Who would have thought that the combination of lamb and wagyu skewers with Mee Sedap offered at a renowned food festival would become a huge hit with the public? Well, Toko Daging has proven it.
A taste you’ll remember
Here’s some good news for fans of meat skewers — Toko Daging is currently participating in the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival with a brand-new menu combo that is certain to win over the hearts and tummies of visitors!
Since this is their second year participating in the event, the author assumes that Kuching residents are familiar with their incredibly succulent skewers.
According to Toko Daging owner Mohamad Awet Lukman Chin, for this year’s event, he has introduced a new menu, the salmon skewer.
“The idea to serve these skewers was inspired by yakitori, a type of Japanese dish that is popular in Omakase restaurants.
“Yakitori can be literally translated to grilled chicken, from the Japanese words yaki (grill) and tori (chicken). It consists of bite-sized pieces of meat served on a bamboo skewer.
“I brought wagyu and lamb skewers for the first time at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival last year; it can be said that Toko Daging was the first to bring the cuisine to this City of Cats.
“I think the skewers get a great response from the public, as they are portable foods that are perfect for when you’re on the go,” said the 37-year-old Malay businessman.
The public’s encouraging response, in addition to his enthusiasm to offer excellent, satisfying, and affordable food, motivated Mohamad Awet to combine Mee Sedap with skewers as a pick-up and-go concept, which he debuted at the recent Kuching Food Festival.
According to him, this type of food concept makes it simpler for visitors to place orders and take food without having to wait long, allowing them to return to exploring the festival to continue their quest for food.
Elaborating, the Kuching-born entrepreneur said that he still remembers how passers-by reacted to his stall, acting as if they weren’t expecting that there was also one selling Mee Sedap.
“In the beginning, it was quite humorous because whenever a customer went by and spotted my stall, they would say, ‘Ehh, Mee Sedap,’ while staring right into my eyes.
“They didn’t anticipate such a menu at a big event. However, as this dish became widely known, I once made 170 packs of Mee Sedap in just four hours.
“Personally, it is the most Mee Sedap I have ever made in my life at one time,” he said.
He added that most local and foreign customers had favourable things to say about the food combination, saying that the price was excellent given the quality and quantity of the cuisine.
Speaking of challenges, the biggest one he identified was himself — can he make Mee Sedap as quickly as possible without sacrificing the flavour and texture of the noodles, making sure that they are neither overcooked nor undercooked?
Therefore, to ensure that the taste and texture of the instant noodles are constant, Mohamad Awet said he has developed a standard operating procedure to make his and his employees’ work easier and more enjoyable, as well as save their time.
“Apart from planning to participate in more food-related events in the future, I also hope that more people will try this menu.
“I hope that with this persistent effort and hard work, it will give me multiple profits so that I can share my sustenance with those in need,” said the Toko Daging owner, who has been operating for almost nine years.
For this year’s Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival, apart from their signature lamb and wagyu skewers, Toko Daging has also added salmon skewers to their menu.
The prices of one skewer start at RM13 and at RM17 for a combo of Mee Sedap and a skewer.
Not only that, Toko Daging also offers combo salmon skewers for an introductory price of RM50 for four sticks (one skewer is RM15).
As a fan of Mee Sedap, the author admits that the combination of the instant noodles with the juicy and tender skewers, whether they are made of wagyu or lamb, combined with Toko Daging’s special homemade spicy sauce, is a delightful and filling dish that everyone should try!
Oh, wait! Apart from skewers, Toko Daging also sells chicken and beef shawarmas, with prices starting at RM14. Trust me, the shawarma, which is jam-packed with meat slices, will undoubtedly satisfy your stomach.
Come on, what are you waiting for? Visit the Toko Daging stall at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival from 3pm to 12am to experience the toothsomeness of their food for yourself.
Their stall is located on the right row, about 100 metres from Carpenter Street’s Harmony Arch, with the stall number 168.
There are over 180 stalls at the 10-day mooncake festival, which is taking place until tomorrow.
I’ll go there as well because I want to try Toko Daging’s salmon skewer and will undoubtedly pair it with Mee Sedap. See you there, peeps!
