJmLTE5Bk9