Best Grilled Chicken in Kuching

Carvery became very popular among Kuching folks due to its reasonable priced buffet. With only RM48++ per person, you you will be served with nine types of meat of your choice, Black Pepper or Mushroom Gravy, Soup of the Day, Salad, freshly cut fruits, and pudding. You can eat as much as you want until full. How cool is that? One of the main attraction here is the grilled chicken. It is cooked and seasoned nicely with the perfect crispy skin on the outside and juicy and tender meat in the inside. Can you imagine consuming it non-stop until you’re full? We know we can. 

Nestled in the Western section of Tun Jugah Food Gallery, Hungry Kuching is known for serving delectable Western food. This humble joint might be small, but it’s the quality and taste is what makes customers returning here for more. Not only do they offer their cuisine in large portions, but the prices that come with it are also very affordable. The grilled chicken chop is a must—try dish at Hungry Kuching. With only RM10, you will get to select your sides between daily made mashed potatoes, chunky fries, or switch to Aglio Olio (add RM2). As for the gravy, brown sauce, black pepper sauce, and mushroom sauce are the available gravy selections. Not to forget the side salads that comes with it for some freshness. This one is definitely worth a try.

Known for serving one of the best ribs in Kuching, Howdy Grillhouse is offering an extensive range of grilled cuisine that comes in different sizes starting from L, XL, XXL and XXXL. You can then choose to marinate your meat using the classic BBQ sauce or hot chilli for something spicier. Other than that, grilled chicken and grilled pork belly are among the best selling items at Howdy’s. The grilled chicken can grab anyone’s attention with its caramelised skin, and juicy and tender flesh. The dish is served with fries sprinkled with paprika powder and some veggies to balance out the meal. Pair it with a glass of cold beer and you are good to go!

With its cute and catchy name, Elephant Cafe & Bistro is one of the local’s hotspot to relax with family and friends while enjoying good quality food and drinks. The interior is full of elephant paintings, along with white walls and unique red ceiling. Specializes in Western food, this restaurant is offering not only offering Western food, but also a wide range of local delicacies.  One of the recommended dishes here is the Grilled Chicken Chop. With black pepper sauce and French beans on the side, the chicken itself is nicely marinated and cooked. In every bite, you can taste the flavourful and tender meat that will make you think of coming back at here again very soon.

Hidden away in the inner suburbs of Kuching, Sharing Planet is operating in a beautiful setting – a rustic hut next to a detached house with simple interior and décor. This romantic looking place is serving scrumptious authentic American and Italian delicacies. It is the ideal venue for you to relax, catch up with friends, while having snacks, supper or dinner together. Here, you can find a very unique version of grilled chicken chop – Ice Cream Grilled Chicken Chop. This dish is served with two grilled chicken with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. It might sound bizarre, but the combination actually works. It gives a very unique hot and cold texture when you eat it together. Fries and salads are also served along with the meat. For a ‘cold’ and creamy experience of grilled chicken, we highly recommend this one.

Since its opening in 2013, Portico Restaurant & Lounge Bar has become one of the go-to place among the local residents. From the outside, you can see the unique concept restaurant and when you walk inside, it’s filled with quirky DIY décor. This restaurant and lounge bar is offering a wide selection of cuisine and liquor. From pizza to duck salads, you can have it all. Grilled chicken is also available on their menu. The chicken is nicely cooked with good seasoning. The plate served is filled with fries, vegetables, and gravy. The portion is also quite big, so you might want to share your dish with someone.

Even though Alfresco Wine | Dine operates more of a pub than a place for dinner, this place actually serves pretty good Western food. Here, the crowd’s favourite would definitely be the Grilled Chicken Chop. This dish comes in a huge portion which consists of three slices of chicken meat. The juicy and tender flesh is also served with mashed potato/fries, and some boiled vegetables. With only RM15, this bestseller is certainly a huge bargain for anyone with a huge appetite.