Best Cheesecakes in Kuching

Operating as a café, art gallery, and homestay, Indah House Kuching is another precious gem located on Upper China Street that is yet to be discovered. Although they are offering lots of other savoury dishes, patrons are more in love with their home baked cheesecakes. The cakes might look simple and plain, but nothing compares to the taste of it. No fancy decorations or toppings, the cheesecake is delicious on its own. Three layered Cheesecake, Durian Cheesecake, Nutella Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, and Lime Cheesecake are among the regulars’ top picks. Made fresh everyday using the finest ingredients, Indah’s cheesecake is totally worth a try.

Tom’s is one of the eateries in Kuching that has its own standard. Rumour has it that it is the go to place among Sarawak’s prominent people. Serving only the best quality of food, this place is also perfect for tete-a-tete session with your other half featuring slightly dimmed lighting and warm ambiance. Apart from the usual mains, Tom’s is best known for their selections of cheesecakes. Ranging from pandan gula Melaka baked cheesecake to marble cheesecake, they have all sorts of choices to fit your appetite. For instance, the New York cheesecake is simply exquisite. With zesty orange glaze on top, smooth texture, and crumbly based, Tom’s cheesecakes are probably the best in town.

Bing! Coffee is a local grown coffee chain that can actually compete with Starbucks. Even though it is a local business, the price range here are not cheap. Let’s just say that all the Illy's coffee beans and Italian blend used here are not necessarily cheap either. Despite being ‘BING’ in coffees, this coffee house is also known for offering mouth-watering cheesecakes. The New York Cheesecake available here is a must try. The cake gives out a nice hint of tanginess along with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for those who don’t fancy too much sugar in their cakes.

Just like the name indicates, this good-looking eatery is located at the beautiful CourtHouse with a great view and vintage-like building. As soon as it started operating, this place instantly become the talk of the town. Despite their beautiful setting, this place offers more than 20 varieties of cakes every day. The moment you walk in the restaurant; you’ll see a row of cakes ready for you choose. The cheesecakes here is definitely one of a kind – smooth, rich, heavy and yet so easy to swallow. It melts in your mouth and leaves you longing for just one more bite. Not only do they taste wonderful, but the cakes also look incredibly beautiful!

Coffee Obsession is yet another newly opened café in Kuching that serves great gastronomy and coffee. Their interior is filled with DIY furniture and quirky décors which made the entire place looks unique yet cosy. Famous for its desserts, patrons should definitely check out their very famous Cotton Cheesecake. New to the Malaysian dessert scene, this one is the perfect combination of sponge cake and cheesecake in both taste and texture. What you will love about the cake is that it’s not overly sweet as some cakes can be. Don’t be fooled by the simple presentation, its delicious taste is all that matters.

Nestled just behind Upwell at Jalan Song, Fork & Knife is a halal restaurant owned by Muslim family that serves delightful Western cuisine. The place got a lot of recognition by the locals for their delicious food, decent interior décor, friendly service, and reasonable price ranged. We all know that New York cheesecakes are supposed to be dense and cream cheese based, and that is exactly what Fork & Knife have to offer. Their version of New York cheesecake is the perfect balance between dense and fluffy, sweet and tart. The thin graham cracker crust adds just the right amount of texture and Fork & Knife’s gets major points for that.

Rumah Hijau Café is another popular café located in the heart of Kuching city centre, namely at Jalan Rubber. The atmosphere of the café is cosy with green trees all around making you feel comfortable amid the bustle of the city. Rumah Hijau is specifically known for their delicious homemade cheesecakes. Be it the classic salted cheesecake or the unique Horlicks cheesecake, each of them tastes incredibly creamy and delightful. With grated cheese on top and amazingly smooth texture, there is no reason why you shouldn’t come and try this wonderfully done dessert.