CHINAHOUSE @ THE OLD COURTHOUSE: CAFE EPISODES

Over the past few years there has been an uprising of the number of cafes in Kuching. It has become popular hangouts for a lot of people, especially the young and restless. This cafes becomes the haven for teenagers and young adults alike. For the reasoning that there is food and comfortable places to relax and the ability to do as you please. Not the mention the late hours it seems to host to.

Chinahouse Cafe has become popular for the fact that it has something different to offer than the rest of the cafes in town. It has taken quarters in the old courthouse in town, right opposite the chinatown. I think the name might have been a nod to the address of it's location, but that's just a guess. There is probably alot of other factors into the namesake.

So as you know, the old court always has been home to many restaurants and cafes. Changing times have made the cafes and restaurants move away their business but the location that is the old courthouse is a picturesque and ideal address. It is where much of the nightlife is, not to mention the amount of tourist in the area. It also is a great place for a nice instagram picture.

The cafe is deep inside the courthouse along with many other cafes in the space. But there is signs to help you on your way.

I've ventured in on the tip of my friend, my co writer of themakanpost, Jolynn. The chinahouse cafe is known for their cakes and tea. The tiramisu is particularly famous. I have chosen the one doused in liquor, for I think cakes and liquor goes very well together.

It was delicious with the alcohol bringing out the flavours in there. The sponge layer was moist and the cream with the texture of the crunchy nuts. the caramelised nuts, I think pistachio was wonderfully well paired.

I'm also a fan of the teapot that they have given me. It was adorable.

So we have the place which is decorated with old furniture and everything antique. It can't be help that the decoration is something familiar. There is also the many drawings around the space. It has come to known to us that at every table there are crayons and paper for those with an artistic side to create a picture if inspiration comes to them. There is also a competition going on for the one with probably the most votes.

The cafe is also a bar, offering cocktails and alcoholic beverages.


The atmosphere in this space is wonderful. There were many patrons though it was late at night. The staff were welcoming and warm. I have no complains about the place. But I will however come back to try the many savoury items on the menu.

It is open everyday from 9 am to 12 pm. It is located at the old courthouse, next to merdeka plaza.

This is Sharon signing off this week's food post. Stay tune every week for more.

TEASE BY JASE'S TEA ROOM: CAFE EPISODES

Today in Kuching, hipster cafes seem to be popping out everywhere and can be found at almost any street. It's definitely the in-thing and also something you wouldn't want to miss when in Kuching. From the quality of their espressos, the ambience of the cafe, accompanied by  soft bossa nova music, to the cheesecakes, pies and not to forget, hipster lightings for that insta-worthy shot, cafes here are a must try.

Previously on The Makan Post, we adventured to a cafe in town called Coffee Obsession. Today, we adventure to a cafe selling interesting savoury snacks as well, previously located at 101, Jalan Tun Jugah, now at Icom Square, recently moved, it's non-other than Tease by Jase's Tea Room.

A cozy yet spacious environment in this cafe, with high ceilings, comfy sofas and high stools. Here, they have A4 sized colouring papers with colouring materials.

And yes, they would love to have your art work as well after colouring.



They even have fun props, perfect for your selfies and wefies. Each table has a few in a small cup, each with different types of them.

Known for their teas, they have a wide range of teas to choose from, and all their tea leaves are located behind the counter. After selecting your tea, the loose tea leaves are then brewed in a small pot before serving to customers.



The not to miss drinks here are definitely one of their specialities, the ice-cream and milk series. There are ice vanilla chocolate, ice chocolate, ice hazelnut chocolate and many more, all topped up with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Here's how tasty it looks.

This is the ice vanilla chocolate. Cold milk poured in a glass filled with ice cubes drizzled in chocolate syrup and topped off with vanilla ice cream on top, further drizzled with more chocolate syrup. The ice chocolate comes with chocolate ice cream instead.
It was creamy and very refreshing. The taste of the milk and chocolate was not that sweet and when eaten with the ice cream, balanced the whole thing very well. The ice hazelnut chocolate had a rich hazelnut flavour to it as well. It was a great combination with the chocolate syrup and the ice cream.

They have a wide variety of cakes here as well. One of the best selling one was the yoghurt mango cake.

It was layers of sponge cake, filled with cream and mango chunks in between each layer, and topped with generous slices of mango on top. It was delicious and light. The sponge cake was fluffy and soft, and each bite had many chunks of mango. The cream brought the whole cake together well, adding that slight creamy sweetness to every bite.

Something from their finger foods, fish tempura nuggets. This was served hot and fresh, with juicy insides and with the outside, crispy.

They have other snacks such as wings and pizzas. For those wanting something heavier, their soft shell crab man tou is something that many recommend. They also have burgers, sandwiches and many more.

Another cafe you would want to give a try in Kuching. They are open for all day dining  offering brunch as well.


Opening hours: 
Everyday from 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Tease by Jase's Tea Room

AT110 Block A, 
Icom Square, 
Jalan Pending, 
93450 Kuching, Malaysia.

Contact no.: 0168608282 or 0168943332


Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jasestearoom/

This is Jolynn signing off this week's episode on The Makan Post. Stay tuned for more.

-

The Makan Post brings to you weekly food adventures, so be sure to catch us every week for new episodes and dont forget to subscribe to us. Just click on the Follow button below. Also, check out our instagram page @themakanpost. Cheers.

themakanpost@gmail.com

SUKHA: CAFE EPISODES

Sukha I think is one of the many popular cafes to visit in Kuching. They have what all good cafes have, great ambience, good food and service. I’ve been there a few times and I enjoyed my visit each time.

This café is of moderate size, with high ceilings and decorated with interesting antiques, like an old radio, and bikes above the customers. And of course the paper cranes they use as their café logo, delicately placed with strings and dangling mid-air, placed in a corner.

Sukha serves different variants of food, Asian, western and Asian fusion. Their creations are quite innovative, like the beef rendang pasta. I never heard of that one before. And there is also the typical traditional Asian meals, like spicy thai chicken rice. Though these are all delicious, however they are most famous for this western dish, fried chicken with buttermilk waffles. Hot damn, I never had such good fried chicken in my life.

This is usually the meal people order when they come to Sukha. It’s a specialty dish that is more commonly eaten as breakfast in America. It is what it is, deliciously marinated and well-seasoned crispy fried chicken and fluffy and light buttermilk waffles. I think making waffles with buttermilk, has it built with more flavor and packs a nice taste in one’s mouth. They serve it with garlic sauce, which I think combines a taste of sweet and salty from the chicken.

It’s a big helping, and with the sweetness of the waffles, has one very full quickly, even though I wanted MORE. 


My friends tried waffles with ice-cream and cinnamon apples, what can go wrong with vanilla ice-cream and waffles, absolutely nothing. The cinnamon apples were alright, I mean cinnamon and apples usually goes pretty well together, it’s a classic pairing. Tangy and sweet, the spice heightening those flavours.

Spicy Thai chicken, I, for the life in me, cannot handle spicy food. I had a bite of it, and I just can’t eat anymore. From what I heard though, it was quite good. I’m sorry I cannot elaborate. It was in my mouth for a few seconds before I quickly down my tea with it. The thai chicken was served with rice, and a fried egg on top of it.

Sukha’s chef really has good presentation. They plate the meals wonderfully, the cinnamon apples made into tiny roses on top of the waffles, they takes skill, my friends.

My friends and I shared a plate of churros. I had my share of churros, and my experience has been mixed. The worst one was in London, in a Christmas market. The churros dry, chocolate sauce was alright, it was just the churros I had a hard time swallowing. You would think in London, at a Christmas market, they would serve good food.

So back to churros, it was seasoned well, cinnamon and sugar, crispy, softly snaps as you break it. It was crunchy and wasn’t too oily when you consume it. The chocolate sauce I think had hints of banana to it. Overall, delicious, something you snack on, with no regrets.

I ordered a red tea latte, which I have to say was hugely overpriced. The meals there are mostly above ten ringgit, maximum of eighteen ringgit. It’s quite pricey but I think some of the meals would be worth it. But if it’s the tea, it's not worth it. Though the froth was prettily designed.

Here’s the link below of their facebook page for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/doyousukha/timeline?ref=page_internal

Sukha opens daily from 11am to 10.30pm except Wednesdays. Contact no: 082 454 158

Sukha

Ground Floor, Lot 11963, 

Block 16 Brighton Square, 

Jalan Song, 

93350 Kuching, 

Malaysia.

This is Sharon signing off this week's episode on The Makan Post. Stay tuned for more.

-

The Makan Post brings to you weekly food adventures, so be sure to catch us every week for new episodes and don't forget to subscribe to us. Cheers.