Initially I had difficulty being a mostly #vegetarian traveler in Kuching #Sarawak. I don't know if anyone understands what it's like to have dietary restrictions and to not know how or what to order in a new country. But I found myself hiding between McD's and Pizza Hut for a couple of days. Thankfully, that changed and locals pointed me in interesting directions. Some of these food successes are iconic #Sarawakian #foods I'm sharing! Not all countries can be easy at first. How do you find the courage to try new foods in a new country?
@MrFreckles0407
8 жыл бұрын
GRRRLTRAVE
@ashikinsordi8408
6 жыл бұрын
GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa if you come again to kuching sarawak i will bring you to eat the best laksa sarawak and kolo mee
@RoyGary3665
6 жыл бұрын
Try Mom's Laksa, Kolo Mee Kota Sentosa, Kolo Mee Bau
@suriarazali1592
4 жыл бұрын
Sis;you try to laksa sarawak injoy cafe satok
@juliannasim6413
7 жыл бұрын
McDonald's chicken porridge? Are you serious! I am from Sarawak and your Top 10 Sarawak food does not do Sarawak justice at all!
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Very serious. RE: "local" foods: If you travel the world, you'll know McDs chooses one/few local or "comfort" dishes emblematic of the country, so locals feel akin with eating their food.. Korea has Kalbi burgers, Hawaii has saimin (really good kine actually), India has vegetarian options for Hindu, Japan I believe has Teriyaki, China has noodles and ...Hello Kitty?... the local dishes are made for the local market for local sales. McDs is a quick and easy road map into a mysterious culture, And it has a well-known standard,.. even water/ice in a country where water is considered undrinkable. After deboarding the plane, new to Sarawak, this was my breakfast meal of convenience. In the end, I just do a video on what I experience as a traveler. This is one perspective.
@carolinechua6063
7 жыл бұрын
I agree with Julianna...pls come to Kuching again & get a proper guide to bring you to taste all the nice food..You should have tasted the real chicken porridge instead of the one you had McDonald's(of all the place to taste local food...puhlizzzz)
@maranji85
7 жыл бұрын
actually the chicken / pork / fish porridge sold by the vendors outside are way more delicious. the mcd version is just a bootleg version of it.
@margaretekalaiabdullah8745
5 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh.....u spoilt d Kolok mee's taste n it seems u didn't go to d best store or shops that served delicious kolok mee with barbeque pork red meat. The laksa Sarawak gravy seems not tasty n look so light /pale. Originally is served with shrimp paste (sambal n lime).
@babyyafroo1197
5 жыл бұрын
Who is you you guide with wrong information. Agreed with Juliana
@aleysonb.hunter6193
7 жыл бұрын
You poured your tauge soup in your kolok me? You have just spoiled your kolok mee.
@dan7533
7 жыл бұрын
Aleyson B.Hunter ikr :p
@maranji85
7 жыл бұрын
i like red kolok mee
@azlateef3799
7 жыл бұрын
LOL
@veteranobserver
7 жыл бұрын
I was amused and horrified
@sixtysixx6
6 жыл бұрын
spoils the original taste
@aaronbenjamin1213
7 жыл бұрын
Bubur Ayam is not a Sarawakian dish btw.
@hellotilolgfdvgghhjj
7 жыл бұрын
Aaron Benjamin really?? oh ok..bubur ayam made by you..stupid mind..useless ppl..go school..
@bromancerules28
6 жыл бұрын
Sarawakian cuisine reflects on its multi-ethnic population of Chinese, Malay, Melanau, the various other Borneoan tribes. Bubur ayam is part of Sarawak's multi-ethnic dish, and it doesn't have to be unique to Sarawak.
@chee1989
6 жыл бұрын
looks like she ate it at MCD
@ckmmsymy780
5 жыл бұрын
its just a food she but it at mcd so its come from mcd
@shortcut7325
4 жыл бұрын
@@ckmmsymy780 she from singapore mybe.bcoz only in malaysia got a bubur ayam in mcd.
@v66bry
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine..loved your vlog..was so nice to see kuching..omg I miss that place but will be back soon to see my Malay family there..you can't beat a good laksa..it's always the first thing I eat when I arrive..with a bubble tea..hope your well? Keep up the good work
@syumixxi
4 жыл бұрын
I am in kuching,I tried all the food,I love the McDonald's porridge so yummy!
@fate4070
8 жыл бұрын
the food looked so good.
@robertpyrobase6871
6 жыл бұрын
i was there last time for the Bridge opening, the foods are great, top spot is a must for tourist who want to eat local dishes and drinks as well, i miss sarawak already i think i fell in love with the food the place and the friendly people, surely i will be back there!!!
@davidsonoswald8262
7 жыл бұрын
Come to Miri Sarawak, i will bring you around and try more foods!
@carolnizam4853
7 жыл бұрын
my grandmother selling layer cake too.. sold around rm5 only for 1kg but for my friends only.. hahaaa
@MrLangkahKanan
7 жыл бұрын
Carol Nizam can we be friends?
@ezahvie5565
7 жыл бұрын
MrLangkahKanan hahaha
@vivyanaconners4416
7 жыл бұрын
I have a recommendation for the best laksa I've ever have in kuching since I stay there for awhile. one in matang, siang2 corner. only open during night time (I mean the best one) I hope they still have business there. and the place at batu kawah lama. I really2 love this two place. I'm the laksa lover, so Everytime I go anywhere around sarawak, I must have laksa. not to say the other place is not delicious but this two place is the best! trust me, you will love it!
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recommendation! I loved laksa!
@rotitelor
8 жыл бұрын
So nice to see you visit my old home of Kuching. It was nice to see all those familiar places and food. Will be visiting there soon after a 5 year absence.
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+rotitelor I'm excited for your homecoming! It's a wonderful town! 💕
@AsVideoIT
6 жыл бұрын
Masakan negeri kamek dari Sarawak! Mi laksa Sarawak! Mi kolok! Kek lapis Sarawak! Mi dawai! Dan banyak lagi!!!
@AlexSDU
6 жыл бұрын
1st time dengar mi dawai. Mi apa ya? Sine ada jual?
@rosmilimusa5234
5 жыл бұрын
@@AlexSDU sama eh...... kmk rasa kmk kenal nama ya..... tp lupak!!!! 1😂😂😂😂😂
@tomzshinoda4307
6 жыл бұрын
I'm proud to be sarawakian..I love sarawak.
@faiq6912
6 жыл бұрын
Tomz Shinoda I'm from Sarawak too
@matthewchua2300
7 жыл бұрын
you didnt go to the cafe that anthony bourdain loves,famous for its laksa.the best one in kuching
@misstakes5609
8 жыл бұрын
I dmire you. As a vegan I have a hard time with meat loving countries. I don't like eating incrediby unhealthy and oily things, but sometimes, junk food is the only thing I can eat.I probably should research the food options before I go but I always forget. I still want to explore the country food like you. Do you eat badly in some countries? Can you do a video on food tips for those with diet restrictions?
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+Miss Takes That's a good idea for a video. I have good days and bad days with my *diet restrictions*. I've lost $ on foods that looked veg, but turned out meaty. I don't like oily foods either. If you see my FB/ Google status, I mention how Pizza Hut was my first hideout ; I was frustrated hitting bad local food choices. Fast food joints are survival safe-- you know what's in it the dish vs.undergoing trial and error. It's a step above junk food, although I've hit that low too. When I do not have locals to shed insight into their foods, I occasionally take food tours, which helpd w/ insight! =) It's not easy to travel with a diet restriction but it is possible.
@sensativa420
7 жыл бұрын
theres a vegetarian mee stall 43 situated at kenyalang market, opening as early as 6am the best in kuching for vegans! make sure to come early as it is always packed with customers and often sold out
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, good to know! Is there a large vegan community there? I know I was surprised to find vegetarian restaurants.
@jan0201
8 жыл бұрын
I love the laksa and kolo mee. We have them in Singapore too.Thanks for sharing...
@hapime8624
7 жыл бұрын
those 2 food origin from kuching, sarawak. XD, thanks for like
@faiq6912
6 жыл бұрын
Whiskey Rose but it's laksa Sarawak btw I live in Singapore to
@Insarborneo
3 жыл бұрын
Greeting from Sarawak. Nice choice of foods and interesting way for your modification. I like Laksa with very extra beansprout. but some of Sarawakian love foods as it is, so still to be preferred more or less original version. Thanks for sharing.
@grrrltraveler
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! ✨
@workthentravel
8 жыл бұрын
the layered cakes are interesting!
@withloveagape3235
Жыл бұрын
Waa you already went to sarawak❤️
@grrrltraveler
Жыл бұрын
Yes I have❤️
@TrigkidYap
6 жыл бұрын
is that rice porridge like arroz caldo, or the same thing with a different name?
@husnaschannel9497
7 жыл бұрын
Yay! Beruntung kamek tinggal di kuching!
@donbrashsux
5 жыл бұрын
Laksa Sarawak..Its my favourite dish..
@aguafria9565
7 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for talking about Midin and vegetarian restaurants!! You have to try it cooked thai style, it has the balance of mouth textures (crunchy, soft), and the beautiful sour flavour. the best one I have tried is sold near Sarawak Culture village in a restaurant called 88 seafood restaurant.
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
+Aguafria Yum. You're making me miss midin again. I'll have to try your place the next I am there.
@juantwotree5710
7 жыл бұрын
crazy seeing my old Town. nastalgia to the max
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
yaaaasss... I loved Sarawak! You should revist. ;)
@ericsondesik7959
7 жыл бұрын
and also, the wheatgrass u drank is not freshly made. they're actually syrup wheatgrass
@allenjames9520
4 жыл бұрын
I was recommended for the Teh c layared milk tea but I got the wheatgrass instead, are you serious? The coffee stall you in basically serves alot of elderly and I only remembered cheap economy rice serves by the store owner. You want good food, go to the main entrance of carpenter Street where you see there's a temple opposite the store, theres where you get the kolo mee and laksa. Pure sarawak delicacies..
@yunlee832
7 жыл бұрын
i love midin too..escply mix wth sambal more delicious 😋
@robrosy
6 жыл бұрын
That kolo mee does not look very authentic somehow.. the traditional kolo mee normally comes wth mince pork and fish/meat balls but not prawns.
@husnaschannel9497
7 жыл бұрын
Love your video!
@nijokongapally4791
4 жыл бұрын
Delicious food dish and good video😋👍💯💖😍
@TheHeri88
8 жыл бұрын
love your videos!!
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
Awww +TheHenri88 thanks for watching!
@AkiAbul
4 жыл бұрын
Delicious...rindu kuch..😉😉
@tomzshinoda4307
6 жыл бұрын
I will miss all sarawak's food..
@kiniadamapping1632
4 жыл бұрын
6:53 Keki Layer
@jovinc2002
6 жыл бұрын
Nice... glad you when you Ah Yong's ABC. my fav :)
@StephanieRomero
8 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to order the laksa from the food stalls without the seafood?
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+Stephanie Romero I didn't try; depending upon who I'm speaking to sometimes, i just get tired... But I believe you can order it without. English is one of the spoken languages in that city.
@rotitelor
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, order it "kosong". Tell them laksa kosong. Kosong means empty, so they'll just serve with the veggies. I have a vegetarian friend who like Christine has to order without meat or eggs.
@wrux
7 жыл бұрын
Hey I just booked a flight out to Kuching, what are the internet speeds like on Bourneo?
@daniel.n460
7 жыл бұрын
Callum B as normal as it can get.Averagely good wifi speed.Except for public wifi hot spots sponsored by the political parties
@wrux
7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Matthew I'm in Kuching now, the internet speeds are good
@daniel.n460
7 жыл бұрын
Callum B good to know
@deganzot4320
6 жыл бұрын
chinatown has a very tasty chicken rice the store is called aladin
@suriarazali1592
4 жыл бұрын
Cuba lah laksa sarawak di kedai injoy memang berbaloi dan sedap..perhhh
@RUHappyATM
8 жыл бұрын
Am amazed he still have the that ice shaver! Thought it would be an antique piece by now...the old is the new. Hahaha.
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+RUHappyATM Right? Very old school! 💕
@CikguRBT
4 жыл бұрын
Best kolo mee👍
@kuchingknight
5 жыл бұрын
Try "Indah Cafe Kuching" if u ever go back Kuching. They vegan food!
@TerenceLim121
7 жыл бұрын
You should eat the noodles and soup separately. Eat some of the noodle and flush down with some soup.
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Wish I had you there to instruct me. It felt awkward not to have soup w/ noodles that look like Japanese ramen.
@Soniboy84
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, did you think about using a lapel microphone on a separate recording device? You could use the sound from either the camera or the lapel, or mix it together. I know it's a bit of an extra weight and extra editing, but the background noise in some of your videos are quite strong. Just an idea! Otherwise great videos, love your channel, we soon go to Thailand, our first trip!
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+Soniboy84 The cons outweigh the pro. If you've watched my travel gear video, I'm maxed in equipment. The discomfort of what I juggle solo in swivel switching cameras and carrying gear is at the limit. Most of the time, I don't even have the time to wipe the sweat off my face or tidy myself before going on camera. =) It's like "Something's happp..." **record**
@Soniboy84
8 жыл бұрын
Got it, I understand! I don't like to travel with much gear either. I appreciate your videos, they're really enjoyable and useful, keep up the good work!
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks +Soniboy84 Enjoy Thailand! I already miss it.
@Soniboy84
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we go Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. First trip outside Europe ever!
@muhddudu4137
6 жыл бұрын
Hi christine,im a sarawakian ,nice video where u originally from?
@ayngelina
8 жыл бұрын
Christine this view is AWESOME! Nice work!
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
Hey +Ayngelina Brogan! Thanks
@ayngelina
8 жыл бұрын
GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa soon! Opening a restaurant really sidelined things but we're hoping to make it happen in 2017
@a.s.l711
4 жыл бұрын
If your laksa taste like curry it’s not good anymore.....lacking in spices... cutting corner using curry to fill in the gap...
@TheMagua09
5 жыл бұрын
Sarawak, Kuching 👌
@dolangawd4938
6 жыл бұрын
you should have tried laksa made by the chinese also
@hapime8624
7 жыл бұрын
midin cook with XO alcohol or coconut milk is the best.
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but definitely the shrimp paste +Archlas ! My fave dish! #yum
@ericsondesik7959
7 жыл бұрын
you know kolo mee is two thumbs up when you dont have to pour or mix anything with it.
@criskity
8 жыл бұрын
That fruit at the beginning was jackfruit, not durian!
@alyssab5508
8 жыл бұрын
...She compared the smell to durian.
@edagent344
8 жыл бұрын
+CNVideos She's not speaking loud, but she did not say it was durian.
@alyssab5508
8 жыл бұрын
Wow, is Borneo safe? Christine, which side would you recommend?
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+AlyssaB My initial plan was to visit the Indonesian side for the orangutan reserve, but the warnings at the time were not great; I decided on the Malay side. Heard from several travelers I met the Indonesian side is safe, but obviously, it's up to you.
@DChikaru
7 жыл бұрын
Correction: Malaysian side of Borneo, not Malay side. Happy that you enjoyed a few of the foods Sarawak has to offer. Though, a bit disappointed that you didn't try the Sarawak local tribes' delicacies and there are quite a number of them.
@aguafria9565
7 жыл бұрын
Sabah is an unsafe region of Borneo, there are plenty of safe regions in Kalimantan. Samarinda is great.
@AdrianJNyaoi
7 жыл бұрын
+Aguafria Sabah is safe; just don't do to those eastern islands
@hellotilolgfdvgghhjj
7 жыл бұрын
Adrian J Nyaoi really sabah is safe? lol..im 10 years in sabah..im feel not safe to stay in sabah..pinoy is every where in sabah even in city kk..
@mendozaarnold7244
7 жыл бұрын
Nice food and pretty face .
@ericsondesik7959
7 жыл бұрын
nothing will ever beat laksa sarawak at mom's laksa and madam tang's
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your recommendation +Ericson Desik! I'll have to check those places out next time.
@topsecret88
6 жыл бұрын
But after all the laksa in kuching,there's nothing can beat the laksa at the Golden Triangle cafe at 3rd mile kuching,the laksa guest was so overwhelming,full of customer,even the parking lot is full,some cstomer still queing for the laksa.what makes its special,the big shrimp and it's sambal paste with the laksa gravy makes everyone would crave for it.just try it there then im sure you will crave for it next time.have nice day
@yellaa.6242
5 жыл бұрын
Whoot whoot..nothing can beat laksa that made by my brother.🤗
@waktokong9288
3 жыл бұрын
Noooo.... thats the wrong way to eat kolo mee.. the sauce is at the bottom.. you just have to eat kolomee starting from the bottom noodles..
@weizer88
8 жыл бұрын
come to Penang Malaysia pls...
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+Richard Ang I'll have to return. I visited several years ago but my stay was much too short. =) Are there popular local vegetarian foods in Penang?
@googleuser2170
7 жыл бұрын
Good video series, thank you for visit my city. But not getting the traditional, real Kolo Mee is a crime against Kuching! What you had was seafood sup mee. Kolo mee should be mostly dry noodles, served with pork. Non pork one for Malay is Kampung Mee.
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
There's actually not much information for western travelers on Kolo Mee, Sarawak or Sarawakian foods available to vegetarians. There was almost no video on your food or city. Too bad you weren't avaiable as a food guide!
@DChikaru
7 жыл бұрын
+GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa He's right. Kolo Mee is eaten dry as it is. There are some shops in Kuching that offers vegetarian Kolo Mee with imitation meat. I knew because I brought a vegetarian friend around last time. But, I think it's not easy for travelers to know those places unless a local Kuchingite shows them.
@rjstephen7623
6 жыл бұрын
that's not "Midin",....that's it called "Kemiding" in Sarawak...
@deganzot4320
6 жыл бұрын
im live in sarawak
@rotitelor
7 жыл бұрын
If you don't want meat, just tell them you want it "kosong". ie.e empty. They'll leave out the meat/seafood/egg
@grrrltraveler
7 жыл бұрын
+rotitelor I wish I had you there to tell me that. =)
@rotitelor
7 жыл бұрын
Oh well, next time you know. :)
@mamaimai9978
4 жыл бұрын
ermmmm its jackfruit.........should do yr homework about asian Borneo food...
@joelik8822
7 жыл бұрын
You really need a Sarawakian to do a proper foodie tour. That Kolo Mee is probably not it and they're eaten dry. Not sure about that porridge from McDonalds... hmmmm
@Daisy-gg4se
6 жыл бұрын
If u dont appreciate the food. Or it was not ur taste at all. Then dont eat.. Honestly, ur vlog is not cheers up ppl about food at all. Tq
@rocharlessylvestergargery5981
4 жыл бұрын
Kampua mee more tasty
@edagent344
8 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up . As a vegetarian, you don't mind meat touching your food?
@grrrltraveler
8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Agent For travel survival purposes I had to adopt a slightly flex approach. Picking out meat isn't as bad as say, having local friends recommending dishes and then later, finding it's comprised of a strong meat or blood base... those accidents have happened. For the sake of this channel (and the fact some viewers are meat lovers), I've let some dishes slide. But my food focus is mostl iconic foods that are amenable to vegetarian/pescatarians. =)
@megzulaikhalaiabdullah6250
3 жыл бұрын
The Kolok mee seems not yummy at all. You should go to other popular spots...
@epolhenzm
4 жыл бұрын
Hey this is maybe out of the topic but hey, you're beautiful
@johariismail9801
6 жыл бұрын
0:08 apa nama kueh ya tek??
@user-qz6dj4nn2j
4 жыл бұрын
Johari Ismail kuih masak😂😂
@ducklai7961
6 жыл бұрын
The guy @2:50
@jsv73able
6 жыл бұрын
Very2 expensive bubur ayam rm5 it's not dclioussss
@bigmouth810206
4 жыл бұрын
Bubur ayam McD? Seriously?!
@babyyafroo1197
5 жыл бұрын
If you are food journalist you should know that bamboo clams, smh
@AnggaKurniaPutra
7 жыл бұрын
Only kuching have the layer cake ? really ? another one you stole from Indonesia ?
@husnaschannel9497
7 жыл бұрын
Angga Kurnia Putra are you kidding me? Just kuching has mira cake house(and i living in kuching)
@gozewijngoossens4877
5 жыл бұрын
Food knows no boundaries 😀
@babyyafroo1197
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha no not mcd porridge,lot of other places you can est good porridge
@Aremnette
4 жыл бұрын
I rather have mee pork
@brendanbegiang8939
5 жыл бұрын
But have to much nonhalal food
@ckmmsymy780
5 жыл бұрын
i don't like wheatgrass haha
@erniccl1
2 жыл бұрын
Review bubur ayam mcD WTF
@alextiong9335
5 жыл бұрын
U miss out a lot more...
@Watchwatch122
8 жыл бұрын
you have no idea about food... honestly better off not trying to describe what you're eating or what's in it..
@Daisy-gg4se
6 жыл бұрын
She have no idea.. Haha
@cindypuah
4 жыл бұрын
1. NOBODY come to Sarawak to eat MACDONALD. 2. DO NOT put soup into your kolo mee!! It's disgusting!! This is a local begging you.
@carolynepatrick7706
5 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ...You’re not doing justice in those Sarawak cuisine.Just sayin...
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