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Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Kuching food market stall with skewers, bowls of ingredients and fresh produce displayed inside during a Paradesa Borneo visit
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with shredded vegetables, topped with fresh herbs, served with chilli sauce in Kuching
Elderly shopkeeper at a wooden counter, surrounded by boxed herbal products and medicines, inside a traditional shop in Kuching
People queueing at the Chong Chon Biscuit Maker counter in Kuching, with pastry displays and kitchen equipment behind
Hand holding yellow fruit at a street market stall in Kuching, with more produce arranged behind
Two women smiling at a street stall in Malaysia, holding plates of food as they share dishes outside a shopfront
Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
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Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Kuching food market stall with skewers, bowls of ingredients and fresh produce displayed inside during a Paradesa Borneo visit
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with shredded vegetables, topped with fresh herbs, served with chilli sauce in Kuching
Elderly shopkeeper at a wooden counter, surrounded by boxed herbal products and medicines, inside a traditional shop in Kuching
Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Kuching food market stall with skewers, bowls of ingredients and fresh produce displayed inside during a Paradesa Borneo visit
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with shredded vegetables, topped with fresh herbs, served with chilli sauce in Kuching
Elderly shopkeeper at a wooden counter, surrounded by boxed herbal products and medicines, inside a traditional shop in Kuching
People queueing at the Chong Chon Biscuit Maker counter in Kuching, with pastry displays and kitchen equipment behind
Hand holding yellow fruit at a street market stall in Kuching, with more produce arranged behind
Two women smiling at a street stall in Malaysia, holding plates of food as they share dishes outside a shopfront
Friends gathered around a wooden table in Malaysia, sharing bowls and chopsticks in a lively restaurant with colourful wall posters
Back of a traveller in a red life jacket on a narrow boat in Malaysia, gliding through calm mangrove channels beside palms
Sculpted black stone column and manicured garden in front of a Malaysian building with pointed arch bays under an overcast sky
Electra House hotel building in Kuching under cloudy skies, with cars parked along the frontage beneath an awning
Wooden two-storey house with veranda and red roof surrounded by palm trees and a grassy garden in Kuching
Man in a small wooden boat on a Malaysian river with a long steel bridge and city skyline under a bright blue sky
Boats moored along Kuching’s riverfront, with a boatman walking beside vessels and church towers rising in the background
Smiling travellers at a Kuching street-food table, sharing bowls and plates during a host-led food stories visit
White mosque with tall minarets under a cloudy sky in Kuching, showing arched colonnades and ornate windows
Sarawak riverfront pavilion with a tall flagpole in Kuching, seen on a Paradesa Borneo bike tour and boat ride
Bins of dried pulses and spices with clear price tags inside a local market shop in Kuching, Sarawak
Diner in a Kuching eatery with a plate of rice and soup, with a cat peeking near the table during the food tour
Bamboo leaf spread of Kuching street food with steamed rice, grilled fish, stir-fried greens and pickled vegetables
Woman sitting on a boat deck beside the water in Kuching, with passengers and a draped net overhead during the kampong visit

Kuching Street Food Experience | Food Stories + Kampong Visit

Kuching street food walk with kampong tour and sampan boat ride
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Up to 7 guests
DURATION
4 hours
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Discover Kuching through food and stories
Kuching has some of the best street food in Malaysia — but you wouldn’t know where to find the good stuff on your own, and you definitely wouldn’t know the stories behind it.This walking tour takes you straight to the best local spots, while helping you understand what makes Sarawak food different — like why laksa here tastes nothing like the rest of Malaysia, or why locals eat it for breakfast. You’ll also cross the Sarawak River by sampan and explore a quieter kampong, so it’s street food and sightseeing in one.With a local guide leading the way, you’ll visit kopitiams, bakeries and hawker stalls, trying dishes like laksa and kolo mee while hearing the stories behind them. It’s easy, relaxed, and a really nice way to get to know Kuching.What to ExpectTry Sarawak favourites like laksa, kolo mee, tebaloiLearn about Sarawak’s cultures through foodVisit kopitiams, bakeries and hawker stallsEat with a knowledgeable local guideCross the river by traditional sampanWalk through a quieter kampong areaGood to KnowThe tour lasts around 4 hours and involves walking – comfy shoes are a good idea!This is a join-in experience, great for solo travellers or small groupsAll food and drink tastings, plus boat fees, are included. If you’d like to buy extra snacks or drinks for yourself, feel free to do so.Rain ponchos are provided if the weather turnsTransport to the starting point isn’t included, so plan to make your own way there

Experience highlights

Elderly shopkeeper at a wooden counter, surrounded by boxed herbal products and medicines, inside a traditional shop in Kuching
Street food + sightseeing in one
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with shredded vegetables, topped with fresh herbs, served with chilli sauce in Kuching
Taste the best of Kuching street food
Bamboo leaf spread of Kuching street food with steamed rice, grilled fish, stir-fried greens and pickled vegetables
Eat at spots you won't find on your own
People queueing at the Chong Chon Biscuit Maker counter in Kuching, with pastry displays and kitchen equipment behind
Learn the stories behind the dishes
Back of a traveller in a red life jacket on a narrow boat in Malaysia, gliding through calm mangrove channels beside palms
Cross river by sampan boat
Sculpted black stone column and manicured garden in front of a Malaysian building with pointed arch bays under an overcast sky
Explore a hidden kampong
Woman standing by a street-side cafe entrance with hanging plants, while diners relax at tables in Kuching
Small-group trip for a personal touch

What You’ll be Doing

Heritage walk, street food tasting, river sampan ride and kampong visit
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What’s Included

English-speaking guide
All food and drinks
Boat fees
Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain
A great time!
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Start Point

Meet-up at Paradesa Borneo(Paradesa Borneo - Travel & Tour, Lebuh Wayang, Malaysia)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
08:00AM - 12:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

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  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack

  • Bring drinking water
  • Extra cash for additional food and drinks and personal shopping
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Wear light, comfortable shoes, and clothes
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Experience: 12 years
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