nasi goreng dabai | Minci Moss

Dad was really excited to bring us here. So, we went there for dinner on our 2nd day in Kuching. We ordered familiar dishes such as linut, umai, tumpik and nasi goreng dabai. My nephew had their ‘mi sup’ but it turned out to be spicy – probably due to its white pepper.

Linut is known in other Bornean states as Ambuyat. It is a sticky paste like thing you eat with it’s condiments. The set was out of stock, so we had it with just the sambal. The umai was OK – it is quite hard to give it a rating because we all know our (late) mom’s umai is the best. Dad loved the nasi goreng dabai but I preferred the one I cook at home. Ha ha. The tumpik was exceptionally delicious. It is simple but appetizing at the same time.

Overall, it was a great dining experience. I would definitely come back here for it’s linut and tumpik.

Dapur Melanau : LOT 14171 (SUBLOT 38 OF SURVEY LOT 13766) SECTION 65 GROUND FLOOR, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak

This place is located at Metrocity where all the modern eating happens. Meaning that there are a few good restaurants located nearby. So, lots of food options for everyone. I noticed that there is one particular ice cream shop that keeps popping up everywhere but have yet to try it. Maybe something to explore during my next trip to Kuching.

It takes courage to build something out of scratch. Be it a sandcastle or a business empire. I am happy for both my sister and her husband in their effort of setting up their own restaurant. It may not have the interiors of the sprouting celebrity cafes like Suka Sucre Bistro and all .. well, not yet but like I say, concentrate on the flavour and taste of the cooking. If people love what they eat, they will still come back even though your stall is the size of a chicken coop.

I had a minor role in the establishment of their restaurant – something I do on a pro bono basis. FREE OF CHARGE. I am the Promoting Officer in charge. Camyalah..

Restoran Seri Kenyalang is essentially a place where they serve mainly Malay food with a splash of Thai and Sarawakian cuisine to it. It is open daily from 11AM to 11PM. They also have special weekend menus for the whole family. This family-run business is located in Bandar Saujana Putra – a small township located near the SKVE and PLUS highway enroute to Putrajaya.

The exact address would be NO 57, Jalan SP 8/4, BSP, Jenjarom, Selangor. Behind the police station that is.

I have yet to try everything my brother in law cooks but I am looking forward to try a few dishes such as the Tomyam Kelapa, Ikan Stim Harimau Menangis and of course my favourites – Nasi goreng Dabai and Laksa Sarawak. You can get a full set meal from as low as RM6.00.