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 makes more sense when you arrive before dinner. In daylight the old timber shopfronts still read as a town street; after sunset, tables, smoke and red lanterns turn that same road into a weekend gathering. I would drive out from Kuching for that change of pace, not for a promise that one stall is always the best. [image: 1781575523887-1-tripadvisor.jpg] Source: Tripadvisor The place-specific story is the street itself. Siniawan's night market uses an existing old-town row as its room, so food stalls share the road with working shops, residents and the traces of a river-and-trading settlement. Dishes associated with the market—pitcher-plant rice, Hakka cooking, grilled food and snacks—make the evening feel local, but the setting matters as much as the plate. [image: 1781575524135-2-amazingborneo-1.jpg] Source: Amazing Borneo My route would be simple: walk the street once, see which stalls are cooking that night, then share a few portions instead of committing to a single queue. Arrive in late afternoon for the wooden façades and stay as the lanterns come on. Ask before photographing stallholders or diners, and remember that a crowded road is still part of a community, not a private photo set. [image: 1781575524381-3-amazingborneo-2.jpg] Source: Amazing Borneo From Kuching, allow about 30–45 minutes by car depending on traffic, and plan the return before the last table is cleared. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings are the usual market rhythm, but rain, local events, vendor schedules and road conditions can alter it. Bring cash, water and an umbrella; parking is easier before peak dinner time, and e-hailing availability may thin later at night. [image: 1781575524587-4-borneotravel-1.jpg] Source: Borneo Travel Network Food-curious visitors who enjoy atmosphere and a short regional drive will find the detour worthwhile. Anyone seeking air-conditioning, a quiet seated restaurant or a guaranteed dish may prefer to stay in the city. Siniawan earns its place by letting an old street change character in front of you—arrive early enough to notice both versions.

新尧湾最好在晚餐前抵达。天还亮时，老木店屋仍像一条小镇街道；太阳下山后，桌椅、烟火和红灯笼把同一条路变成周末聚会。我会从古晋开车来感受这种变化，不会把希望全押在某一个摊位永远“最好吃”。 [image: 1781575523887-1-tripadvisor.jpg] 来源： Tripadvisor 这里独有的故事就在街道本身：夜市借用老街作为空间，食物摊和居民、店屋及日常交通共处，所以它不是专门搭给游客的摄影棚。猪笼草饭、客家料理、烧烤和小吃让晚餐有地方味，但真正的魅力是食物和仍在使用的小镇环境一起出现。 [image: 1781575524135-2-amazingborneo-1.jpg] 来源： Amazing Borneo 我的走法会很简单：先把整条街走一圈，看当天哪些摊位真的开着，再分着点几样。下午较迟抵达，可以同时看到木店屋的白天样子和入夜后的灯光。拍摄摊主或食客前先问，也要记得人多的路仍是社区生活的一部分，不是私人摄影棚。 [image: 1781575524381-3-amazingborneo-2.jpg] 来源： Amazing Borneo 从古晋出发约 30 至 45 分钟，视交通而定；最后一桌收拾前，先想好回程。一般市集集中在星期五、六、日晚上，但下雨、地方活动、摊主安排和道路情况都可能改变。带现金、饮用水和雨伞；晚餐高峰前较容易停车，夜深后叫车选择也可能减少。 [image: 1781575524587-4-borneotravel-1.jpg] 来源： Borneo Travel Network 喜欢食物、气氛和短途小镇路线的游客，会觉得这趟车程值得。想要冷气、安静座位或保证某一道菜的人，留在市区可能更舒服。新尧湾的价值，是让你看见老街怎样随着天色改变；早点到，才看得到它的两个样子。

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