The Cat City is a big city, and there are so many lepak places in Kuching to check out. We’ve compiled a list of places to lepak in Kuching for you guys, so you don’t have to go through the “Aiya, where to lepak now?”. Without wasting any more time, let’s jump right into it!
1. Enjoy some Teh Tarik sesh at New Atmosferah Restoran
I don’t know about you guys, but if I lepak, I lepak like there’s no tomorrow! If you’re like my friends and me, who love to hang out for long hours, New Atmosferah Restoran is the place to go. They have sittings from the Ground floor to the first floor and are open till late! You can see this place filled with students as it is a pretty popular place for nearby university students to hang out. Also, this place is open 24 hours!
F&B recommendations:
- Nasi Briyani Daging
- Mee Goreng Daging
- Mango Lassi
- Chai Tea
This place actually has 3 branches in Kuching located at:
More information
- Operation hours: Opens 24/7
- Facing The Spring Shopping Mall
5, Q5A, Kampung Kenyalang Park, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak - Next to Segi College Simpang 3
5, Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kampung Kenyalang Park, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak - Next to Sarawak Plaza Building
22, Jalan Abell, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak - FB: New Atmosferah Restoran
- Status: Muslim-owned restaurant
2. Have a cheesy time at Ceylonese Restaurant
Here’s another place that I really love to lepak at in Kuching, Ceylonese Restaurant! Every time I go to Kuching, I will not miss at least going here once. I really love the food, and the people, and the owner is super nice and friendly too! If you haven’t tried Ceylonese before, you MUST try, I’m not even kidding you, you will not regret it. It really is a popular place to enjoy authentic Northern Indian , Sri lankan and Malaysian dishes and also lepak. Heads up for this place, it’s always crazy packed! But that did not stop me from going here again and AGAIN.
F&B recommendations
- Double Cheese Naan
- Pisang Cheese
- Cheese Tosai
- Teh Tarik peng
- Nasi briyani banana leaf
Oh my dairy ?!
More Information
- Operation hours: 10.00am – 11.30pm (Everyday, OFF days – Two Mondays of the month)
- Location: Behind Harbour View – Lot 95, jalan Green Hill, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- FB: Ceylonese Restaurant
- Status: Muslim-owned restaurant
3. One of the famous Lepak places in Kuching – Wayne Cafe
Wayne Cafe, the hot lepak spot in Kuching. This cafe serves from nasi goreng, mee goreng, even Western food and many more! What I love, love, love about this place is that they have cucur! Where can you get cucur at night? You often get them in the morning or in the evening for tea time. Back when I was still in Kuching, I used to go here e-v-e-r-y d-a-y! Not even kidding. I’m not sure if it’s true, but some say it taste a little different now :’). If you guys have been here recently, please let me know what you guys think. I hope it’s still as good. Below recommendations are the dishes I always order here.
F&B recommendations
- Nasi goreng Butter Chicken
- Nasi Aruk Ikan Terubuk
- Dahfa Goreng
- ALL of their cucur! (I personally love their Cucur Pusuk, cos I love Pusuk!)
More information
- Operation hours: Open everyday except Mondays (7.00pm – 3.00am)
- Location 1: Jalan Main Bazaar, 2, China Street, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
- IG: Wayne Cafe
- Status: Muslim-owned stall
- Location 2: Waterfront area, refer image below
4. Lepak sine tek? Di Kopicut buat hati terpikat
Kopicut is one of the famous place to lepak at Wayang Street. Their one of a kind concept where they have a barber inside their cafe is definitely something no one else in Kuching is doing. There’s an update though, they have now moved to Borneo Street that has more seatings and spacious! I have yet to come down and visit their new place, but from my visit to their former spot, I believe they will be nothing short but amazing. Can’t wait to have another round of Kopi or Teh Tak Tun Tuang!
F&B Recommendations
- Kopi/Teh Tak Tun Tuang
- Milo Meletop PERGHHH (BTW, it might be too sweet for some!)
- Nasi Goreng Mak Tiri (Another PSA, this is CRAAZZY spicy. If you like the challenge why not! I tried them, mmhhmm)
- Nasi Goreng Butter Chicken
- Nasi Goreng Corned Beef
More Information
- Operation hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm (Temporary, check out their FB for more information)
- Location: GF G-17 & G, 18, Jalan Borneo, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak (Same row with 7E Green Hill, opposite Hilton Hotel)
- FB/IG: Kopicut FB/Kopicut IG
- Status: Muslim-owned restaurant
5. Fairland Hidden Bar
Fairland Hidden Bar is a place to chill and enjoy! With an array of food stalls to choose from, you will have no problem to decide on what to eat. Wait, maybe you’ll have a harder time now that you have all these options. Nevertheless! You’ll love this place, because I know I do. They have a range from local food to Western food. I personally recommend these:
- Pizza from Balkanico (PSA, they sell out pretty fast!)
- Burgers and more from Chubbs and Chill
- Bad Cat Borneo Tuak
BTW, it’s also a really aesthetic place to take pictures too!
More information
- Operation hours: Opens daily (3pm to 2am)
- Location: NO 64 , Carpenter Street , 93000 Kuching Sarawak
- Status: Non-halal
- FB: Fairland Hidden Bar
Conclusion
Well, that wraps up my list for now! There is so much more lepak places in Kuching, Sarawak, I can assure you that. However, the ones I listed here are the ones who open till late. I’ll definitely recommend some more places, cafes and restaurants! Stay tuned.
