Popular lunch spots in Kuching
“Where to eat?”
The number one question that’s always on our mind whether we are with our friends, family or alone. We simply cant make up our minds when it comes to food!
With this list, you can easily decide on where to go for lunch, as we have categorised these restaurants/cafes/stalls according to their location, price range and what menu you can expect there:
IN THE CITY CENTRE
Kopicut
KopiCut is the first of its kind when it comes to barber/café concept in Kuching. Owned by radio presenter Chopie Cakap, must try menu here are the Kopi Tak Tun Tuang and Nasik Goreng Mak Tiri brace yourself for it’s spicy taste!
Address:
GF, 49, Wayang St, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 11am – 10pm • Closed on Sunday
Halal, $$
Pinggai Cafe
In the mood for some Dayak cuisine for lunch? Head to Pinggai Café where you can find all sorts of Dayak deliciousness from Manok Pansoh, Bamboo & Coconut Shoot Chicken and Dayak Char Siew.
Address:
37, China St, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 9.30am – 3.30pm • Closed on Monday
Non-halal, $$
Nuromen Café
Nuromen Cafe specialises in serving delicious Kuching-style beef noodles. Using Halal beef and imported from Australia and New Zealand, Nuromen also serves hotpot platter that’s great for a family meal.
Address:
163, Jalan Chan Chin Ann, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 10am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 9pm • Closed on Tuesday
Halal, $$
Indah Cafe
Vegan lunch options in Kuching is limited, but that doesn’t mean there’s none! Indah Café serves vegan meal options like vegan burger, nasi lemak veggie delight, cold soba and so much more!
Address:
38, Upper China Street, off, Carpenter St, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 8am – 5pm
Vegan-friendly, $$-$$$
PADUNGAN
Choon Thian Food Centre
Just in case your tongue is craving for some Foochow-style food, head on to Choon Thian Food Centre! From Zhao Chai Red Wine Mee Sua to kompia, this eatery serves authentic Foochow delicacies.
Address:
48, Lot 100, Jalan Ang Cheng Ho, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 6am – 2pm
Non-halal, $$
Kong Yik Café
Locals say this place serves one of the best BBQ pork rice in town. So bring your friends along when you’re in the mood for some char siu.
Address:
Lot 48, No.3, Jalan Ang Cheng Ho, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 9.30am – 2pm • Closed on Tuesday
Non-halal, $
3RD MILE
Chong Chon Green noodle
The star of this café is its delicious green noodle. Don’t be taken aback by the green colour of the noodle. It’s actually spinach! You can have the green noodle served with ginger duck, BBQ chicken or pork.
Address:
Central Park Commercial Centre, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 7.30am – 2.30pm
Non-halal, $
SATOK
Dapo Cafe
Dapo Café is the place to go for some Kelantanese-style lunch in Kuching. While the Nasi Kerabu comes in variants of fish, beef and chicken, order Nasi Kerabu Ayam Percik for the best experience. Other Kelantanese food that you should try here are Nasi Dagang and Laksam.
Address:
416, 407, Lorong Rubber No 3a, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 7.30am – 5pm • Closed on Sundays
Halal, $-$$
Rumah Hijau
A favourite lunch place for Kuchingites, Rumah Hijau serves yummy lunch/brunch since it first started in February 2009. Must-eat menu here include Nasi Ayam Penyet, Roti Boom and Sago Gula Apong. Do bear in mind the waiting time can be long, but it’s worth the wait.
Address:
24A, Jalan Rubber, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 9.30am – 4pm & 6pm – 10pm • Closed on Friday
Halal, $-$$
Pak Amit Café Jalan Kulas
While Pak Amit Café is popular for its Ayam Penyet, Laksa and Mee Kolok, an underrated meal here is the malay-style Char Kway Teow. Gravy is served in a generous amount, and you’ll definitely be hooked!
Address:
Wisma Wan Abu Bakar, Jalan Kulas, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 7am – 10pm
Halal, $
JALAN SONG
Suukee
Suukee has been serving yummy authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice ever since its entrance to Kuching F&B scene in December 2017. Have your chicken rice lunch at Suukee altogether with Charcoal Toasted Roti Kahwin or their specialty hainanese porridge.
Address:
Lot 11376, Jalan Song, Tabuan Height Phase 7, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 10am – 5.30pm
$$
MATANG
Go Goreng Metrocity (Formerly Kedey Kamek METROCITY)
Go Goreng Metrocity offers plenty of options when it comes to local delicacies. There’s Nasi Ayam Penyet, Nasi Goreng Dabai, Nasi Goreng Kecok Special and so much more!
Address:
GO GORENG, SB30, Jalan Metrocity Matang, 93050, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 7.30am – 11pm
Halal, $$
STAPOK
Street One Café
If you’re in the mood for some contemporary and Italian cuisine, Street One Café is the place to go! The Italian Pizza and Gnocchi Carbonara with Streaky Beef Bacon are delicious you’ll finish them in an instant!
Address:
No.5, Ground & 1st Floor, SL11, Lot 6389, No.1 Taman Stapok, Jalan Sungai Maong Baru, 93150 Kuching, Sarawak. (Click HERE to Google Map)
Open Daily from 12noon – 10pm
No-pork, $$
