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
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