This area is popular with office workers because it's in the central business area. The Singapore fried vermicelli came with a generous portion of fresh succulent prawns. The kueh chap here is known for its very aromatic broth. The stall operators here can be flexible too. Instead of nasi lemak special with chicken, we requested for fried kembong. No problem.
Adding authentic kampung flavours to the menu are nasi pandan (rice cooked in aromatic screwpine juice) and nasi goreng daun ubi (rice fried with pounded tapioca leaves). Definitely bursting with flavours, and fibrous enough to regulate your blood sugar level. Very impressed by the Iban family running a stall in the business district. Not many Ibans in Sibu operate food stalls, so this was special and these are the sort of village cooking you need to sample, as your mind drifts back to carefree childhood days. Equally worth sampling is the nasi lemak kunyit from another stall. The sambal hints of sweetness, and is of medium spiciness. Essentially, the stall minders have added a twist of creativity to...
Read moreAppetizing roti canai and kampua. This famous kampua stall used to run their kampua business at Kok Cheng (if you are a 90s kid or older, you would know this cafe).
Came here twice this year, ordered kampua pok during my first visit and nasi ayam penyet during my second. For the ayam penyet (quite cheap,rm7.50 for a plate), the fried chicken was good - not oily and yet not dry (quite moist on the inside and crispy on the outside). I personally dont like cabbage together with ayam penyet but if you are ok with it then it wouldn't be a problem. Sambal...
Read moreIt's one of my favourite spot in Sibu Town for good iced lemon tea and good iced milk tea. Their tea is one of the best in town for me, a local who grew up in Sibu for almost thirty years. The Muslim food here are also greatly recommended. I'm a Chinese but greatly promote their Muslim food such as Rojak mamak, roti canai, nasi lemak, kuey teow goreng. Tasty with good portion at...
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