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328 Katong Laksa

Restaurant Singaporean restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Marine Parade


Address

51 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428770

Website

328katonglaksa.sg

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (3.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm

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  • 5/5 William G. 1 year ago on Google
    👍😉🧧😋 Nice authentic laska , just the right amount of chilies, spices and coconut. The overall texture of the while Noodle just nice. It will be good if the base soup is hotter. The Otak average no that fresh . The Nasi Lemak $2.00 . No need to think just buy !😉🧧😋🙃🤒
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Wilfey 2 years ago on Google
    Mentioned I do not want beansprouts but ended up with it. Asked for a pair of chopsticks to remove but they don’t provide. Even though they have other dim sum items on the menu which likely required chopsticks. No more hum or cockles at 4.30pm on Sat. Paid $6.30 for something only decent. I have nothing else to say.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zozo 2 years ago on Google
    feel that this bowl of laksa is very different from the usual I normally have. Packed with rich, full bodied taste, creamy and spiciness with plenty ingredients such as fish cakes, shrimps, cockles. The thick vermicelli is cut into shorter strands, so there are no chopsticks or fork given, only a spoon. A spoonful of laksa so satisfying
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Julia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Average tasting laksa. Self-service where you pay, and collect food at the counter. Laksa, small (6/10) Inflation raised the prices from $5.50 to $6.30. Sambal chili are now served in packets. Laksa rice noodles are chopped to be consumed with a spoon alone. Broth-wise, I would have preferred a richer, full bodied taste with more coconut cream. There was a miserable amount of ingredients (prawns, fish cake), and it felt as though I was simply having noodles with soup. Prawns were tiny, and came in the form of halved quarters. Cockles were tiny, and sparse.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Se L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the must try Laksa, the interior is filled with poster of famous visitors from all over S.E.A. as well as celebrities chef. Smell & taste are good, consistent with my previous visit therefore earning 5 stars rating. Do not add extra chilly if you can’t take the spiciness. Go during off peak if you don’t wanna get caught in a queue
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yam Y. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most famous, or original place of Laksa in Singapore. Good for tourist too. Noodle is cut small pieces and soup bananas is very nice. Even if you don’t like coconut, still you can enjoy. Potion is very big, small size is fine ! And spicy level is higher average, be carful for first visitor. I like East Coast road that there are many drinking places, local foods, cafe,,,, Walking around here is recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 N. X. 6 months ago on Google
    The best thing about this place was the blasting air-conditioning which was a life-saver on a hot day. Alas, everything else was a massive disappointment. This institution is riding on its storied history, but not much else, but tourists have way better options in the city, and indeed the region. Firstly, the flavors. The laksa soup was mild and not particularly fragrant. You get a better flavor by just using Prima Laksa and boiling some of your own extra spices in it. Was it even “lemak” (oily - in a good way) enough? Well, no. They gave two small - admittedly fresh - shrimp, which they cut lengthwise to give the illusion that you were getting four. An old trick that makes experienced laksa-eaters mad! As for the service, I understand the idea that Katong laksa should be eaten with a spoon and no chopsticks or fork. However, you should then provide a spoon that is appropriate for laksa eating, and not the overly-round bottomed ramen spoon by which you can’t slurp up all the noodles (which were cut kind of long for proper spoon-eating, to tell the truth - cut them shorter!) Also, you should at least provide the option of a fork or chopsticks for those whose mouths are unsuited to such a manner of eating. There are also other options on the menu, like nasi Lemak and otah, where using such a round-bottom spoon is inappropriate for consumption - and not all customers are comfortable using their hands to eat these. This goes against the most basic principles of hospitality - making your customer comfortable to the best of your ability as you take their money, by giving them all the tools necessary for such comfort. No one frowns on you in a food court if you opt to eat your noodles with an un-Asian fork and spoon over chopsticks, and the choice is always given as a basic courtesy - this place should be no exception. For better laksa, head to hawker centers like, say, the one in Kovan - the laksa is strong, the portions are generous, and no one bats an eyelid if you eat with chopsticks, fork, hands, soup ladle or whatever you choose.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Past 2 years ago on Google
    I went there at 10:30 am on Sunday, February, but there was no line and it was vacant. The menu is centered around Laksa, and we can choose from small and large size. The small size was $ 6.3. The taste is coconut, but the taste of milk is stronger. It contains shellfish, but I wasn't good at smelling it. Rice noodles are soft and short.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anh L. 9 months ago on Google
    I guess it's the place to go to get initiated to Laksa! It was good! Though, I don't have enough experience to judge how good it really was as it was my first true Laksa. The service was good as usual in Singapore. The place was local which I liked. Overall, a must-try for tourists.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jia Pin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered both the chicken and seafood Katong Laksa. Both were delicious, but we prefer the seafood more as it had more fragrance. The chicken laksa had too many shredded chickens, and they were lumped together. Making it harder to eat nicely together with the noodle. It might be too spicy for some people. If that's the case, do not pour in all the chili into the soup. Prices were affordable. Only received cash and Neet pay.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shinya D. 1 year ago on Google
    Back in Singapore. Tiffany took me to this amazing laksa shop near my hotel (and her neighborhood since her childhood) in East Coast. It has a very strong clam flavor to enrich already thick coconut soup. Noodle is chopped into pieces so you can eat with spoon (no spill on shirt).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott A. 1 year ago on Google
    After about a decade, the taste of 328 katong laksa is still as flavourful. Albeit the price has increased a lot. Not for daily intake. Probably once a while due to price point.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 3 months ago on Google New
    Laksa is good here, just remember that they don’t use chopsticks, eat only with spoon. I think the laksa itself is already spicy so there’s no need to put in extra chilli which they give you. Also they give everything you would expect of laksa including “hum”. The store doesn’t allow modifications. So you can’t ask the staff to take out the items that you don’t want. You get the standard bowl and you have to take it out yourself. The chicken laksa and the otah which we also got are pretty good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra K. 8 months ago on Google
    Our go-to place for laksa every time we’re back in Singapore. There’s an option for a small or large bowl and even an alternative shredded chicken version. We love the original and wish they would offer an option to add a few dollars for extra cockles (which are AMAZING here). First time my partner has tried to eat laksa without chopsticks. The manager explained that they cut the noodles up so you can enjoy every spoonful with the aromatic broth. So good. Cannot sing our praises enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 K. M. 5 months ago on Google
    Not bad, always wanted to try this one despite the bad reviews, it was a good bowl, decent size, and not so spicy for my personal preference They cut the noodles, so you don’t need chopsticks Cashier was friendly Some people leave the trays on the table, there’s a guy cleaning but he seems to be too lazy to do it, so we cleared other people’s trays ourselves in order to use the table It would be nice if the restaurant was open air, but I guess many clients were hoping for aircon so they have this area indoors There are still some outdoor seating options
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin T. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the best laksa around, but price has inflated so much over the years. Quality is still good. Gravy is tasty, chilli is nice (not overly spicy, but spicy nonetheless). Otah still good with some bits of fish inside. Prawns were fresh. Wish they put more bean sprout in the gravy though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Franco F. 1 year ago on Google
    Does not provide chopsticks only to find out the noodles were pre-cut hehehe. The laksa comes with small bits and pieces of what i think is meat, that is quite unique to other laksa were its just the sauce and noodles. It is quite spicy and i finished 1 small bowl. The siewmai and custard salted egg bread is very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason L. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been to this katong laksa for many times since young. Deeply carved in my memory haha. Since young till when i am in 30+, never been there already till i am now 🤣 Dabao afew times home during covid, even added their egg and otah plus har kow. I'd say each laksa has its own unique taste and shouldn't be compared with another style of laksa such as penang assam or sarawak bee hoon laksa. I think katong laksa is more singapore style i dunno but since young, I been eating this kind except katong laksa dont eat with fork or chopstick. Just spoon and traditional scoop only and drink together w soup. Should also put their chilli inside, not spicy at all actually. Happy weekend to all! Do try this of you didn't try before
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gan Yee H. 2 years ago on Google
    This famous Laksa stall uniqueness is “no chopsticks” required (noodles cut for ease of eating with a spoon) and a rich coconut cream taste. Even though it is good but I must say there are other places with similar if not better Laksa taste. If you prefer a reddish Chilli oil and spicier version, then this would taste boring to you. I recommend this for all diehard Laksa lovers though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Suryaningsih W. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty laksa, pretty spicy so 1 pack of chilly is good. Try the original big portion good to share with 2-4 people. small portion for 1-2 people. Soup very thick and flavourfull.Add the tofu skin roll in the soup. Yummy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Esther K. 2 years ago on Google
    Laksa portions were reasonable and in proportion with pricing. The taste of the otah and coconut water were okay. Please DO NOT order their dim sum, the charcoal Liu Sha was horrible with a strong plastic smell. Their chilli was also changed probably to suit stronger palates, there was a mala aftertaste in the chilli which isn’t authentic of laksa chilli. Really not up to standard... Their standard of laksa has also dropped.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Din N. 2 years ago on Google
    This Katong Laksa has always been my favourite. The taste is just delicious and nothing can describe it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gra C. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried shredded chicken laksa, seafood with clam and wanted to add on clams and the staffs rejected cause they don’t sell any top up toppings. Nasi Lemak is really cold. Otah is ok. Sitting area is max up and you’re not allow to combine tables if more than 4 pax. Laksa is up to individual preference but it’s not lemak enough I find it too watery.

  • 5/5 Gaius L. 4 months ago on Google
    Doesn't disappoint even after years. I tried for the first time, the shredded chicken laksa because I didn't really like the portion of see hum and prawns. Also didn't disappoint. Otah was a bit difficult to eat as they only provide 1 spoon per bowl of noodles, and there's no plate for the otah to cut onto.

  • 3/5 Emily L. 5 months ago on Google
    Tried the shredded chicken laksa which came with a whole egg. The laksa is tasty but super spicy for me. Had a hard time eating it even without adding the extra chilli that came in little packets. The ajitama was really nicely flavoured though. Service was bad and the staff attending to us was rude.

  • 5/5 Dave H. 2 years ago on Google
    328 Katong Laksa still serves the best traditional laksa in the area. The shop has been around for so so many years and the taste and flavour never change.

  • 4/5 Xuelu 5 months ago on Google
    My all time favourite laksa in Singapore, $7 for small and $9 for large, girls should order the small one. I personally feel the clams are too raw, the rest are all perfect! Staff will get very annoyed and impatient when you ask them to clean the table.

  • 3/5 Francis Del R. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect spice and nice strong flavors. Was expecting to be blown away instead ended up simply satisfied 👍🏻 they were out of cockles though i was alerted while ordering. Staff at the counter was helpful and courteous.

  • 4/5 Kelvin C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great taste! Satisfying bowl of laksa. Great otah!

  • 4/5 Clara A. 6 months ago on Google
    Love the strong flavor & how they've cut the noodles shorter so that we don't even need chopsticks / fork. Fulfilling portion too. Only down side was the clams tasted too fishy for me.

  • 2/5 Moses -. 6 months ago on Google
    Title: A Disappointing Encounter: 328 Katong Laksa Falls Short of Expectations Recently, I set out on a culinary adventure with high expectations, heading to Katong to try the famous 328 Katong Laksa at Stall 328 Katong Laksa. The name had been synonymous with outstanding laksa, but my experience left me feeling somewhat let down. Upon arrival around lunchtime, I found a modest queue of eager patrons already savoring their laksa. The self-service setup was simple enough, and the affordability of the dish only raised my expectations further. Regrettably, the reality of the laksa fell short of the hype. The laksa, which I had heard so much about, did not quite live up to its reputation. It was as if the flavors I had anticipated were missing in action. The laksa, once rich and robust in flavor, now appeared watery and lacked the characteristic punch that has made 328 Katong Laksa legendary. The disappointment was palpable, and I couldn't help but wonder what had gone wrong. The dish that had been cherished by locals and food enthusiasts alike seemed to have lost its magic. The harmonious blend of spices, coconut milk, and other essential ingredients, which is the hallmark of a great laksa, was noticeably absent. In conclusion, my visit to 328 Katong Laksa at Katong was not the extraordinary culinary experience I had anticipated. The laksa I remembered fondly had seemingly lost its charm, with flavors that were once vibrant and comforting now feeling lackluster and watery. While my experience may not have lived up to the storied reputation, I encourage others to try it for themselves and form their own opinions. It's possible that my visit was just an unfortunate outlier, and it's always worth giving a beloved establishment a chance to redeem itself.

  • 4/5 Huay W. 6 months ago on Google
    Ordered two small Laksa bowls. The broth was pretty good, thick and flavorful. The ingredients were on the cheap side, not much stuffs in there for $7. Few cockle clams and like 2 small prawns. Not sure if I would come back here again.

  • 3/5 Pak Soon L. 6 months ago on Google
    In terms of pricing, it is reasonable at $6.50 for the large portion. The taste of the laksa gravy is okay after adding the chilli but it leaves a slight bitter after taste. The air conditioning is nice, but I miss the original taste of the Noyna Laksa with the cockles and bean sprouts.

  • 5/5 Andro Primnata A. 5 months ago on Google
    Ordered the large laksa, enough for 2 people. Love the flavor of the soup, it’s strong, spicy, and very tasty! The unique part is that they chopped off the noodles into small parts, so you can eat it only with spoon, no need chopsticks. Very fast service, and the place wasn’t that crowded (came here at 6 pm on Sunday).

  • 4/5 Wei C. 7 months ago on Google
    friend brought me here as it’s a well known place for singapore laksa. it was very tasty but would personally preferred a thicker soup base.

  • 5/5 Royal P. 1 year ago on Google
    Large laksa ($8.30) - The cockles were fresh and plump. Came with shelled prawns and fish cake slices. A large portion and the flavour of the gravy was not bad. Otah ($1.50) - Not bad, especially the flavour.

  • 4/5 Helder Rodrigues de A. 7 months ago on Google
    Had to try a laksa at this place and managed to fit in two visits during my stay, really good simple food and very affordable too! Quite strong flavours with the classic seafood laksa with a nice kick to it! Had to wash it down with a classic lime juice which seems to be quite a common beverage in Singapore. On the second occasion I went rather late and they didn’t have any more bbq pau so I opted for the soft boiled eggs which were nice.

  • 1/5 Dylan H. 9 months ago on Google
    Used to love this place, but it’s a shell of what it once was. Bland soup, more noodles than broth, and there was a hair in my noodles (attached in pic), price went up somemore. The cashier couldn’t care less as well, extremely disappointed w the food and service.

  • 3/5 MD B. 9 months ago on Google
    So this is the famous 328 Laksa. Big bowl is S$9, but really big. The 7$ regular world have been enough for me. Soup, cockles and prawn all good, but way too spicy for my taste. If you are a chilli lover this is the right place.

  • 4/5 Sharon C. 1 year ago on Google
    First experience in Singapore for my favorite Katong Laksa, finally get to try this 328 Katong Laksa with plenty of review and written as must try dish in Singapore! I myself feel that this is the best katong laksa in Singapore, with the creamy, spicy, fragrance nyonya style of laksa taste…i find this is the most unique laksa especially to add on with the otak-otak making you cannot resist to continue eating. The chilli sauce is also recommended to go along with the laksa to give it an enhanced taste. Another special tradition to mention is this is the only dish having NO CHOPSTICKS 🥢 eating style where everyone will only eat with a spoon. The real enjoyment of eating this Katong Laksa is scooping the noodles together with the soup that slurps in the mouth 😋😋 Will definitely be back again whenever back to Singapore!

  • 4/5 MNG 10 months ago on Google
    A Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. The rice vermicelli seemed longer than I remembered which made it difficult to scoop with the spoon. Fishcake, prawn and cockles which were fresh and generous for its $7 portion. The laksa broth was fragrant with coconut milk but mild on the spiciness which you could add its chili. The chili was excellent, full of crustacean flavor and packed with a punch. Both outdoor and indoor air-conditioned seating are available.

  • 5/5 Janel L. 1 year ago on Google
    The Laksa broth is fragrant, full of umami goodness and the otah is also great! All self-service here and you can pay at the counter after lining up. There’s an air-conditioned part and an outdoor seating area with fans. Prices are a lot higher than something similarly sold in other Hawker centres and coffee shops but that’s because it’s just delicious. Worth it for me!

  • 5/5 Jy C. 9 months ago on Google
    generous portion of noodles, prawns and cockles. you can add more chilli if you like your Laksa to be a bit more spicy. staff is super friendly and helpful :) indoors and outdoors seating available

  • 4/5 Maribeth Dela C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice to visit if you wanted to try authentic laksa. It's located by the roadside and near a foot bridge. Walking distance from Katong V shopping centre and Village Hotel Katong. The ones we ordered were tasty, I just had a hard time finishing my bowl as it's super spicy.

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Laksa, sweet and tasty soup, fresh clam and seafood. Size of rice noodle is good for using a spoon, a tradition way to taste Laksa rathan using a pair of chopsticks. A bowl of Laksa is well enough for one person. Must try if you like Laksa.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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