It is easy to spend RM30 on a meal in Kuching. Sometimes, it can only get you just one dish! But how can it be enough for a whole day in Kuching? Right down to supper? Will it be enough? You bet it is!

1. Breakfast @Khan Sahabat Kafe

Operating for more than a decade now, this Pakistani restaurant serves delicious dishes such as nasi briyani and roti canai.

With friendly and prompt service, I wouldn’t mind having breakfast here every day!

For breakfast today, however, I chose to have roti telur. Not only does the roti canai tastes good, the kuah kari that goes with it is amazing too! It is a must try!

Price

Roti Canai Kosong – RM 1
Roti Telur– RM1.60
Total expenditures: RM2.60

Location

Shop Name: Khan Sahabat Kafe
Operating Hours: 6am-12am everyday
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “Khan Sahabat Kafe”

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2. Brunch @Warung Hasmida

Next, we are off to a hidden gem! This is the highlight of the day as everything on the menu is RM2! Yes, you read that right, everything on the menu shown is RM2!

It is a family owned and operated business; the staffs are friendly, and they make you feel at home! From chicken rice to laksa, you can find various type of dishes here.

The laksa and mi jawa that I had tried may very well be your new favourites soon!

They also sell kuih muih and nasi lemak bungkus (RM1) too!

Price

Mi Jawa Special– RM3 (Add-on Chicken)
Total expenditures: RM2.60 + RM3= RM5.60

Location

Shop Name: Warung Hasmida
Operating Hours: 7am-2pm except Sundays
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “Warung Hasmida”

3. Lunch @Selera Maaidah Cafe

Moving on to lunch, we chose to have nasi berlauk here in Selera Maaidah Cafe! This is certainly a hotspot during lunch hours as it offers reasonable price and many delicious dishes to choose from!

Prices may vary according to what you take and its portion. Take your time and see what’s good!

Price

Nasi Campur (Rice with Ayam Kicap, Dabai & Veges) – RM6
Total expenditures: RM5.60+RM6= RM11.60

Location

Shop Name: Selera Maaidah Cafe
Operating Hours: 7am-5pm everyday
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “Selera Maaidah Cafe”

4. Afternoon Tea @R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong

After that much food, you surely must be stuffed! But we all know there is always room for ice cream! Established in 2006, R.G. Ais Krim Gula Apong was the 1st to sell this dessert in Malaysia!

In the afternoon, the shop is operated by Richard, who opened it nearly 2 decades ago. At night, however, it is his son, Gerald, who takes over the job. Hence R.G. (Richard and Gerald) in the shop’s name!

Price

Ais Krim Bergula Apong Hot Item (Medium Bowl) – RM4.80
Total expenditures: RM11.60+RM4.80= RM16.40

Location

Shop Name: R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong
Operating Hours: 1pm-1am
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “R.G. Ais Krim Bergula Apong”

5. Dinner @RJ Ayam Bakar Kopitiam

Back to business! So, what’s for dinner you might ask? We’re off to RJ Ayam Bakar Kopitiam! Paired with its mild sambal, the taste is wonderful! A tender chicken is what you want!

Both the Raja Ayam Penyet and Raja Ayam Bakar were highly recommended, but we decided to go with the Ayam Bakar this time! Enjoy the vintage decorations around you too as it gives an old-school ambiance.

Price

Raja Ayam Bakar – RM9.50
Total expenditures: RM16.40+RM9.50= RM25.90

Location

Shop Name: RJ Ayam Bakar Kopitiam
Operating hours: 5pm-2.30am
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “RJ Ayam Bar”

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6. Supper @Mee Kolok Mangkuk Merah

Don’t count supper out! Mee Kolok Mangkuk Merah is famous for its sweet beef mee kolok! As it starts quite late, not many people know about this place at stall No.53 in Medan Niaga Satok (Benteng).

The sauce that comes with it is what completes this mee kolok! I cannot recommend this enough for those who are looking for a late-night dish to enjoy with friends!

Price

Mee Kolok Biasa – RM4
Total expenditures: RM25.90 + RM4= RM29.90

Location

Shop Name: Mee Kolok Mangkuk Merah
Operating Hours: 9pm-2am
Waze/ Google Maps: Search for “Medan Niaga Satok”

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Famous Malay Style Mee Kolok in Kuching

Hooray! That’s the last of our meals. We end the day with a total expenditure of RM29.90! Right on the budget! As you can see, RM30 is enough to keep you fed for a whole day in Kuching– if you know where to have your meals that is, and now you do! We highly recommend for you to try all the restaurants stated above, which you will surely enjoy as it also won’t put a hole through your pocket! Happy eating everyone!