I was looking forward to an evening of strolling on the waterfront and eating the local food. Sadly, the place is quite dismal ... nice view but little else. The choice of food was dismal ... the place lacked a hustle and bustle of a riverfront as you would get even in Malacca (or Kota Kinabalu or Penang).

Many stall along the Kuching waterfront. Try their local juice or drinks. Not very special but it simply local style. Kuching local people were friendly overall. At night, some street singer will perform nice music there. Dont miss it.

Depending on the time of day one can view locals enjoying the riverfront seating and various family and group activities and by night the various wares exhibited right on the Esplanade by many who simply move their goods from their daytime shops to open displays around which people wonder, ,bargain and simply congregate to see the variety

Many food stall, a lot of choices, but better food and value other places in Kuching. If you are going for the Riverview, then okay. If you are going for you wallet and or stomach choose another venue.

Just take a stroll anywhere around Kuching and you will find amazing eateries. I prefer eating local and made sure I tried the Sarawak items suggested on tourist brochures although I didn't need much tempting as I love laksa, noodles, curries, spices, etc. There are, of course, up market buffets at the hotels, and during Ramadan they are everywhere. I... More

Having a meal by the river and watching the sunset is something you should do while in town. we saw some amazing sunsets and enjoyed simple cheap meals.

Nice to stroll along waterfront and then have a dinner there. After go and get some home made cake to bring home

some of the food is expensive - you can get cheaper and more tastier food in the town

You have a variety of local food to choose. Be careful what you choose, if you are not used to Asian food