328 Katong Laksa

I love Singaporean food, I love laksa. My friend bring me here and introduce me this Michelin guide laksa.The first question I ask is”where’s the chopsticks?” And the server said no, only spoon. Is okay as they shorten cut the noodles. The soup is super coconut with little spicy. The clams meat which is the freshness I’ve tried so far .Besides above, I don’t feel anything special for the Michelin title.These chili crab steamed buns and Utah are soso.…Read More

This bowl of laksa really does not impress me, irregardless of its outlook, portion and taste. The taste was really usual with no x-factor in it. Gravy infact was abit too thin and not really that flavourful. Portion was super small and unattractive. Even the prawns in it are cut to half and was really small and unfresh. The staffs are not friendly and quite rude as well. Environment was alright but not that clean. For $4 is very expensive. …Read More

This is named as the best laksa in SG but again, I guess I might have set my expectation too high for it.Different from what we can have in HK where you can choose to have different food for the laksa, this one only got different size (SML), with clams or without clams. So, you don't really need to read the menu. After ordering the food, another guy will come to you to take your order for drinks. They are from two separate stores and so, it's useless for you to talk to the laksa guy about drink or the drink guy for laksa. And once they bring you the foods/drinks, you'll have to pay to that guy immediately.So, for the laksa, the soup is tasty. It's just a little bit spicy which is good for me who can't stand spicy food. For other spicy friend, you can add some chili yourself. There're bit and piece of seafood inside the soup which form the base of the laksa but main point is the soup.To be honest, I don't really think it's worthy of traveling for a long way to eat (i've seen tourist coming here with their luggages). After all, I'd prefer the laksa served in those restaurants in HK which come with abundant of seafood on top of the noodle.…Read More

Hunting for food at 10pm in the tanjong katong / joo chiat area isn't that difficult and if you're lucky you can catch 328 katong laksa just before it closes... Not too sure whats the exact time it closes but we managed to get ourselves a bowl at around 2220! The laksa sizes come in S/M/L which are $4.50, $5.50 and $6.50. If you're hungry we recommend going for a M or a L because a small isnt that much, really.This is a $5.50 bowl of laksa, a bit on the pricey side given that its (literally!) streetside food.The noodles are cut, so it's perfect to eat with just a spoon. The gravy isn't too spicy nor is it too rich so you can really slurp it down. There is a generous serving of prawns, fishcake and cockles (COCKLES ARE A MUST. DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR). The laksa leaves alleviates the aroma of the laksa and every mouthful is addictive. I understand why some people would say that this laksa is overrated/doesn't live up to its hype. It doesn't have an extraordinary factor like the Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa @ Chinatown; but it's still...just..so..good.I think it has something to do with the grumpy servers, the general lack of cleanliness, roadside-stall feel, the bowl of laksa that is your classic idea of a hearty laksa that you've worked so hard at the gym for. The laksa that you tell yourself You deserve this, before digging in. If you haven't already tried 328 Katong laksa, you should. It's even better on a quiet night for supper with friends.…Read More

Remember Singapore's very own hawker heroes? Where our local hawkers and Gordon Ramsay had a face-off? Well, I decided to take a visit to 328 Katong Laksa (which was one of the contestants who won) to see if their Laksa had improved since I had last visited it 6 years ago. We ordered 2 bowls of their laksa and some otah to go along with it. I must say, the laksa has improved over the years! 6 years ago, I remembered my bowl of laksa to be extremely powdery but now the gravy is not only less powdery but it also tastes pretty awesome But because of their popularity from the hawker heroes challenge, the queue at 328 Katong Laksa do get considerably long sometimes. So if you don't mind dining outside with the heat then do go there to try their laksa!…Read More

I had a bowl of katong laksa with otah which was supposedly the best laksa in Singapore (I beg to differ). The laksa tasted above average but not fabulous though. The otah on the other hand was good! The otah was not thinly sliced and it was comfortably spicy enough and I could also taste the fish in it. The laksa's soup base could be improved though. I still prefer the claypot laksa at Alexandra Food Village.…Read More

This was a trip out to the original katong laksa. And behold, it was the same day Gordon Ramsay was in the house, learning from the owners. Today was also the day I realised that they have two outlets just a stone's throw away from each other. Of course we didn't attempt to squeeze in with the crowd. We were happy settling in at this cosy outlet. What should we have? Everything they offered!Nasi lemak, Otak and laksa in all sizes of course! :)The chilli was the star. We finished almost an entire container of it. Oops.Rich, fiery and oh so sedap!The otak was large with significant pieces of fish meat. And laksa?Well, the gravy wasn't as lemak as I remembered it to be. It was characteristically fragrant though. And everything was made better with the addition of chilli. And I loved that the cockles were fresh!Expensive. But worth that once in a while indulgence.…Read More

Ambience of a 90s roadside hawker eatery feel. The service of the staff was prompt in delivery, but I'm guessing due to the "celebrity wallpaper" design, the staff serving seem to have a little new negative attitude over the years. Overall it is a little costly , but the laksa soup is thick and creamy, their special made chili paste is spicy and appetizing (must remember to add in to the soup as they usually serve not so spicy one), Prawns is crunchy and sweet, cockle is fresh and well cooked. Spoonful of Joy! …Read More

I ordered a bowl of Katong laksa (on-going debate over whether this is the real katong laksa aside) to try for myself and see what the hype is all about. It was really quite expensive, given that the smallest bowl is priced at $4.50. No chopsticks are needed here; only spoons are used. The coconut based broth was rather thick and it was mainly spicy was a tinge of sweetness. The creaminess of the broth shone through first which made this a really sinful bowl of noodles. The freshness of the prawns were however suspect. It tasted too hard and much too like frozen prawns. …Read More

For the full review complete with some personal comments, please drop by http://www.makeyourcaloriescount.com/2013/07/sg-328-katong-laksa-gordons-nemesis.htmlAll the years, I had struggled to find out which hawker is the real 'Katong Laksa'. I did my research and while some effortlessly named 328 Katong Laksa, there were plenty who thought it was the Original Katong Laksa, who initiated the 'Janggut Laksa' trend where all you need was a spoon to scoop up all the goodness!It had been years since I last travelled to the vicinity of the Katong/East Coast/Joo Chiat area for a proper food trail so on this occasion, I paid a special visit on foot and in the meantime giving appreciation to this part of Singapore which had a deeply rooted Peranakan influence.Locals and foreigners which travel to Katong area in search for laksa will almost certainly notice this flagship stall and a secondary outlet further down East Coast Road. With both outlets possessing a prime location along the main road, one would naturally assume that 328 Katong Laksa is the original stall. There was an adjacent stall located beside this main outlet which had indoor air-conditioned seating. Upon placing the orders at the counter or with one of the staffs who would come to your table, the dishes would then be served to you.Small Laksa (S$4.50/-)There were 3 sizes to choose from for the laksa with the smallest bowl priced at S$4.50, the medium for S$5.50 and the large at S$6.50. We thought it was relatively expensive compared to its competitor, the Original Katong Laksa which had their smallest offering starting from S$3.'Slurp slurp!', the first tasting of that coconut-based brought a smile to our faces immediately as we knew we were in for a good treat! There was a slightly gritty texture to that broth owed to the grounded dried prawns and spices. We particularly liked the densely rich flavours packed in that mildly sweet and spicy coconut curry soup base which delivered that much desired oomph. The balance in flavours was spot-on, with an initial creaminess, then a hint of the heat from the spices before a soothing richness from that coconut milk to round up a delectable spoonful.The thick vermicelli was served classic Janggut-style, where it had been thoughtfully cut so that all you need is a spoon to feed yourself to all the goodness contained in that bowl. The beautiful broth stirred our appetite and made us crave for more, only to build up a great disappointment. It is no rocket science that fresh ingredients make or break a dish and on this occasion, the prawns and cockles in this bowl was sub-standard. The cockles had a distasteful fishy smell and a gritty texture due to the presence of sand. The de-shelled and de-veined prawns tasted limp and lacked firmness. As an essential ingredient for the laksa stock came from the prawn heads, I was surprised that the prawns served were not fresh as expected. Quite frankly, we were divided in our verdict because we were blown away by that beautiful broth yet left disgruntled over the freshness of ingredients.Just some food titbits to takeaway with this, the pile of finely chopped laksa leaves, also known as Vietnamese coriander is an important ingredient contributing to the flavour of the broth. Apparently, it has the ability to repress sexual desires so many Buddhist monks grow this plant in their private gardens and eat it regularly as a helpful measure in their celibate life. Gentlemen, watch out.Fish Otah (S$1.20/-)Unwrapping the banana leaves left a beautiful fragrance and revealed the fish otah, which is essentially a mixture of spices and fish meat. Typically, it is sliced thinly as shown in the picture, wrapped using a large banana leaf and slow-grilled over charcoal fire. It seemed like the perfect accompaniment for laksa or perhaps it was just a classic case of following my parents footsteps of enjoying laksa with otah. The otah retained moisture in the meat and tasted tender, succulent and most importantly fresh.Nasi Lemak (S$1.60/-)This version came across as mediocre. There was the typical deep-fried kuning fish but it was not crispy enough to consume it in entirety. The offering of peanuts and ikan bilis mixed in that sambal chilli was meagre and while the sambal chilli had a good kick, it failed to salvage the rice dish. There was a slight coconut fragrance in that rice but it was not strong enough for our preference.Photographs of visiting celebrities were plastered on both sides of the wall within the eatery.I know that 328 Katong Laksa is famous as it is, way before the Singtel Hawker Heroes Challenge but there was no need for their staffs to exude arrogance to customers. While waiting for my rojak order as it was self-service, there was a middle-aged lady who came for some takeaway orders. The gentleman serving her was impatient and quick to cut short her requests in packaging. While I did not fall victim as a Food Nazi on this instance, such customer service remained unacceptable by anyone's standards. Within the coffee shop itself, there was another chicken rice and rojak stall. Since we had our mains, we decided to try the rojak, partly enticed by the billboard of its stall which read 'Since 1975'. In addition, I later learnt from the servers that the rojak stall is not related to 328 Katong Laksa but rather a separate establishment within the same coffee shop.Seng Kee Famous Katong Rojak (S$4/-)There were two sizes for the rojak and we settled for the smaller portion at S$4 while the upsized version came at S$5. I wish I could give a half-decent review but sadly my verdict was simple - do not waste your calories. The fried fritters (you tiao) was limp and soft while the shrimp paste was diluted, runny and lacked any strong unami flavours. When the key element of a dish turns out a disaster (the shrimp paste in this case), you know the dish is a mess. This was easily the worst plate of rojak tried in my life.…Read More

Here is a good recommendation for those laksa lovers out there. The 328 Katong Laksa is famous for its homemade laksa gravy which brings out a rich and thick taste when you eat it. What is so special about this stall laksa is that the beehoon has been cut into short pieces that you can easily eat it with a spoon itself together with the gravy. Besides that, the laksa is not too spicy and accompanied with fresh cockles and prawns, it is just perfect for an afternoon lunch time. …Read More

I Absolutely Love the laksa from 328 Katong Laksa, The laksa soup is too good to miss a single drop although I know of the consequences of having too much of it. The Noodles/Bee Hoon is springy and smooth that i cant stop slurping it from my spoon. Yes, Katong Laksa only serves their Laksa with spoons. accompanied with the fresh prawns and cockles and laksa leaves on top, a bowl of laksa only cost $5! Enough to satisfy the Laksa Monster in me. They also serve cooling drinks like Whole Coconut or Homemade Barley. They have snacks like Rojak and Nasi Lemak or Otah as well, Great Variety! :)…Read More

I've had all sorts of stalls claiming original katong laksa for a long time, all over the country. so far nothing is like this 328's with photos of asian actor/actresses as WALLPAPER. The herb/spices is just so fragrant and you're only given a spoon and no fork for good reason : I would just drink it down without any cutlery. (BOTTOMS UP)The only down factor of this place is the crappy double yellow line parking (but can jaga if you park right beside) and the price seems to keep increasing.... …Read More

I couldn't eat spicy things since young until now. But there is one dish that is supposed to be spicy but still my favourite - Laksa! To be exact, it's my mom's Laksa. It is not so spicy but with a stronger smell of the coconut milk compared to the Laksa spice. I have tried many Laksa from many food stalls before, ranging from Penang's sour Laksa to my school canteen Laksa which have just some normal taste. And recently, I tried the famous and original 328 Katong Laksa. The Laksa that can be eaten without chopsticks, simply with a spoon. The first thought that came to my mind when i tried the laksa was, i finally found someone who could cook Laksa as good as my mom! hahaha! ( yeah, next time i should include a photo of my mom's laksa ) The portion was large during our visit, according to my aunt. Wondering why! Perhaps i'm just lucky or did i snap too many photos here and there and they knew I am going to write this review? Haha. There are some seafood in the Laksa soup and all of them taste great. You can add in more chilis if you want! But for me, the Laksa taste just nice. Here are some photos on the Laksa:The next one is the Otah-otah! Also, it is to my liking because it is not as spicy as i thought. to be frank, i never like Otah-otah before. But this Otah-otah that i had at 328 Katong Laksa is really different from what i imagined. Taste not bad! Here's the image. I have taken a video on how to open an Otah-otah but i couldn't upload the video. Don't know why :(The next dish that i like is the Rojak! The pineapple used weren't sour but sweet! Couldn't describe more than " the rojak just tastes good!" Here's an image: Although the environment is not as pleasant as any restaurants but it is a corner that you rarely find in most of the places in Singapore. The authentic road side stall feeling is still there. Haha, just bear with it for the sake of good food!! :)…Read More

One of the, if not, the most renowned laksa stall in that area,I remember a few years ago there were multiple carrying the katong laksa signboard along the signboard,but this stall is the only one that remains along that street.The gravy is AMAZING it was thick but not too thick like lor mee's gravy.Perfect thickness for laksa. The prawns and "hums" are very very fresh and it goes along very well with the gravy.Along with the fishcake, its guaranteed that you will keep stuffing yourself spoon after spoon of this wonderful bowl of laksa!328's Katong Laksa served fresh and hotPrice: $4 (large)Rated: 9/10…Read More