MM Sarawak Kolo Mee 砂拉越特製美食 @ Weld Quay, Penang.

For a taste of authentic Sarawak delights- make your way to MM Sarawak Kolo Mee at Weld Quay. The place is hidden in an open space car park (adjacent to Chew Jetty). The menu is simple but carries 2 key Sarawakian dishes: Kolo Mee and Sarawak Laksa... as well as some fillers (sides). The place has limited seating capacity but it is air-conditioned. A pretty decent place for a quick, inexpensive fix over Sarawak delights.

8AM Hainanese Cafe @ Kimberley Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Probably the only Thai-Hainanese cafe in town, 8AM Hainanese Cafe is a new addition to the Georgetown cafe scene. Right smack in town, the cafe offers a menu with some Thai and Hainanese elements- the Thai element is represented by the Steamed Bread with Sangkaya and Thai Pan Eggs (Khai Krata) while the Hainanese element is represented by the Hainanese Toast. There are also some odd combinations like Polo Bun, Nyonya Kuih and Kolo Mee that make up the numbers. Food items are affordably priced but we hope to see stronger Thai and Hainanese elements here, we thought the menu is a little weak for now. 

Rumah Asap Kenyalang @ Lebuh Keng Kwee, Georgetown, Penang.

Sarawakians can now have a taste of home at this newly opened restaurant... offering only Sarawakian delights. Manned by Sarawakians, the Rumah Asap Kenyalang has long presence at Butterworth but the island's branch is fairly new; both places offer the same menu but the branch at Butterworth has a slightly more extensive menu compared to the island's. Kolo Mee, Sarawak Laksa, 3-Layer Tea are some of the signature dishes here; nothing too fancy about the interior decor, just a casual place to get a quick fix. One of the few places in Penang for some decent, authentic Sarawak dishes.

Things To Eat/ Drink/ Play/ See/ Buy in Kuching and Miri, Sarawak.

A 2-hour direct flight from Penang International Airport will land you at the east side of Malaysia (we flew with Air Asia if you must know); the city of Cat- Kuching, capital of Sarawak. The name Kuching sounds like Cat in Malay- "Kucing" but the derivation of Kuching has invited many opinions and various theories. Never mind on the name of the city, it is however, a true fact that the place is a melting pot for culture and a gastronomic paradise for adventurous eaters to explore. Weather is comfortable and backpacker-friendly but traveling from a place to another is rather inconvenient, we would advise you to rent a car, that might actually save yourself some time. 

Things to See in Kuching:

1) Kuching City's Mascot

Address: Right in front of Padungan China Town of Kuching.

[Sarawak Kolo Mee/ Sarawak Laksa] Sajo Cafe @ Air Itam, Penang.

Sarawakians can now ease their cravings for their hometown favorites at Sajo Cafe on the bustling Jalan Air Hitam, where the wet market is located (two doors away from the Police Station). The place is known to serve authentic Sarawak delicacies. Notable highlights are Sarawak Kolo Mee, Foo Chow Red Wine Mee Sua, Sarawak Laksa, tri-color Milk Tea etc. The air-conditioned restaurant has quite an extensive menu, covering most iconic dishes uniquely to Sarawak; the menu has choices more than sufficient to please everyone in any age group. The very hospitable lady owner explained the menu to us and shared with us some of her favorites and the authenticity of their dishes. Sajo Cafe is a place worth dropping by for a quick meal if you are in the vicinity. 

House Of Kolo Mee @ D'Piazza Mall, Penang.

Sarawak's Kolo Mee is not too common in Penang but I have found myself a decent place to enjoy Kolo Mee. Kolo Mee, blanched Egg Noodles served with minced meat with a touch of Pork Lard oil. House of Kolo Mee is rather a "specialized" eatery opened in D'Piazza Mall months ago which offers serves authentic Sarawak Kolo Mee. Choices are rather limited, but the prices are very economical. I was rather amused by the way they operate, as in customers will be asked to order their own noodles at the counter, with a computer attached. Customers will need to enter their respective orders into the computer and print the order receipt out. Numbers will be called upon and customers with the order receipt (with the same number being called) will need to collect their own orders at the small window right in front of the kitchen. Moreover, drinks and soups will not be served but instead, you will need to pour your own drink/soup at the soup kiosk beside. Customers will basically handle everything except the cooking part in this eatery.... I find it interesting at first, but my friend finds it annoying as it would be troublesome if you wish to customized your orders.....