Kuching

Sarawak's capital might be compact, but its attractions are anything but pocket-sized

- WORDS CARMEN JENNER

Unlock Sarawak's feel-good flavours

Sarawak’s laksa is renowned for its aroma and tanginess, so why not elevate your culinary skills and master it yourself with a cooking class at Indah Not only will you shop at markets, cook and eat like a local, but you'll also be supporting a social enterprise.

However, if you're short on time, you could dine in at the onsite cafe or sample local delicacies such as laksa, kolo mee (noodles and pork) and jungle fern curry on many menus around town, such as the Lau Ya Keng Food Court on Carpenter Street and the James Brooke Bistro and Cafe on Kuching’s waterfront.

Living museums

Whether you venture to Fort Margherita, built by the second Rajah of Sarawak in 1879, or to the Borneo Cultures Museum, it'll be clear that Sarawak’s history is on display in abundance. However, if museums aren't on the agenda, strolling through Kuching’s streets reveals the city's diversity, such as India Street, bursting with a kaleidoscope of stalls and eateries. Carpenter