Choon Hui Cafe

Cafe · Kuching

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This charming shophouse serves up a legendary Sarawak Laksa with a robust, curryish flavor, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

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34, Jalan Ban Hock, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Get directions

Open (Until 11:00 AM)

RM 1–20

Tony calls Sarawak laksa "a magical dish," it has chicken, prawn, coconut, chili, and noodles in a complex broth. “Best breakfast ever.”

Borneo
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Mar 16, 2022

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Martin Chan

Google
Overall dining experience was good. There are 4 stalls selling breakfast which is Popiah, porridge, Sarawak Laksa and kolomee. There also got eggs, toast and coffee and tea. Food tastes are above average, can have a good try when pass by.

gary ong

Google
Another great place for Sarawak Laksa, the soup is thicker and stronger in flavour. Kolo mee is quite normal. Popiah is quite nice. Toasted bread wasn’t nice, but egg was nicely done.

James Shiju

Google
Located in a stand alone shophouse building, this famed coffee shop is notably famous for their Sarawak laksa, though there are also other local fare served here. Made viral in those days when Anthony Bourdain featured in his travel & food show. It is without doubt that the Sarawak laksa here is good and wholesome, which in my opinion has leaning towards a more curry-ish hint in its aroma. It is definitely more of a tourist & visitors destination , cause when we were there , a van load of tourists alighted and started clicking away with their assortment of cameras, even right up to the Auntie preparing the laksa, who didn't even bat an eyelid, as she probably has gotten so used to the celebrity treatment already. Despite their acclaim and business, the operators and staff were still polite and composed. One thing that really stood out for me in this coffee shop was how clean to the point of being almost spotless and well maintained the mosaic flooring common in the 1960's era was. As for my opinion being a local, it is a hassle to get parking around here, the need to wait for empty tables and having to wolf down one's laksa as there are others hawking your table means only rare occasional visits here in particular when one has visitors in town. Otherwise, there are indeed equally good Sarawak laksa in town where one can savour in one's own sweet time.

derek neo

Google
Choon Hui Cafe serves one of the best Sarawak laksa and popiah in town. Authentic flavours, generous portions, and a local favourite.

SinYi

Google
Not recommended. The laksa stall owner has prioritised on big group of customers, might not follow sequence of order. Portion is relatively small for the price as compared to Chong Choon. Popiah also not worth to try for RM5, not impressive.

Martinus Lau

Google
Heard a lot of good comment about Kolo Mee stall and Laksa stall at this coffee shop. Went there this morning and tried the Kolo Mee, Laksa, and Porridge..!! They are all delicious. Especially the Laksa. It tastes very good. Kolo Mee favour is different from those I tasted at other coffee shop and taste good also, not too oily. Must try them all you are around that area.

John Koh

Google
Get yourself all authentic classic Kuching favourite here. The Kolo Mee, Sarawak Laksa, porridge and of course toasted bread, half boiled eggs plus nice coffee and tea too. Try the Teh C Special which uses local famous Gula Apong instead of sugar.

Ing Kien Wong

Google
Located near the city center. One of the oldest kopitiam being passed down until now. Honestly, slightly overrated. Challenging parking space , you'll have to park at the shop lot in front of the kopitiam and cross over. Moderately priced, food is average in my opinion and portions are average. Crowded at all times during the breakfast hour and expect to queue for seats.

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