Local Culture
Orou Sapulot
Orou (' sun' in Murut) Sapulot is an excellent means of accessing the
deepest areas of Sabah's interior. Run by Silas Gunting, a descendant of
the local Murut who is now a succesful KK businessman, Orou is one of
the more innovative eco-tourism projects in the state, and offers offers
what may be the best package tour in Sabah.
Religious
Thean Hou Temple
Off Jln Syed Putra, this multilayered and highly ornate temple is one of
the most visually impressive in Malaysia. It's dedicated to the
heavenly mother, Thean Hou. Her statue takes centre stage in the main
hall, with Kuan Yin (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) on her right and
Shuiwei Shengniang (the goddess of the waterfront) to her left.
Other
Dyak
Kuching’s most important culinary event of the last few years was the
opening of this elegant restaurant, the first to treat Dayak home
cooking as true cuisine.
Seafood
Alu-Alu Cafe
Technically part of the Gayana Eco Resort, Alu-Alu is delicious
restaurant that sources its ingredients from Borneo Eco-Fish, an
organisation dedicated to harvesting and distributing seafood from
sustainable sources – no shark fin here. Besides having a bit of a moral
mission, Alu-Alu is legitimately delicious.
Indian
Restoran Ratha Raub
Don’t let the withered-looking fish head staring up from the buffet tray
scare you – it’s just for show. Though there are other dishes on the
menu, what brings people here from as far away from KL is Ratha’s Kari
Kepala Ikan Raub (Raub’s famous fish head curry).
Seafood
Ana Ikan Bakar Petai
If it’s authentic you’re after, look no further than this huge open air
seafood restaurant across the river on the island of Tanjong Lumpur. On
any given evening Malaysian families flock here to feast on a plethora
of traditional Malay seafood dishes.
Other
Reef Chalets
An absolute find, this family-owned chalet resort offers 12 beautiful
chalets set along the beach and surrounding a beautifully maintained
jungle garden featuring feather-soft grass and trees filled with lemurs,
monkeys, birds and bats.
Shopping Centre
Bangsar Village I & II
These twin malls – linked by a covered bridge – offer upmarket fashions,
including international brands such as Ted Baker and Zara, and local
Malaysian designers such Richard Tsen at Dude & the Duchess ,
which marries tailored fits and design to interesting fabric choices, or
the chic shoes and bags of Vinci+ .
Other
Nancy's Kitchen
In a town already known for its graciousness, this home-cooking Nonya
restaurant is our favourite for friendly service. If you want an
intimate meal, head elsewhere. The server is as chatty and full of
suggestions as they come, and will have you making conversation with the
other handful of customers in no time.
Market
Sibu Central Market
Malaysia’s largest fruit and veggie market has more than 1000 stalls.
Chinese
West Lake Eating House
Don’t let the plain looking decor and plastic chairs fool you. West Lake
Eating House may well serve some of the tastiest Chinese fair in all of
Eastern Malaysia, thanks to a particularly talented chef who works
ceaselessly in a tiny kitchen.
Street Food & Hawkers
Imbi Market
The official name is Pasar Baru Bukit Bintang, but everyone knows it
simply as Imbi Market. Breakfast is like a party here with all the
friendly and curious locals happily recommending their favourite stalls.
Other
El Centro
This fantastic spot, which doubles as a restaurant , was sorely needed
in KK. El Centro is the traveller's hangout you've been looking for:
cool, Asian-mod decor, soft lighting, good music that isn't the same
recycled pop every other Malaysian bar plays, and a general sense of
chilled-out-ed-ness that makes it easy to meet other wanderers and form
new friendships.
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