The Round Tower 1886 Cafe & Restaurant - Kuching, Sarawak

Melvin J.

We had the Kampung Fried Rice, Fried Calamari, Gula Apong Lamb Loin, Fish and Chips, Beef Bolognese Pasta, Soup, and some drinks.

The fried rice was fragrant and tasty, though slightly dry and clumpy, while the fried chicken served with it was good, crispy on the outside and moist inside. The Fish and Chips stood out; the fish was tender and flaky, and the chef’s special tartar sauce added a nice tangy kick. The calamari, especially the tentacles, was a bit chewy. The lamb loin was a bit dry, and the Bolognese had a faint sour hint, possibly from the cheese. Overall, the flavours from each dish were good and quite unique, Western cuisine with a nice fusion of local taste that sets it apart.

The setting is wonderful, as the restaurant is housed in the historic Round Tower from 1886, giving it a lovely old-world charm. The staff were very friendly and attentive, making the meal enjoyable. The wooden floor on the second level creaks a little when you walk, but it adds character to the experience.

The bill came to around RM430, a little on the high side, but I like to think of it as you’re paying for the experience of dining in a 139-year-old building.

Elaine

The 1886 beef burger exceeded my expectations, no stinky meat taste. Sweet potato fries for side dishes are not too salty and well seasoned. The mango duck salad is the best salad with the perfect pairing of pomegranates and mango cubes. Basically all the dishes are huge portions and delicious.

Restaurant crews are friendly and accommodating. The layout of the restaurant reminds me of the old heritage laidback vibe which is perfect for a cozy evening outing and quiet gathering.

Jennifer W.

Lovely place. Sat upstairs. Lovely night. Limited selection of wine, but available when asked. Had garlic prawns (very good - with toasted bread), lamb gula apong (not too sweet, so nicely balanced) and an excellent beef strip loin (medium rare as requested). Fabulous, attentive and generous service.

Hossana C.

The cream carbonara here is seriously so good! Super creamy, rich, and full of flavour. definitely the best kmk pernah cuba. Highly recommend 😍😍

Want a mix of BM + BI too?

Rosetta

We ordered the signature Gulai Lamb dish, the Buttery Salted Egg Pasta and the seafood stew.

The Lamb was cooked decently, not overcooked. However, the Gulai flavour was very subtle so it didn't stand out to us. Seafood stew was alright, good portion of seafood! The salted egg pasta was disappointing; it was overly sweet and the salted egg flavour was practically non-existent. At the price we paid for, I expected to see real salted egg bits, but it seems like the restaurant used ready-made salted egg powder.

Hope improvements can be made so that the price of the dishes reflect the quality of the ingredients used.

Puan Z.

Coffee sedap. Casava chips is the favorite. Location strategic, yet not crowded, boleh duduk minum dgn tenang. The waiter so nice and friendly. Keep up good work guys,

Jordan J.

Tried the special Hainanese chicken rice—flavorful, tender, and clearly made with heart by the chef. The space has a warm, heritage feel, blending tradition with comfort. Plus, the waiter was super friendly… and not gonna lie, pretty handsome too. Definitely worth a visit!

Sarah G.

Tried the avacado smoothie and it was super duper good. the gula melaka was so fragrant and drink was super refreshing. If youre touring carpenter street, you should definitely stop by here, situated near the entrance. Also something interesting is that the straw is made of rice, and is edible !