KUCHING – The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi were treated to a meal at The King’s Curry restaurant in Petanak on 24 January.
They had a shopping trip to Kamdar textile house earlier in the day, and were down to this for their special desi look. The couple were joined by their daughters, Sharifah Fariah and Sharifah Nong-Jasima, as well as Encik Muhammad Nur Hakeem.
On arrival, the family was greeted with open arms by restaurant owner Dato Shankar Ram Asnani and his wife Datin Karishma Shankar Asnani as well as members of the Aliyaa staff. Their welcoming cook-shop bespoke the attention to service and client-interaction which is characteristic of a house of reputation.
King’s Curry, It has cultivated a loyal following in Kuching for its authentic Indian food, the selection of dishes aptly reflects traditional flavours. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its great food and service, and thus earned regulars both among the locals and visitors.
Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah seemed to enjoy the food offered during lunch. They said the meals not only tasted great and well-cooked but the staff were friendly, courteous and professional.
The outing demonstrated the couple’s engagement with local businesses and community life. Eating at The King’s Curry drove home how Sarawakiuans should patronise their local food industry, as it is not only thriving (through restaurants that keep tradition alive but serve for modern tastebuds.
Observations were that the visit of His Majesty and his family not only attested to their love for Sarawak’s multi-ethnic food culture. Indian cuisine in particular has long been part of Kuching’s culinary identity; restaurants like The King’s Curry have contributed to the city’s multi-ethnic dining scene.
Its management, in a statement today, thanked the leaders on behalf of the house for visiting them and said it was a good acknowledgement for their consistency to provide quality food and service. The event served as a reminder to employees that customer experiences supersede everything else we do.
As Sarawak brands itself through its local industries, the food and beverage industry in particular is one such industry that contributes significantly to the overall economy of the state as well as its culture. Bring taste home, with The King’s Curry With its unique focus on authentic flavours and customer satisfaction, The King’s Curry serves as a good example of local businesses thriving while staying true to their heritage.
The visit ended on a warm note with the Governor and family along with the restaurant team had a good exchange and everyone was in high spirits about community bonding that revolved fashion and culture sharing.
