Hawker Gems

Sarawak Kolo Mee $5.50 (L) / $4.50 (S)

Kolo mee here tastes very authentic, just like the popular ones in Kuching. The noodles are nice albeit a little over cooked (but that is personal preference). Topped with char siew and marinated minced meat, with noodles mixed in pork lard and shallot oil. Will be my go-to for any Sarawak kolo mee cravings!

Generally portions are on the smaller side. Service was quick, and able to pay via QR.

Sarawak laksa - rice vermicelli covered in a rich and mildly spicy sambal belacan and prawn broth and topped with chicken, sliced omelette, beansprouts and prawns, garnished with coriander.

Sarawak Laksa here has room for improvement. Vermicelli used is the nice thicker kind but was overcooked /soft. The broth is thick, fragrant but felt rather oily perhaps due to the coconut milk. Would be better if chicken was shredded and prawn whiskers were cut. Prawns are fresh.

Generally portions are on the smaller side. Service was quick, and able to pay via QR.

Ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen ($6.90). The Ramen is “Q” in texture. The broth is thick and filled with Collegen, simply put: On Point. For the char siew, the size was decent, not too thin. However as with most reviews, the char siew was tasteless. Overall, for the price, the portion and the broth was pretty value for the money.