Sarawak Sayang is a contemporary kopitiam concept that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Sarawak through the lens of Peranakan and local Borneo aesthetics. Designed with a modern sensibility, the space blends nostalgic charm with fresh sophistication, offering patrons a sensory journey steeped in memory, flavor, and identity.

At its core, the interior evokes the warmth of a grandmother’s home — familiar, heartfelt, and full of stories — while maintaining clean lines and intentional layout to suit today’s café culture. The palette leans into soft pastel tones — mint greens, sky blues, and blush peaches — inspired by vintage shophouses and sun-washed colonial walls.

Key materials include rattan-backed chairs, marble-topped round tables, and warm timber tones, complemented by Straits Chinese encaustic tiles on floors and counters for visual texture. Handcrafted Nyonya ceramics, woven baskets, and locally sourced Sarawakian handicrafts — such as Dayak carvings and motif panels — are thoughtfully integrated to ground the space in its locale.

Lighting is ambient and soft, using red paper lanterns, vintage wall fans, and natural light through arched shuttered windows to create rhythm and mood. The overall layout is airy yet intimate, balancing function with emotion — encouraging long conversations, solo reflections, and everything in between.

Sarawak Sayang is more than a place to eat; it’s a space designed to reconnect people with heritage, memory, and the comfort of ‘sayang’ — love, warmth, and home.