An elderly man selling fried Kuih Lobak (fried carrot cake) at the Bawah Jambatan Segama night market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is gaining significant attention online.
Many locals are sharing their fondness for the “uncle,” who has been a regular vendor at the market since the 1990s.
A taste of nostalgia in Kota Kinabalu
The Kota Kinabalu City Facebook page recently shared a photo of the uncle and his stall, reminiscing about how they have enjoyed his food since their school days.
The post reads:
“My heart is overwhelmed with emotion. It is quite melancholic to see that the uncle selling fried carrot cake at Pasar Segama is still there running his stall. Surely many people in Kota Kinabalu recognise him, right?”
“I have been buying fried carrot cake here since my school days in the ’90s. Yes, it is Halal. He cooks it right there in front of you. Let’s all visit his stall and show him some solid support. May this uncle always be in good health.”
Many were left feeling nostalgic
The post sparked a wave of nostalgia, with many people flooding the comments section to share how they grew up eating the uncle’s Kuih Lobak.
“My favourite spot. The taste and aroma of the food have been perfectly maintained from back then until now.”
“This uncle is still the chef, just as he was way back when. His cooking is delicious!”
“The most delicious fried Kuih Lobak. I’ve been eating here since I was single, and now I have two children. It’s the best, highly recommended!”
“Whenever I visit Kota Kinabalu, I make a point to stop by and buy his fried carrot cake. It’s truly delicious. He has been selling in Segama since I was young. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
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