Sarawak Laksa
Jun 14th, 2007 by Alvin Chong
OK, don’t as me why, but I suddenly crave for Sarawak Laksa in the middle of the night. A lot of people would disagree saying that it’s nothing special. Some would say Penang laksa is better, etc. I have tasted a variety of laksa and even some special varieties in KL but I’ll still stick to Sarawak laksa anytime of the day, thank you!
The picture you see above, is Sarawak Laksa which I took at a cafe called Foody Goody in Kuching situated at Tabuan Laru. Fellow Kuchingites should know that place. When it comes to laksa, it’s all about personal preferences. Some like the laksa sold at a stall while some do not. However, if you see a majority of the crowd flocking to a laksa stall, chances are that the laksa is good, regardless of some dislikes by the minorities. How else would you explain the crowd?
Sarawak laksa tastes nothing like curry laksa. Yes, it’s spicy and a bit curry in taste but there is a special blend of belacan and prawn taste which is not too strong. These mild tastes blend perfectly together with the curry taste and exudes a delicious aroma tempting you to taste it. In my case, I normally, no, make that, ALWAYS down the soup to the very last drop. That is how much I like the Sarawak Laksa.
The mee itself comes in a variety of either bee hoon or the yellow mee or a mixture of both. Of course, you can always get creative and try other types of mee but, I do not warrant the same taste for your creativity.
Any, and I mean ANY Sarawak laksa will never ever be complete without prawns. It’s an essential part of the dish. Chicken meat is also a must. Take that with the laksa soup and you would not be talking at that moment if I spoke to you. Take the prawns with the supplemented belachan and you go MAMAMIA…
Some stalls even top the laksa up with a few slices of fried egg, which I personally like. Nowadays however, not many stalls have it anymore. To sum the whole dish up, chinese parsley or Coriander leaves are sprinkled on top (I prefer the latter) and walla, you have the Sarawak laksa!
How you eat laksa? Simple! Take the lime that comes with it, squeeze the juice and mix it with the laksa soup. Use as much lime as you need to get the sour taste to your liking. Stir well and eat!
Oh man, I am so so hungry now. I have to get someone to bring me around to get Sarawak laksa in KL but I am so paiseh to ask my boss to bring me to the place. Sigh, I guess I’ll just have to refrain from laksa for the next 2 to 3 months.
Look at the prawns!!! *droooooooooools*
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Although I’m Sarawakian, I prefer Penang Assam Laksa than Sarawak Laksa.
Traitor! Sarawak Laksa remains the best in the whole world! No tastebuds wan that fella…
Chen: Penang Assam Laksa is not bad as well, but I still prefer Sarawak Laksa. Personal preferences here.
If you crave for laksa sarawak in the middle of the night (well, at least up to 12am) you can get your fix at the laksa sarawak stall at the Rasta Stalls, Taman Tun (use 1 Utama entrance, it’s on the opposite side of the road next to gas station). Taste quite authentic as owners are from Kuching Sarawak. Have a try and tell us all about it.
Yaaaa…!!! Miss laksa so much alreadyveryhungrynowcannoteventypeproperlywithspacing so the nyaman weh!!
no offense or anything, but does anybody else thought, or rather smell, that penang laksa stinks.. really, the smell..that stinks..not..that stinks..you know..geez..whatla i’m talking…sorry alvin-sir..
phyerousze: Thanks for dropping by. Yes, I love Sarawak laksa and it still remain my favourite laksa despite trying numerous others. By the way, if you do not mind, are you from Sarawak as well?
Yes, Alvin.
I’m a proud Sarawakian. And I didn’t mind you asking. But, mind if I ask you why you asked?
I’ve been to Kuching, Sarawak last 2 years in 2006. And I tried Kolo Mee. It’s delicious.