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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Let’s just say right up front: in spite of some grumblings from the occasional reviewer, this is not a tourist trap. The food is great, the prices are right in line with other local spots in Kuching, and the service is lovely. And it’s packed...with local regulars every day. Trust us, you want to get there early. The Sarawak Laksa is very good, though we had equally good versions elsewhere in Kuching. The Kolo Mee and the Popiah were outstanding. And the pork rib soup is excellent, as is their coffee. The most we spent at breakfast was RM30 (CDN $9.10), and that was for two mains, popiah and four coffees. Great value for money! Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 June 2023

The star here is the Sarawak Laksa and most people have raved about it so I will not add so much to that. This cafe obviously looks nothing out of the ordinary but it is so good we went back again and again. The coffee...was better than the other similar named cafe but the teh-c and 3-layer tea was good also. The kaya toast was nice. The kolo mee was just as fantastic as the laksa so don't ignore that. The counter does sell some other local snacks like peanut biscuits and rice crisps. They do sell out fast so you might not have any left depending on the day.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 November 2022

Sarawak laksa became world famous when the late Anthony Bourdain commented it was “Breakfast of the Gods” in his travel/foodie documentary. Choon Hui's is amongst the best as the ingredients are all freshly prepared. The other stalls in town are not too bad either. Get...a local to recommend their preferences and give them a try too. The Kolok Mee was good too, just enough of the lard and mince meat & 'slices of char sui' (bbq pork). Went down well with a cup of 'teh-C kaw'. Never did try the 'popiah' (spring rolls) as they were closed the morning we were there. Looking at the photos posted by others, they do look good. If you are there, do order some, won't you? Bon appetite!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 November 2022

Since Anthony Bourdain said it's the best, one just has to go with the hype and try it. Unassuming and simple cafe but the laksa does pack a punch with its spices and somewhat smoky and rich taste. very appetising and you'd end up literally...finishing the entire bowl to the last drop - i'd lick the bowl if i could lol. Didnt get to try the prawn mee though, but heard its also worth it. Toasts and coffee were ok but the star is definitely the laksa and the hawker price point (8RM-12RM) made it all the more delectable.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 21 October 2022

Kolo mee portion is very big. Taste nice - not bad Sarawak laksa is delicious. Must try Come around 7am as they are only ready at 7am. No point come too early.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 13 May 2022

Great place to have sarawak style breakfast ( laksa, mee kolo, coffee, popiah) while watching the world start to get busy. However dont expect too much on the laksa. there are many better laksa in town.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 11 July 2020

I was taken here by a local. The food is literally some of the best I've ever had. I can't stop thinking about it.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 12 January 2020 via mobile

A great place for a local breakfast. Ordered the laksa, popiah, kaya toast and teh c peng(which is iced milk tea in English). The food is decent and delicious. The gravy of the laksa is thick and the food is made of fresh ingredients. Very...crowded on weekend morning.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 3 November 2019

Kuching is famous for laksa and kolo mee, and when asked for recommendations, this was the place that was highly recommended. The laksa was amazing, and tasted really rich with its slightly sour but addictive flavour. The kolo mee was good too, and had lots...of ingredients which made every bite different, and the ingredients all matched the texture of the kolo mee. If I have the chance, I would definitely come by again.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 28 October 2019

I went just before 7am, ordered kolo mee because the laksa stall wasn't ready. The kolo mee was soso. The laksa stall took time to set up, but my order finally came, it was well presented. The flavour was good, but the gravy was not...top choice; there were 3x prawns and 5-6 strips of chicken meat. At medium size, does it seemed expensive at RM9? Do not order coffee.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 17 October 2019

This coffee shop serves drinks and bread toast. The other stalls serve laksa, kolo mee and popiah. Every time whenever I am in Kuching, must eat laksa & popiah at this coffee shop, very tasty.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 21 September 2019 via mobile

Laksa sarawak and kolo mee were good. Service also good. Overall was good. There were few stalls inside. Just pick which dishes you want and place order directly at the stalls chosen.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 16 June 2019

Famous for laksa and Anthony Bourdain visited here before. Come early, else the laksa gravy get "diluted".

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 12 June 2019 via mobile

She used to lived next of the cafe, in her prime school time. She told me that my grandpa always took them in weekend to eat laksa in this cafe and order black coffee every morning. It was a pleasant moment she can come back...and talked to the owner of the cafe and yes they remember my mom's family. I order laksa and kaya toast with iced milo. My meal that day was so Malaysian. Now the cafe is famous and being the most wanted laksa and kaya toast place in Kuching.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 21 April 2019 via mobile

Popiah is a must try. Very generous portion and the peanut-garlic-chilli sauce is unique and so good you can’t say no to. The laksa has a sour curry like taste which may not be for everyone but it’s still a must try for first time...visitors.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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  • Food: 4.5
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