Siniawan is at its most atmospheric when the night market lights come on, but The Bikalan gives the old bazaar another reason to linger: a river-facing bar-cafe where Dayak flavours share the table with Chinese and Western comfort food. The setting matters. The Bikalan occupies a renovated Belian-wood shophouse in the historic bazaar, so the meal feels tied to the place rather than dropped into a generic suburban unit. Its current recognition in the 2026 TOP25 Restaurants Sarawak Awards for sustainable gastronomy also reflects a deliberate relationship with local produce, materials and the surrounding river-and-hill landscape. I would begin with the Bikalan Special Fried Chicken and Fried Bihon with cangkuk manis, then add a drink if you are making an evening of it. The fried chicken is the easy group order; the bihon is the more specifically Sarawakian conversation starter, with the leafy vegetable bringing a local note to a familiar wok dish. Expect a relaxed, social meal rather than a fast bowl-and-go stop, and leave room for the Friday-to-Sunday night-market atmosphere outside. This is a good route for visitors who want a meal with a sense of Siniawan’s old street, and for Kuching groups willing to drive beyond the city centre. I would come before the market gets busy, confirm the day’s hours on the venue’s public page, and treat the menu as a shared table: one recognisable fried dish, one local-ingredient plate, and time to enjoy the open-air setting. The Bikalan 33 Siniawan Bazaar, 94000 Bau, Sarawak Open in Google Maps [image: 1788411926020-food.jpg] Source — The Bikalan [image: 1788411926398-food2.jpg] Source — The Bikalan [image: 1788411926877-venue.jpg] Source — The Bikalan

Siniawan Night Market is less about finding one legendary dish and more about seeing an old wooden shophouse street change after sunset. I would arrive before dark, then stay long enough for the lanterns and dinner crowd. [image: 1781575523887-1-tripadvisor.jpg] Source: Tripadvisor The weekend market uses Siniawan's old-town street as its setting. Food stalls and tables fill the road while the timber shopfronts and red lanterns give the evening its character. It is atmospheric, but it is still a working community and food market, not a film set. [image: 1781575524135-2-amazingborneo-1.jpg] Source: Amazing Borneo What I would eat — and how I would choose Pitcher-plant rice, Hakka dishes, grilled food, snacks and drinks are commonly associated with Siniawan. I would not promise that one stall is “the best”; vendors, queues and quality can change. Look for food being cooked fresh, check prices before ordering and share a few portions so you can try more than one thing. [image: 1781575524381-3-amazingborneo-2.jpg] Source: Amazing Borneo The street is easier to appreciate when you do not arrive at peak hunger and rush to the first table. Walk once, see what is open, then decide. Be considerate when taking photos: ask before pointing a camera at stallholders or diners. [image: 1781575524587-4-borneotravel-1.jpg] Source: Borneo Travel Network My practical plan Usual market days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, subject to local changes or special events Timing: Arrive around late afternoon to see the street in daylight and after dark Travel: Self-drive or e-hailing from Kuching; return availability and fares may differ late at night Parking: Easier before the main dinner crowd; do not block residents or shop entrances Bring: Cash, an umbrella and insect repellent Before leaving: Check current operating notices because weather and events can affect the market [image: 1781575524779-5-borneotravel-2.jpg] Source: Borneo Travel Network My verdict: one of the better evening side trips from Kuching when food and atmosphere matter more than a packed attraction list. Go early, eat selectively and give the old street time to change with the light.

新尧湾夜市的重点，不是找到一份“全场最好吃”的食物，而是看一排老木店屋在日落后慢慢变成周末夜市。我会在天黑前抵达，再留到灯笼和晚餐人潮都出现。 [image: 1781575523887-1-tripadvisor.jpg] 来源： Tripadvisor 周末市集直接以新尧湾老街为场景。食物摊和桌椅摆上道路，木店屋与红灯笼构成晚上的特色。这里有气氛，但仍是本地社区和食物市集，不是为了游客搭出来的摄影棚。 [image: 1781575524135-2-amazingborneo-1.jpg] 来源： Amazing Borneo 我会吃什么，又会怎样选？ 猪笼草饭、客家料理、烧烤、小吃和饮料，都是经常与新尧湾联系在一起的选择。我不会保证某一家“全场最好”，因为摊主、排队情况和品质都会改变。选现做食物，点餐前看清价格，几个人分着吃就能多试几样。 [image: 1781575524381-3-amazingborneo-2.jpg] 来源： Amazing Borneo 不要饿到受不了才抵达，然后冲去第一张桌子。先把整条街走一次，看当天实际开什么，再决定要吃什么。拍照也要顾及别人，镜头对着摊主或食客前先问。 [image: 1781575524587-4-borneotravel-1.jpg] 来源： Borneo Travel Network 我的实用安排 一般市集日： 星期五、六、日傍晚，仍可能因地方安排或特别活动改变 时间： 下午较迟抵达，同时看白天与入夜后的老街 交通： 从古晋自驾或叫车；深夜回程车辆供应和价格可能不同 停车： 晚餐高峰前较容易，不要挡住居民和店铺出入口 带什么： 现金、雨伞和防蚊用品 出发前： 查看最新营业通知，天气和活动都可能影响市集 [image: 1781575524779-5-borneotravel-2.jpg] 来源： Borneo Travel Network 我的判断：如果你重视食物和气氛，多过塞满景点清单，这里是古晋比较值得的晚间小旅行。 早点到、挑着吃，也给老街一点时间随着光线改变。

有人讲去 Siniawan 只是为了吃东西，坦白讲我以前也这样想。 直到有一次我傍晚 5 点多到，亲眼看着整条老街从安静变成灯火通明——那个过程，才是真正的 magic。 新尧湾（Siniawan）这条老街可不是普通的 pasar malam。1840 年就已经存在的小镇，当年还是 James Brooke 白拉惹时代的重要据点。整条街只有 24 间木板老店屋，一到周末傍晚，红灯笼亮起来的时候，整个氛围直接穿越回百年前。我朋友第一次去的时候讲："感觉像走进电影场景。" 好了，讲重点——来这里吃什么？ 必吃清单： 🥢 Lemang Periuk Kera（猪笼草饭） — 这是 Siniawan 的招牌！糯米塞在猪笼草里面蒸熟，香气独特，别的地方找不到。 🥢 Ngoh Hiang（五香肉卷） — Sarawak Tourism 官方的 top 5 推荐之一。先蒸后煎，外脆里嫩，配一罐冰啤酒简直人生巅峰。有个阿伯跟我讲他每个星期来就是为了这盘 Ngoh Hiang。 🥢 蚝煎（Oyster Omelette） — TripAdvisor 游客点名推荐的菜。这里的蚝煎炸到薄脆像 roti tisu，蚝又大又新鲜。 🥢 Sarawak Laksa — Anthony Bourdain 说是"breakfast of gods"，在 Siniawan 吃别有一番风味。椰浆汤底够浓，虾也新鲜。 🥢 Manok Pansoh（竹筒鸡） — Dayak 经典菜，鸡肉塞竹筒里慢煮，香茅和木薯叶的香味直接渗透进肉里。 🥢 Kolo Mee — Sarawak 人的灵魂食物，Siniawan 的版本一样不输市区。 真实评价整理： 从 Google 评论、TripAdvisor 到本地 FB 群组，综合来看游客喜欢的是氛围和特色食物，但也有一些吐槽——周末人多时停车位很难找，部分摊位价格比市区略高。一个 Wanderlog 用户的评论很中肯："有些偏贵、炸物太多，但整体氛围和一两条街的 vintage feel 还是很值得来。" 我个人觉得：如果你当它是"平价路边摊"可能会有点失望。但当作"周末 outing + 百年老街体验 + 吃特色美食"的话，这个 package 是蛮值的。 实用资讯： 营业时间：每逢星期五、六、日 傍晚 6pm 开始 地点：Siniawan Old Town, Bau（距古晋市区 21km，约 30 分钟车程） 入场：免费！吃多少花多少 交通： Grab 从 Kuching 市区约 RM30（建议安排回程，晚上那边 Grab 比较少） 自驾的话 Parking 位有限，建议 5:30pm 之前到 公共巴士 Bus No.2 从 Jalan Masjid 出发，单程 RM3.50（但不 recommend，时间不准） Tips： 最好 5:30-6pm 到，看夕阳 + 灯笼亮起来的过渡 带现金！大部分摊位不收卡/eWallet 穿舒服的鞋，整条街是石板路 可以顺便安排白天去 Bau 的仙洞或风洞，傍晚再来 Siniawan [image: 1781230300144-img1.jpg] 来源：TripAdvisor [image: 1781230300408-img2.jpg] 来源：New Straits Times [image: 1781230300710-img3-resized.jpg] 来源：Amansar Travel [image: 1781230301194-img4.jpg] 来源：Amansar Travel [image: 1781230301390-img5.jpg] 来源：Trip.com 你去过 Siniawan Night Market 吗？留言分享你最喜欢吃的摊位！或者有什么 hidden gem 要爆料？ #古晋 #Kuching #Siniawan #新尧湾 #Sarawak #周末好去处 #KuchingNightMarket #古晋夜市