🦐Sarawak Laksa

#3 Sarawak Laksa in Malaysia · 2026

Mom's Laksa Kopitiam

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☪︎ HalalRM10–RM20

Kuching's go-to halal Sarawak laksa — thicker, creamier and spicier than the old kopitiam bowls, with generous prawns. Weekend queues form early.

What to order
Halal Sarawak laksa with big prawns
Address
Ground Floor, SL-2, Jalan Astana, Ave Astana, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
Area
Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak
Hours
Daily 8am–4:30pm (check before you go)
Price
RM10–RM20 per person
Halal status
☪︎ Halal

☪︎ 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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