Coffee Places Around Kuching (Part 1)

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Coffee places is sprouting up like mushroom after the rain these 1-2 years time. Still more coming I’m sure. So many in Kuching. Couldn’t even keep track. I’m gonna split them into parts to share with you. I’m not a coffee drinker, I’m just sharing the available places for coffee in Kuching. Therefore, don’t ask me about how good the coffee is, I have no clue.

Caffeine & Cocoa
Unit 61, Ground Floor, No. 1, CityONE Megamall, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching


The place is a bit stuffy when it’s full house. Environment wise isn’t so bad, quite cozy except the wooden stools are shaky which is quite scary to sit ;p
Left: Tetley Lemon Tea with a drop of honey, very refreshing tea, could taste a hint of honey in there. A pot of tea is RM10.50, can refill.
Right: A type of cheese cake, cheese sponge layered by cream cheese and covered with cream cheese topped with shavings of cheese. Not ordered by me, so no idea. Tried a bit, not bad, not too sweet and it’s moist. Their cakes are sourced from third party.

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Coffee Obsession
29, 1st Floor, Lorong Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce 18, 93150 Kuching



Very spacious place with simple but creative decorations. They have various seating options available for patrons. The drink on the left is Mocha and on the right is Signature Iced Blended Green Chocolate Mint. The drinks were generally a bit too sweet for my liking. The sandwich was not bad, great for sharing, very filling.

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Earthlings Coffee Workshop
Lot No. 45, Ground Floor, No. 1, CityONE Megamall, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching

I guess we can consider this coffee establishment the trendsetter. It started over a year ago and the coffee culture in Kuching started to boom. It’s the hip place to go. I’ve been seeing friends posting about it on social media and talking about it too ever since its opening. However, I only managed to pay this place a visit few months back. I’m slow…



They have unique ways to present their coffees to their customers, in Erlenmeyer flask, but not other beverages. First time, I ordered the yogurt drink(top left), it’s quite sweet for me. Second time I went, I ordered the chai latte (bottom right), by far this is the best chai latte I had in Kuching. We did try one of their cakes, something with peanut butter, tasted great if you like peanut butter but the crust was inconsistent, it was so hard to cut into. By the way, they don’t make their cakes, they source it externally.

As for the environment, it’s extremely cold in there because of the centralized air-conditioning system in that very small area. A cozy place to hang out too.

That’s all for now. Part 2 will come…

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NYX Doll Eye Mascara Waterproof Hydrofuge Extreme Jet Black

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The mascara I’m currently using, only used it twice. One time for work, another for swim.


You can now get NYX brand from Sephora, tHe Spring, Kuching. Previously I reviewed its Jumbo Eye Pencil.


I decided to get NYX Doll Eye Mascara Waterproof Hydrofuge Extreme Jet Black because it’s cheap, less than RM20. Waterproof and smudge proof for normal wear because of the nylon fibers in there. However, it flakes a bit at the end of the day.

Not suitable for swim even it is waterproof. I was wearing my goggle, not as much contact with pool water yet it flakes and it got into my eyes, worst if you have contact lens on (I know, I know… You shouldn’t be wearing contact lens when swimming). Hence, this mascara is not suitable for swim.



No clumps and it sure lengthened and curled but not much. Didn’t add volume too.

Very easy to apply. The formula isn’t too watery or thick. The consistency is just nice.

As for ease of removal, not that easy to remove. It won’t give you panda eyes but rather messy with those flakes which might end up in your eyes. Definitely not contact lens friendly. Anyway, you should remove your contact lens before removing your makeup.

Will I repurchase? No due to the flaking issue. However, it’s is very affordable for everyday usage.

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品味舒食 Idealite – Malaysia 1st Wholesome Dining Place

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I don’t like vegetarian food simply because it’s not as healthy as it claimed. All those artificial meats, artificial flavouring and colouring, and too much oil. They just turned me off.

Good thing Idealite is not like that.


Last Sunday was their opening ceremony.The founder, Tan Yong Jen, from Penang was there and managed to talk to him too. He’s a registered nutritionist and homeopath therapist, and a vegetarian himself. It is not easy to find wholesome vegetarian meal in Malaysia, hence he started this business. Kudos!



Started from operating from home then moved to Jalan Gottlied, Penang. Now, it’s in Kuching! They have 3 branches in Penang already.

Was quite surprised that wholesome food without meat can be this attractive and appetizing. This is how important food presentation is. I bet you’ve not seen such colourful food and these are all fresh and natural ingredients. No preservative, no colouring. You’ll be assured that you are getting all 8 essential nutrients in the food they served. The key ingredients are olive oil, brown sugar, himalaya salt, brown rice, pumpkin ramen, and organic oat milk.

Let’s see what they have to offer, couldn’t get the names of some of the food though.

Left: Tasting portion of pumpkin barley and fresh lemonade. Former is sweet but not too sweet while the latter is very sour but refreshing. I like both anyway.

Right: Lei cha! One of their signature dishes. Isn’t it beautifully presented? Will try this next time.


Left: Mediterranean Eryngii Burger, hope I got the name right ;p

Right: One of the spaghetti available, I think it’s likely to be Pumpkin Spice Spaghetti.


Left: Oh yummy yummy yummy! Hokkaido Vege Sushi, love this! Thumbs up from all of us. The vegetables are so crispy and fresh.

Right: Not sure what rice dish is this but it’s certainly using brown rice.


Left: Very colourful salad but I have no idea what it’s called. However, I’m sure just by ordering this is enough to fill your stomach to the brim for small and average eaters, great to share with 2 to 3 people.

Right: Let me guess… This should be red curry ramen.


Left: Hmm… Not sure what’s this. Can’t figure this out hehehe…

Right: Steamboat, so colourful and tempting. There’s three types to choose namely soy milk, tom yam, and nutritious steamboat. Soy milk sounds tempting, maybe should try this out too next time aside from the lei cha.

Price wise, it on the middle range (RM10 onwards for main dishes). A great option to eat out healthily. They have an extensive menu.

By the way, get 20% off on their Lei Cha from now until 25th May.


品味舒食 Idealite – Malaysia 1st Wholesome Dining Place
Address: Lot 2667, Block 10 KCLD, No. 206, Twin Tower Centre, Jalan Rock, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel: +6018-363 7977

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Ariva Gateway Kuching Serviced Residences

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Last Friday, was invited to Ariva Gateway Kuching Serviced Residences for a get together with hoteliers, medias, and partners. Third time here. First time to visit a friend; second time with colleagues; and third time I’m going as a blogger. We’re invited to view their refurbished superior rooms.



This is how the refreshed room looks like. Not bad, very cosy and the bed looks inviting hahaha… I would jump on the bed if I get the chance 😛 Two options for you, either a king size (it’s real king size, not two bed joined together or the king that looked like queen) or double single. There’s 32” LCD flat-screen television with Astro channels in-room safe, mini fridge, large glass top working desk and coffee/tea-making facilities. As for the bathroom, you’ll get optional hand-held Rainforest shower.


This hotel is known for its apartment/serviced residence. These images showing the living area and the dining area. Very cosy as well. The kitchen is fully equipped. They also have washing machine and dryer, good thing to have, you’ll need this when you travel with your family, otherwise you will have tonnes of laundry to wash after you got home from your trip. Great for long term stay and for holiday with family. There’s two-bedroom and three-bedroom for you to choose.

Not to forget complimentary parking (subject to availability) too if you’re driving, complimentary Wifi access, roof top swimming pool, fitness centre, continental breakfast at rooms and business centre services.

Tempted to experience it? They are currently having newly refurbished “Superior Room Limited Time Offer” at RM165.00nett including continental breakfast for 2 persons and complimentary in room WiFi by 21 May 2015. I think it’s quite worth it. Stay period is valid until 21 August 2015. For reservations, call 082-250958 or e-mail kuching.enquiry@stayariva.com

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Lundu-Bau Labour Day 2015 Day Trip

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1/5/2015, the long awaited long weekend. For the first time, I didn’t fly anywhere during such holiday. Odd… I know… I’ve been getting lots of queries on why on earth I’m in Kuching at this time of the year *LOL* Boys and girls… I have no idea too… No idea where to go this time and flight ticket is just way too expensive, not worth it to spend like this. So… Just stay home and sleep in, sleep in, sleep in…


First stop was Lundu. Visited my relatives and then we had lunch at the market. As usual, the salt coated prawn is always what we will order whenever we’re here. Be prepared for the long wait especially on public holiday. City dwellers will usually flood this small town on public holidays. These three dishes cost about RM60+. A lot for 3 of us, can actually feed 4. The prawn was different, I guess there’s a bit too much cornstarch that’s why, not dry enough. There’s also cha kueh tiaw and vegetable soup. The former was a bit bland but it’s ok for me; the latter was normal.

After Lundu, we decided to pay a visit to Tasik Biru at Bau. My first time here *LOL*



If you would like to read more about it, just follow this link about the lake.

We spent a short time there only. Just to see the lake that’s all.

On the way home, we decided to stop by Siniawan for its weekend night market. First time here also. The night market only operate on every Fri – Sun, 6:30pm onwards.


It used to be a dead town, always passed by this place on Qing Ming (Chinese old souls day). Once a year we will stop here, just round the place in the car and left.


Recently, they started the night market on the weekend. Never got the chance to go there because it’s just too out of the way and not familiar with the road. The road is so dark at night.


Now that we have the chance, we reached there around 5.30pm. Still easy to find parking. So, best to reach there around this time because it’s hard to park or to move after 6.30pm onwards.


Food wise, there’s a lot of varieties. However, hmmm… Taste wise, just so-so, didn’t try any that made us gone WOW. However, environment was great. This is what matters the most. You can get all the food easily in Kuching too.


The fish ball and meat ball kolo mee here isquite popular. Finally get to try it, hmm… Well… Not my taste. I’m not a kole mee person anyway. However, the meat ball and fish ball were made from real fish and pork, not like the type with lots of flour.


Never miss… Sambal stingray and cuttlefish. Very spicy. It’s Ok.

Food here are priced the same as what you get in Kuching. So, considered it reasonable.

We left at around 7pm, people started to pour in and cars were parking at the roadside already.

That’s the end of my Labour Day day trip. At least I’ve been to all these places already hahaha…

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