When Kuching's old town has gone quiet but dinner still feels too early, I would make the short walk to Tower Market for a bowl of red kolo mee. 老牌红油面 is a fixed stall inside the hawker centre, with the kind of evening rhythm that suits a simple supper rather than a polished restaurant stop. [image: 1787893906969-img0.jpg] Borneo Foodie The name points to the house style: springy noodles coated in a darker, savoury red sauce, usually finished with slices of char siu and minced meat. I would start with the regular red kolo mee, then decide whether I want extra meat; this is the place to notice the sauce and noodle texture, not to build an elaborate order. The portion is a modest, wallet-friendly bowl, so a drink or a second shared plate can make sense if you are still hungry. [image: 1787893907122-img1.jpg] Borneo Foodie What makes this a useful stop for a first Kuching visit is the setting. You are eating in the Open Air Market area, close enough to pair it with a slow walk around the old town, Carpenter Street and the waterfront. Parking around the heritage core can be the awkward part, so I would leave the car in a nearby legal bay and walk the last stretch. [image: 1787893907267-img2.jpg] Public Facebook food post The stall is associated with an evening service, commonly shown around 5:00pm–11:30pm, but hawker hours and sell-outs can shift. Come earlier if you want the easiest choice of toppings; late-night visitors should be prepared for a shorter menu. This is a straightforward, sauce-led bowl and may feel too simple if you are expecting a large, heavily garnished meal—but that is exactly why I would put it on a heritage-area supper route. Tower Market Hawker Centre, Stall 29, Jalan Power, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak Open in Google Maps [image: 1787893907409-img4.jpg] Instagram public food post If your Kuching food list already includes laksa and kueh chap, this is a quieter way to meet mee kolok in its red-sauce form. Would you choose the regular bowl or add extra meat for a late supper?