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Mee Kolok Haji Salleh

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☪︎ Muslim-friendlyRM6–RM12

Kuching's most famous Malay-run mee kolok, swapping lard for beef and its own oils while keeping the noodles bouncy. So well known a Prime Minister name-checked and visited it — expect a wait for tables.

⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.

What to order
Halal mee kolok with beef
Address
Sepinang Sari Cafe, Lot 206, Section II, Ground Floor, Jalan Satok, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak
Area
Satok, Kuching, Sarawak
Hours
Daily 7am–3pm (check before you go)
Price
RM6–RM12 per person
Halal status
☪︎ Muslim-friendly (no pork/lard; certification not confirmed)

☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.

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